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Sleep Protocols Explained
Matthew emphasizes the importance of structured protocols for improving sleep, such as meditation and breathing techniques, while highlighting that underlying sleep disorders must be addressed first. He notes that many people will face sleep challenges at some point in their lives, making it crucial to understand both conventional and unconventional methods for enhancing sleep quality. Andrew shares his personal experience with nutrition, advocating for the use of supplements like ag one to support overall health and well-being.In this clip
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Dr. Matthew Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Related Questions
I have implemented nearly all the sleep suggestions that Dr. Huberman gives, such as getting sunlight in the morning and late afternoon, dimming lights and avoiding screens at night, eating 3 hours before sleep, keeping naps or NSDR short and early in the afternoon, stopping caffeine intake after noon, exercising consistently around noon, and staying hydrated during the day. However, nothing seems to work because I fall asleep fine around 9 or 10 pm but keep waking up after 4 or 5 hours and can't fall back asleep, even with yoga nidra or NSDR. I went to the doctor, and they prescribed me trazodone, but I still don't get more than 6 hours of sleep. What should I do?
If I am trying to shift my bedtime earlier, will 10 minutes of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) in the afternoon make it easier or more difficult to fall asleep? What about a 10-minute nap?
Does Andrew Huberman say it is better to take a nap midday and get up earlier to shift your sleep schedule than the alternative?