TMHS 768 - What’s Causing Our Epidemic of Sleep & Health Problems?
Feb 26, 2024
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Exploring factors affecting sleep & health, from food quality to tech influences. Learn about circadian medicine, nutrigenomics, and the impact of relationships. Discover tips for better sleep, optimizing night routine, and improving metabolic health. Dive into topics like artificial light, melatonin precursors, and balancing health choices with enjoying life.
Understanding circadian medicine is crucial for optimizing sleep quality and overall health.
Nutrition plays a significant role in influencing genetic expression and improving sleep patterns.
Societal factors such as technology use and stress levels impact sleep quality and health outcomes.
Creating microcultures of health within families can empower individuals to prioritize wellness and make healthier choices.
Deep dives
Importance of Sleep Quality and Impact on Health
Maintaining good sleep quality is crucial for overall health. Millions of individuals struggle with getting adequate sleep, leading to various health issues. The podcast delves into the science behind societal sleep problems, exploring cultural shifts impacting sleep patterns. It highlights the impacts of poor sleep on mental health, body composition, and overall well-being.
Nutrition and Sleep Improvement
The discussion extends to how nutrition influences sleep quality. Detailed insights are provided on foods and nutrients that aid in achieving better sleep. The conversation emphasizes the significance of understanding the cultural shifts around food and the complexities individuals face in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Health
Research indicates that a significant number of Americans are sleep-deprived, which can lead to detrimental health consequences. Studies reveal a concerning increase in belly fat among individuals with inadequate sleep. The dialogue underscores the importance of sleep duration and quality, drawing parallels to the significance of calorie quality over quantity.
Balancing Technology Use and Sleep Routine
The podcast addresses the challenge of balancing technology use and bedtime routines. It suggests strategies like wearing blue-light-blocking glasses and engaging in screen-free activities before sleep. Emphasizing the importance of winding down and creating a relaxing evening routine to optimize sleep quality.
Understanding and Regulating Stress for Better Sleep
Excessive stress, particularly cortisol levels, can hinder sleep quality. Metabolizing stress efficiently involves managing stress hormones like cortisol, akin to the Incredible Hulk needing to transition back to Bruce Banner. Neutralizing stress involves shifting to a parasympathetic state through various techniques such as changing perceptions or positive self-talk.
Nutrient Deficiencies and Sleep Health
Nutrient deficiencies can impact sleep quality, highlighting the importance of consuming sleep-promoting foods. Foods rich in tryptophan like cherries, salmon, turkey, and eggs aid in the production of sleep-regulating hormones like melatonin and serotonin. Consuming sleep superfoods can facilitate better sleep by providing essential building blocks for hormone synthesis and promoting relaxation.
Cultural Health Challenges and Creating Microcultures
The prevalence of chronic diseases and obesity points to broader cultural health challenges in society. Focusing on creating microcultures of health within households can empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and make healthier choices. By controlling controllable aspects like relationships, food choices, and environmental influences, individuals can positively impact their health and cultivate a culture of wellness around them.
Today more than ever, there are a wide range of factors in our society that are diminishing our overall health and disrupting our sleep quality. From our subpar food quality to constant access to the internet, making poor health decisions has become the norm. But if you want to make better choices, what’s the lowest barrier to entry? That’s what you’re going to learn on today’s show.
On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview with Chris Williamson on Modern Wisdom. This interview covers a ton of ground; you’re going to hear about the major factors that impact your sleep quality and how to optimize your night routine for a better night’s sleep. You’ll learn about the influence your relationships and your culture have in influencing your health outcomes.
We’ll also dive into the topics of circadian medicine, nutrigenomics, longevity, and so much more. If you want to improve your health and sleep better, this episode is full of actionable steps you can implement today. So click play, listen in, and enjoy the show!
In this episode you’ll discover:
What circadian medicine is and why it matters.
How many Americans are regularly sleep deprived.
The relationship between sleep and metabolic health.
How testosterone levels influence sleep quality.
Why your nutrition impacts your genetic expression.
How artificial light affects your sleep.
One of the fastest ways to improve your sleep quality.
The two precursors for melatonin.
How your culture influences your health decisions.
What percentage of the average American’s diet is ultra-processed foods.
The various forms and roles of vitamin C.
What the #1 determiner of longevity is.
How eating dinner with your family can improve your health.
Which foods are the densest sources of naturally occurring melatonin.
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