In this episode, Tina discusses sleep health for perimenopausal women with Valerie Cacho, MD. As an integrative sleep medicine physician and women’s sleep expert, Dr. Cacho discusses the causes behind sleep problems and explains the role of hormones in women’s sleep patterns. She also offers actionable nutrition tips for better sleep and supplements to consider.
Dr. Valerie Cacho said:
- Why sleep problems are more common during perimenopause
- How hormones play a role in sleep patterns
- How to deal with hot flashes and night sweats
- Symptoms of undiagnosed sleep apnea
- Why waking up between 1am and 3am is so common
- Reasons why you wake up in the middle of the night to urinate
- Specific Nutritional Tips for Better Sleep
- Supplements to Consider for Better Sleep
- How your mindset and identity affect sleep
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About Tina Haupert:
Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake and a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist (FDN-P).
Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized nutritional approach to help women find balance in their diet while achieving body composition goals.
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About Dr. Valerie Cacho:
Valerie Cacho, MD, is an integrative sleep medicine physician and women’s sleep specialist. Her interests and expertise include diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders, mind-body approaches to treating insomnia, self-compassion and mindfulness, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and holistic living. She is the president and founder of Sleep Life Med, a telesleep clinic in Hawaii and California. Additionally, Dr. Cacho is the CEO of Sleeporia, a sleep health resource for women founded on the belief that well-rested women have energy, clarity, and the drive to change the world.