This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and LMNT.
Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Satchin Panda to dive deep into his groundbreaking circadian biology research and how leveraging your circadian rhythm can dramatically improve your sleep, lower your risk of chronic disease, and improve your cognitive function. They also discuss how time-restricted eating, exercise, and light can be used to help program your circadian rhythm and why it’s especially important for shift workers to take advantage of these tools.
Dr. Panda is pioneering circadian biology research. He is a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, a Pew Biomedical Scholar, founder of the UC San Diego Center for Circadian Biology, and recipient of the Julie Martin Mid-Career Award in Aging Research. Dr. Panda has spoken at conferences around the world about his work on circadian rhythms and diabetes, including Diabetes UK, the American Diabetes Association, the Danish Diabetes Association, and the professional diabetes societies of Europe and Australia.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Panda dive into:
-Why late-night eating is so detrimental to our health (2:15)
-Organ systems that have a circadian rhythm (8:24)
-Common ailments that could be related to circadian rhythm disturbances (14:11)
-Night-shift work and cancer risk (20:19)
-How poor sleep perpetuates bad food choices (27:00)
-What happens in the body when you rely on an alarm clock (44:09)
-Why you need to accumulate sleep debt for better sleep (51:55)
-Time-restricted eating and sleep (1:00:56)
-How to combat fragmented sleep (1:16:16)
-The best time to work out (1:55:48)
-The link between exercise and cancer (2:08:04)
-Positive changes for better sleep health on a global scale (2:18:06)
-Strategies for night-shift workers to combat circadian rhythm disruption (2:45:40)
-Dr. Panda’s research in firefighters (2:49:42)
-Tips for optimizing your circadian rhythm (3:14:20)
Also mentioned in this episode:
-The Circadian Code
-The Circadian Diabetes Code
-Download the MyCircadianClock app
-Download the Ontime app, an app to help you reprogram your circadian rhythm
-Try This: 6 Crazy Facts About Sleep
-Try This: How Exercise Helps Fight Cancer
For more on Dr. Satchin Panda, follow him on Twitter @SatchinPanda or Instagram @satchin.panda.
Birch Mattress by Helix is made out of organic latex, organic cotton, New Zealand wool, and American steel springs. To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today.
Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. That’s eight single-serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all eight flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/DHRU.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Harvard Professor Exposes the Shocking Truth About Blue Light's Impact On Cancer, Diabetes, and Fatigue with Dr. Martin Moore-Ede
How Thinking About Our Death Can Radically Energize Our Life Today with Jodi Wellman
Neurophysiologist Shares Top 3 Drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease, How to Reduce Your Risk of Cognitive Decline at Any Age, and How to Build a Super-Brain with Louisa Nicola
Doctor Makes His Case for the Carnivore Diet to Heal Chronic Gut Conditions and Shares What We Know and Don’t Know About High Cholesterol with Dr. Shawn Baker
How to Tackle Stress, Live Life on Your Own Terms, and Achieve Health at Any Age with Lisa Bilyeu
How Regular Marijuana Use, Ultra-Processed Food, and Lack of Sleep Are Poisoning Our Mitochondria and What We Can Do To Reclaim Our Energy and Brain Health With Dr. Chris Palmer
Top Longevity Tips From The Fittest and Most Muscular 70 Year Old I’ve Met With Mark Sisson
Top Gastroenterologist Explains The Connection Between Belly Fat, Inflammation, and Heart Disease and Why Your Diet Is Destroying Your Gut With Dr. Pal
Mainstream Medicine Says Seed Oils Are Completely Safe, But This Doctor Says They’re Destroying Our Health with Dr. Cate Shanahan
Weight Loss Expert Shares Top Ways To Burn Stubborn Belly Fat And Achieve Optimal Body Composition In Your 40s, 50s, And Beyond with JJ Virgin
Scientist Explains The Powerful Role Of Nitric Oxide In Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease And How To Protect Our Brains With Nathan Bryan, PhD
Tapping Into The Power Of Sunlight And Practical Tips On Reducing Junk Light From Your Life With Alexis Cowan, PhD
How To Stop Fear From Ruling Your Life With Adam IN-Q
The World’s Top Expert On Narcissism Reveals How to Spot Toxic Personalities And Remove Them From Your Life With Dr. Ramani
Toxicologist Reveals The Top 7 Sources of Hidden Toxins In Your Home And How to Protect Your Brain And Body With Yvonne Burkart, PhD
How To Reclaim Your Energy, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, And Get Out Of The Grips Of Big Food And Big Pharma With Dr. Casey Means And Calley Means
Exploring the Root Causes of Chronic Back Pain and What to Do About It with Dr. Stuart McGill
Holistic Pediatrician Reveals Top Reasons Why Kids Are Sicker Than Ever Before And How To Raise Resilient and Healthy Kids With Dr. Elisa Song
Neuroscientist Explains How To Rewire The Brain To Manifest Your Goals And Desires With Dr. James Doty
The Top Reasons Why Regular Alcohol Consumption Is Holding You Back And What To Do About It With Ruari Fairbairns
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Doctor’s Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.
House Call With Dr. Hyman