What are the reasons that, even for you at The Longevity Suite, suggest paying attention to the quality of your sleep?
"Sleep disorders can have a strong impact on the daily life of those who suffer from them, leading, in the long run, to even serious health problems. As a guide, an adult should sleep between 7 and 8 hours, although some people need 9–10 full hours of sleep and others need 5-6. In any case, the amount of sleep that is adequate for each person is the one that allows them to wake up rested and active, in a good mood, ready to productively face the day ahead."
How does sleep affect our body so profoundly and what are the dangers of insomnia?
English: «The hours of night rest allow us to “recharge” our organism through the passage between two states (REM and non-REM) that follow one another several times during the night and that help to consolidate memories and strengthen our cognitive abilities. Sleeping well helps to cleanse the brain of toxins produced by neurons during the day as well as useless memories. Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, has tangible consequences on the psycho-physical well-being of the organism. In fact, it ranges from symptoms such as asthenia, therefore a sort of constant tiredness during the day, to difficulty maintaining concentration, memory deficit, increased depressive states and irritability. To these problems, in some individuals, others can be added such as hypertension or cardiovascular problems, but also diabetes, because sleep deprivation affects metabolism and insulin levels. Even environmental factors such as light, noise or a temperature that is too high or too low can cause episodes of insomnia, as can drinking a lot of coffee in the second part of the day, abusing alcohol and nicotine, eating heavy foods for dinner and doing sports in the hours immediately before going to sleep."
How do you address and improve sleep issues at The Longevity Suite in Lugano?
«In accordance with the our holistic approach which takes into account all aspects related to the physical and mental well-being of the human person, the experts who work in our facility are able to monitor the quality of sleep and investigate dysfunctions that may arise during it, also carrying out any analyses using a specific device capable of analysing different parameters in order to develop a profile of the state of nocturnal rest. In particular, the Longevity Sleep Quality Assessment is an innovative and very easy-to-use test, aimed at detecting the main sleep-related breathing disorders (DRS), as well as the qualitative-quantitative analysis of the person's sleep. The specialist will then be able to prescribe different treatments depending on the problem underlying the insomnia.
Can we see specifically how we can intervene to resolve sleep disorders?
"To prevent poor quality and quantity of sleep from compromising your daily life and risking causing major health problems, the Sleep Better program is specifically designed to help you find peaceful sleep, which is essential for recovering lost energy, reducing negative states that can result from prolonged insomnia, and generating immediate and long-term well-being. Sleep Better includes a personalized meal plan to promote relaxation and regular sleep, as well as a nutritional consultation to balance nutrients and improve general well-being. A valuable ally of sleep are the nutrients we take in through food, which can promote the production of substances that promote rest, such as melatonin, magnesium, potassium, or vitamin B6."
Based on your long experience, what other possible treatments would you recommend to improve your sleep?
«As part of our biohacking journey, the Mind & Body Detox program is designed to restore the balance between mind and body, eliminate toxins and start a healthier lifestyle. In addition to a general sense of well-being, you gain a new awareness of how this state of health can naturally accompany us in life, through small daily care measures. The Detox program is not only intended as a passive physical purification, but aims to deepen the connection with the inner self.
An interesting contribution can also come from the use of some Cryosuite Total Body sessions that can accelerate the metabolism, facilitate weight loss, and in general reduce oxidative stress, promote the elimination of toxins, reduce any form of inflammation in the body. And, again, great benefits can be obtained with ozone therapy applications or with the use of vitamin preparations specifically designed according to the needs of each person and possibly administered intravenously».
