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Wean Off Sleeping Pills: Sleep Doctor’s 5-Step Method

Tapering off sleeping pills can be challenging, but with the right approach, patients can regain natural sleep and confidence. Dr. Nishi Bhopal, a board-certified physician in sleep medicine and psychiatry, shares a comprehensive five-step guide to effectively tapering off sleep aids. This episode covers understanding the root causes of insomnia, employing cognitive behavioral therapy, the importance of a gradual tapering process, hyperbolic tapering techniques, and providing adequate patient support. Perfect for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their sleep medicine knowledge. Don’t forget to download Dr. Bhopal’s free melatonin brand guide for high-quality supplement recommendations!

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Mastering the CPAP Adjustment: Here’s what works.

In this episode, we dive into the challenges patients face when adjusting to CPAP therapy with Dr. Sarah Silverman MD, a behavioral sleep psychologist.
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Zepbound for Sleep Apnea

Using Tirzepatide in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment: Insights from a Sleep and Obesity Doctor

In this episode, join us for an enlightening interview with Dr. Audrey Wells MD, a board-certified expert in sleep and obesity medicine, as we delve ...
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Common Drugs That Leave You Nutrient Starved

In this episode, we explore the impact of medications on melatonin and other nutrient levels, guided by an effective tool called Mytavin.
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Sleep Doctor Reveals: Melatonin or Ramelteon For Better Sleep?

In this video, Dr. Nishi Bhopal, a board-certified sleep medicine physician and psychiatrist, addresses a question from a fellow physician about the use of melatonin ...
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Weaning off sleeping pills

Wean Off Sleeping Pills: Sleep Doctor’s 5-Step Method

Tapering off sleeping pills can be challenging, but with the right approach, patients can regain natural sleep and confidence.
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Why sleeping pills don't work

Why Sleeping Pills Don’t Work: Chronic Insomnia Explained by a Sleep Doctor

In this episode, Dr. Nishi Bhopal, a physician board certified in sleep medicine and integrative psychiatry, discusses why she does not recommend medications for chronic ...
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Nightmare Treatment with Dr. Barry Krakow

Sleep doctor explains how to stop nightmares and treat nightmare triad syndrome

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Nishi Bhopal MD, an integrative psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician, interviews the world-renowned sleep specialist Dr. Barry Krakow.
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RLS Guidelines

Sleep Doctor Explains Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment and what NOT to do

In this episode, Dr. Nishi Bhopal MD, an integrative psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician, interviews Dr. Andrew Spector, a sleep neurologist specializing in Restless Leg ...
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What Time to Take Melatonin

Sleep doctor explains the best time to take melatonin

In this episode, Dr. Nishi Bhopal explores the most effective times to take melatonin and get light exposure based on the phase response curve (PRC).
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