The Real Reasons We Have Trouble Sleeping

Functional Medicine is all about looking at the way our systems function together, rather than focusing on one part of the body at a time. The steps you take to support whole-body health work in the same way. Diet, exercise, stress reduction-they simultaneously affect more than just one aspect of your health-and new research has revealed that choices around these things can have major impacts on our sleep, and how that cycles back to support overall optimal health.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Todd LePine to discuss why so many of us experience issues related to our sleep and what we can do about it.
Dr. LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine teaches around the world, and has given lectures to doctors and patients at American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), the University of Miami Integrative Medicine Conference, The Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA, and is on the faculty for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. LePine is the head of the Scientific Advisory Board for Designs for Health and a consultant for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. He enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a fitness enthusiast.
This episode is sponsored by my Sleep Master Class. In this modern world, we place too much value on staying busy and deprioritizing sleep, which is why I have created my first ever Master Class. It guides you through the most important steps to getting better sleep, starting today. To learn more about the Sleep Master Class, head over to drhyman.com/sleep. Sign-up today to watch the first three lessons for free.
For more information visit drhyman.com/uwc

[@TheKingdomWeigh]

I wake up feeling rested, but I sleep a Bi-Phasic sleep, like 10-2am, awake 2-4 then sleep till 8am. I’m retired now so I’m able to do that, when I worked I always had an afternoon slump. I love my night wake time, it’s quiet, I usually listen to the Bible or podcast.

[@makenametje9195]

I probably have trouble sleeping bc I’m watching this at 3am instead of trying to sleep 😂 good video though, thank you , needed this 🙏🏼

[@alievskayatamara]

Me too

[@Mariahlb]

😂😂..lol..👏🎉🌞🏖jully🍀🙏😘

[@TinaSteger-un5td]

I wake up at 345amim in a nursing home this moans till1230am

[@TheArmanu]

Mark, would you mind please stop interrupting your visitor. We wanted to hear from him finish his statement. Thank you again😂

[@saharyandria6289]

Get sunshine 20 minutes during the day, take a walk for 30 min, sing loud during the day, and take a deep breath few times a day and before bed time. Take magnesium and vitamin C together in the evening.

[@MrYorickJenkins]

Most people in most parts of the world cannot possibly get sunshine for 20 minutes a day.

[@blainekerns2080]

I have found can't miss for sleeping. Cold therapy!! I accidentally came upon this as I consistently read about how cold showers or cold water immersion will replace weak and old mitochondria. I was experimenting with when I noticed a heavy tiredness, but a peaceful tiredness, came over me after a cold shower in the evening. But, cold immersion is the most amazing sleep aid. Consistently!!! I am blessed to live beside a very cold stream of water coming from the mountains. I plunge in to my neck as late as possible every night. There are many other benefits but the sleep was the first hugh benefit I discovered, accidentally!!!

[@Renaissance_us]

That cold shower wake me up solid can forget about sleep. Bath at night for me works if warm. And swimming ( warmed pool is my infaillible sleep aid. Thought about installing a stztionary pool since I had a tiny backyard space in Manhattan.

[@connyhaden3035]

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[@dinkypudumjee1050]

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[@myrnasharif499]

thanks, taking a shower before going to bed after a hard days work , is so efficient, withb a glass warm milk, you',,ll be sleeping like a baby !!!❤

[@tomcarolino4831]

I will try that also.

[@relydbrowning2570]

I once had a patient told me if I want a good nite sleep, eat a slice or 2 of cheese! And believe it or not. I sleep thru out the night & wake up feeling fully rested 😁

[@johnnycapps472]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing when he was talking with Dr Valter longo. He constantly was interrupting him while he was in the middle of a sentence giving some good information and then once the doctor started talking again he wasn't even talking about what he was talking about before he was rudely interrupted by Dr Mark

[@shelleysanders9666]

Apart from sleep disorders (e.g. apnoea) or substance abuse, hypersomnia/insomnia can be caused by having too much stress in our 'stress bucket' (Hippocampi). Thus positive thought/action/interaction & exercise helps us 'empty the stress bucket' so we sleep properly.. (I.e. poor sleep resulting from stress disorders)

[@blissfulbaboon]

True

[@rodmoses299]

Magnesium glycinate,daytime sun exposure,adequate sea salt and stop using devises after 7pm.

[@jimfin3718]

Thanks

[@spencerbrown6214]

But I love looking at my phone to wind down before bed, it’s so relaxing 😌

[@judylloyd7901]

@@spencerbrown6214 Get blue light blocker glasses, then.

