050 How to Biohack Your Sleep for Better Health with Dr. Giancarlo Licata

Sleep is important, but did you know it plays a critical role in tissue healing, brain health and performance too? Today I’m joined by sleep nerd, Dr. Giancarlo Licata to chat all things sleep and why it’s the #1 thing you can do to shift your health.  On this episode, we cover What happens to your body when you sleep Why time is less important than the type of sleep you’re getting And 3 biohacks that will help you sleep better tonight All the links: - Vital Head & Spinal Care (Dr. Licata’s practice) - Stages of sleep - The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight by by Satchin Panda PhD - Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker PhD  - Oura Sleep Ring - Whoop Sleep Tracker use code Vital15 to save 15% - www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more. - Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/  - Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/  - Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick-relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork  - 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!