By Nancy Carballo

Diet and exercise are at the forefront of health concerns for most Americans these days, but what about the basic need to sleep? Millions of people suffer from sleep disorders in varying degrees and forms. Often, these individuals are misdiagnosed or their sleep habits are simply not considered when interviewed by physicians. Trends encountered by nutritionist Monika Woolsey, who specializes in sleep disorders, are of primary importance. Her findings over the last few years through patient care point to the same conclusions found in current medical research. A variety of current major illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and infertility can all be linked directly to poor sleep hygiene, particularly among underserved populations. (more…)