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Lauri Leadley

Founder & President, Clinical Sleep Educator at Valley Sleep Center
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Lauri is the founder and President of one of the largest independent sleep diagnostics centers in Arizona with the facilities to diagnose and treat a variety of sleep-related issues such as insomnia, sleep walking, snoring, and more.

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  • Women Require More Sleep: Hormonal and Societal Factors at Play
    Lauri confirms women often need more sleep due to hormonal changes like menstrual cycles and pregnancy, causing disruptions. Societal roles add stress, worsening sleep issues. She emphasizes, "thinking you can burn the candle at both ends and catch up on sleep 'later' – that doesn’t work." Proper sleep is crucial for health, involving a cycle of non-rapid and rapid eye movement stages.
  • Unlocking the Secrets of Deep Sleep: Insights from a Sleep Specialist
    Lauri explains that deep sleep, occurring in phase 3 of non-REM sleep, is crucial for tissue repair and immune function. It helps restore energy by stimulating brain areas essential for learning and memory. A regular bedtime and optimized sleep environment, including a quiet room and relaxation routine, promote better deep sleep, enhancing overall health and well-being.
  • Understanding Sleep: How Much Do We Really Need?
    Lauri explains that sleep needs vary by age, with adults requiring 7-9 hours, while infants need 12-16 hours. "REM sleep is important for learning and memory." Factors like age and lifestyle affect sleep needs. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue and cognitive decline. Tracking sleep quality can be done through devices like Oura Ring and Fitbit.
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  • Sleep in a straight position with your arms down by your sides, and on your back, if you can. You're less likely to pull a muscle or displace a rib (a more extreme scenario) if you aren't stretched out. Sleeping on your back also helps alleviate neck, shoulder, and back pain.

  • Things like poor self-discipline, overcommitting, not creating a schedule, or sticking to healthy habits can all cause us to procrastinate sleep.

  • Think of your sleep as your energy source for your brain and body. If we don’t plug in our cell phones, it doesn’t get us through the day. If you don’t charge your body’s battery, eventually it will run down…or not work well.

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