In this installment of Ask Dr. Mike, Dr. Mike answers a Facebook fan’s question, “How do I function throughout the day when I am struggling with sleep deprivation?” Different options discussed are: power naps caffeine amino acids, specifically l-glycine Did you like the video? Do you have any questions? Please LIKE the post and post […]
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#SleeptoPerform Series: The Benefits of Napping
In this fifth video in the #SleeptoPerform series we’ll look at the benefits of napping and the differences between sleeping and napping. Napping is a once popular practice that has been lost in today’s society. Great minds throughout time such as Benjamin Franklin has used napping to improve their performance and daily function. It is […]
#SleeptoPerform Series: Sleep and Athletic Performance
In this fourth video in the #SleeptoPerform series we’ll look at the impact of sleep on athletic performance. There are 3 main areas in which sleep (or lack of sleep) and can impact athletic performance: 1. Muscular Function 2. Cognitive Function 3. Energy Metabolism We’ll look at each of these in the video as well […]
#SleeptoPerform Series: Sleep and Weight Loss
In this third video in the #SleeptoPerform series I discuss the relationship between sleep and sleep deprivation on weight loss and hormones that influence fat burning and calorie intake. I’m personally fascinated by the relationship between these two things. Obesity is such a problem and everything has been blamed for making people overweight except lack of sleep. […]
7 Keys to Rapid Fat Loss
Rapid fat loss has always been a topic that interests me. Initially, I think that I was attracted to the idea because it was very polarizing. One group of people, the traditional/institutional/science folk, would tell you that losing weight too fast is dangerous and bad for your health. The other group of people, marketers/sales folks, would tell […]
#SleeptoPerform Series Introduction
In this introductory video I take you through an overview of everything that we’ll be covering in this video series. I also talk about the Epworth Sleepiness test and how you can use it as a quick way to determine if you need to be getting more sleep. Side note: Youtube must be messing with […]