The Jesse Chappus Show 628: The Surprising Connection Between Vitamin D, Gut Bacteria & Sleep | Dr. Stasha Gominak
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Nov 26, 2024 Dr. Stasha Gominak, a neurologist and sleep coach, delves into the surprising links between vitamin D, gut bacteria, and sleep quality. She discusses how low vitamin D levels can disrupt restorative sleep and the overlooked connections between sleep disorders and headaches. Gominak critiques outdated medical practices surrounding vitamin D and emphasizes the need for personalized supplementation. She also highlights the importance of outdoor living for health and recovery while advocating for the use of natural dietary sources over supplements.
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Sleep and Headaches
- Dr. Gominak's interest in sleep began with a headache patient whose headaches resolved after CPAP treatment for sleep apnea.
- This sparked her research into the connection between sleep and headaches, leading to thousands of sleep studies.
Importance of Deep Sleep
- Deep sleep, including slow-wave sleep and REM sleep, is crucial for feeling rested and for various physiological functions.
- Insufficient deep sleep can lead to fatigue, memory problems, mood disturbances, and pain.
Shifting Sleep Patterns
- Early sleep studies established "normal" sleep patterns based on young, healthy subjects.
- Modern sleep patterns have shifted, with later sleep times and less deep sleep, particularly in younger generations.