Overcoming Your Insomnia

Key Takeaways:

The definition of Insomnia

• The amount of sleep you must consider getting
• The negative effects of sleep deprivation
• Diet and optimal sleep
• Natural sleep recipes
• What to avoid . . .
• Learn the power of setting your routine
• Insomnia specific workouts
• Deep breathing exercises and stress reduction
• Mantras for insomnia sufferers
• How technology is affecting your sleep
• Sleep inducing sounds
• Essential oils for better sleep
• The sleepy teas that work
• Rinse away insomnia
• An ideal temperature for sleeping

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:

· Poor concentration and focus

· Difficulty with memory

· Impaired motor coordination (being uncoordinated)

· Irritability and impaired social interaction

· Motor vehicle accidents because of fatigued, sleep-deprived drivers

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)

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.

Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:

Additional YOUNGER podcast episode #80 The Truth about Inflammation with Dr. Robyn Benson: