On this feel good day, Dr. Phil shares how digestive issues used to affect his sleep and how he has since learned which foods are the best to eat in the evening before bed in order to ensure a restful sleep.
Key Takeaways from This Podcast:
[1:20] The past few episodes of the Feeling Good Podcast have discussed how to get more and better quality sleep.
[1:36] We can all get better sleep if we eat better, especially if we eat the right kinds of foods in the evening.
[3:01] Dr. Phil shares his experiences of how digestive issues used to affect his sleep.
[4:37] Studies indicate that an unhealthy diet is associated with irregular sleep patterns.
[5:41] What kinds of foods should you eat in the evening in order to get a restful sleep?
[9:02] People who get less sleep often skip breakfast and snack more, which may lead to obesity and possibly diabetes.
[10:00] The type of carbohydrates we eat at night affect our blood sugar.
[10:27] This episode’s Feeling Good Superhero is a young lady named Dee. Dee realized that when she ate a big meal of pasta at night she wouldn’t sleep well. Dr. Phil told her that the simple carbs she was eating was spiking her sugar levels after she would go to sleep and then she would wake up and couldn’t get back to sleep. He suggested she stop eating pasta meals late at night and eat more complex carbs with protein. She put this advice into practice and it has helped her to get to sleep and stay asleep at night.
[ 12:56] The greatest joys in life come not from you being lifted by others, but rather by others being lifted by you.
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[15:14] Have health questions? Visit carsonnatural.com & click on the ‘Ask Dr. Phil’ microphone to record your questions or email them to [email protected].
Mentioned in This Episode of The Feeling Good Podcast:
Carson Natural Health & Wellness Consulting – Facebook page
Life Transformation Medical Center
Dr. Laura Washington
Email your questions to: [email protected]
Seven Keys for Healthy Living Guide
Feeling Good Fridays on Facebook Live
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this podcast is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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