Blog — sleep and coronavirus

Sleep is an essential aspect of our lives, as it plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. However, achieving a proper sleep balance can be challenging for many individuals. Insufficient sleep, poor sleep quality, or imbalances in the sleep-wake cycle can lead to various health issues and impact our daily functioning. In this blog, we will explore the importance of sleep balance, common symptoms of sleep imbalances, and the potential treatment options available, including the use of the Sleep Balance Profile Test Add-On with Diurnal Norepinephrine and Epinephrine. The Significance of Sleep Balance Achieving a healthy sleep...

  Sleep disturbance is a common problem affecting millions of people worldwide. A variety of factors, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and certain medical conditions, can cause it. However, sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being, and when we don't get enough quality sleep, it can lead to several adverse health consequences. One potential solution for sleep disturbance is a hormone sleep test. This type of test measures the levels of various hormones in your body that can impact sleep, such as melatonin, cortisol, and testosterone. By identifying any imbalances or deficiencies in these hormones, a hormone sleep test...

By Margaret N.Groves, M.Phil. ZRT Laboratory The Italian magazine Evolutamente recently published a well-researched article exploring the link between melatonin and COVID-19, pneumonia and inflammation. It’s a compelling article so let’s take a look at the key argument and see why melatonin could be so important. Melatonin and Health Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland during the hours of darkness to usher the initiation of sleep, and peaks at around 2 a.m. Its production is reduced when we are exposed to light during the night, such as when watching TV or looking at other electronic screens late at night....