This is Episode #36 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal uncover why sleep is so important & what you can do to get better sleep. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #36: Eyes On - A Secret Doctors Don’t Tell You
Here’s the truth about sleep your doctor may not tell you. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers why sleep is so important & what you can do to get better sleep. Hear what a good night’s sleep does for our mental health, physical health & wellbeing, what happens to our brain & bodies during REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement), how lack of sleep can promote certain diseases, how many hours of sleep we need, and what we can do before bed to improve our sleep. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- How insulin and sleep are related
- Creating tech boundaries in the evening
- The body needs all kinds of fuel
- What can you do to sleep better?
- Ways to relax before sleeping
Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal.
Show Notes
- Eyes On - A Secret Doctors Don’t Tell You
- [0:35] Sleep as your personal maintenance system
- [1:32] What is REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement)?
- [2:30] The relationship between insulin and sleep
- [3:26] What can you do to sleep better?
- [4:25] Ways to relax the body before sleeping
- [5:22] Going back to the basics
- [6:36] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov