The Ultimate Anti-Aging Routine: Improving Your Sleep Hygiene
The Ultimate Anti-Aging Routine: Improving Your Sleep Hygiene  
Podcast: Balanced Black Girl
Published On: Tue May 09 2023
Description: Welcome back! For the next few episodes, we’re continuing our current theme of Mindset May, and focusing specifically on our brain health. Because who doesn’t want to be sharp when they’re 90, right?In today’s episode, I’m talking about something we often sacrifice, but desperately need—quality sleep. We all crave it, and at various points in our lives, we all struggle with it (shoutout to my friends with young children).So, I’m sharing a wealth of information about the function and science of sleep and some of my favorite methods for improving your sleep quality ASAP.I also talk about… 4 stages of sleep and what we get from each of them The importance of breaking up with the snooze button Creating a sleep friendly environment Building in relaxation time before sleep The effects of caffeine, alcohol, food, and exercise on sleep quality Light as a supplement to get in doses throughout the day Resources: Reframing Our Relationship with Alcohol: Exploring Sober-Curiosity The Role of Sleep Hygiene in Promoting Public Health: A Review of Empirical Evidence What Are the 4 Stages of Sleep? Sleep Spindles Alcohol and Sleep 9 Best Foods and Drinks to Have Before Bed 5 Reasons Exercise Improve Sleep Using Light for Health Get the screen light adjusting f.lux app Sponsors: Oura Ring | The Oura Ring has been my favorite tool for helping me improve my sleep hygiene. Check out my episode of Oura’s All Hours series by visiting ouraring.com/balancedles. MudWtr | MudWtr is a coffee alternative with 4 adaptogenic mushrooms and ayruvedic herbs with way less caffeine than coffee. Get 15% off your first order at mudwtr.com/balanced. ZocDoc | Zocdoc | Find and book a top-rated doctor in your area today with Zocdoc. Visit zocdoc.com/balanced to download the app for free. Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl: Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com Join Club Balanced, our community on Geneva Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes Follow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles Follow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedles Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.