The Gut Show Gut, Brain, Bedtime: How sleep impacts IBS and what you can do about it
Struggling with sleep and IBS? You're not alone and there's a deeper connection than you think.
Tune in to the latest episode of The Gut Show to learn from @pacificintegrativepsych to learn more! From melatonin to mindset, we've got integrative tools you can actually use tonight!
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Covered in this episode:
About Dr. Bhopal [3:10]
Take a deep breath [4:29]
Sleep 101 - why is sleep important? [6:03]
What happens when you're sleeping? [7:30]
Is lack of sleep raising your blood pressure? [11:51]
How much sleep do you need? [10:32]
Is it a good idea to nap? [12:08]
4 sleep pillars [13:19]
Those with IBS are more likely to have sleep disorders [15:29]
Why this matters for you [18:15]
Integrative strategies for better sleep [19:37]
Can melatonin improve IBS symptoms? [24:07]
Sleep drive [25:13]
Mindset and nervous system [26:12]
Chronic insomnia [28:01]
Yoga [30:03]
Aromatherapy [31:30]
Nutrition and dietary supplements [32:56]
Answering your questions [40:28]
About Dr. Bhopal:
Nishi Bhopal MD is board certified in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Integrative Holistic Medicine. She is the founder and medical director of Pacific Integrative Psychiatry, an online practice in California where patients receive a whole-person approach to anxiety and sleep disorders, including sleep coaching, and integrative and functional medicine.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Bhopal is the founder of IntraBalance, an educational platform for physicians and therapists that includes a YouTube channel and online courses on clinical sleep medicine for healthcare practitioners. Her passion is making clinical sleep medicine easy to understand and accessible to all.
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishibhopal/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/intrabalance
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pacificintegrativepsych
Private practice website: https://pacificintegrativepsych.com/
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