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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep

Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Matthew Walker discusses tools for better sleep including temperature, light, caffeine, nutrition, and medications. He shares strategies for coping with poor sleep, wind-down routines, and building sleep confidence. The episode also explores napping, caffeine, and advanced techniques for optimizing sleep. Recommended for improving daytime mood, energy, performance, and overall health.
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  • Cannabis consumption can aid in falling asleep but may lead to tolerance and REM sleep suppression.
  • Alcohol initially induces sleep but fragments sleep patterns, impacting deep restorative sleep phases.

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Cannabis and Sleep

Consuming cannabis, particularly THC and CBD, is a common practice with varying legal status across different regions. Many individuals use cannabis to relax, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality. Cannabis consumption, whether through smoking, edibles, or tinctures, has a sedative effect, aiding in falling asleep. In research studies, improved sleep is often cited as a top motivational reason for using cannabis, along with experiencing the high associated with it.

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