Understanding Your Circadian Rhythm: The Foundation for Healthy, Quality Sleep

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D.

Guest: Michael Howell, M.D.

You’ve likely heard of the concept of the “Circadian Rhythm,” but you may not fully understand it. Most people have no idea what their personal circadian rhythm is or how to determine it. Similarly, most of us don’t understand just how our circadian rhythm impacts our energy, sleep, mood, and productivity on a daily basis. Developing a better understanding of your circadian rhythm is a key to optimizing your health, energy, productivity, and joy. Our guest today is Dr. Michael Howell, who is a Sleep Medicine Physician at the University of Minnesota and an expert on all things related to the circadian rhythm. In this episode, he is going to help us answer the following three big questions:

1-What is the circadian rhythm, and how does it affect human health?

2-Why do so many people struggle with sleep, and how can understanding the circadian rhythm help improve sleep quality?

3-What changes can the average person make to align their lifestyle with their natural circadian rhythm for better health and performance?

 

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