Using technology to get a better night’s sleep sounds like an oxymoron, especially since we’re told so often that our screen addiction is one of the things keeping us from some good shut-eye. But recent technological developments have made it so you are one step closer to the restful night you deserve.

ICCLI, a holistic cardiologist on Long Island, understands the necessity of a good night’s sleep. And, even better, we understand how to give you that restful evening you’ve been searching for high and low.

Sleep: Nature’s Best Medicine

A lifetime of groggy mornings has probably taught you a thing or two about the necessity of a good night’s sleep. But not getting enough rest actually has far more serious health implications than being grumpy before your morning coffee run. Here are some surprising ways a lack of sleep can negatively impact your health:

 

  • Depression and Anxiety:Studies have shown that those who miss out on sleep are five times more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.
  • Memory Loss and Mental Fog: Your brain needs sleep to keep up its strength. Otherwise, say hello to memory issues, confusion, and trouble focusing.
  • Accidents: Whether you operate a forklift all day or whether the heaviest machinery you operate is your car, drowsiness has been shown to lead to dangerous accidents. Plus, sleeplessness worsens balance!
  • Heart Disease: A lack of sleep can be damaging to your heart. Irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, and stroke can all be brought about by a sleep deficiency.
  • Weakened Immune System: Without the extra time for your body to heal and rest, your body is left exposed to all kinds of nasty bacteria.

Sleep Solutions for the Modern Era

Late nights staring at the electric blue glow of your phone are a bad idea if you’re looking to get a good night’s sleep. (You might want to consider activating Night Shift on your phone or downloading apps like Flux for your computer to soften that harsh glare.)

That said, your smartphone has options to offer you for a better night’s rest! A number of apps exist to help you keep calm and fall asleep quickly:

  • Sleep-Tracking Apps: Apps like Sleep Cycle, Pillow, and Sleep Time can track your sleep so you understand when you rest best. With functions that can track your sleep cycles, analyze the quality of your sleep, and monitor your heart rate, these apps can help you understand what’s happening when your eyes are shut.
  • Alarm Clock Apps: The old nightstand alarm clock that jolts you awake whether you’re ready or not is a thing of the past. The apps listed above, as well as others like Good Morning Alarm Clock or Apple’s bedtime function, can use your sleep data to select an optimal wake-up time so you get up glowing, not grumpy.
  • Fall Asleep Apps: If you’re one of those people who just can’t quiet their mind down, apps like Pzizz, Digipill, and Noisli can provide you with soothing sounds, white noise, and guided meditations to ease you into a restful sleep!

ICCLI’s Sleep Tech Goes Above and Beyond

So let’s say you’ve tried all the apps, you’ve tried every deep breathing technique your friends swear works, you’ve counted every sheep in every flock in the world, and you’re still staring at the ceiling.

You need a more in-depth approach. You need a sleep solution that takes your needs into account and understands your unique relationship with rest. As the most effective holistic cardiologist on Long Island, ICCLI has the tools and the techniques to get you the rest you deserve. Not only can we train you in simple but life-changing breathing exercises; we can analyze your heart rate variability to understand your specific stress situations.

And if you’re suffering from a more severe sleep condition, like sleep apnea, we have the technology you need. Our simple home-testing technology, WatchPAT, is non-invasive and not only brings you the sleep you need, but soothes your other symptoms and decreases inflammation as well.

Don’t suffer another sleepless night. As a knowledgeable, holistic cardiologist on Long Island, ICCLI can provide you with the sleep you need. Call us today!