[@erindowling8540]

Make sure your salt has iodine... No more pink salt! Lots of thyroid problems, since people started eating pink salt and low salt diets. You have to have iodine to make your thyroid work right!

[@shawngates138]

dr lepean may be the best dr in the world.i have watched hundreds of doctors on line this guy knows his stuff.thanks for being so devoted.

[@klara5695]

i am lucky he to be my doctor. The best doctor in the world!!!

[@shawngates138]

@@klara5695 yes for sure theese guys changed my life.i live a health now and feel great at the advice of theese men.glad to here Hees your doctor . Here in Canada we do not have many doctors like that.

[@basiabarbara3365]

There was a lot of very important information, about lifestyle and nutrition, and how those affect our sleep pattern, so thank you for that. But I think, there is missing link, which is essential. And it’s about trauma and chronic stress, especially in early childhood - they are the major factors and “promotors” for sleep problems later in life. It would be even more informative if this fact was included in the topic.

[@lesleymiles4946]

Totally agree. I know that my sleep issues go back probably to the very first weeks and months of my life...my mother wasn't able to bond with me. To re-create that essential sense of safety later is hard. I simply don't feel safe in going to sleep. There is hypervigilance. From this very basic lack will develop anxiety about going to sleep...which builds on itself.

[@alipainting]

Exactly, childhood lack of bonding and maybe also prior stress and trauma during adult years also. For example I can't sleep when my boyfriend visits due to cortisol in high alert all night long. 🤔

[@blissfulbaboon]

Absolutely trauma related insomnia is most prevalent from both the past and the present.Jusr watch the news.We are constantly bombarded with trauma..a society steeped in trauma

[@Lucypearla]

Anxiety is a massive issue just now, I’m surprised it was overlooked. Anxiety around the pandemic, causing sleep loss, which in turn provokes anxiety around sleep loss, especially when we hear about the problems it can cause for the brain.

[@alexforce9]

There are a lot of sugestions that anxiety and chronic infamation are conected. Inflamation based on nutrition. So its good for people to try to live with less coffee, less sugar, less inflamatory foods like bread and milk, more magnesium and water and to see the effects. ( I personaly have try it and its pretty obvs that it works. Specially less coffee and more mag. )

[@seguridadtotal5706]

Es mejor fumar marijuana 🥳🥳🥳

[@RG-hf4et]

Anxiety about inflation, job security, about finances, etc.....not just the pandemic...plus the health effects of these vaccines - blood clots, cardiac issues, etc....

[@neelambhasin5961]

​@@seguridadtotal5706 ¹¹😊😊😊

[@charlespratt8663]

Another thumbs up for Magnesium Bisglycinate. Spent a year with worsening sleep issues. Fixed on the second night after 400mg a half hour before bed.

[@wendydasilva9503]

​@@Dgrinde bit b 1?

[@patriciadoty6268]

That is good medicine ,I pray it helps me.

[@intiahenriques7484]

How did u take it & how early before bedtime

[@jeaninep9178]

Mark, please stop interrupting your guests. I wanted to hear your guest finish his thought a few time but you did not allow him to. Lost info.

[@danielacrisan7718]

Totally agree!

[@martinasaxton7033]

Agreed!

[@blossomchaplin-williams4267]

He does this all the time. Not sure how old this video is. I am just watching it. Very informative but Mark not keeping his mouth closed

[@spicysizzling1600]

My thought’s Exactly!!

[@luizverdecanna8023]

It's very annoying.

[@tonyosime9380]

I was just about switch to another video because of all the host interruptions when I checked the comments and was pleasantly surprised to find others with the same sentiment. How do you decide the right balance in the conversation? 1) If my interruption is about me - refrain 2) If my interruption helps the viewer - proceed 3) If my interruption is an insightful question - proceed.

[@cheesecakefan4880]

I dont mind frivolous things like you mention Listen to Alex Jones to gain some perspective perhaps? Ok The world is full of problems Dr Hyman is Not one of those.

[@diannegilbert664]

Dr. Hymen doesn’t let Dr. Lipin talk much. I would like to see a podcast of only Dr. Lipin.

[@colleenmoore978]

I agree with Dr Lepine! Sunrise is so important for circadian rhythm and hormone production. Melatonin production starts in the morning. Dr Jack Kruse has lots of information on the subject.

[@alokranjan2814]

I never engaged myself in day hours in exploring the world but when night starts, the peaceful darkness stimulate me for peaceful exploration and that exploration give me a mental peace.

