With the constant introduction of medications to help combat sleep disorders it is refreshing to see a new approach to sleep and sleep hygiene presented by Timothy Ferriss. In his new book “The Four Hour Body” Tim talks vitamins and new age electronic devices that brings a new twist to an old topic. In the Four Hour Body we learn that there are oldler, more natural, and less toxic ways to improve sleep. As Tim would say the “minimum effective dose” to treating insomnia and finding energy in the morning.
Given the fact that 1 in 4 people at any given time suffer a sleep disorder this information is timely and appropriate.
As a skeptic I decided to give this program a try. Using a combination of the recommended 200 milligrams of huperzine A, California Poppy extract and flaxseed oil I was able to significantly increase my total sleep time and decrease my time to sleep. I was surprised to see these recommendations actually worked!
In the book Tim discusses other methods, such as the incorporation of Iso-Lateral resistance training and the Nightwave Blue Light. The Blue light is an innovative approach that according to many sources works very well. As stated on the Nightwave web site:
“The NightWave Sleep Assistant is a 100% natural solution that uses your body’s relaxation response to solve problems falling asleep. NightWave is a more effective alternative to sound machines. Since there is nothing to ingest, so is a natural alternative to prescription sleep medications and over the counter remedies.”
Prescription medications have become so commonplace it is too bad we are not seeing this prescribed by our family practice physicians.
I believe Tim Ferriss is onto something here. For anyone suffering from sleep difficulties this is a wonderful alternative approach!
When it comes to travel Tim also has you covered. Recommending several products aimed at easing you into a deep night’s sleep with minimal effort. In line with his 80/20 principle of economics, who knew this could be a method to attain better sleep?
For a great reference and to test these methods yourself see “How to get 8 hours of sleep in just four hours”