In This Episode, You Will Learn: Break down of sleep phases.  Explanation of circadian rhythm. Short term and long term effects of sleep deprivation on the body. Functional factors for restorative sleep.    Resources + Links:   Designs for Health PS150: PS 150 Phosphatidylserine 60 capsules Will suppress cortisol so you can make more melatonin.     Shoot us an email at info@docjacque.com Or call the office 412-828-6000   Follow Doc Jacque on Instagram | @doc_jacque Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | Doc Jacque    Schedule a Full Immersion New Patient Consultation with Doc Jacque Schedule your 15 Minute FREE Consultation   Check out the Supplement Shop   Find more resources on our website | https://www.docjacque.com/ Show Notes: Want a Free way to improve your health?! Get adequate sleep! In this episode we talk about all of the risk factors from sleep deprivation. Sleep is one of the greatest forms of self healing that we can gift ourselves! Most people don’t realize the harm they are doing to their bodies by having poor sleep habits.  Plain and simple, if you aren’t sleeping you are increasing your risk for disease and death! Sleep is a truly delicate matter. All disease stems from inflammation and when you aren’t sleeping well you are increasing that inflammation ten fold. So what can we do about it? Listen to this episode for a breakdown of the sleep phases and the lifestyle changes one can make to prioritize their sleep, thereby prioritizing their health! If you need further guidance or you want me to build a protocol specifically for you and your health needs, reach out and I would love to help you on your health journey! When you work with me, not only will we do all of the proper testing to create your personal protocol, but we will also go deep on the spiritual and relational aspects of healing so you can live up to your God given potential! Start with sleep!    04:30 How long should it take to fall asleep with a normal sleep response? 05:00 What is sleep latency and what are some causes of it? 07:40 What can you take or do to naturally make more melatonin? 10:05 Why is magnesium an important supplement for sleep? 11:45 What are some of the functional variables to getting a restorative night’s sleep? 15:05 What is the optimal sleep window for falling asleep and waking? 18:35 Is napping good for your health? 20:15 What are the short term and long term effects of sleep deprivation on the body? 29:05 What do we need in terms of healthy sleep? 31:50 What are the stages of sleep? 34:30 Why is sleep so important? 34:55 What are the factors for disrupted sleep? 41:20 Why parents need to make sleep a priority for their children.  46:40 Why you shouldn’t be dependent upon anything to get sleep. 47:00 What are lifestyle changes you can make to get better sleep?