[@tellmemorethen]

I used to turned and turned over (like a chicken in a rotisserie) on bed every single night without been able to sleep until 3 -4 am. Sometimes I just couldn’t take it any longer, so I got up from bed to start doing anything that kept me busy until the new day will came...it was terrible... BUT since I started taking magnesium and potassium, I am sleeping like a baby. There are lots of videos here in KZbin made by doctors who talk about the importance of these minerals and also the right doses we need ...

[@martinasikk6162]

Happy for you, that you found out. Love from Sweden 🇸🇪🇪🇪

[@beautifulafricatv8543]

Hi Aniera, thaks for Updates please could you tell me what magnesium you took? I learnt not all Magnesiums work with sleep. Thanks

[@tellmemorethen]

@@beautifulafricatv8543 I sent you a reply with a link with the magnesium I am taking but I don’t see it. I guess I’m not allowed to post links here. So here is the name and brand of it. Magnesium Chloride Powder | Hexahydrate | Pharmaceutical Grade | Crystal Powder. You can find it on Amazon. I also take vitamin D. 4000iu a day. My doctor recommended that dose. Hope that help you. Greetings!

[@annap7678]

@@beautifulafricatv8543 Magnesium Glycinate is a form of Mg that is good to take at night. One commenter here said 400mg 30mins before bed fixed her sleep issues. Good idea to take Potassium with it, probably.

[@tonimcdaniel9110]

It made me have an anxiety attack.

[@cassieoz1702]

Apparently, according to several historians, a good proportion of people have always struggled with sleep (and middle of the night wakefulness) even in pre-electric days

[@OceanFrontVilla3]

Those with ADHD have sleep issues, their brain doesn't shut down and they don't absorb serotonin. Many adults are undiagnosed, especially the high functioning ones.

[@OceanFrontVilla3]

@RAM_845 I would keep trying to find solutions via natural health.

[@lulazeta8965]

I NOTICE DR. HYMAN LIKES TO INTERRUPT DR. LEPINE ... SO AS TO INTRODUCE COMEDY...BUT THIS TOPICS DO NOT NEED "SALT" TO MAKE THEM INTERESTING. GREAT MESSAGE AND GREAT PROGRAM ALWAYS.

[@cheesecakefan4880]

This is a discussion between colleagues, not a lecture. Maybe Mark needs to tell you to use internet manners and stop yelling in his comment section 😂😂

[@mauriceupton1474]

Turn on colour to negitive mode in visual accessibility mode helps reduce glare saves batteries too On windows and android too. Go to bed early before 10pm.

[@zoe1baby]

One thing you’re not addressing at all is post menopausal women who cannot sleep. I am not alone with this chronic insomnia issue. I take 3 mg of melatonin at 8:00 PM and I sleep for one hour. Sorry but you can’t change that! And yes I do wear a black out a mask and sleep with the room dark.

[@ollymounara605]

You might need vitamin B5 for turning serotonin into melatonine. B6 to turn tryptophan into serotonin.

[@sheilaprice1942]

@zoe1baby I had to get on HRT that made a big difference. I started at 64 yrs old 🙏🏼😍

[@Limitlessluckyunique888]

how long is your average sleep now? how did you manage your sleep?

[@eduardobarbera3790]

Mark, if you want to be the only star of the show, please dont invite guests. Your comments and jokes are very disruptive. Thanks

[@judymiller5154]

Anybody have that 3am (+/-) like clockwork - and you are wide awake, almost agitated, absolutely must get up - get drowsy in 1-2 hours, mayne sleep a bit more? I did this for many years till I learned about histamine intolerance (see FB group of same name)... sleeping much better as I learn to manage the HI. God bless ❤️🙏❤️

[@hollydolly088]

I live in Phoenix. The summer thermostat is at 80... we can’t have it lower. You bill will be 900 a month lol.

[@williampmarseglia8679]

Dr H interrupting is sort of cool. Adds humor ... which is the cure for practically everything.

[@amydecker9049]

Thank you both so much for this hopeful and healing information. I am a resiliency coach for K9s4warriors here in Florida and sharing this information with our warriors & our staff to help them on their journeys of healing. Gratitude & Blessings 🤗

[@flordelizaampoloquiolopez2711]

😊😊😊

[@hazeldavidson3591]

I have not slept good for almost 30 years. 1-5 hours a night. Most the time I am feeling good in the day. I don't eat sugar very often, eat good. Weigh 125 and exercise, drink no coffee or soda. At night I am wide awake and can't shut my mind down. I don't have tv or a phone in my bedroom. I don't know how to sleep more.

