The Importance of Sleep | Michael Breus on I Love Marketing | Episode 274

Published: Oct. 3, 2016, 11:30 a.m.

b'In this episode, you\\u2019ll hear from Dr. Michael Breus, the Sleep Doctor. Michael is a certified sleep specialist who has worked with high-profile people all over the globe. Whether you\\u2019re looking to boost productivity, performance, or creativity, you\\u2019ll learn about the different phases of sleep, the effects of poor sleep, how to get 7 hours of sleep in just 4 hours, and more. Here\\u2019s a glance at what you\\u2019ll learn from Michael in this episode: The two systems of sleep - and why you need both in sync Why many people suffer from sleeping disorders The three stages of sleep: light, deep, and REM - and how you can use them to accelerate your mental and physical capabilities How much sleep do you really need? (Debunking the myths) How much \\u201csleep debt\\u201d can you hold onto before you suffer a deficit? What research shows about getting 5 hours or less of sleep daily (HINT: It doubles mortality rate) How you can speed and deepen learning with sleep What impact does your sleep have on Testosterone? What you can do to improve your sleep time and quality if you\\u2019re a frequent traveler Did you know that melatonin can be a contraceptive (HINT: If you take more than .5 to 1.0 mg, this may be impacting you) 7 things you can do if you stay in hotels to get a better sleep The importance of naps and how to create the perfect nap How you can use the \\u201cNap-a-Latte\\u201d to be more creative and productive The perfect time to take naps Sleep Hacking: Getting 7 hours of sleep in 4 hours And much, much more\\u2026 Shownotes and links from this episode can be found at: http://www.ilovemarketing.com/274'