The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

156: Dr. Sara Pugh, Biochemist & Neurotherapist: How to Create an Ideal Sleep Environment for Optimal Rest

Feb 16, 2024

Dr. Sara Pugh, biochemist and neurotherapist, discusses various topics such as the impact of sound, UV light and sleep hormones, metabolic health, cold thermogenesis, EMF protection, and building an ideal sleep environment for optimal rest.

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Quick takeaways

Creating a healthy morning routine is crucial for setting oneself up for a good night's sleep, including avoiding artificial light and screens upon waking and exposing oneself to natural light and elements like temperature.

Mitochondrial health plays a crucial role in sleep, with cold thermogenesis helping reduce inflammation, improve insulin and leptin sensitivity, increase hormone production, and support mitochondrial function.

Light, particularly natural sunlight at sunrise, impacts our sleep-wake cycles and hormone production, while tech devices and non-native EMFs can disrupt sleep and melatonin production, emphasizing the importance of a cool, dark, and tech-free sleep environment for better sleep.

Deep dives

The Importance of Circadian Rhythm and Light

Maintaining a good circadian rhythm is essential for optimal health and sleep. The body's master clock, located behind the eyes, regulates all the other clocks within the body. This master clock is influenced by light, particularly natural sunlight at sunrise. Exposure to this special blend of red and blue light helps set hormone cascades and signals the start of the day. Other sources of artificial light, such as phones and bright indoor lights, can disrupt the body's natural rhythms and affect hormone production. Opening windows or using lamps can be helpful in bringing in natural light, and blocking out other people's light with blackout curtains can improve sleep quality.

The Importance of a Good Circadian Rhythm Foundation

01:24

Mitochondria's Role in Sleep and Hormone Production

01:42

Introduction

3min

The Role of Magnesium Supplements in Improving Sleep Quality

2min

Using Moonbird for Better Sleep and Stress Management

2min

The Journey to Quantum Biology and Sleep Improvement

25min

The Connection Between Water and Sleep and the Importance of a Tech-Free Environment

5min

Creating an Ideal Sleep Environment

24min

Approach to Client Work and Free Educational Content

2min

Appreciating the Mission and Commitment to Optimal Sleep Environments

2min

Dr. Sara Pugh has a background in genetics, biochemistry and biophysics and has worked on protein folding, dopamine receptors, membrane proteins genetic promoters in moss, statins & heart cells . She later trained in hypnosis , functional movement, functional neurology, ketogenic diets and quantum biology and has worked with clients since 2010. She has studied Christian mysticism, kabbalah and other religious practices by past civilizations along with medicinal plats. She is currently training with Dr Tom Cowan and spends time trying to decode Dr Kruse cryptic blogs to find his gems.

BIO:

😴 Diving into various disciplines

😴 The impact of sound

😴 UV light and sleep hormones

😴 Artificial vs. Natural Lighting

😴 Mitochondrial health and sleep

😴 Metabolism and obesity

😴 Cold thermogenesis and exercise

😴 Water and hydration

😴 Building biology and wellness

😴 EMF protection options

😴 Balancing sleep and perfectionism

😴 Leptin sensitivity and body clock

😴 EMF blocking clothing

😴 Sleep supplements and their effects

😴 The power of group learning

😴 Bridging worlds effortlessly

😴 What can we learn from Dr. Pugh’s sleep-night habits?

😴 And more!

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