[@lettyjimenez3442]

My brother & I suffer from insomnia since are young adult years, have tried different remedies. We did research unfortunately some of it is Genetics

[@emmvee1678]

L theonine helps. Heard a huberman podcast about it, and I take 100 mg and some magnesium L threonate, like 100 mg. I think a better quality helps. I get douglas labs L theonine (it is a sleep aid), and I don't know I think life extension brand magnesium L threonate is good enough.

[@emmvee1678]

I can't do caffeine either, like at all, nothing. I think it's all just anxiety.

[@intuitivediane]

Estrogen dominance ? Look at eating more broccoli. Cauliflower. Brussels.

[@annelawlor1865]

I stopped listening half way through .Too many interuptions.Very annoying .

[@barbaralamm2]

Fast forward

[@YoursYishun]

Based on my experience, this simple tip works. Finish dinner 2-3 hrs before bed & eat 10g or 20g butter 30 mins before bed time. Suppose u want to sleep at 10 pm: 1. Finish dinner by 7 pm, 2. Don't take any food or fluids after that. 3. @ 9.30 pm eat 10g or 20g butter. Eat it directly taken from refrigerator [no need to add any milk or any liquid] 4. Don’t take any food or fluids after that. You will get uninterpreted sleep and u won’t wake up for hunger or pee in middle of night.

[@megmodaff5989]

Why?

[@slb6330]

I have the worst time sleeping. I take a quarter of a 5m sleeping pill which puts me to sleep most nights, but when i wake up I'm still exhausted. Thank you i will try winding down. On my days off. I sometimes don't get home until midnight then I try to unwind by blocking out with the TV.

[@MegKampen]

Make sure your gut is healthy and eat foods that are high in probiotics and prebiotics.

[@simplyblessed7036]

I've had poor gut health for 14 years

[@lmyers9999]

Vitamin D plus all the B vitamins will fix the- see Dr. Stasha Gominak sleep fixes

[@victormokaraka8856]

Does M get to read these comments about his compulsive need to interrupt the excellent guests he has. Compulsive is the politest word i can think of just now.

[@christinerogerson9400]

I agree Mark keeps interrupting his guests. It's frustrating when I try to concentrate on the answers to his questions, it gets confusing.

[@pennyk1943]

Please stop interrupting. I was ready to just leave this video but out of respect to the guest I stayed and listened 🤦‍♀️🤨

[@chellmoore2]

I so agree. So much good information, but sometimes when I see his name I just pass on by.😢

[@susanrodman9384]

Agree!

[@diannegilbert664]

Does Dr. Todd Lepine have his own podcast?

[@MsMoonpriestess]

Once again Dr.Hyman not letting his guest talk.

[@haizeabezala]

Yes, it's a bit stressing. But I think it is because he gets excited by the topic and his brain goes fast. I am similar and sometimes you don't even realize 😅 you are like "wired up", so to speak. Great channel anyways. Just discovered it and it is really good. Support from the Basque Country

[@formedbygod]

And it's also HIS show so if it truly bothers you . . . we are ALL free to NOT watch. Also I encourage you to just appreciate the AMAZING information these podcasts offer us, learn to go with the flow, embrace Dr. H's excitement, laughter and again just APPRECIATE and practice GRATITUDE for ALL the information we are blessed to have access too!

[@Homunculas]

No, that's not true, a careful review of the video makes the falsity of your claim apparent. I've noticed most of Dr. Hymens' videos has a number of "ninnies" blathering on with the same claim, not based on reality, it's an easy way for under achieving narcissists to get a dopamine boost.

[@InMyBrz]

I buy a natural sleep pill here in Brasil, contains Valeriana, passion fruit, mellisa, mulungu Works well when I need it and is quite cheap to buy

[@abejidejoshua3203]

How can I get it

[@carolcole570]

@@abejidejoshua3203I notice he didn’t bother answering you. So sad.

[@meetu295]

Mark Hyman, I don't know why you don't let another person speak. It's very bad. A good listener is always a good speaker. You don't let other person to explain. Somehow, I understand that your motive is not to help your listener but just to promote yourself.

[@robertlebacs3196]

I agree 100% with you😖😖

[@anitab.6488]

I also agree, to many interruptions. I think you are trying to keep it interesting, but many of us just want the facts.

[@cervantesguitars1464]

Why invite another doctor to your podcast if you don’t let them finish his opinions ?

[@josecabrera-he1xb]

I hope may talk more about melatonin and what about the probiotics for the gut? what types of probiotic strains?

