Dr. Ruchir P. Patel, the real sleep doc Ruchir P. Patel, M.D.

Welcome to another episode of "The Real Sleep Doc" podcast. Today, we're talking all things melatonin. I'm your host, Dr. Ruchir P. Patel, a sleep medicine specialist, and I’ve been getting a ton of questions about melatonin in my clinic and even in casual conversations. It seems to have become the go-to over-the-counter supplement for sleep, but is it really the benign 'vitamin' for sleep as many believe?In this in-depth episode, we will explore the nature of melatonin as the 'hormone of dar...

Welcome to "The Real Sleep Doc" podcast! I'm your host, Ruchir Patel, and today we're diving into the world of sleep with my special guest and spouse, Rachel Patel. In this episode, titled "A Doctor’s Own CPAP Experience: Insights and Empathy from himself and his wife," we're unpacking our personal battles with sleep disorders and the journey we took to reclaiming our nights and, consequently, our days.Rachel shares her struggle with periodic limb movement disorder and its surprising connecti...