There is more to healing than just medicine. One of our bodies natural healing sources is through sleep. When you get enough sleep, your immune system is happy. With better sleep quality your threshold for pain goes up. In this episode, Dr. Valerie Cacho explains her journey into Integrative Sleep Medicine. She also shares how her mother's advice influenced her views on the connectivity of the mind, body and soul. Guest Bio: Dr. Valerie Cacho is a board-certified integrative sleep medicine physician. She is passionate about inspiring her patients to obtain optimal sleep health and wellness through integrative, holistic and lifestyle medicine approaches. Dr. Cacho believes in treating the whole person and helps patients find healing through aligning the body, mind and spirit. Originally from California, Dr. Cacho attended medical school at Loma Linda University in Southern California, trained in internal medicine at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena and completed a sleep fellowship at the Cedar Sinai Medical program based in Los Angeles. She completed an additional fellowship in integrative medicine founded by Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona. Dr. Cacho co-edited a book entitled, Integrative Sleep Medicine, that is part of the Weil Integrative Medicine Series. Guest Links: https://www.sleephoria.health/ https://instagram.com/drvalsleepgal?igshid=NzNkNDdiOGI= Host: Catina Morrison is a registered nurse, Chronic Illness Coach and Founder and CEO of Nurse Loves Essentials LLC. Her chronic illness journey and experiences with the healthcare system fueled her passion for assisting women who live with chronic illnesses. She now takes her more than 2 decades of experience in healthcare and life with multiple chronic illnesses to assist women to walk in their purpose, self-advocate, and achieve strategic growth in life, health, business and career. It is her aim to ensure that women living with chronic illnesses will learn to stop hiding and start thriving in all aspects of life. Host Links: Website - https://www.nurselovesessentials.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iam_catinamorrison/ Twitter - https://twitter.https://www.facebook.com/nurselovesessentials/com/NurseLoves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nurselovesessentials/ Now available on most podcast outlets and YouTube. Sponsors: Our Serendipity - https://instagram.com/ourserendipity.app?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Be Powderful - https://powderful.com/ 10% off use code CATINA10 VuiHealth- http://www.viuhealth.com/ https://catina-morrison.referral-factory.com/GeJTL7/join Mela Vitamins - https://melavitamins.com/ ImYoo - https://www.imyoo.health/rheumatoidarthritis https://www.imyoo.health/ibd Wollborg Michelson - https://www.wmjobs.com/ Disclaimer: This post does contain affiliate links. This means if you decide to make a purchase, I may receive a commission that is at no extra cost. The information contained in this podcast episode and post is meant for educational and informational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice or treatment.