The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

187: Tony Wrighton, UK-based Journalist & Best-Selling Author, Unpacking Histamines, Sleep, and Biohacking — What You Need To Know

Dec 14, 2024

Tony Wrighton, a UK-based journalist and bestselling author, dives deep into the relationship between histamine intolerance and sleep. He reveals how histamine levels can disrupt your slumber, particularly with those pesky 2-4 a.m. wakeups. Discover the benefits of a low-histamine diet, effective sleep biohacks, and the surprising connection between stress and histamine flares. Tony also shares insights on creating a 'sleep kit' and practical daytime habits like mindfulness and sunshine exposure that can revolutionize your rest.

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Quick takeaways

Histamine intolerance profoundly impacts sleep quality by causing disturbances during the night, particularly through early morning awakenings due to excess histamine levels.

Adopting a low histamine diet can alleviate stress-related symptoms and improve overall well-being by restricting foods that trigger excess histamine production.

Implementing behavioral changes alongside accountability measures, like support groups, can significantly enhance sleep hygiene and promote healthy sleeping habits.

Deep dives

The Role of Histamines in Sleep Quality

Histamines significantly influence sleep quality by creating a complex relationship where excess histamine can lead to sleep disturbances, and poor sleep can exacerbate histamine issues. Tony Wrighton explains that histamine is crucial for bodily functions, including managing inflammation, but some individuals struggle to break down histamines due to various factors such as diet and hormonal changes. This condition, known as histamine intolerance, can manifest in a wide array of symptoms, including sleep problems, anxiety, and digestive issues. By understanding this relationship, individuals can become more aware of their symptoms and the underlying causes, ultimately leading to better sleep quality.

Intro

5min

Histamine Intolerance and Sleep: A Complex Connection

14min

Cooking and Sleep: Addressing Histamine Intolerance

8min

Natural Remedies for Better Sleep

15min

Enhancing Nasal Breathing: Benefits and Precautions

3min

Breathe Easy: Exploring Nasal Health and Sleep Wellness

7min

Exploring Resources for Better Sleep and Screen Time Management

2min

Tony Wrighton is a UK-based journalist and broadcaster. His presenting career has spanned two decades, being a regular presenter on channels including Sky News, Sky Sports News, ITV and LBC. He is a bestselling author and his NLP- based books have been translated into 13 languages. (See books for more details).

He hosts a podcast called Biohacking News by Zestology featuring all the latest from the world of biohacking and health.

He started training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in 2004. Over the years, he has progressed to the top of the field in these skills (Practitioner, Master Practitioner and Trainer).

He is also qualified in Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) and a registered Mind Factor coach, and loves combining these skills with his background as a journalist. Tony is also a recognisable voice over artist. He appears on a number of weekly television programmes.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 Histamine & Sleep Connection: Could your 2-4 a.m. wakeups be tied to histamine intolerance?

😴 Low Histamine Diet: Explore the practicalities of starting a low-histamine diet and how it can resolve surprising symptoms, from poor sleep to gut issues.

😴 Stress, Histamines & Sleep: Discover how high stress contributes to histamine flares and poor sleep quality.

😴 Tony’s Sleep Biohacks

😴 What’s inside Tony’s “sleep kit” that could revolutionize your nights?

😴 Daytime Strategies: How habits like intermittent fasting, mindfulness, and outdoor time in sunny Portugal contribute to better sleep at night

😴 What was Tony’s biggest AHA moment about managing his own sleep?

😴 Links & Resources:

😴 And many more!

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