[@alexforce9]

Its better just to eat more real food, less sugar and refined carbs and the bugs will naturaly start growing. Sweet potatoes, white rice with a room temp, sweet pepers, boiled carrots, beets, yogort, whole fruits, (apples are great). (eating good is more sustanable than giving money for probiotics)

[@cassieoz1702]

Again. No mention of the three-hours-awake-in-the-early-morning-hours that is sooo common in post menopausal women. I gave up the practice of medicine because I was so chronically sleep deprived that I didn't feel safe. Lots of 'functional' guys fishing around but no explanation and no help😠

[@Itstrulytiffany]

I’m up at 2:24am had baby In 2020 my sleep is horrible.

[@springteen3743]

The speaker didn’t say much about melatonin. Too much interruptions to the speaker

[@sleepsmartsmashstress740]

Too much interruption yes

[@JoanroseIshmael]

I fell asleep by 8 o clock then I was awaken because my bladder was fill I eased myself but something happened I realized I was in a worship mood The holy spirit had bid me I felt the present of god in my life yet there was a calling on my life to ask god for his mercy so I let the anointing flows and worship the almighty My home use to the present of god be it night or day for I have learnt to bless the present of the lord. As he is my friend

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Orderd true dark glasses! Thanks. Insomnia arrived in August. Never have had it in my 68 years.Started taking Melatonin & on 5th night with it. This insomnia: Its gotta go!

[@KristinFrank-c2h]

Mark, I love listening to your Channel and helpful info. However, it is very difficult for me to listen and concentrate when you’re constantly interrupting your guests. Please allow them to share. Thank you so much. 💞

[@ageeibc6029]

I have my KZbin on every night & fall asleep without switching off. I play my downloads mostly bible reading. Best food fory spirit. But must give up this habit soon.

[@shineev1]

Goodness me, please stop interrupting the speaker, you're cutting him off. He kept losing his flow having to make Platitudes to the eye rolling ego loaded remarks. Such a shame otherwise Good interview if we could only have heard fully the points.

[@zaisant1502]

This house call podcast literally came the same week I'm working hard to fix my sleep schedule. Quarantine messed me up!!! Thanks to both of you!! Greeting from PR ;)

[@NannyNoot]

16:37 - 17:52 I have enjoyed watching these podcast by Dr. Hyman but whenever he makes these 'side' comments it's annoying, at first i found it humours but now it's getting to be much. Either he is Stressed or he has no social life, so he 'lets-it-out' here. Or maybe Dr. Hyman keeps on interrupting b/c the guest is 'going over his head'. Sorry to sound harsh but don't know how else to put it. DR. HYMANN, can you please stop with the silly side comments?

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

Insulin resistance can cause a sleep problem. Do you think for most women, starting on a conservative dose of BHRT at perimenopause or at menopause after a couple different tests of same hormones will be beneficial Transitioning to/thru menopause?? There’s nothing like Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy!

[@sheilaprice1942]

@Greenleavesofsummer I had to turn to using HRT at 64 yrs old. I’m sleeping much better 🙏🏼😍

[@MBT372]

@@sheilaprice1942I’m on it but can’t sleep 😢

[@Atheria444]

I've not slept great since about age 40, but for years (am now 56) my insomnia is HORRIBLE. I'm lucky to sleep 1 - 2 hours a night. It really scares me as I have Alzheimer's in my family and not sleeping contributes to it. Nothing has helped. Well, the only thing that seemed to help was using natural estrogen cream before bed, but it made me gain 1 lbs. per day....which is not acceptable.

[@klara5695]

I found Tylenol help me. I am also taking multi that has a lot of Bs there. I can get 6 hours. Before i was 2-3 hours for night.

[@klara5695]

@@vijayakumar8938 Do you feel tired?

[@InMyBrz]

TRY getting a prescription from your DR for ZANAX. I take half a mg if I am having trouble sleeping and I am out in 10 minutes My DR said that you can NEVER become addicted with such a small amount Taking a cool shower helps too

[@bartginger123]

It could be your histamine bucket (research that), which is my issue. I am sleeping so much better (it's early yet so I expect even more improvement) with carnivore diet (took me 2 years to realize I need to do this), Ancestral Supplements kidney supps (provides DAO which breaks down histamine), and magnesium glycinate (400-600 mg before bed). If you google histamine intolerance, it will list the symptoms but often doesn't state insomnia--which is sometimes the only symptom people have. I am 60 yrs. old and have had insomnia since my late 30's (for reference).

