Dr. Michael Breus: The 4-7-8 Breathing Trick That Fixes Middle-of-the-Night Insomnia

<p>Listen to the full episode: <a href="https://youtu.be/trGbcAqF2dA?si=qG5E_F-gP4x8qQhp"><u>https://youtu.be/trGbcAqF2dA?si=qG5E_F-gP4x8qQhp</u></a> </p>
<p>Why do you wake up at 3:30 AM and can't fall back asleep? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Michael Breus, the Sleep Doctor, says it’s not your fault. </p>
<p>We unpack the science of why everyone wakes up between 1-3 AM, the shocking Alzheimer's connection to Benadryl, and why CBN (not CBD) is the cannabis compound that actually helps sleep. Plus: the truth about melatonin, why magnesium beats most sleep aids, and the supplement deficiencies sabotaging your rest.</p>
<p>Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and one of only 168 psychologists in the world board-certified in sleep medicine. Known as "The Sleep Doctor," he's the author of five books including <em>Sleep, Drink, Breathe</em> and has treated celebrities from Carson Daly to Paris Hilton to DJ Steve Aoki.</p>
<p><strong>What we discuss:</strong></p>
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<p>Why every human wakes up between 1-3 AM</p>
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<p>The 4-7-8 breathing technique Navy SEALs use to lower heart rate below 60</p>
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<p>Yoga nidra gives you 20 minutes of sleep benefit for every hour of rest</p>
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<p>Regular Benadryl/ZzzQuil use directly linked to Alzheimer's disease</p>
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<p>CBD does nothing for sleep. What actually reduces nighttime awakenings</p>
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<p>The three deficiencies destroying your sleep</p>
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<p>Why melatonin affects birth control, SSRIs, and is NOT for children</p>
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<p>Natural alternatives to melatonin</p>
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<p><strong>Find more from Dr. Michael Breus:</strong></p>
<p>Website:<a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/"><u>https://sleepdoctor.com/</u></a> </p>
<p>Books: <a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/books"><u>https://sleepdoctor.com/books</u></a> </p>
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