Neurologist Explains How Your Sleep Affects Your Weight | David Perlmutter on Health Theory
In this episode, Dr. David Perlmutter explains the depths of our abilities to control our impulses, and how the health of our brain is really key to making better decisions. It comes up over and over in so many topics of illness, but inflammation and diet are again at the center of another area that is directly impacting your productivity and optimal cognitive function.\xa0Order Dr. Permutter\u2019s latest book, Brain Wash: https://www.drperlmutter.com/brain-wash/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=homepage_widget\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nThe Disconnect | David explains why health and happiness are elusive? [1:46]\nCognitive Empathy | Our ability to embrace another perspective [2:39]\nDisconnection | David defines disconnection in the brain and its importance [4:37]\nDisconnection Syndrome | What factors threaten connection and cause disconnection [7:13]\nImpulsivity Factors | David explains what factors threaten to lock in impulsive behaviors [7:44]\nControl Impulse | David reveals new side of Phineas Gage story and controlling impulse [9:16]\nImpulse Behavior | David lists factors threatening to disconnect the prefrontal cortex [11:31]\nBody Fat | David explains how body fat ties to the impulsive amygdala [14:40]\nRestorative sleep | David reveals the connection between quality sleep and impulse [15:40]\nSleep & Body Fat | Connecting lack of restorative sleep to 1lb of body fat in 10 days [16:19]\nBad Decision Loop | David explains the cycle of poor decision leading to more [17:31]\nInflammation\u2019s Role | David breaks down how inflammation compromises brain function [19:33]\nSerotonin Compromised | How inflammation is vital to production of serotonin\xa0[21:15]\nBetter Decisions | David reveals the on-ramp to making better decisions [27:08]\nOn-Ramps | David shares a few of the on-ramps to making better decisions [32:15]\nRewire Your Brain | David shares the simplicity of thought to rewire your brain [37:17]\nGratification Myth | How instant gratification is blocking enlightenment and connections [38:25]\nOnline Effects | David reveals the effect screen time has in relation to poor decisions [43:05]\nOptimal Cognition | David shares the biggest issue crippling cognition [46:06]\nUric Acid | David links uric acid to inflammation and the role of fructose [47:25]\nInsulin Resistance | Why knowing your blood sugar and how your body handles glucose [49:37]\nBlood Sugar Response | Response to various lifestyle choices and inflammation [50:35]\nBrain Health Diet | A diet that keeps blood sugar in check is best for brain health [51:21]\xa0\xa0\n\nCheck out our Sponsors\nBLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout.\nHelix Sleep: Go to HelixSleep.com/impact for up to $200 off your mattress and 2 free pillows.\nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for a free trial of Premium Membership.\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices