Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Functional Medicine in Boulder, CO
Sleep isn't a luxury. And "try to relax more" isn't a treatment plan.
Poor sleep is both a symptom and a cause. It worsens virtually every health condition while also being caused by many of the same underlying imbalances. Yet the conventional response to insomnia is often a prescription for a sleep aid, which can help short-term but does nothing to address why sleep has become difficult. At Helios, we approach insomnia as a clinical puzzle worth solving, not a complaint to be managed.
Sleep Solutions at Helios
The root causes of sleep disruption are diverse: dysregulated cortisol (cortisol that is too high at night or too low in the morning), blood sugar instability causing nocturnal awakenings, thyroid dysfunction, low progesterone in perimenopausal women, anxiety, undiagnosed sleep apnea, environmental light and temperature factors, and nutrient deficiencies affecting neurotransmitter production (particularly magnesium, B6, and tryptophan metabolism). We evaluate these systematically. We also take your sleep history seriously, including the information on your sleep tracker. Not just finding out how many hours you get, but the architecture of your sleep (Deep Sleep and REM), and what wakes you.
Treatment Plans & Outcomes
Our treatment approach is individualized and typically layered: addressing physiological contributors through functional testing and targeted interventions, incorporating evidence-based behavioral and environmental strategies, using botanical and nutritional support where appropriate, and coordinating with sleep specialists or mental health providers when needed. We are cautious with long-term sleep medication but recognize it has a role in the right context.
You should be sleeping well. Let's figure out why you're not.
Helios provides thoughtful, personalized care that truly makes a difference. Their testing is thorough, the team is knowledgeable and approachable, and every visit feels supportive.
– Robbin R, Current Patient
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