SLEEP OPTIMIZATION
What Is Sleep Optimization?
Sleep optimization involves improving both the quality and quantity of your sleep to enhance brain function, hormonal balance, immune health, and recovery. It focuses on circadian rhythm alignment, deep and REM sleep support, and environmental strategies to improve rest.
Key Strategies for Better Sleep
- Blue Light Blocking – Reduces evening exposure to artificial light to support melatonin production.
- Cold Exposure – Using cold plunges or cool room temperatures to support deeper sleep onset.
- Breathwork & Meditation – Activates the parasympathetic nervous system for faster relaxation.
- Magnesium Supplementation – Supports nervous system regulation and muscle relaxation.
- Sleep Tracking – Devices like the Oura Ring or Whoop Band offer real-time sleep data to adjust habits.
Benefits of Sleep Optimization
- Improves memory consolidation and mental clarity
- Boosts immune system and reduces inflammation
- Enhances muscle recovery and hormonal health
- Balances cortisol and blood sugar regulation
- Reduces risk of chronic disease and mental health decline
Brands at the Expo
- BrainTap – Neurotechnology to support brainwave entrainment and sleep cycles
- NeuroVizr – Light-based technology for visual meditation and sleep prep
- Pulsetto – Vagal nerve stimulation to calm the nervous system before bed
Brands at the Expo
- Brendan Coates, DSc – Resetting the Nervous System for Better Sleep
- – The Brain-Sleep Connection: How to Hack Deep Sleep
Published Research
- "Effects of sleep on human growth hormone and cortisol secretion" – Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2000
- "The association of sleep and chronic disease" – Nature and Science of Sleep, 2010
