VIDEO: The best sleep strategy you never heard of – Optimizing Sleep Part 15

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In this video, I review one of the best neurological strategies to improve your sleep.

If you’ve tried all the other strategies I’ve outlined in my Optimizing Sleep series and are still struggling with sleep, you may want to check out Sensory Motor Rhythm (SMR) Neurofeedback.

Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any good consumer home neurofeedback devices that focus on SMR training.

If you’re interested in trying SMR neurofeedback for sleep, your best bet is to find a licensed healthcare practitioner (e.g., a psychologist) who is board-certified in EEG Biofeedback (aka Neurofeedback) through the only certification body, the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA.org).

To find a practitioner in your area, visit: https://www.bcia.org/index.php?option=com_mcdirectorysearch&view=search&id=2003192#/

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VIDEO: Is Your Attitude Toward Sleep the Problem? Optimizing Sleep Part 14

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I just published my 7th sleep video on Physiological Activation (PA).

This one is also short and sweet (6-minutes). In this video, I review the best psychological strategy to relax your brain & body in order to sleep.

Sleep only comes when we stop trying and instead ALLOW our body to sleep. To do this, we need to change our attitude towards falling asleep.

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VIDEO: THE Best way to Relax Your Nervous System for Sleep. Optimizing Sleep Part 13

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I just published my 6th sleep video on Physiological Activation (PA).

This one is short and sweet (5-minutes). In this video, I review the best strategy to relax your brain & body in order to sleep.

This is known as Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) breathing which has been shown to activate your “vagal brake”, or what’s known as the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS).

If you feel too keyed up to sleep, do this for 20-60 minutes within an hour or so of bedtime and see how you feel.

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Video: Which Supplements hurt and which help your sleep? Optimizing Sleep Part 12

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In this video, I continue with my discussion of the 2nd major cause of sub-optimal sleep, Physiological Activation (PA).

PA refers to when our brain and body are too revved up to sleep. When our sympathetic nervous system (think stress or fight-flight system) is activated.

In this video, I review which supplements may be worsening your sleep and which supplements may help.

I cover vitamin D, CoQ10, DHEA, melatonin, coffee, tea, yerba mate (caffeine & theobromine), garlic, chromium, glycine, valerian, ashwagandha, and magnesium.

To watch it, click on the picture above.

If you want to check out the rest of my Sleep for Optimal Performance videos click on this link: shorturl.at/uvDJ8

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Until next time, keep moving forward!

Dr. Chris Friesen, Ph.D., C.Psych., BCN, BCB, BCB-HRV
Director, Friesen Performance

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More Tips to Improve Sleep by Reducing Physiological Activation - Optimizing Sleep Part 11

VIDEO: More Tips to Improve Sleep by Reducing Physiological Activation – Optimizing Sleep Part 11

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In this video, I continue with my discussion of the 2nd major cause of sub-optimal sleep, Physiological Activation (PA).

PA refers to when our brain and body are too revved up to sleep. When our sympathetic nervous system (think stress or fight-flight system) is activated.

In this video, I review more ways to reduce Physiological Activation to improve your sleep, including the best type of evening exercise, how to reduce your core body temperature (which is essential to sleep), and the potential of lavender oil to help us relax and sleep.

If you are a teen, be sure to note the warning about the use of lavender oil at this stage in your life.

To watch it, click on the picture above.

If you want to check out the rest of my Sleep for Optimal Performance videos click on this link: shorturl.at/uvDJ8

If you want to see some of my other videos, check out my YouTube channel:

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Until next time, keep moving forward!

Dr. Chris Friesen, Ph.D., C.Psych., BCN, BCB, BCB-HRV
Director, Friesen Performance

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Twitter: @FriesenPerform
Facebook: @FriesenPerformance
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/dr-chris-friesen
Email: [email protected]
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VIDEO: 8 Tips to Keep You Calm in Order to Sleep – Optimizing Sleep Part 10

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In this video, I continue with my discussion of the 2nd major cause of sub-optimal sleep, Physiological Activation (PA).

I review how the timing of exercise and dinner affect PA and hence your sleep. I also review how potential evening stressors, such as difficult conversations, work emails, etc. can also activate us physiologically and affect our sleep. I provide 8 tips to help prevent PA that will improve your sleep.

To watch it, click on the picture above.

