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3 Quick Biohacks to Optimize Your Sleep

Apple Cider Vinegar, Cold Showers, and Foam Rolling

Left and right I hear about people who are having trouble getting to bed. Even if it isn’t you, I’m sure we’ve all had restless nights. Sleep is incredibly important for both our health, and our performance, so being able to fall asleep quickly and get a good night’s rest should be a top priority for us all. With that said, I have 3 quick biohacks for you to implement to get to sleep faster and optimize your night.

1. Something tart to drink: Apple cider vinegar (ACV)and honey.I first heard about this biohack in Tools of Titans, by Tim Ferriss. Listed among seven other sleep hacks, apple cider vinegar as a sleep tonic was reccomended to Tim by the illustrious Seth Roberts Ph.D. To make this tonic, mix 2 tablespoons of ACV with 1 tablespoon of honey in 8 oz of warm water. The theory is that our brains use a good bit of energy while we sleep, including burning sugar in the form of glycogen. This would lend credence to the idea that a little bit of sugar before bed could have positive benefits. Furthermore, raw honey has a low glycemic index meaning it does not raise blood sugar. Your brain utilizes liver glycogen at night, and raw honey is prioritized to store liver glycogen upon consumption.
2. Make it dark and cold: Our bodies operate on…