Take Control of Your Sleep: 5 Ways to Kick Insomnia to the Curb

Insomnia is a growing issue, affecting over 40 million Americans each year. Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, insomnia can have a significant impact on your quality of life. The consequences of chronic poor sleep are serious: fatigue, irritability, impaired concentration, and even increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Poor sleep can also weaken your immune system and increase stress levels, creating a vicious cycle that makes it even harder to rest. While many people turn to sleep aids, these often come with undesirable side effects or lose effectiveness over time. That’s where natural, non-invasive therapies can provide a powerful alternative.

At Huemn, we offer several cutting-edge modalities designed to help you sleep more soundly, restore balance, and wake up feeling refreshed. These therapies don’t just treat the symptoms; they work on a deeper level to address some of the root causes of insomnia, such as inflammation, stress, and hormonal imbalances. Below, we’ll explore five of our most effective treatments for promoting better sleep and how they can support your wellness journey.

Cold Exposure Therapy for Insomnia: Whole Body Cryotherapy + Cold Plunge

Cold exposure therapy involves exposing your body to extremely cold temperatures, which can be achieved through Whole Body Cryotherapy or immersing yourself in our state of the art Cold Plunge. During these sessions, your body responds by constricting blood vessels and reducing inflammation. Once the session ends, blood flow increases, delivering oxygen and nutrients to muscles and tissues, aiding in recovery.

This drastic change in body temperature helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for rest and relaxation. Research shows that lowering your core body temperature is a natural cue for sleep, and cold exposure therapy can amplify that process. Cryotherapy and Cold Plunge also promote the release of endorphins and serotonin, which can improve mood and reduce the stress that often keeps people awake at night. Many of our clients have reported falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer after incorporating cold exposure into their routines.

Photobiomodulation Therapy (Red Light Therapy) for Your Best Night’s Sleep

Our Photobiomodulation Bed offers red light therapy, a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red light to penetrate deep into the skin. This therapy helps enhance mitochondrial function, the powerhouse of your cells, promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation.

But how does this affect sleep? Red light therapy is known to regulate the production of melatonin, the hormone that governs your sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythm. Melatonin levels are naturally higher in the evening, helping you feel sleepy as the day winds down. However, exposure to blue light from screens and artificial lighting can disrupt this natural cycle, leading to insomnia. By using red light therapy, especially in the evening, you can encourage your body’s natural melatonin production, supporting a more regular and restorative sleep cycle.

A growing body of research has demonstrated that red light therapy can improve sleep duration, enhance sleep quality, and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy for Insomnia

PEMF therapy harnesses the power of electromagnetic fields to stimulate cellular function, enhance tissue repair, and promote overall wellness. For those who suffer from insomnia, PEMF therapy is a powerful tool for calming the nervous system and reducing the anxiety and stress that often keep people awake.

During a session, electromagnetic waves penetrate your body, reaching down to the cellular level. This therapy improves circulation, increases oxygenation, and balances the body’s electromagnetic environment, which can enhance relaxation and promote deeper, uninterrupted sleep. PEMF therapy also has a calming effect on the brain’s electrical activity, making it easier to drift into a restful state.

Regular use of PEMF therapy has been shown to not only improve sleep quality but also boost the body’s natural ability to recover and repair while you sleep. Whether you suffer from chronic insomnia or occasional restlessness, PEMF therapy provides a natural way to optimize your sleep cycle and wake up feeling refreshed.

Infrared Sauna to Promote Better Sleep Quality

The gentle, soothing warmth of our infrared sauna is not only great for detoxification but also offers substantial sleep benefits. Infrared saunas work by using infrared light to heat your body from the inside out, as opposed to traditional saunas that heat the air around you. This deep heat helps increase blood circulation, release muscle tension, and promote a state of relaxation.

One of the key reasons infrared sauna therapy supports better sleep is its ability to reduce cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress. Elevated cortisol levels can make it difficult to unwind and can keep you up at night, but the infrared sauna encourages your body to enter a state of calm. Additionally, the sauna’s heat promotes the production of serotonin, another hormone closely tied to mood regulation and sleep.

Many clients find that using the infrared sauna in the late afternoon or early evening helps them fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper sleep throughout the night.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Better Sleep

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) immerses your body in a pressurized chamber filled with 100% oxygen, which allows your blood and tissues to absorb much higher levels of oxygen than normal. This increased oxygenation has a profound impact on your body’s ability to heal, reduce inflammation, and optimize brain function—all factors that contribute to a better night’s sleep.

HBOT can be particularly beneficial for those who struggle with insomnia caused by stress, chronic pain, or inflammation. By reducing oxidative stress and improving circulation, HBOT helps calm the nervous system and promotes a state of deep relaxation. After several sessions, many clients report improved sleep patterns, reduced fatigue, and an overall feeling of increased well-being.

For insomnia sufferers, HBOT offers a holistic approach to not only getting more sleep but ensuring that the sleep you get is restorative and leaves you feeling energized the next day.