If you want to check out the rest of my Sleep for Optimal Performance videos click on this link: shorturl.at/uvDJ8

If you want to see some of my other videos, check out my YouTube channel:

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Until next time, keep moving forward!

Dr. Chris Friesen, Ph.D., C.Psych., BCN, BCB, BCB-HRV
Director, Friesen Performance

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Twitter: @FriesenPerform
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Video 18B Physiological Activation

VIDEO: Are These (mostly) Legal Drugs Helping or Hindering Your Sleep? — Optimizing Sleep Part 9

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This is my 2nd sleep video on Physiological Activation (PA), which is the 2nd of the 3 major causes of non-clinical sleep problems (I’ve already covered Circadian Rhythm Disruption and will soon have videos on the last one, Cognitive Overactivation).

You may recall from my last email that PA refers to when our brain and body are too revved up to sleep. When our sympathetic nervous system (think stress or fight-flight system) is activated.

In this video, I review how nicotine and caffeine may be increasing your PA and thus hurting your sleep.

I also review how THC and CBD affect our sleep, for good and bad. I also review my experience with both THC and CBD and their effect on my sleep.

To watch it, click on the picture above:

If you want to check out the rest of my Sleep for Optimal Performance videos click on this link: shorturl.at/uvDJ8

If you want to see some of my other videos, check out my YouTube channel:

Friesen Performance with Dr. Chris Friesen

If you like any of my videos, please hit the like button on the video and, if you haven’t already, please subscribe to my channel.

Until next time, keep moving forward!

Dr. Chris Friesen, Ph.D., C.Psych., BCN, BCB, BCB-HRV
Director, Friesen Performance

Website: DrChrisFriesen.com
Twitter: @FriesenPerform
Facebook: @FriesenPerformance
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/dr-chris-friesen
Email: [email protected]

VIDEO: Optimizing Sleep Part 8–Why Sleep Meds or Alcohol Are Not The Solution to Your Sleep Problems

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We’ve all been there. We’re lying in bed but we feel too keyed-up to sleep.

This is what I refer to as Physiological Activation (PA), which is the 2nd of the 3 major causes of non-clinical sleep problems (I’ve already covered Circadian Rhythm Disruption and will soon have videos on the last one, Cognitive Overaactivation).

PA refers to when our brain and body are too revved up to sleep. When our sympathetic nervous system (think stress or fight-flight system) is activated.

In desperation, we often turn to something that we hope will have an immediate effect to calm us down. For some of us this includes sleep medication or alcohol.

In this video I’m going to review why using sleep medication or alcohol are not good ideas when it comes to reducing physiological activation in order to help us sleep.

To watch it, click on the title below:

VIDEO: Why Sleep Meds or Alcohol Are Not The Solution to Your Sleep Problems–Optimizing Sleep Part 8

If you want to check out the rest of my Sleep for Optimal Performance videos click on this link: shorturl.at/uvDJ8

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You Need to Avoid These if You Want Optimal Sleep: Optimizing Sleep Part 7

VIDEO: Optimizing Sleep Part 7–You Need to Avoid These if You Want Optimal Sleep

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In this 3rd video on the role of Circadian Rhythm Disruption on sleep, I review the effects of having a regular schedule, melatonin supplementation, napping, and caffeine consumption have on your sleep.

Playlist of the other videos in my Optimizing Sleep Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7yBgMHpu7clJ4k6ycWKX2Glj_OiKOJsL

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Not Tired When You Should be Going to Bed? Try These! -- Optimizing Sleep Part 6

VIDEO: Optimizing Sleep Part 6: Not Tired When You Should be Going to Bed? Try These!

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Not feeling tired when it’s time for bed?

One possible culprit is Circadian Rhythm Disruption. I used to struggle with this a lot until I discovered this simple hack.

In my last video, I reviewed the science behind how lights and technology are negatively affecting our pineal gland’s ability to release melatonin and trigger sleep. I went over how a free app, F.Lux, can mitigate the negative effects of blue light from your screens.

But this doesn’t stop the problem of other sources of blue light. This not only includes your ceiling lights and lamps, it also includes the light your eyes are exposed to when you open your fridge or turn on the lights in your bathroom when you brush your teeth.

In this 6th video in my Optimizing Sleep series, I review how you can protect your eyes from blue light from not only screens, but other sources of blue light.