Boundless Life Top Sleep Experts Share BEST Tips to Fall Asleep Faster, Boost Deep & REM Sleep & Biohack Your Circadian Rhythm: Best Of Sleep!
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Mar 29, 2025 
Dr. Daniel Gartenberg, a sleep and insomnia expert, shares insights on the profound connection between deep sleep and dementia. He emphasizes practical tips for enhancing REM sleep and managing nighttime disruptions. Katie Bowman, a biomechanist, advocates for natural sleeping surfaces and discussions around minimalist approaches. They provide innovative strategies for overcoming travel-related sleep issues and explore the benefits of grounding techniques while challenging conventional sleep practices.
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Pre-Sleep Routine
- Avoid screens 90 minutes before sleep to prevent blue light stimulation and new information absorption.
- Prioritize indexing learned information during sleep for better memory consolidation.
REM Sleep Disruptors
- THC and diazepam significantly reduce REM sleep, hindering emotional processing and memory consolidation.
- Consider alternatives like breathwork or CBT for sleep latency issues.
Middle-of-the-Night Wakings
- Don't panic over occasional middle-of-the-night awakenings, especially for short bathroom breaks.
- If awakenings are frequent or prolonged, try pushing bedtime later to increase sleep drive.