Podcasts Health Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony Hampton Episode 39: Dr. Michael Breus

Episode 39: Dr. Michael Breus

Published: March 26, 2021, 4 a.m.

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Welcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and is Board Certified in Clinical Sleep Disorders. He is a clinical advisory board member of the Dr. Oz Show, and author of the books, The Power of When and The Sleep Doctor\\u2019s Diet Plan.

In this conversation, these two docs discuss the importance of making sleep a high priority in your overall wellness plan, how sleep effects your metabolism and weight gain/loss, the relationship between insulin resistance, appetite increase, hunger increase, and sleep deprivation, the definition of \\u2018chronotype,\\u2019 how to determine what your chronotype is, how to choose blue light glasses that will be maximally effective, markers from blood work results that are useful for improving sleep, and the benefits and drawbacks of using sleeping pills.

Additionally, Dr. Breus shares some practical tips for preparing your body during the day for a good night\\u2019s sleep. There are things each person can do in the morning, afternoon, and evening that can drastically effect the quality of their sleep.

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Dr. Hampton\\u2019s Low Carb Corner Sleep Article

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