Optimizing Sleep: The Role of Light and Temperature

 

News Flashes – Follow Ben on Twitter for more…16:50

• Great read on the temperature dependence of sleep.
• Sleep cold but not TOO cold if you want to maximize REM sleep.
• In articles like this, I've talked about using LIGHT to shift your circadian rhythm backward or forward (to wake up or fall asleep earlier or later)...
  • ...but it turns out getting COLD at night (OR in the morning) can also shift it forward.
• This is cool and yet another benefit of creatine...it REDUCES your sleep needs without decreasing health like many other things that decreased sleep needs do.

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Listener Q&A: Will Creatine Make Women (or Men) Bulk Up?...51:22

Arturez asks: You mentioned 5 g creatine consumption, and my wife is concerned it will bulk her up when she doesn't want to bulk up.

In my response, I recommend: Ways to Increase Nitric Oxide Naturally in Your Body...57:30 Protection When Using a Red-Light Therapy Device?...1:08:05

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