The quality of our sleep and the factors that influence it are crucial elements that significantly impact our overall health. Dr. Fred Harvey, a renowned health expert, offers an insightful perspective on this topic. It highlights the importance of deep, restorative sleep, facilitated by the body’s production of melatonin, an antioxidant that helps eliminate oxidative stress in the brain. Dr Harvey also highlights the detrimental effects of blue light exposure, alcohol consumption and aggressive exercise on sleep quality, and highlights the link between sleep deprivation and an increased risk of dementia . His opinions are shaped by his extensive experience and deep understanding of the human body and its needs. Join us as we dive deeper into this topic with Dr. Fred Harvey in this episode of the Healthy Steps Radio Show podcast.
(00:03:11) Optimizing melatonin production for better sleep
(00:05:40) The impact of alcohol on deep sleep
(00:08:42) The health benefits of organic soy
(00:11:44) Managing SIBO with diet and targeted treatments
(00:14:54) Improving Sleep Quality with Progesterone and Lifestyle Changes
(00:20:09) The impact of red meat on inflammation
(00:25:33) The health benefits of walking outdoors
(00:42:39) Negative impacts of time change on sleep
