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Sleep and Gut Health: A Powerful Connection
Sleep is one of my favorite topics, especially because it impacts just about everything—just like gut health. What’s even more fascinating is how closely linked these two are: your gut health affects your sleep, and in turn, the quality of your sleep influences your gut!
Sleep has been a struggle for me in recent years, especially as I entered perimenopause. I wish I had known five years ago about the role of declining progesterone in sleep quality. Since starting a progestin supplement, I’ve been sleeping through the night, and it’s been an absolute game changer.
But for now, let’s dive into how your gut health is tied to your sleep—and vice versa.
Gut Health and Sleep: A Two-Way Street
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria—your microbiome—and maintaining a balanced microbiome is essential for your overall health. This includes your mood, brain function, heart health, digestion, your immune system… And sleep!
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Crystal Obregon
Life Coach, Writer, and Speaker
Crystal Obregon is a Certified High Performance Coach and Integrative Health Expert. She specializes in coaching and mentoring women in their second act.
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