54. Sleep Hacking With Dr. Jay Khorsandi BioCurious

Dr. Jay Khorsandi has been in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years. Along his journey he developed a fascination with sleep which has led him down the path of treating patients for snoring and sleep apnea using the most modern and innovative technologies. After struggling for years with numerous health issues he discovered biohacking which revolutionized his own health and he now shares that knowledge in his podcast called “Best Night Ever!” His show is dedicated to helping people get their best sleep by focusing on the latest research, science, innovators and technology available for human optimization.

This is a 2-for-1 episode with a fellow podcaster! We talk about all the best ways to biohack your sleep, and discuss the good, bad, and ugly behind sleep research, technologies, and performance. It's ultimate sleep-hacker's guide, and if you struggle with sleep at all this episode is for you.

On this episode we discuss:

How the best night's sleep starts the moment you wake up
Why sunlight exposure during the day is critical for circadian entrainment
Blue light exposure and it's harmful effects on sleep
How late night meals disrupt sleep quality
Why women need to be aware of their menstrual cycle and how that relates to their sleep biohacking regime
Sunglasses and why you need unfiltered sunlight into your eyes
Kayla's favorite magnesium supplement for sleep
The definition of biohacking, and how it really comes down to environmental control
How different everyone's morning routine is, and the benefits of certain activities
Why your lack of a morning routine could be skyrocketing your stress levels
The technology behind sleep studies, and how home sleep studies are now an option
Photobiomodulation technology for your airway and it's benefits
How prevalent sleep apnea is and how age and weight impacts it's development
Why playing the didgeridoo could improve your sleep quality
The baseline biohacks and why they are critical before diving into technology for improving health
The importance of mindset when taking on resolving health challenges
The coronavirus, whether you should be concerned, and steps to protect yourself
Whether you should get a flu shot, and why they may not be effective for the current flu strain
Sleep hygiene biohacks (pillows, bedding, etc.)
How the temperature in your room could help you sleep deeper
The importance of body voltage and grounding yourself at night
The benefits of tracking your sleep with a sleep tracker
Why stressing about a new diet can cause more harm than good
The potential damage to your biology from non-native EMF radiation
Connect with Dr. Khorsandi:
Instagram: @sleepbiohacker
Website: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-night-ever/id1451353334
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: @biocurious_kayla
[Web] https://www.biocuriouskayla.com

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