In today’s episode, Dr Zoe Schaedel shares with us how we can plan for better sleep. When you’re up in the middle of the night, unable to fall asleep, everything seems so much worse. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and most people struggle unable to sleep for years after their initial diagosis even. Is that you? What you need, is a plan. You’d be surprised, this plan starts in the morning.
We will discuss:
- How to get ready for a good night’s sleep first thing in the morning.
- How to signal to your body it’s time to sleep
- What to do when you’re lying awake at night
- Why when you eat matters?
- How breathing exercises can help
- Evidence-based treatments for insomnia
- Melatonin, Magnesium
This episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.
Dr Zoe Schaedel is an NHS GP with expertise in menopause, sleep problems and cancer patients. She has founded Myla Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro.
06:23 Sleep Hygiene Alone Isn't Enough
08:49 Experiencing Sleep Disruptions?
17:05 Managing Hot Flushes for Better Sleep
18:03 Improving Nighttime Wakefulness Habits
23:55 Nighttime Thinking: Anxious and Uncontrolled
25:52 Power of Breathing Exercises
30:05 Overcoming Sleeplessness Strategies
36:45 Managing Nighttime Anxiety and Options
37:52 "Considering Sleeping Pills for Insomnia"
46:06 Surviving Sleep Deprivation Tips
51:46 Exploring Magnesium and CBD Benefits
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