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4 Hidden Things That Could Be Destroying Your Sleep Quality

In this episode you will learn:

How your brain size actually shrinks when you’re sleeping.
Why the glymphatic system is so important for your brain’s health.
What REM means, and why it’s so crucial for a good night’s rest.
The four stages of sleep your brain goes through during a typical night.
How MSG can disrupt your sleep cycle and cause you to gain weight.
Hidden names for MSG that you should keep an eye out for. 
The surprising link between MSG consumption and snoring. 
What adenosine is, and how it works in your body. 
How to counterbalance late night caffeine consumption. 
Why you should consider cycling caffeine. 
The importance of setting a caffeine curfew. 
How your cell phone effects your delta brain waves. 
Tips for taking a break from your wi-fi signal.
The link between eating more fiber and getting deeper sleep. 
Why you need to be mindful about sugar before bedtime.
The importance of choosing high quality carbohydrates at night. 

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
08:30 Your brain shrinks when you sleep
11:28 Stages of sleep cycling
12:37 MSG
22:37 Coffee
31:26 Kombucha
48:36 Sudden infant death syndrome
57:06 Sugar crash

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