Episode 141: Sleep Is in Your Genes: The Blueprint for Restorative Rest
Description
Did you know your sleep patterns are written in your DNA? 🧬✨ In this fascinating episode of The Healthy Sleep Revolution, we explore how your unique genetic makeup shapes your sleep habits, needs, and even your vulnerabilities to sleep disorders.
Your genes hold the key to understanding why some people thrive on 6 hours of sleep while others need 9, or why falling asleep at a certain time feels natural. Join us as we uncover:
- The connection between your genetics and your sleep-wake cycles.
- How genetic predispositions impact your risk for sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea.
- The role of chronotypes and inherited sleep traits in designing your ideal sleep schedule.
- How emerging research is helping create personalized sleep plans tailored to your biology.
Understanding your genetic blueprint for sleep is the first step to unlocking better rest, better health, and a better you. Tune in and discover how your DNA influences the way you recharge every night!
About Meghna Dassani
Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA’s 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep.
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