About this episode
Sleep is an important part of our lives. It improves physical and mental health. Sleep happens in stages, including REM sleep and non-REM sleep. REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is the period when people dream . REM sleep enhances learning and memory, and contributes to emotional health — in complex ways. In this podcast you'll find out what REM sleep is, why it's important and how it's different from other stages of sleep. You will understand what blocks REM sleep and lastly we will go over simple strategies you can use to increase your REM sleep. Thank you to our sponsors: Eight Sleep- Get $150 using code /LOUISA at checkout. https://www.eightsleep.com/louisa TimeLine nutrition - Get 10% off using code /NEURO at checkout. https://www.timelinenutrition.com/ AmpHuman - get 15% off by using the CODE neuro15 https://amphuman.com/ Social: Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: thediamondboss_ Twitter : louisanicola_ Antidepressants and sleep: a qualitative review of the literature https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15892588/ The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Neuro Experience podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram : @louisanicola_ Twitter : @louisanicola_ YouTube : @Louisa Nicola The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson, Dr. Ben Bikman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices