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UltraHuman Podcast Rachel Muir
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Let's get UltraHuman. My name is Rachel and I'm committed to bringing you the information that will help you be your best human. From the latest health and psychology science to the time tested theory that you can apply to your every day life, every week you can learn applicable information to help you become your Best Human.
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Episode 2 | Sleep: the Bad News
Sleep: The Bad News
Dr. Matthew Walker at Google talks
https://youtu.be/aXflBZXAucQ
Dr. Rhonda Patrick interview dr. Matthew Walker
https://youtu.be/bEbtf7uS6P8
Why sleep matters: Harvard medical School
https://youtu.be/LmwgGkJ64CM
How can you screw up sleep?
• Not enough (7-9 hours)
• Wrong time (personal best sleep time, consistent)
• Disruptions (normal to wake up once in middle of night, but can't get "engaged")
• Blue and bright lights (including LEDs)
• Late-day Caffeine Consumption (adenosine blockers, sleep drive)
• Malnutrition (necessary components for serotonin and melatonin)
Consequences
• Emotional volatility (including depression and ADHD behaviors, 1:5 boys ADHD?)
• Lack of Focus (dangerous driving, poor school performance)
• Reduced Memory Performance (night before and night after matter)
• Blood sugar and appetite regulation (dramatically increase risk of obesity)
• Toxic build-up (amyloid plaques and adenosine)
• Immune System Dysregulation (70% reduction in T cells) -
STINK! (2015) revisited - Episode 1
STINK! (2015) a documentary by Jon Whelan dives into the unaccountability of the chemical industry. He focuses on the fragrance chemicals and their secret proprietary blends and how the secrecy of these and other chemicals present dangerous to consumers.