Ep. 359 AMA #8: Sleep, HRV and Supplements for Perimenopause and Menopause with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

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I am excited to share AMA number eight with all our listeners today, where we dive deep into listener questions concerning sleep and HRV. In today's AMA episode, we investigate the physiology of sleep, also looking at changes that occur with perimenopause and menopause. We discuss supplements for better sleep, explore sleep hygiene and metrics for REM and deep sleep, examine melatonin and glycine, touch on heart rate variability, and review various gadgets beyond the Aura that can enhance sleep quality. Join me for a comprehensive exploration of HRV and the benefits of better sleep. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why middle-aged women experience poor sleep during perimenopause Why sleep hygiene is essential, particularly during perimenopause and menopause Which supplements help with better sleep? The benefits of a low-carb or ketogenic diet for improving sleep quality How HRT helps to induce better sleep The benefits of melatonin for improving sleep quality Why deep sleep is essential for memory consolidation, improving the immune system, and overall health Factors that could impact heart rate variability (HRV) How to improve your heart rate variability (HRV) Gadgets I have found helpful for sleep Tips for improving sleep quality Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Resources: Ep. 301 Creatine: The Best Supplement for Better Bones & Brain Health with Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP Purchase myo-inositol Purchase creatine Research: Nocturia through the menopausal transition and beyond: a narrative review The influence of high and low levels of estrogen on diurnal urine regulation in young women Technically sleeping? A clinical single-case study of a commercial sleep robot

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