Sleep is important, but did you know it plays a critical role in tissue healing, brain health and performance too? Today I'm joined by sleep nerd, Dr. Giancarlo Licata to chat all things sleep and why it's the #1 thing you can do to shift your health.

On this episode, we cover

• What happens to your body when you sleep
• Why time is less important than the type of sleep you're getting
• And 3 biohacks that will help you sleep better tonight

All the links:

- Vital Head & Spinal Care (Dr. Licata's practice)

- Stages of sleep

- The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight by by Satchin Panda PhD

- Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker PhD

- Oura Sleep Ring

- Whoop Sleep Tracker use code Vital15 to save 15%

- www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.

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