Dr. Roger Seheult is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. He is a practicing critical care physician, pulmonologist, and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group, and a co-founder of MedCram, one of the fastest-growing online medical education companies.
What you'll learn from this episode:
Why it’s crucial to get sunlight exposure first thing in the morning to help boost melatonin production, support the immune system, and restore or maintain your body’s circadian rhythm.
How to balance the risk of skin cancer and premature aging with the benefit of sunlight for melatonin and vitamin D production.
The importance of minimizing exposure to light several hours before going to bed, and why you should never sleep with a nightlight in your room.
The best practices for consuming caffeine and alcohol for the least amount of disturbance in your sleep. (Plus when to stop eating before bed!)
Risk factors and signs of sleep apnea, and why women present differently from men.
And so much more!
Resources from this episode:
Forget What You Think You Know About Blue Light and Sleep | Time
Psychophysiological Insomnia | ScienceDirect Topics
Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cell | Wikipedia
Reduced Cancer Incidence among the Blind | Epidemiology
Melatonin as an Antioxidant: Under Promises but Over Delivers | Journal of Pineal Research
Effects of Light on Human Circadian Rhythms, Sleep and Mood | Somnologie
Vitamin D Reduced Rate of Autoimmune Diseases by 22% | Harvard Gazette
UVA vs. UVB Rays: What's the Difference? | Healthline
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | WebMD.
Turning Patients Prone Helps Fight COVID-19 | WebMD
Stages of Sleep | University of Michigan Health
Alcohol Consumption Linked With Worsening Severity of Snoring, Sleep Apnea | AJMC
Adenosine- Uses, Side Effects, and More | WebMD
Why Do I Pee So Much At Night? | WebMD
Light at Night May Be Linked to Cancer | WebMD
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