Episode 18: The Silent Epidemic of Sleep Deprivation

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Sleep deprivation and health problems [2:26]

2. The Sleep Deprivation Endemic [3:40]

• Even during the pandemic, people are reporting a lack of quality sleep [4:12]
• Many people aren’t falling into deep sleep [4:50]
• Poor sleep is associated with chronic stress [5:08]

3. Stress levels are on the rise across society for a variety of reasons [6:45]

4. Are home sleep tracking devices accurate? [7:10]

• Sleep labs vs sleep tracking devices [9:23]
• Home sleep devices are not medical devices, but can give a good idea of overall sleep trends [9:46]
• REM sleep and deep sleep are important to sleep quality [10:47]
• Correlation between blood glucose and lack of sleep [11:30]

5. Blood sugar levels are high in the morning after not sleeping well [12:23]

• Sleep as a rhythm disorder [13:37]
• Sleep isn’t like turning off a switch [14:47]

6. Sleep is a process. It requires winding down [15:00]

• Gabriel Roth’s concept of bodily rhythms [15:35]

7. One aspect of sleeping better is sticking to a routine [16:35]

• Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day [16:50]
• Get natural light in the morning to wake the body up [17:00]

8. Sleep and Aging [17:47]

• As we age, hormone production, like melatonin, is more likely to get disrupted [18:15]
• Younger people have easier time falling to sleep [18:50]

9. Supplements and Sleep [19:24]

• PharmaGABA [19:37]

10. Can support a calmer mood [20:16]

• L-Theanine [20:40]
• CBD [21:43]

11. Hemp Oil vs. CBD [21:51]

• Questions from the community [23:51]

12. What is the best CBD supplement for sleep [24:00]

• Bob: Hemp Oil + because of full spectrum cannabinoids [24:10]

13. How to achieve deeper sleep [25:15]

• CBD / hemp oil can help [25:25]
• Deep sleep   requires a comprehensive approach: lifestyle factors, healthy diet, stress management, exercise [25:50]
• Mindfulness meditation for better sleep [26:30]
• Magnesium for sleep [26:56]

14. Are there any natural alternative for disruptive sleep from snoring? [27:51]

• Consult a medical professional to test for sleep apnea [28:10]
• No magic pill for snoring [29:15]
• Could be over-production of mucus [29:20]
• Clean out sinuses [29:49]
• Breath right nasal strips [30:21]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

1. Melatonin 101: What It Is, What It Does, and What Causes Disruptions
2. A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice – Part 4: How to get Quality Sleep in Stressful Times
3. Why Is Sleep Important And What You Can Do To Improve It
4. Stop Counting Sheep: Here's Why You're Having Trouble Sleeping
5. What Is GABA and What Is It Used For?
6. How Will Taking a Hemp Oil Supplement Make You Feel?

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