Optimize Paleo By Paleovalley

It’s no secret that poor sleep can cause irritability, decreased productivity and sugar cravings, but it may surprise you that according to sleep expert (and former Navy Seal) Dr. Kirk Parsley...  “Those who are chronically sleep deprived, those who work lifetime night shifts, chronic insomniacs and those who take sleeping pills chronically die (on average) 12 years earlier and have a higher risk of disease earlier in life.” Why?  Because sleep is literally one of the most (if not THE most) important thing you can do for your health.  So if you’re not getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night (or you have kids who aren’t great sleepers) check out this week’s incredible podcast with Doc Parsley on the importance of sleep, and the simple things you can do to get more of it.  Here are some of the fun tidbits we cover... How much sleep we actually need each night The #1 sleep disruptor The nutrient deficiency that can interfere with sleep The best sleep supplement on the market How to get your kids to sleep better T