[@klara5695]

@@bartginger123 This can be true. i found that Zyrtec helps me too beside Tylenol. I tried DAO and i was sleeping well but i read it is not good to use to much DAO since you do not let your body to produce DAO. I tried many types of magnesium and do not make me feel well.

[@margaretmarshall3645]

LOVE my Ooler cooling pad from Chilipad. For anyone who tends to wake up hot in the night, it is worth every penny. That or the Eight Sleep mattress which is worth checking out too, but pricier and I have no experience with it.

[@DeniseStanley-vi8wv]

I’ve listened to Dr Hyman’s podcast for years for health & wellness. Agree there is constant interruptions while guest is speaking. Come on Dr H..you can do better!

[@MissBabalu102]

I didn't notice any problem. But maybe he needs more sleep.

[@2dodger2]

Hi! Looking for the links to chillipad, grounding, faraday blanket, true glasses...etc?

[@stevekirkbride3211]

Hi Sublime Groundology are a Uk and l think US company as well I get all my earthing bed sheets from them regards Stephen

[@lindaberg9161]

Earthing bedsheets would love to k ow more about that please and thank you also trying to find the glasses ....and here in South Africa....we now need a script for Melotonin...as I want to get off my sleeping tablet....

[@deniskinsella2756]

Thinking of making a cap to wear on my head to protect myself from electromagnetic radiation

[@RG-hf4et]

A huge reason is sleep apnea! Anyone complaining about feeling tired or lack of sleep should be tested for sleep apnea. You don't always have to snore to have this. Plus, single people may not be aware they have it, too!

[@saharyandria6289]

Christian Goodman exercise for sleep apnea is quite good. I do the exercise every night. I’ll be tested for sleep apnea after 2 months again.

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Hi Terri, I can not bite into anything cold. I cit my apple up into 6 pieces. Bless you when you sneezed. Yes cover things in the microwave. I think 39 seconds to start would be better. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

[@om-nj2hw]

What about all the nocturnal animals? I don't think all people are created the same. I'm definitely an owl and not a lark. But it's hard to sleep during the day due to outside noise etc. Also not everyone has the option to sleep at night. The world doesn't shut down when the sun goes down. People have to work those shifts. Also anxiety and emotional issues can keep you up or wake you up in the middle of your sleep cycle.

[@KJSew]

Your thoughts..... should a Fitbit be worn at night?

[@Red23165]

Hello I never had trouble sleeping when I was working. for 30 plus years I got up around 4 am every day. I only need 4/5 hours so people more it depends on you. The stress from work/kids /traffic ETC by time I got home I was ready for bed. I retire 4 years ago the past 2 years I notice my sleeping has changed, having a hard time falling asleep sometimes I don't fall asleep till 2am I'm 64 years old I been hearing age might have something to do with it Don't know not a Dr I don't want to take melatonin. I try to take supplements at night to calm my mind done. so, it's been a challenge for me the past 2 years. I try hot bath couple hours before I sleep. so, programs like this it helps understand why people have a hard time sleeping. I hope there be videos of people my age to help them sleep better thanks.

[@yashathebelgianmalinois348]

Good information but hard to listen to with all the silly interruptions.

[@gustavvonashenbach8907]

fam you need to stop interrupting your guests!

[@sheelanambiar7126]

Tq Jeanine P, i couldnt agree more

[@smoozerish]

This is a serious topic, and i wish the interviewer wouldn't interrupt all the time with cheesy, unfunny jokes and irrelevant stories.

[@ethimself5064]

Also I believe that any yellow lens glasses will filter out the Blue light - $10 100% UVA.UVB blocking

[@apocalypse9347]

Thank you for this awesome dialogue with great information. Peace and blessings

[@krishnarajshekar9829]

Lots of information shared which is very useful lot's of unknown information great definitely we will try your suggestions to get a good and healthy sleep with or without coffee as timely dose thanks for this great episode

[@opal777]

Interesting....my GP told me to have half a glass of wine at night before bedtime. I am not a drinker and thus it was knocking me out and I wake up at 3 AM. This makes sense now. No more wine.

[@MariA-bu2jv]

Izzaboutchu! One of the worst pieces of advice given by a doctor! 😲

[@Arrasel]

Yes, alcohol helps you fall asleep but when it gets metabolized, it wakes you up in the middle of the night. I've seen some good documentaries on this. Your doctor is.. not a doctor.

