Summary of PodcastOne: What is your brain doing?:
Dr. Gundry interviews Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse®, a brain-sensing meditation headband that helps people reduce stress levels, sleep better, and improve overall health. They discuss how Muse can help people get the best sleep of their lives and offer discount codes for several sponsor products.
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The Secret to Better Sleep: Muse Headband
Do you struggle with getting a good night’s sleep? Do you wake up feeling tired and groggy? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately one-third of adults in the United States report that they don’t get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can have a significant impact on your health and well-being, from decreased productivity to an increased risk of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
But what can you do to improve your sleep? The answer may lie in the latest device from Muse: the brain-sensing meditation headband.
Meet Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse
Ariel Garten is the co-founder of Muse, the innovative wellness company that brings mindfulness and meditation to the masses. The Muse headband uses EEG (electroencephalogram) technology to detect brainwave activity and provide real-time feedback on your meditation practice. The device has already helped over a million people across the globe reduce their stress levels, sleep better, and improve their overall health.
What Goes on When You Sleep?
Sleep is a crucial component of overall health and wellbeing. During sleep, your body repairs itself, consolidates memories, and regulates hormones. But what really goes on when you lay your head down at night?
According to Ariel, there are four stages of sleep: Non-REM 1, Non-REM 2, Non-REM 3, and REM sleep. Non-REM 1 is the lightest stage of sleep, and you can be easily awakened from it. Non-REM 2 is considered the “gateway to sleep,” and your body temperature and heart rate decrease. Non-REM 3 is the deepest stage of sleep, and your body releases growth hormone to repair tissues. REM sleep, or rapid eye movement sleep, is when you dream and your brain processes emotional experiences.
The Problem with Modern Sleep
Unfortunately, modern life has disrupted our natural sleep patterns. We spend too much time staring at screens, which emit blue light that disrupts our circadian rhythms. We also live in a noisy and stressful world that can interfere with the quality of our sleep.
How the Muse Headband Can Help
The good news is that the Muse headband can help you improve your sleep quality. By using the device to meditate before bedtime, you can train your brain to relax and unwind. The Muse app includes guided meditations specifically designed to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
The headband also includes a feature called Sleep Tracking, which uses EEG technology to track your brainwaves and detect when you’re not sleeping deeply enough. The app then provides personalized feedback on how to improve your sleep quality.
Conclusion
Sleep is an essential component of overall health and well-being. The Muse headband is a game-changer in the world of sleep technology, providing a simple and effective way to improve your sleep quality. By using the device to meditate before bedtime and tracking your sleep patterns with the app, you can finally say goodbye to restless nights and hello to restorative, rejuvenating sleep.
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