Related Episodes for How Evening Sauna Use May Support Sleep

“Observational studies using DXA or CT imaging associate higher alcohol intake with greater visceral fat, with individual responses shaped by dose, drinking pattern, diet, sex, activity, body composition, and metabolic health.”

“Few topics come up in their discussion where Dr. Fahey doesn't have an anecdote about a study he was involved in, or, in some cases, "tribal knowledge" that may not even be published but is nonetheless interesting and an important part of the story that is unique to his particular vantage point.”

Dr. Kelly Starrett joins Dr. Rhonda Patrick to discuss building a durable body, reclaiming lost mobility, and raising more resilient young athletes.

“A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that there is a correlation between decreased activation of the IGF-1 pathway and increased lifespan. Studies in worms and mice indicate that when the IGF-1 receptor is knocked out, the organisms remain disease-free and live longer.”

“Bruce argues that while diseases of severe vitamin D deficiency like rickets are rare, the criteria for vitamin D deficiency should be based on long-term health biomarkers and not just short-term severe diseases.”

“Eating late at night – particularly large meals – can be detrimental and, along with DNA damage, provides fertile ground for cancer to develop. In this clip, Dr. Ruth Patterson discusses how eating in accordance with the body's natural circadian rhythm may reduce the risk of breast cancer.”

“In this brief episode, we learn how restoring our dietary and sleep pattern to one that more closely syncs with those imposed by nature, especially by avoiding eating within 2-3 hours before bed and onset of melatonin production, may improve our health and potentially prolong our healthspan.”

“The good news is that extending sleep by ~1 hour per night has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, normalize levels of appetite-regulating hormones, reduce cravings for sweet and salty foods, decrease sugar consumption, lower caloric intake, and aid in weight loss.”

“People who have narcolepsy, a chronic neurological disorder, experience very irregular sleep-wake cycles and may fall asleep during routine daily activities such as driving or troubleshooting a difficult problem.”

“Hospitalization and an overnight fast can create long periods without amino acids, especially when breakfast is low in protein, so a protein-rich breakfast creates an early opportunity to stimulate muscle protein synthesis.”