Beyond Breathing
Beyond Breathing: The podcast for everyone who breathes and sleeps!
Get ready to breathe well, sleep well and live well!
In each episode, we'll be joined by expert medical professionals, sleep specialists, wellness coaches, and individuals who have conquered their sleep struggles (adults and kids). We'll dive into the science of sleep and breathing and its impact on our health, we will explore sleep technology and uncover practical tips and techniques to enhance your sleep quality, your mood and overall health and wellness.
We're on a mission to empower you with knowledge, inspire positive change, and ultimately help you embrace a healthier life.
Our first episode is just around the corner so stay tuned for more empowering conversations. Let's start this incredible voyage, one breath at a time.
Thank you, Sierra Sleep, Airway and Wellness Center in Reno, Nevada for sponsoring this journey!
Beyond Breathing
Nightcap or Nightmare? The Truth About Alcohol and Your Sleep
Keywords
alcohol, sleep, sleep disorders, REM sleep, sleep hygiene, health, wellness, circadian rhythms, nightcap, sleep quality
Summary
In this episode of Beyond Breathing, Lancette VanGuilder explores the complex relationship between alcohol and sleep. While many believe that alcohol aids sleep, it actually disrupts sleep quality and architecture, particularly REM sleep. The discussion covers the negative impacts of alcohol on sleep disorders, circadian rhythms, and offers practical tips for better sleep hygiene. The episode emphasizes the importance of mindful drinking habits to promote better rest and overall health.
Takeaways
Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but disrupts sleep quality.
REM sleep is crucial for emotional processing and memory consolidation.
90% of regular alcohol consumers report sleep-related issues.
Light drinkers experience a 9% decrease in sleep quality.
Alcohol can exacerbate sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea.
Alcohol relaxes throat muscles, increasing the risk of airway obstructions.
Insomnia is prevalent among those with alcohol dependence.
Alcohol consumption can interfere with circadian rhythms.
Avoid alcohol for at least three hours before bedtime for better sleep.
Prioritize sleep hygiene to mitigate alcohol's negative effects.
Sound Bites
"Alcohol disrupts the quality of your sleep."
"Alcohol interferes with our circadian rhythms."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Alcohol and Sleep
01:09 The Myth of the Nightcap
02:59 Understanding Sleep Architecture
05:39 Alcohol's Impact on Sleep Disorders
07:57 Circadian Rhythms and Alcohol
08:56 Practical Tips for Better Sleep
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