Insomnia requires a multidisciplinary approach to solve and what's right for one individual may not be for another. In this episode, I introduce eleven different products that I have been sent and talk about who might benefit from their use. In this episode, we will:

• Discuss Ryze mushroom beverage mix and learn how it might help promote relaxation and serve and a late-night coffee substitute
• Review the Python H2 Bionic Molecular Hydrogen Water Bottle and learn more about emerging research on hydrogenated water's potential benefits
• Test the Moonbird, a portable screen-free breathing and biofeedback device measuring HR and HRV
• Demo the Chill Pill, a small device that delivers a pulsating stimulus that could help relax some individuals at night
• Contrast the features of the Sleep.me mat with wearable sleep trackers and how the passive mat might benefit some sleepers
• Test out sleep earplugs by Swanwick and BET Slumbur as well as a new sleep mask my Swanwick
• List the different ways the Organic Human Bean Body Pillow could benefit a multitude of sleepers and their various sleep obstacles
• Revisit the GroundingWell mat
• Dive into the Aura Circle multisensory sleep mask
• Learn how the FireFly recovery system might be helpful for some RLS patients in terms of and "off label" way of disrupting the sensations they feel in their legs

*None of these products are designed to diagnose or treat medical problems. You should discuss all potential sleep interventions with your physician before trying them. 

Produced by: Maeve Winter

Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved

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The United States Military has a fascinating relationship with sleep. What organization needs it more, but often finds themselves neglecting it. In this episode we will:

• Explore the sleep challenges of military training schools
• Document the sleep deprivation of military officers
• Review the Air Force regulations related to sleep
• List the various obstacles that often prevent those serving in the military from getting adequate sleep
• Discuss the consequences of inadequate sleep in the armed forces
• Touch upon people/organizations in the military trying to improve sleeping conditions and education

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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To celebrate the 100th episode of the Sleep Unplugged podcast, here is a all-encompassing list of 100 habits and good practices healthy sleepers employ. How many are you currently following? In this episode we will:

• Highlight ways to improve your sleep
• Think about items that might indicate your sleep is not optimized
• Evaluate our habits, activities, food, and attitudes around sleep
• Use these 100 tips as a proactive guide for improving sleep and knowing which previous episodes of the podcast might be helpful to listen to (or review)

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In episode 62, we began to look at the role sleep plays in memory. In episode 65, we looked at the condition REM behavior disorder and how this neurodegenerative condition is often associated with telling sleep disorders. We continue both of these dialogues in this episode. In this episode we will:

• Look at research linking sleep disorders and inadequate sleep to dementia
• Single out Lewy body dementia as a particular concern when sleep is chronically disrupted
• Determine how much sleep seems to be optimal when it comes to dementia prevention
• Examine other sleep-adjacent factors (exercise, sedentary habits) that tend to predict dementia
• Discuss theories as to why sleep and dementia are linked
• Uncover the vague nature and lack of evidence supporting how we manage the sleep of dementia patients
• Show the lack of evidence supporting bright light therapy in managing sleep issues in dementia patients
• List some best practices when it comes to helping patients with dementia sleep better

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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One of the aspects of insomnia that can be both a perpetuating factor and and target for treatment is exploring dysfunctional beliefs. In this episode we will:

• Explore different types of insomnia beliefs
• Understand how these beliefs impact insomnia therapy
• Look at the relationship between dysfunctional sleep beliefs and depression and alcohol abuse
• Examine sleep beliefs in the general public as well as younger/university populations
• Determine ways in which these beliefs can be targeted in insomnia therapy

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Dreams happen, and unfortunately, sometimes those dreams are nightmares. For most, these terrifying nights are few and far between. For a small few, nightmares become a frequent and unwanted nighttime norm. In this episode we will:

• Revisit parasomnias, in this case nightmare disorder, and determine what defines it
• Differentiate this disorder from night terror/sleep terror disorder
• Explore the epidemiology of the problem
• List its underlying causes
• Review the medications often used to treat the problem
• Discuss other treatment options often employed in the disorder

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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Narcolepsy is a misunderstood medical disorder and as such, it generates some fascinating stories and anecdotes when you treat narcolepsy. In this episode we will:

• Discuss the difficulties narcolepsy patients go through just refilling their medications
• Dissect the idea of narcolepsy patients and abuse of their drugs
• Evaluate the enthusiasm the medical community has for the treatment of narcolepsy
• Consider some of the less obvious obstacles narcolepsy patients face
• Understand the difficulties with the depictions created of narcolepsy patients

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The health benefits of yoga are widely espoused, but for many, the belief is that the benefits are derived mainly from the physical nature of the poses or asanas. The breathing exercises and techniques (pranayama) are often ignored. In this episode, we will:

-Explore the sleep-specific benefits of breathwork to not only bring oxygen to the brain, but to also influence the energy of the body (referred to as prana or chi).
-Review the various stages of breathing and why many individuals practice an incomplete/inefficient form of breathing
-Practice a three-part deep breathing diaphragmatic breathing technique called Deerga Sawasam ("Three-part breath")
-Link these breathing techniques to the engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system, instrumental in reducing anxiety and relaxing into sleep
-List various research studies looking at the positive effects of pranayama in terms of lowering anxiety/stress and improving sleep
-Add this to our sleep toolbox as an accessible method for calming our minds and preparing for restful sleep

Written by: Maeve Winter

Produced by: Maeve Winter

Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved

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Though widely regarded as pseudoscience for many years, there has been a recent resurgence in the practice of earthing/grounding. This practice aims to dissipate excess electrical charge and reestablish electrical homeostasis. While the act of grounding is common practice in high voltage appliances, is it really necessary of beneficial in the human body when currents are miniscule in comparison. In this episode, we will:

• Explain the concept of grounding in modern electrical wiring
• Discuss the electrical nature of the human body
• Review studies claiming physiological changes in grounded individuals such as increased ferritin and lower blood glucose levels
• Evaluate studies showing grounding effects on blood pressure
• Use stress as a sleep surrogate and review available literature of the effects of grounding on stress in both animal and human models
• Switch to pain as a potential sleep disruptor and discuss the studies showing reduced pain and faster recover via grounding
• Touch on the large limitations of this small body of research and the ways in which bias and poor study construction can influence results
• Dispel concerns about the "dangers" of grounding

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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There are no shortage of insomnia treatments and we have covered many on this podcast. In honor of April Fool's Day, we spotlight 10 unusual treatments and continue our yearly tradition of sharing the funniest listener comments about the show. In this episode we will:

• Discuss biofeedback as a potential insomnia therapy
• Evaluate the act of rocking or vibration as a sleep-inducing action
• Look at various mental tricks like pretending your alarm has just gone off
• Touch upon visualization techniques involving rising warmth or light passing through the body
• Review acupuncture as an insomnia therapy
• List the benefits of a clean room
• Find ways the direction of your bed might be influencing your sleep

Produced by: Maeve Winter

Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved

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