Sleep

Today, gives us his insights on what makes training for a medal similar to “training” to survive cancer. He also shares with us why he thinks sleep is the foundation of health and wellness, his thoughts about millennials, and why he says there’s no such thing as “game day” nutrition.

Today, Jason will talk about melatonin and why he says it’s more than just a sleep hormone. He’ll also provide tips regarding melatonin supplementation as well as how to improve sleep hygiene.

Today, Alex will tell us all about his fitness program, how to improve sleep with morning sunlight, and tell us what exactly happens when we lose even 2-3 nights of sleep.

Today, Lindsay talks about how today’s kids and young adolescents suffer stress primarily due to lack of sleep brought on by excessive use of smart phones and tablets. She also gives tips to parents regarding how to properly handle their kids’ relationship with technology.

In part 2 of our show, Dan talks about how people can filter blue light as well as emerging technologies that can help manage the body’s circadian rhythm.

Today we’re going to talk about a known subject in FFR: the effects of light on sleep and our body’s circadian biology.

Health and wellness entrepreneur Alex Fergus has an interesting story to share about his journey to finding better health. Like many Americans, Alex grew up playing several sports throughout his childhood and college years – from competitive rowing to bodybuilding and weight-lifting. At an early age, Alex began suffering the effects of low testosterone and began his journey to transform his life, seek out better health choices, and learn more about healthy lifestyle changes including improving his circadian rhythms, eating healthier, and blocking blue light after sundown.

In the last episode, we introduced you to Dr. Kirk Parsley, former Navy Seal, doctor, and expert sleep optimization practitioner. Dr. Kirk has helped thousands of patients achieve better health, wellness, and performance by optimizing their sleep naturally. Today, we discuss sleep routines and rituals, why many men find it easier to fall asleep quickly versus women, how sunrise light can impact your overall sleep quality, and how Vitamin D, magnesium, and other naturally derived or supplemented vitamins and minerals can impact the quality of your sleep.

On today’s episode, Kevin is joined by former Navy Seal Specialist Dr. Kirk Parsley. Dr. Kirk shares his interesting story on how many people in and out of the military share similar sleep patterns – particularly people who are serial entrepreneurs, CEO’s, and shift workers. He explains how he started his journey into functional health and medicine as well as why his medical practice currently focuses mostly in helping people achieve optimal sleep hygiene and sleep quality.

On yesterday’s episode of FitFluential Radio, we introduced you to Kevin’s good friend, Alex Charfen, when he shared his transformation story. Today, Alex rejoins us on the show to share his insight and experience regarding circadian principles, staying hydrated, reducing artificial light stimulus, and figuring out your body’s natural healing forces to optimize your health and wellness.