In this episode Dr. Joseph Souto, MD and Samuel Souto, PT, DPT discuss all things sleep. From the evolutionary origins of sleep, the stages of sleep, why we dream, and what you can do tonight to get the best sleep of your life.
We discuss:
0:00:00- Introduction
0:02:00- What Is Sleep
0:13:03- Sundowning & Dementia
0:18:30- Sleep and ADHD in children
0:20:45- The stages of sleep, physiological changes during sleep, genetic outliers
0:39:40- Why we dream
0:43:56- The optimal temperature for sleep and the immune system/recovery
0:47:32- Pineal gland, harms of melatonin supplements, blue light and devices, how to optimize our sleep
0:57:25- Harms of medications for insomnia and benefits cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I)
0:59:37- Caffeine and sleep
1:05:32- Medical conditions that can cause insomnia
1:06:40- Best Sleeping Positions for Neck & Back Pain
1:11:44- Common questions and answers about sleep
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Dr. Joseph Souto, MD and Samuel Souto, PT, DPT are brothers who specialize in Internal Medicine and Physical Therapy. Our mission is to promote longevity, health span and wellness in order to prevent illness and injury so we can optimize the human experience.
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