Poor Sleep, Cortisol a Insulin with Rebecca Boulton – PTP145
In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Rebecca Boulton about poor sleep and it’s effects on cortisol and insulin levels. Rebecca is a registered Nutritional Therapist and founder of Simple and Clean Nutrition. She works with women struggling with hormonal imbalances supporting them to improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. She is registered with the British Association of Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and a member of the Complementary Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Today we address poor sleep in regards to men, women and children. We take a look beyond just how many hours of sleep we need and what time of night we should be sleeping. Rebecca talks about cortisol and insulin levels and how this pertains to adults sleeping patterns. We hope you have a great night’s sleep after listening to this one! In this episode we discuss: What happens when we sleep Misconceptions about sleep Do different people require different amounts of sleep? Hours and range Man vs women circadian rhythm Insulin, cortisol and adrenal fatigue Shift work Bedtime routines Sleep apnea Children’s sleep Blue lights Foods and nutrients that promote healthy sleep Melatonin Actionable tips to start with today Links to things we mentioned: Rebecca’s , by Hal Elrod Don’t forget to contact us at with your question for our “Hey Plant Trainers” segment! Do you want to create lifelong healthy eating habits for you or your family? Are you looking to help prevent heart disease, cancer and chronic diseases? Are you looking for guidance with your plant-based nutrition? We can help. If you are serious about getting results, you may be eligible for a FREE 30-minute Skype or phone consultation, where we can help you with your goals NOW. Easily book your session . Subscribe to Adam’s Journey by clicking . We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on , or so you will know when we release a new episode. Now also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click for a list of our services
