Sep 24, 2018
Welcome back for another episode of Health Coach Conversations! In this episode, Cathy interviews Amy Korn-Reavis about sleep. Amy is a respiratory therapist with an extensive background in sleep research. She has worked for a Sleep Lab and has credentials as a Sleep Technologist, and is a Clinical Sleep Educator with over 30 years of experience. Cathy and Amy discuss:
- Research surrounding sleep labs
- Misconceptions about sleeping disorders
- Impact of genetic issues and sleeping disorders on sleep
- The effect of melatonin and light on sleep
- Having a night time routine that prepares you for sleep
- How teenagers experience changes in sleep patterns
- How the brain processes and retains information during sleep
- Symptoms of sleep deprivation
- Necessity of consistent sleep routine and environment
- Why pillows should be changed often and mattress preferences
- What hypoallergenic and foam materials mean
- Suggested average lifespan of a mattress and pillow
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