Should you use a sleep tracker?

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024

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  • @TheSleepDoctor
    @TheSleepDoctor  3 місяці тому

    Click the links below for the most up-to-date deals on my favorite sleep trackers:
    Oura Ring: www.sleepdoctor.com/go/oura-ring-should-you-use-a-sleep-tracker-youtube
    Whoop Strap: www.sleepdoctor.com/go/whoop-should-you-use-a-sleep-tracker-youtube

  • @twrkhanasparukh
    @twrkhanasparukh 5 місяців тому +23

    exercising during the day, sauna at night, no eating and drinking 2 hours before go to bed were great for me

    • @propbraker
      @propbraker 3 місяці тому

      What kind of exercise, cardio work or are you talking about walking, weight lifting, what?

    • @MrDingDongPong
      @MrDingDongPong 3 місяці тому

      Either

  • @JIMKATSANIDIS
    @JIMKATSANIDIS Рік тому +6

    I read that a wearable fitness tracker is just a great way to monitor your daily steps but, it can also be a smart way to learn about your sleep. Wearable sleep-tracking technology has become a popular and convenient way to audit and understand sleep habits and even resolve unique sleep-related issues.Thanks for the informative video Dr. Michael!❤👍

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for your support of my work!

  • @baharguitar
    @baharguitar 11 місяців тому +11

    Exercising and pistachios are also good for sleep,the most important thing for sleeping is to relax the nerves.

  • @kartofle123
    @kartofle123 Рік тому +8

    Are they helpful or do they turn you into a neurotic person who is constantly thinking about sleep.This past summer I went through a terrible time with a family members illness and I couldn't sleep. I became obsessed about sleep and sleep hygiene but my sleep didn't improve. Once I stopped obsessing about sleep I started to sleep better and although I still am not sleeping great I feel that stopping worrying about my sleep constantly really does help.

  • @patriciaseeley2260
    @patriciaseeley2260 Рік тому +14

    Could you possibly rate the sleep trackers for us? I have the Fitbit Versa 4.

  • @OneIdeaTooMany
    @OneIdeaTooMany 3 місяці тому +3

    The Quantified Scientist UA-cam channel does a lot of comparisons of various wearables against EEG, sleep studies etc. I ended up getting a beat to death iphone 12, an apple watch series 9 for around $500 usd in my country. It's way more accurate compared to my galaxy watch 4 and performed quite well up againat an EEG. With the apple watch, along with my cpap data, a wellue o2 ring, and the iphone strapped to my chest, I've got breathing, oxygen, pulse rate, sleep stage, and positional data to use to help me manage my therapy.

  • @sherylbeamer7189
    @sherylbeamer7189 Рік тому +5

    Thank you Dr! Are you able to discuss in the future which sleep trackers you recommend? I’ve been using the Fitbit for ten years and LOVE the sleep cycles but have been considering the Apple Watch but have heard that the sleep cycles aren’t included?

    • @seanfinlayson3943
      @seanfinlayson3943 Рік тому

      They are on my Apple Watch 8. I use a different app to the Apple one. It works great.

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  11 місяців тому +3

      I use the OURA ring. I like it best

    • @PeppermintPatties
      @PeppermintPatties 10 місяців тому

      I have been using Fitbit for 7 years, and loved the sleep programs, and used them constantly. They were so helpful, but they were recently removed. I'm now also considering an Apple watch, though there are tons of very cheap trackers on Amazon.

  • @DancingCurls-z5s
    @DancingCurls-z5s 7 місяців тому +6

    I've had 3 sleep studies. I don't believe they are accurate because, just try to sleep with all that equipment on you. The first time it didn't even work because I never fell sleep at all that night. The second night they gave me Ambien an tested from there. I forget why a third time.

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  6 місяців тому

      That is all taken into account. If it was positive , then those are the results.

    • @DancingCurls-z5s
      @DancingCurls-z5s 6 місяців тому

      @@TheSleepDoctor It was many years ago but my results were something like: I stop breathing for one second every 57 seconds.

  • @cb4675
    @cb4675 Місяць тому +1

    Doctor, what do you think about the Sleep Cycle tracker which measures through sound (in the current version)? Thank you for the great tips!

