Dhru Purohit Show13 Mar 2023

Sleep Master Class: How Poor Sleep Makes Us Hungry, Disrupts Our Blood Sugar, And Increases Our Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease With Sunjya Schweig, MD

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Sunjya Schweig for a masterclass on sleep and how it impacts every area of our health. Dhru and Dr. Schweig discuss why sleep is an underrated and overlooked pillar of wellness that’s foundational for living optimally and preventing chronic disease. Dr. Schweig founded the Functional Medicine Research and Technology Center in 2021, which aims to prevent and reverse chronic illness through research, education, and innovation. Dr. Schweig graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed his MD at the University of California. He is board certified in family practice, integrative, and holistic medicine (ABIHM). In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Schweig dive into: -Why sleep is an underrated aspect of health (2:33) -The link between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease (6:32) -The most common sleep disorders (13:01) -How sleep and shift work affect cancer risk (17:34) -Why good-quality sleep is critical for immune health (28:28) -Blood sugar imbalances and sleep health (38:27) -The different wearable devices for tracking sleep trends (54:04) -Flaws in the pharmaceutical approach to sleep disorders (59:06) -Sleep and cardiovascular health (1:06:48) -Poor-quality sleep and risk of psychiatric illnesses (1:13:43) -Sleep apnea (1:36:44) -The importance of having a bedtime routine (1:48:37) -Gut health and sleep (1:57:51) -How mindfulness can improve sleep quality (2:03:38) -Dr. Schweig’s supplements for better sleep (2:19:46) -Can CBD and cannabis truly support deeper sleep? (2:25:21) Also mentioned in this episode: -California Center for Functional Medicine -Try This: Three Super Crazy Facts about Big Pharma -STOP-BANG Sleep Apnea Questionnaire -How to Turn Your iPhone Screen Red (a step-by-step guide) -20-minute Yoga Nidra Practice (YouTube) For more on Dr. Schweig, follow the California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) on Instagram @ccfmed_ca, or through their website, https://www.ccfmed.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. In honor of Pi Day, they’re offering my podcast community 31% off Ultimate Bundles until 3/15. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to butcherbox.com/dhru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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