“An estimated 30%-50% of the general population is affected by insomnia, and 10% have chronic insomnia.” ---Sleep Management Institute (2010)
Guest Bio:
Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today’s health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.
Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.
For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.
Episode Summary:
Many of us do not seem to meet the mark for our recommended sleep based on our age. This will certainly have negative side effects during your waking hours, and most likely you have experienced the feeling that comes from a lack of sleep during your waking hours, and it isn’t a good.
The Sleep Management Institute lists the following side effects due to sleep deprivation:
There are serious consequences to living a life without enough sleep, so learn what you can do about insomnia. Join me in my next YOUNGER podcast episode called, “Overcome Your Insomnia” I will share with you some natural and effective ways to get the sleep you need to optimize your health and live a youthful life.
“Insomnia refers to trouble falling or staying asleep. It can affect someone for a short time, such as a few nights or weeks. In other cases, insomnia is chronic and can last for months or years”
—American Sleep Association (2017)
Title: Overcoming Your Insomnia
Key Takeaways:
Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:
Additional YOUNGER podcast episode #80 The Truth about Inflammation with Dr. Robyn Benson: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/
Healthy Conscious Travelers Summit (HCT) interview with Dr. Michael Breus (direct transcription): http://robynbenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/MichaelBreus_hts_2.pdf
Below are the resources used to put this presentation together for you:
Here are some resources we have compiled for you:
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Quotes:
“When we are looking to make changes for better sleep, let’s begin assesses what may affect your sleep quality and cause restlessness.”
“Healthy fats, like avocado or sugar-free yogurt, are great choices for late-night eating because they are high in relaxation inducing nutrients, such as magnesium and potassium.”
“There is a solution for night owls according to the National Sleep Organization who suggests simply subtracting 15 minutes slowly each night to your regular sleep time until you reach your bedtime goal.”
