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Summary
Today on the Stamina Lab podcast, founder Glen Lubbert is joined by Dr. Shabnam Das Kar, a specialist in Functional and Metabolic Medicine, to talk about all things circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is of paramount importance when it comes to not only getting better sleep, but our overall well being. However, so many of us come up against many barriers every day that negatively impact our circadian rhythm. Throughout this episode, Glen and Dr. Shabnam discuss how to manage your circadian rhythm to improve sleep, brain health, and many of the body’s necessary functions. One of Glen’s favorite takeaways was the discussion around social jet lag and the constant feedback of data in our 24/7 world. You will be able to implement a lot of the key action steps from this episode without upending your daily life, which is important for so many of us because it makes major improvement feel within reach. Listen in to find your favorite takeaway to start getting better sleep tonight.
Topics
- Why our circadian rhythm is so important to our brain health and overall well being
- How our modern life is constantly disrupting our circadian rhythm which then affects our sleep, blood pressure, brain health, mood, and so many other things
- Why managing your circadian rhythm is (or should be) a key stone lever/habit in your daily life
- Knowing the biggest cues of the circadian rhythm to decide where you can create the biggest impacts
- More about time restricted eating (TRE) and how it impacts brain function, weight gain, and more
- The benefits and know-how that can come with tracking and utilizing different wearables
- How you can experiment with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to learn more about your metabolic level
- The different stages of sleep, their importance, and how they impact you daily and long term
- The negative impacts of alcohol on your sleep stages and other bodily functions
- Dr. Das Kar’s advice for shift workers to combat the negative effects of their work on their circadian rhythm
- Where you can start today to improve the health of your circadian rhythm
Episode Resources:
- Tiny Habits
- F.lux App
- ROKA Blue Light Glasses
- Netflix’s Blue Zones
- Shift Work and Cancer (WHO)
- The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda
- Rethinking Stress by Dr. Alia Crum
About Dr. Das Kar
Dr. Shabnam Das Kar MD, FMNM is a doctor, a specialist in Functional and Metabolic Medicine and an international speaker. Before transitioning into Functional Medicine she was practicing as an Obstetrician Gynaecologist for more than 20 years in Mumbai. She lives in Calgary, Canada, and Mumbai, India.
