{"id":10778,"date":"2023-06-15T06:37:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/?p=10778"},"modified":"2024-06-18T11:41:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T19:41:51","slug":"your-thyroid-and-your-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/your-thyroid-and-your-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Thyroid and Your Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10778\" class=\"elementor elementor-10778\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b47d3f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b47d3f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Image-2-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-9444 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Katie Rothwell\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Image-2-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-9444 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Katie Rothwell\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Image-2.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/elementor\/thumbs\/Image-2-ptd0kgn4tnzzuo54d21fcvdggy83lr8pkzfpd8uvia.png 45w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/elementor\/thumbs\/Image-2-ptd0kgn5hsc18kmoagikipqk1hjhv80ctgyjr0mciw.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/elementor\/thumbs\/Image-2-ptd0kgn590kqwyzxeocc3hyvu0p64vd7n41iiqiwio.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Dr. Katie Rothwell, ND<\/b>, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with clinical focus in thyroid conditions and Hashimoto's disease through The College of Naturopaths of Ontario, Canada<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<main class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-def74a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" 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data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;307f4af&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7756707\" data-id=\"7756707\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d248f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d248f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, produces hormones that mediate vital physiological processes such as metabolism, digestion, heart rate, brain function, and growth. Abnormalities with the production of these hormones are typical hallmarks of a defective thyroid. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this happens, many key biological processes all over the body are negatively impacted, resulting in a host of conditions as presented by the symptoms of hypothyroidism (fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, constipation, and others) and hyperthyroidism (muscle weakness, heat intolerance, nervousness, diarrhea, and others). Thyroid disorders, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, can disrupt the body\u2019s sleep patterns and cause various sleep-related problems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep is regulated by the body\u2019s 24-hour internal cycle of physical, mental, and behavioral changes known as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/circadian-rhythm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">circadian rhythm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This 24-hour clock, controlled by a small structure in the brain known as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK546664\/#:~:text=The%20suprachiasmatic%20nucleus%20(SCN)%20is,tracts%20project%20to%20the%20SCN.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suprachiasmatic nucleus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is responsible for regulating a host of physiological processes such as body temperature regulation, hormone secretion, and the sleep-wake cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a couple of hormones, including thyrotropin, also known as the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). High TSH levels, usually indicative of hypothyroidism, suppress sleep and concomitantly promote wakefulness, while low levels of TSH, usually indicative of hyperthyroidism, promote sleep and concomitantly suppress wakefulness. Hence, it can be inferred that there is an apparent link between the sleep-wake cycle and the functioning of the thyroid.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you\u2019re wondering if this is a big deal, the answer is yes. Sleep is extremely necessary for us to go about our normal daily lives. It is so important that the average human spends about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleephealth.org\/sleep-health\/the-state-of-sleephealth-in-america\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a third of their lifetime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> asleep. Among many other benefits, sleep enhances memory, reduces inflammation, lowers the risk of heart disease and weight gain, and boosts the immune system. Whether you\u2019re living with a thyroid disorder or not, it is important to understand how your thyroid affects your sleep.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will address the following major questions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>How is your thyroid affecting your sleep?<\/strong><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>What can you do to make it better?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/main>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b9ec04 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b9ec04\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc03fc0\" data-id=\"cc03fc0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ee632 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90ee632\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is your thyroid affecting your sleep?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4051f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e4051f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22a190a\" data-id=\"22a190a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f74e09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f74e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is true that thyroid disorders can negatively impact your sleep, many other factors also affect sleep. Not all sleep problems are caused by thyroid disorders, and not all people with thyroid disorders will have sleep problems. It is best to discuss with your healthcare provider if you have trouble falling or staying asleep or facing other sleep-related problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To answer the question of how the thyroid affects sleep, we will approach the question from three perspectives:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/euthyroidism#:~:text=Euthyroidism%20is%20defined%20as%20normal,The%20Theory%20of%20Endobiogeny%2C%202019\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">euthyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism.<\/span><\/p><p><b><i>Euthyroidism<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless a person has other underlying medical conditions, a normal-functioning thyroid should not cause sleep disruptions. When the thyroid functions normally with normal levels of TSH and thyroid hormone, it actually helps promote proper sleep. The thyroid gland is instrumental in the central nervous system\u2019s role in regulating sleep. The thyroid gland helps maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle by regulating the body\u2019s circadian rhythm. Thyroid hormones regulate melatonin production, too. Melatonin, often called the \u201csleep hormone,\u201d is produced by the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/23334-pineal-gland#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20pineal%20gland,and%20secretes%20the%20hormone%20melatonin.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pineal gland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the brain in response to darkness to promote sleep. Thyroid hormones also regulate the levels of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22513-neurotransmitters#:~:text=What%20are%20neurotransmitters%3F,muscle%20cell%20or%20a%20gland.\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neurotransmitters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the brain, such as serotonin (a precursor of melatonin) and dopamine, that control sleep.<\/span><\/p><p><b><i>Hypothyroidism\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When thyroid hormone levels are low, as in hypothyroidism, the body\u2019s metabolism and circadian rhythm are disrupted, resulting in sleep disturbances.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some of the ways in which hypothyroidism significantly impacts sleep:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep apnea:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A significant section of people with untreated hypothyroidism suffer from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3057899\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a condition characterized by disrupted breathing during sleep, leading to snoring, gasping, and choking.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroid patients with enlarged thyroids glands (goiter) may have their airways obstructed by the swelling. Hypothyroidism may also cause damage to muscles and nerves needed for breathing. The disruption of continuous sleep by sleep apnea may result in daytime fatigue and hypersomnia.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hypersomnia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hypothyroidism can make it harder to stay awake during the day and cause excessive daytime sleepiness or frequent urges to sleep during the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Restless legs syndrome (RLS):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hypothyroidism can also cause RLS, a neurological disorder that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, especially at night. This can lead to disrupted sleep and daytime fatigue.