Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#10 - Alarm Clocks: Starting Your Day Right
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Alarms clocks may be responsible for the most dreaded sound in our lives. Despite their constant presence, how do you choose the right alarm for your circumstances and maybe more importantly, how does that alarm fit into a healthy morning routine?
In this episode we will cover:
- the definition of sleep inertia and why some people struggle to wake up in the morning
- the science behind the different types of sounds alarm clocks utilize and which tend to awaken individuals more effectively
- the circadian influence of alarm clocks that utilize lights
- the ‘Snooze Button’ and should you use it
- strategies for utilizing escalating alarms
- the variety of more extreme alarms (shaking a bed, shocking a sleeper) for helping people awaken on time.
- the importance of a scheduled awakening and how it fits with other activities in the morning
Produced by: Maeve Winter
Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!