[@sleepsmartsmashstress740]

Beer is far worse for rebound Test that

[@Arrasel]

@@janeteddddd Vaccines are the perfect way for them to control population. You don't know what they contain (you know what they tell you and you shouldn't trust them) and they probably inject you with 6 virus strains which is way too much. Nobody contracts 6 diseases at once, in the same time. So they mess up your immunity through those vaccines.

[@fsaldan1]

It dehydrates you and may give you reflux. Your doctor is incompetent.

[@meditate-me]

Take a break for yourself to breathe. Spoil Yourself. 💙💎💙💎💙💎💙💎💙💎

[@tjellis1479]

I ah, wanna say, ah something, ah but I cant ah, because ah, get interrupted...so yeah. Good talk.

[@hassandallal6314]

No one talks about pain tthat only happens at sleep time

[@MrYorickJenkins]

I found this interesting and nevertheless dozed off. I definitely have a problem with this. One frustrating fact is that sleeping on your back is better for your back but sleeping on the side is better for getting apnea free sleep

[@integralsun]

Magnesium Glycinate seems to be helping. I might need to take a bit more in my daily dosage.

[@RK-mn5ei]

Let the guy talk

[@sleephoria]

You're a rockstar for sharing this amazing information! Thank you!

[@NannyNoot]

Everybody is different. I sleep best when the room is 73F at night during the Winters. This could be b/c I grew up in FL.

[@1maybeline]

I live in Miami and if the temperature while sleeping isn't at 69-70, I toss and turn all night and can't sleep. I'm a thin woman and I have needed this temperature to sleep well since my teens.

[@violetcountry]

I developed INSOMNIA after taking an antibiotic (Rifaxamin). I can't eat certain foods anymore (fermented, smoked meats, watermelon, etc.). So developed histamine intolerance as well. GUT issues are the cause of not sleeping. Any advice? Thank you!

[@patdenman3887]

Are you gluten sensitive without knowing it. I was for 85 years.

[@fraseredk7433]

I believe it is harmful to their health to make kids start school at 7.30 or even to be at school by 7.30 for an 8 am start. Never mind the poor teachers.This means waking kids at 5.30 to ensure time for a proper breakfast and a shower and dressing and travel in traffic to the campus . Little brains need enough sleep to work well.

[@Caleb-xf5yn]

They're not interested in children learning. The correct term is indoctrination, and lack of sleep helps cement this process.

[@kathleenklopfenstein1057]

Disappointed there was no reference to disrupted sleep due to RLS.

[@timmysgirl2002]

Check out videos by Dr. Stasha Gominak for RLS and disrupted sleep. She stresses checking and monitoring vitamin D3 levels. It prompted me to test mine and I’m only at 37, despite living in Florida and working outside 365 days a year.

[@megmodaff5989]

Benfotiamine has helped my RLS. 95% gone

[@blissfulbaboon]

What about anxiety from living in a society that puts us through trauma after trauma??That might have a little something to do with sleep issues!Post plandemic insomnia is very real and now the stress of inflation.No wonder nobody can sleep anymore!

[@robertriefer9312]

The last two nights I have stayed of my phone after 7 :00 It seems to be helping I really think so well see

[@herdfan697278]

Dr Hyman, you can’t stop being the star can you? Why bother having guests if you keep them from presenting?

[@josecabrera-he1xb]

I hope this center is affordable ultrawellness center . Because I like to gt appointment with this Dr. Todd lapine Or I hope they build other centers in other states.we need real doctors.

[@noreenpurple645]

GREAT podcast! Thank you SO much!!🙏❤️

[@viniciomejia3881]

I got insomnio, since I started to work at Night Shift, since there, I haven’t been able to sleep again. I do exercises everyday, go to bed the same time, no drink stimulants, and I am tired living like this, It is terrible

[@Limitlessluckyunique888]

are you ok now? what did you do?

[@WWGWGA-bi2rv]

Blue light filter is standard with all prescription glass😂a from Costco.

[@judymiller5154]

phones have a blue filter you can schedule to turn on/off according to your preferred schedule.

[@WWGWGA-bi2rv]

@@judymiller5154 thank you! I’ll look into that. Good to know.

[@richardvonfuchs]

Stop talking over your guest. An interview is not a dominance competition.

[@thekschannel8563]

What a way to interrupt the guest. Please , you don't let him or anyone follow the idea.

[@cherylhumphrey1710]

Address when you work nightshift not everyone has a 9 to 5 job.

[@margaretfreeman6219]

As someone who has had serotonin syndrome I am careful to avoid 5htp which shows up in a lot of sleep aids

[@cheesecakefan4880]

I have a red light therapy box I LOVE IT I turn it on every morning Its helping reset circadian rhythm and I do see that its helping my sleep It preps skin for sun exposure also and I am very light skinned It also helped my D levels Win Win for Me Mito redlight is company Infrared and red light Amazing!!!

