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Natural Sleep Aids and the Practice of Yoga Nidra
34:20 - 41:42 (07:21)
The host discusses his favorite natural sleep aids, including a cocktail of apigenin, magnesium, and theanine, and the benefits of practicing yoga nidra for stress reduction and better sleep.
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The best way to consistently fall asleep quickly and stay asleep most of the night is by taking a cocktail of 50 milligrams of apigenin, 300-400 milligrams of magnesium threonate, or by glycinate, and 200-400 milligrams of theanine.
34:20 - 38:17 (03:56)
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The best way to consistently fall asleep quickly and stay asleep most of the night is by taking a cocktail of 50 milligrams of apigenin, 300-400 milligrams of magnesium threonate, or by glycinate, and 200-400 milligrams of theanine. Magnesium threonate or magnesium glycinate is a powerful sleep aid that can be easily transported across the blood-brain barrier.
ChapterNatural Sleep Aids and the Practice of Yoga Nidra
Episode#521: Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Optimizing Sleep, Enhancing Performance, Reducing Anxiety, Increasing Testosterone, and Using the Body to Control the Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A yoga practice called Yoga Nidra, also known as yoga sleep, could promote better sleep and reduce stress by allowing the brain and body to get better at turning off thoughts at night.
38:17 - 41:42 (03:24)
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A yoga practice called Yoga Nidra, also known as yoga sleep, could promote better sleep and reduce stress by allowing the brain and body to get better at turning off thoughts at night. While short-term stress is beneficial for buffering the immune system, regulation of cortisol for extended periods is not recommended unless there is a clinical need.