Join us as we dive into the topic of melatonin with Dr. Deanna Minich, who is an expert in the field. She discusses the myths and truths surrounding melatonin, its functions, and its role in immune health. Dr.Minich shares her journey into studying melatonin and provides valuable insights into different formats and the pros and cons of melatonin. Dr. Minich also discusses the importance of nutrition, dietary patterns, lifestyle choices, and so much more.This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand melatonin and its impact on sleep and overall health. BIO:Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author, with over twenty years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries, currently serving as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. She has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practice (Food & Spirit™). She is the author of six consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and over fifty scientific publications. Her academic background is in nutrition science, including a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1995) and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands (1999). She has served on the Nutrition Advisory Board for The Institute of Functional Medicine and on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association. Currently, she teaches for the Institute for Functional Medicine, University of Western States, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Institute for Brain Potential. Through her talks, workshops, groups, and in-person retreats, she helps people to practically and artfully transform their lives through nutrition and lifestyle. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com SHOW NOTES: ?  The truth about melatonin? Melatonin's multifaceted functions? Utilizing melatonin dosage? Melatonin and hormone disruption ? Darkness deficiency and melatonin ? Quality of dietary supplements? Sleep disruptions and erbutonin? Time-restricted feeding for sleep? Cell clean-up time? Melatonin myths and misconceptions? Melatonin and sleep disruptions ? Maca as an adaptogen? Evening detoxification strategies Front-loading caloric intake Importance of a healthy mattress Cooking and inflammation? What we could learn from Dr. Minich morning routine. ? Helpful Resource: Is Melatonin the “Next Vitamin D”??  And More!!! SPONSOR:? If you want to raise your HRV AND get a free HRV consultation...​​Mode + Method - HRV+      Code: SLEEPISASKILL15 GUEST LINKS:Website: https://www.deannaminich.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.minich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannaminich/ DISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.