More and more people suffer from sleep disorders. And yes, difficulty falling asleep and strange dreams are part of this. Are you wondering whether you suffer from a sleep disorder? Read on to find out the signs and what you can do to solve it.

A sleep disorder involves factors that affect the quality of sleep. A disorder does not necessarily mean that something serious is wrong. You may suffer from disturbed sleep, be unable to sleep or sleep too much. Not every form of poor sleep means that you have a serious disorder; it can also be temporary, caused by stress or a change in your routine, for example.

The symptoms of a sleep disorder can vary from person to person. These are sleep problems that many people experience:

• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep;
• Waking up tired;
• Worrying;
• Waking up during the night;
• Snoring or breathing stops;
• Sleep apnoea.

In addition, poor sleep can cause other symptoms. These include irritability, fatigue, nightmares, concentration problems, mood swings or headaches.

Do you often wake up feeling tired, even if you have slept well? This could be a sign that your sleep is not deep enough or that your sleep is being interrupted. Your body and brain do not have enough time to recover.

An overactive brain, stress or too little melatonin can make it difficult to fall asleep. No matter how tired you are, you lie awake in bed.

Weird dreams can be a sign of REM sleep disorder or mental overload. This makes your sleep feel restless and you wake up feeling tired.

If you wake up frequently, this causes you to sleep less deeply. Deep sleep is important for proper recovery and relaxation. As a result, you often feel tired and irritable during the day.

Poor sleep affects your memory, energy levels and ability to concentrate. Even the simplest tasks can now feel difficult or overwhelming.

If you lie awake worrying, this could also be a sign of chronic stress. This can prevent you from falling asleep, but also from staying asleep.

A sleep disorder does not often go away on its own, but in many cases there is an easy solution. Here are some things you can do to improve your sleep quality:

• Create a regular sleep pattern;
• Avoid caffeine and screens before bedtime;
• Get enough exercise;
• Make sure your bedroom is quiet and dark;
• Reduce stress, for example through breathing exercises;
• Use red light therapy.

Yes, red light therapy can definitely help with sleep disorders. In particular, intranasal laser therapy, which is administered through the nose to stimulate physical processes.

Intranasal laser therapy can be an effective treatment for sleep problems. Here is what the red light can do:

• Improving blood circulation, which helps oxygen and nutrients spread better throughout the body and to the brain;
• Supporting the production of melatonin, the natural sleep hormone;
• Calming the autonomic nervous system, which helps to get out of ‘fight-or-flight’ mode and relax better;
• Treating other complaints or conditions, giving your body more rest and allowing it to relax better;
• Reducing oxidative stress and promoting cell repair by stimulating the mitochondria.

The IN-light laser is an intranasal red light therapy device. It supports the natural processes in your body. This way, you not only treat your sleep problems, but you can also strengthen your immune system and treat other complaints.

Use the IN-light laser whenever it suits you. While you work, as part of your morning routine or even when you're on the go. That way, you can work on your health at any time!