In this episode, Tina talks to Dr. Valerie Cacho about the sleep health of women in perimenopause. As a doctor specializing in integrative sleep medicine and a sleep expert for women, Dr. Cacho discusses the reasons for sleep problems and explains the role hormones play in women’s sleep patterns. She also provides actionable nutrition tips to improve sleep as well as important supplements to consider.
Dr. Valerie Cacho covers:
- Why sleep problems are more common in perimenopause
- How hormones influence sleep patterns
- Managing hot flashes and night sweats
- Symptoms of undiagnosed sleep apnea
- Reasons for waking up between 1-3 AM
- Causes of waking up to urinate at night
- Specific dietary recommendations for better sleep
- Important supplements to consider for better sleep
- How mindset and identity impact sleep
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Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‚N‘ Cake and a certified nutrition coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).
Tina and her team use functional tests and a personalized nutrition approach to help women find balance in their diet while achieving their body composition goals.
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About Dr. Valerie Cacho:
Valerie Cacho, MD, is a doctor specializing in integrative sleep medicine and a sleep expert for women. Her interests and expertise include diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders, mind-body approaches to 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 telemedicine sleep practice in Hawaii and California. Additionally, Dr. Cacho is the CEO of Sleephoria, a resource for women’s sleep health, based on the belief that a well-rested woman has the energy, clarity, and drive to change the world.