{"id":3113,"date":"2023-03-30T04:45:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T04:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=3113"},"modified":"2023-03-30T21:35:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T21:35:20","slug":"why-we-sleep-and-how-slumber-improves-your-brain-hormones-and-the-whole-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2023\/03\/why-we-sleep-and-how-slumber-improves-your-brain-hormones-and-the-whole-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Sleep and How Slumber Improves Your Brain, Hormones, and the Whole Body"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/03\/why-we-sleep-ig-min-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/03\/why-we-sleep-ig-min-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/03\/why-we-sleep-ig-min-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/03\/why-we-sleep-ig-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/03\/why-we-sleep-ig-min-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/03\/why-we-sleep-ig-min-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/03\/why-we-sleep-ig-min.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Staying busy at the expense of sleep comes at a <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/sleep-and-brain-work-busyness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high cost<\/a>. Evidence now reveals that being underslept not only leads to poorer job performance, it also negatively impacts brain health, cognitive function, emotional balance, relationships, and overall wellness.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, why is that to be fully functional and healthy, we need to shut out the world for seven to nine out of 24 hours a day?<\/p>\n<p>In my latest <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/sleep-theories-brain-hormone-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article and video,<\/a> I explore the four main theories that seek to explain why we sleep and discuss the many benefits of slumber.<\/p>\n<p>Topics <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/sleep-theories-brain-hormone-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">include<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Busy and burnt-out vs. rested and rejuvenated<\/li>\n<li>What makes sleep essential<\/li>\n<li>Theories on why we sleep (inactivity, energy conservation, restoration, and brain plasticity theories)<\/li>\n<li>The many benefits of sleep including its role in cardiovascular, hormone, metabolic, immune, brain, and emotional health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/sleep-theories-brain-hormone-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/sleep-theories-brain-hormone-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reasons<\/a> why we sleep are complex and are still being explored. What we do know for sure is that when we get the proper amount of sleep, our brain, hormones, and whole body is optimized.<\/p>\n<p>Please share this i<a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/sleep-theories-brain-hormone-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nformation<\/a> with others who could benefit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<h3><strong>Naturopathic Medicine and Holistic Resources for Hormonal, Mood, and Digestive Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2021\/09\/kids-naturopathic-oils.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free resources and more education on essential oils and mind-body wellness are available to you <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/page\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/loneliness-isolation-holidays-mental-health-naturopathic-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tools<\/a> for coping with isolation and separation.<\/li>\n<li>An Integrative Mental Health and Stress <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/integrative-mental-health-and-back-to-school-stress-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resource Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>My <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free online<\/a> essential oils database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay Connected! <a href=\"https:\/\/getoiling.com\/SarahLoBisco\/landing\/resource-guide-opt-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign-up<\/a> for my weekly newsletter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.<\/p>\n<p><em>This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staying busy at the expense of sleep comes at a high cost. 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She became interested in holistic medicine when she was able to heal two herniated discs through nutrition, yoga, supplementation, and chiropractic. She has mentored with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. In addition to her Naturopathic and Functional Medical training, Dr. LoBisco has extensive training in a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is a graduate of the accredited, four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes clinical rotations and a demanding scientific curriculum in integrating conventional and natural medicine. Dr. LoBisco holds her license from the state of Vermont. Dr. LoBisco has completed her postdoctoral training as a certified functional medicine practitioner. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has contributed as an item writer for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and has several articles that have been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review Digest (NDNR) and the Townsend Letter, both physician- based journals. Dr. LoBisco is also a hired speaker on integrative medical topics for medical professionals. Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic medical practices and conventional medicine through writing, researching, private practice, and through her independent contracting work for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. She has a small, private wellness consultation practice through telephone and Skype. Dr. LoBisco also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers through her blogs and social media. 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