Alan Hartley Ph.D., DC.

From Dr. Alan Hartley

“With my background in medical research, I am constantly trying to uncover the underlying causes of my patient’s problems. Many of the ailments that come through my doors are the result of repetitive motion or repetitive postural compromise.

Imagine being stuck in an uncomfortable and suboptimal posture for 6-10 hours. That’s what many of us do night after night when we sleep on mattresses that don’t support the body correctly. In fact, one of the first questions I ask my patients is “How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?” Not surprisingly, hardly a week passes by without someone asking what mattress I recommend.

Without hesitation I refer them to Sleep DynamiX. This is the most affordable, customizable and comfortable bed I have come across. In addition, the helpful Sleep DynamiX customer support has ensured that each patient who has purchased a bed has been completely satisfied.”

Credentials:

• Doctor of Chiropractic
  (DC) Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic
  
  
• Doctor of Philosophy
  Biochemistry, with honors, University of Kent, Canterbury, England (with research terms in Vevey, Switzerland and Braunschweig, Germany)
  
  
• Bachelor of Science
  Microbiology, with honors, University of Surrey, England
  
  
• Cancer Research Scientist
  Duke Medical Center, four years in Department of Cell Growth Regulation and Oncogenesis. Well published in major scientific journals
  
  
• Professor and Department Head
  Head of Basic Sciences Department, Professor of Biochemistry & Nutrition six years at accredited chiropractic college
  
  
• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  Twice appointed to serve on this board that governs the profession and licensing nationwide
  
  

SLEEP IS ESSENTIAL TO GOOD HEALTH
Sleep is a sophisticated process carefully regulated by our brain with valuable restorative properties for our physical and mental health and is necessary for our bodies to build up energy reserves and regenerate body cells and tissues. During sleep, your heartbeat and breathing slow, growth hormones peak, muscles relax, and your body temperature lowers.

WHEN WE DON'T GET ENOUGH SLEEP
Short-term sleep deprivation usually causes little physical harm, since the body compensates for the lack of sleep by increasing its adrenaline levels during the day. A person may experience temporary feelings of pessimism or negativity. However, even short-term sleep deprivation can be dangerous if driving a car or operating machinery. Sleep deprivation is thought to cause half of all traffic fatalities on U.S. highways. In fact, studies have shown that being forced to stay awake 17 to 19 hours can cause the same impaired abilities as having a 0.05 percent blood alcohol content.

AND THE RESULTS
Lack of sleep and irregular sleep patterns can cause memory and vocabulary loss, short attention span and other symptoms. Complications can include fatigue, obesity, premature aging and increased risk for diabetes, infection, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal disease. Chronic sleep deprivation can even lead to paranoia or hallucinations.