Sleep isn’t optional. It is your body’s reset button supporting energy, focus, mood, and long term health. Even one night of poor sleep can leave you hungrier the next day, reduce endurance, and make it harder to manage stress. When lack of sleep becomes a pattern your immune system weakens, your mood suffers, and your metabolism slows. Our Sleep and Recovery program helps you restore healthy rest so your body can perform, heal, and thrive.
Sleep is the foundation of recovery and resilience. It predicts your willpower, fuels performance, and supports every system in your body. Even a single night of poor sleep can increase hunger by 25 percent, reduce physical endurance by 30 percent, and make emotions harder to control. Sleep is also the most powerful anabolic tool we have, yet many people are not getting enough. The right amount of sleep even shifts with the seasons, and quality matters more than just hours in bed.
What you do during the day influences how well your brain allows you to rest at night. Bright light, movement, and steady daily routines anchor your body’s internal clock. Getting at least 30 minutes of natural light exposure midday has a major impact on nighttime melatonin production. Limiting caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants in the evening, avoiding late-night intense workouts, and reducing blue light exposure after dark with filters or amber lighting all support better sleep.
Sometimes the body is not physiologically ready for rest. Stress hormones, nutrient deficiencies, or imbalances can make sleep elusive even when you feel tired. Maintaining healthy magnesium and vitamin D levels can help your body wind down. Avoiding meals within three hours of bedtime reduces digestive strain, while stretching or relaxing before sleep prepares your body to rest. Supporting adrenal health through functional testing can address deeper issues, and in some cases gentle supplements such as Insomnitol or TriMag Supreme Night may provide additional support.
Insomnitol and TriMag Supreme Night by Designs for Health are two really helpful supplements. (**Use the one-time discount code HANSEN10 at the links above!)
Check out our complete 16-part Sleep Workshop series with Dr. Hansen. Each video explains a key part of sleep health and gives you practical tools to restore it.
Learn how poor sleep creates a cascade of problems for your health and what changes when you finally restore it.
Discover why sleep is the single most powerful tool for energy, focus, recovery, and long-term health.
See how sleep directly impacts metabolism, appetite, and your ability to maintain a healthy weight.
Understand how sleep medication affects your rest and what to consider if you rely on it.
Get a clear picture of the science of sleep and how your body transitions into true rest.
Learn how light exposure shapes your sleep cycles and why syncing with natural rhythms is essential.
Explore the different stages of sleep and why each one is critical for recovery and performance.
Find out how melatonin works in your body and how to support natural production.
See how short naps can boost energy and focus when used the right way.
See how short naps can boost energy and focus when used the right way.
Learn which eating habits support restful sleep and which can disrupt it.
Discover how proper timing influences your sleep patterns and nightly recovery.
Understand how the duration of key habits impacts the depth and quality of your sleep.
See why intensity matters when building routines that improve sleep and recovery.
Learn how chiropractic care can relieve tension and support better sleep quality.
Explore additional tools and strategies that can make falling and staying asleep easier.
Ready to take charge of your health? Begin your journey with a personalized wellness plan focused on addressing root causes, boosting vitality, and empowering you to feel your best every day.
