tedx talk russell foster: why do we sleep? n#t-19063
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Why do we Sleep? & Our Sleep Hormone: Melatonin
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TEDx Talk
Russell Foster: Why do we sleep?
http://www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep?language=en#t-
19063
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Questions to keep in Mind….• How has our idea of sleep changed over time? (think about the reference he uses from Shakespeares time to the 2oth century)
• What are Foster’s 3 Main Ideas about why we sleep??
• What are the 3 types of sleep deprivation that Foster talks about?
• What are the 4 major repercussions of sleep deprivation?
• “Sleep for Dummies” – What should you do to your sleep environment to enhance your sleep level and quality?
• Describe the link between… Mental Health, Mental Illness and Sleep Deprivation
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What is Melatonin?? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prNg7c
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Our bodies can receive melatonin in two forms
1. Naturally 2. Dietary Supplement
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Natural Forms of Melatonin
1. 1. Our Bodies Natural Clock
2. Our bodies determine how much melatonin we produce and when we release/suppress that hormone in order to control our sleep/wake cycle.
Typically Melatonin is released from our Pineal Gland come night fall, levels remain high throughout the night and then drop off come morning.
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Natural Forms of Melatonin
1.2. Food 2. Melatonin can be found in a variety
of food such as:
3. 1. Cherries
4. 2. Almonds
5. 3. Raspberries
6. Orange Bell Peppers
7. Walnuts
8. Goji berries and more
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Melatonin as a Dietary Supplement
Why use Melatonin as a supplement?? (list 5)
• Jet Lag • Sleep Disorders
(Insomnia) • Circadian Rhythm
Disorders • Circadian Rhythm
Disruption• Seasonal Affective
Disorder• Help control Sleep
Schedules/Patterns – ex. Shift workers
• Post surgery recovery • Recovery for other
health and mental conditions
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Melatonin Project What affects your sleep and the release of sleep hormones?
1. In pairs, choose one of the topics listed on the outlineor you have the option to propose a topic (you must check with me first)
2. Research your topic and create a Powerpoint, Prezi or Video Presentation that includes the following: • Intro to the topic • Full Descriptions• Effects of your topic on Sleep, Body Clock, Melatonin, And more. • Any other interesting facts about your topic that relates to sleep
• Be CREATIVE! add pictures, diagrams, colours and more!