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AMA #2: Improve Sleep, Reduce Sugar Cravings, Optimal Protein Intake, Stretching Frequency & More

Huberman Lab

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How to Increase the Total Quantity of Slow Wave Sleep

In general, the goal should be to balance the total amount of slow wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep across the night. The closer those two numbers are to one another, the better overall architecture of your sleep. Don't drink alcohol within eight hours prior to bedtime or even at all. Avoiding cannabis use and maybe even CBD use within eight to 12 hours of sleep can be very beneficial if your goal is to improve the quality ofyour sleep.

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