Could Hormonal Imbalance Be at the Root of Disrupted Sleep Patterns?

Another sleepless and restless night. It’s been over a week, and you still have no idea what’s causing this change in your once-normal sleeping habits. You’ve even begun to gain a little weight from all the snacking you’ve done to compensate for your loss of energy. And no matter how tired you are when you try to go to bed, it just won’t happen—sleep, when it comes, is disturbed and light. What used to be a relaxing time is now a cause of stress and anxiety. You ask your family and friends, and they give the same tips you’ve read about already—chamomile tea, lavender oil, a bath. But nothing works. You’re losing your mind. What could it possibly be? And what can you do about it? Not many people experiencing disrupted sleeping patterns immediately think of hormonal imbalance as one of the conditions of their sleeping woes. But hormones actually play a crucial role in getting a good night’s sleep. Read more…