May 17, 2018
Ben gives his greatest tips to optimize your sleep. He discusses
everything from mushrooms to supplements and of course
environmental optimization. The key factors that effect your sleep
are light sources and stimulants removing those as it gets closer
to bedtime will be a huge benefit to getting better sleep.
Additionally reducing EMFs, stressors and of course supplementation
will help you get better rest and let you get the most out of your
day! This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. For 15% off
your mushroom coffee, tea and blend needs use code Muscle at
checkout or go to foursigmatic.com/muscle. Don’t forget to pick up
their Reishi Products to help optimize your sleep! 2:30- Pay
attention to the factors that will effect sleep. 5:45- The night
time routine. Control your environment a few hours before bed to
optimize it for a quality nights sleep. 7:30- Control your
circadian clock. Your circadian rhythm starts in the morning. A
huge component is getting some early am sunlight. 9:00- Own the
night. Eliminating sources of blue light will boost natural
melatonin production to help you sleep naturally and deeply. 10:15-
Eliminate EMFs as much as possible to reduce external stressors on
your body. 12:45- Kill all the light. Sleep in a cave! No light
should be present when you are sleeping. The only things you should
do in your bedroom start with the letter S! 14:40- Organ circadian
rhythm. Why 7-8 hours of sleep is necessary for your body to reset.
16:30- Optimize your environment for a healthy life. 18:30- Utilize
journaling to release your mind and positive thoughts and
meditation to create a relaxed, positive mindset. 21:00- Ben’s
recommended sleep supplements, mag 3, greens, glutamine, alpha gpc
and much more! 24:10- Ben loves Four Sigmatic Reishi! It is
extremely calming and absolutely delicious in tea as well as in
Four Sigmatic Reishi Hot Cacao.