[@JoanroseIshmael]

This worship experience has been with me for years I am not pretending of causing any alarm I must be obedient to god and do his biding sorry if I had caused any worrying I am a member of my home church I was baptized two times in Sabbath and one on Sunday so I do not worry about the days I remembered and I still have my worship experience

[@rubywarda6871]

I have lucid dreams for a year and a half. Tried using no electronics, no eating before sleeping, sleeping pills, and Xanax AND I STILL HAVE LUCID DREAMS! I’m tired!

[@Arrasel]

Do you happen to use LDN (low dose naltrexone) ? I know that gives vivid dreams, in the first weeks of usage, at least. I took xanax for months and it doesn't provide a restful sleep. Benzos doesn't allow you to enter REM sleep. I only slept 2-3 hours with it. But I had to take due to anxiety.

[@rubywarda6871]

Arrasel What is LDN? I used to smoke weed and stopped overnight a year and a half ago. I used to sleep like a baby with weed but now, I dream, wake up and go back to sleep and continue the same dream. The cycle goes on all night. I know that I’m dreaming when I’m dreaming.

[@Arrasel]

Well, your dreams may be the side effects of smoking that weed. Do you have them since you stopped smoking? LDN is an immune modulator used to treat autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto. Sometimes when I'm in a dream I know it's not real, too. But it must be tiring to dream all night long.

[@rubywarda6871]

Arrasel The lucid dreams started when I stopped smoking weed. Yes, I’m tired!!! I’m celibate for 2 years too. My vices (sex and weed ) we’re controlling me. Since quitting them, now my dreams control me. Thank God, now, I’m more peaceful with myself.

[@Arrasel]

Well, I'm glad you gave up drugs and sexual immorality. I'd rather have dreams than that. You made a mistake by smoking that thing. Maybe try a detoxifying technique. Try to change your diet and try some supplements for the cognitive function. Maybe some L-Tryptophan or something else to help you sleep more peacefully.

[@SeeLight222]

That 8 hours of non-stop beauty sleep is the normal is a myth created and maintained by some quarters, like all Indians are vegetarians. Allergy, noise, fumes and smoke "gently" brought in to the bedroom environment from outside, room temperature, life situations ( tending to babies, the sick or elderly, or ones own health conditions etc) are some or many of the reasons. As someone mentioned very intelligently during Covid era, after doing some history search from 200 years or before, people taking a break from night time sleep was very normal before the advent (lol) of electricity.

[@PatrickFDolan]

I think you sleep until your ready to get up. If you feel pretty good when you wake you had a good night. 6 hours of good sleep is my sweet spot.

[@SeeLight222]

@@PatrickFDolan 7-8 hours of night time sleep works fine for me. I'm up and ready to enjoy the day. Thank you!😃

[@kerrychandler6740]

Thank you for the info I will order night glasses from true dark for myself an kids

[@michaelbrady9734]

Hey! Mark! Why do you have guest? They only become great listeners.

[@marialovephotography1416]

LOVE this! Love all your posts. Can I ask the name of the thing your wife did for the WiFi around the bed? I’m so interested in trying that! 🤗

[@patriciamasterson4721]

I shut my wifi modem ok off before bedtime. Turn on after breakfast.

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

​@@patriciamasterson4721 I tried to do that but it didn't last more than a few days. It's so inconvenient. I'll have to make a remote control switch, that's the only way it could happen.

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

I was thinking a roll of "Chicken'wire" netting might work. Make a "tent" over the bed - then find a way of getting in and out ! 😂 I have a "Bivouac" of sticks and spare blankets, clothes, cats etc over mine which makes beating the cold Very cheap where it would be Very expensive. A 75watt fan heater will handle the coldest night out there.

[@PatrickFDolan]

Let your guest answer a question until he's ready to conclude his statement before you initiate another question. This Doctor could have given us a lot more information were it not for your constant outbreaks of laughter and scatter shot interjections.

[@deborahchandler2564]

Just a quick question, you have probably covered it before,..... what is sleep hygene?

[@frankshattuck1975]

I am 78 yrs. old and sleep at least 9 hrs. every night but many nights I can sleep 12.

[@barbtullos3909]

You are so lucky. I'm 73. Go to sleep fine but wake up at 4 all the time. Can never go back to sleep. Exhausted all day

[@jackcarruthers8734]

Bragger