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep may be\u00a0 disrupted at night due to cold intolerance alongside joint or muscle pain. Some people with hypothyroidism may experience longer sleep onset (longer time to fall asleep) and shorter sleep duration.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><i>Hyperthyroidism\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like hypothyroidism, the exact mechanisms by which hyperthyroidism affects sleep are poorly understood. However, what is known so far is that generally, some effects of hyperthyroidism, such as increased metabolism, changes in the circadian rhythm, and negative psychological states like anxiety, play significant roles in sleep disorders.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some of the ways in which hypothyroidism significantly impacts sleep:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insomnia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hyperthyroidism can cause increased metabolism, resulting in difficulty falling or staying asleep. Such difficulty usually stems from muscle weakness, constant feelings of tiredness, nervousness, or irritability. Although people with hypothyroidism may experience insomnia, insomnia is associated more with hyperthyroidism than hypothyroidism.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sleep apnea:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People with hyperthyroidism may also experience sleep apnea. Compared to hypothyroidism, the likelihood of hyperthyroidism causing sleep apnea <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0954611111002411\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seems less<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hyperthyroidism can cause weight loss, which can lead to a narrowing of the airway and increase the risk of sleep apnea.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightmares during sleep or rare cases of night terrors (a type of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/12133-parasomnias--disruptive-sleep-disorders#:~:text=A%20parasomnia%20is%20a%20sleep,emotions%20or%20do%20unusual%20things.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parasomnia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> characterized by sudden, terrified outbursts during the night).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sleep may be disrupted due to heat sensitivity, night sweats, and frequent urination. Difficulty in going back to sleep after such disruptions may be a sign of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/insomnia\/types-of-insomnia\"><span>sleep maintenance insomnia<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b29b7c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b29b7c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-17e8eee\" data-id=\"17e8eee\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9278f94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9278f94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What can you do to improve the quality of your sleep?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b016a34 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b016a34\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dc166f\" data-id=\"5dc166f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd16b34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd16b34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon noticing some of the signs outlined above, seeking timely medical attention helps your doctor determine the underlying cause and put you on a suitable treatment plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your sleep disorder is truly as a result of a thyroid condition, the best way to tackle this is to treat the underlying thyroid condition. For that to happen, you will first need a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8541-thyroid-disease#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20definitive,a%20vein%20in%20your%20arm.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diagnosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are unaware of your thyroid problem in the first place. This is understandable, as thyroid disorders are not always easy to detect solely based on symptoms. Once diagnosed, treatment begins, with close monitoring and assessment of treatment outcomes by your doctor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For hypothyroidism, levothyroxine is the standard treatment option. Treatment options for hyperthyroidism include antithyroid medication (such as methimazole) and radioactive iodine therapy to shrink the thyroid gland if necessary. You must also familiarize yourself with how to take your thyroid medication properly. More importantly, always follow your doctor\u2019s prescription and advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from all that, you may need to take extra measures to help improve your sleep. Most of these involve a suitable, calm environment, proper sleep hygiene, and a healthy diet.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some measures to help mitigate sleep disruptions.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you have optimal bedroom temperature. This helps prevent you from feeling too hot or cold to have undisrupted sleep.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before sleeping, make use of relaxing activities such as bathing, reading, and music. Some people find that sleeping with quiet relaxing music helps them relax and sleep better. If you\u2019re such a person, you can make that a routine once you observe some improvements in the duration and quality of your sleep.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow a consistent bedtime routine. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day helps with the consistency of your sleep cycles and entire circadian rhythm.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid excessive lights before going to bed. This means you should stay away from gadgets like phones or computers for about an hour or two before sleeping.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid heavy meals before bed. Light snacks may be ideal, depending on how soon you sleep after taking them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid excessive iodine intake. Make sure your diet always has just about the required amount of iodine. Too much iodine affects thyroid activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol shortly before bed also affect sleep. Limit your consumption of these, or avoid them altogether, if possible.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a532ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a532ff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20b0bf3\" data-id=\"20b0bf3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5664688 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5664688\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8341681 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8341681\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f8f0fc\" data-id=\"1f8f0fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7574204 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7574204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a11398f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a11398f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63e2656\" data-id=\"63e2656\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0817eee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0817eee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A normally functioning thyroid promotes sleep through the regulation of metabolism, melatonin production, neurotransmitter activity, and circadian rhythm.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A defective thyroid gland is ultimately capable of affecting one\u2019s brain function and overall physical health.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An overactive or underactive thyroid and abnormal TSH levels increase the risk for sleep disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can be considered risk factors of some sleep disorders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid disorders do not only affect sleep duration, but the overall quality of sleep.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid disorders can cause sleep apnea, a condition where breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Sleep apnea can lead to daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and other health problems.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all sleep problems are caused by thyroid disorders, and not all people with thyroid disorders will have sleep problems.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism tend to overlap sometimes. Similarly, there is also an overlap between some of the manifestations of the effect of an overactive thyroid gland on sleep.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re experiencing sleep disturbances and have other symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, such as fatigue, weight changes, or changes in mood, it is important to discuss this with your healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides treating your underlying thyroid condition, it is also important to take key measures to enhance the overall quality of your sleep.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that you have a suitable, calm sleeping environment, maintain proper sleep hygiene and practice good eating habits, and maintain a healthy diet.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When living with a thyroid condition it can be challenging to exercise and incorporate movement into your daily life. 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