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  14 днів тому +1

      I think it is much less accurate than the ones that have a sensor on your body.

  • @johnmaggio7976
    @johnmaggio7976 Рік тому +2

    Is it.possible that you can give us insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the different sleep trackers? Is rhe fitbit algorithm good, better, best, etc... What about the ring, what about apple watch?

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  11 місяців тому

      I use the OURA, its the most accurate

  • @propbraker
    @propbraker 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm not sure what to think of my Amazon tracker. I sleep for 5-6 hours, wake up to pee get back in bed to try to get some more sleep and can't fall asleep laying there. I know I didn't fall back asleep but it tells me that I slept for another hour or two. I'm exhausted all the time, it sux.

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  19 днів тому +1

      Sleep trackers can sometimes misinterpret stillness as sleep. If you're feeling exhausted despite what the tracker says, it might be worth discussing your sleep patterns with a doctor to explore other potential causes.

  • @Yowzoe
    @Yowzoe 8 місяців тому

    Magnesium (in *Glycinate* form) can be very, very helpful for sleep issues, inc. RLS and muscle cramps
    Eat with food unless chelated. Best at bedtime.
    Take two hours apart from calcium (or other individual mineral supplement) for maximum absorption.
    Also split the daily dose -- same reason.
    You need adequate D3 levels for optimal absorption.

  • @PoonamDamer-w6g
    @PoonamDamer-w6g 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you

  • @rowan5intheknow891
    @rowan5intheknow891 21 день тому

    Rem sleep?

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  19 днів тому

      REM sleep is a stage of sleep where vivid dreaming occurs, and it's essential for cognitive function and memory. Thanks for watching!

  • @draugami
    @draugami 6 місяців тому

    I have a problem with the accuracy of the full sleep study. Who can sleep normally with 27 electrodes attached to you? Good accurate data requires no influence from the test measurement. Think Heisenberg .

    • @hamsreal
      @hamsreal 5 місяців тому

      Well they probably relax the patient and take precautions. Also once they're asleep they don't know about the trackers

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  20 днів тому

      You make a great point about sleep being affected by the equipment used in lab studies. That's why many people prefer at-home sleep tests, which is much less intrusive and lets you sleep in your own bed without all the wires. While it's not as comprehensive as a full in-lab study, it still provides valuable insights into sleep patterns with minimal disruption.

  • @daniel_dipo
    @daniel_dipo Рік тому

    I would love to know what is the best ones... Like oura ring or the new Samsung ring coming out..

  • @lolo2lolo491
    @lolo2lolo491 10 місяців тому

    omg i wake up after 4 hours of sleep every night for the past 13 years :((( and cant fall back to sleep 1-2 hours later then if i sleep wake up after 2-3 hours.. i guess i have blood sugar issue but im so dead that i cant even make healthy meal to avoid that from happening.. even magnesium glycine is not helping me and when i take it after i wake up or even before it kicks in maybe 2 hours later :(
    so i have suffered like this and missed out my best years since i were 23 years old :( and now 38 :((( jesus and no one has helped me :((
    dr can you help me before i end up on the street ???
    i cant work properly and wanna study otherwise going to die in my dead end job :((

    • @brandonchappell1535
      @brandonchappell1535 6 місяців тому

      Try get a meal prep service that will do the dietry stuff for you, and if sugars a problem, look at getting a keto diet. Obviously exercise is going to help too. Also try avoid caffiene/sugars/stimulants/screen time anywhere within 3 hours of sleep. Also vitamin D3 helps sleep, at least 10000iu's, best with K2, i tend to use D3&K2 on overcast days, but only because i spent a lot of time out in direct sun, most ppl dont, hence the deficiency.

    • @JasonLee-kw3df
      @JasonLee-kw3df 5 місяців тому

      Find a cbti doctor

  • @S.khan.123
    @S.khan.123 Місяць тому

    Why my rem sleep shows zero always

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  19 днів тому

      If your REM sleep consistently shows zero, it could be due to inaccurate tracking from your device or a possible sleep disorder. You may want to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation. Thanks for watching!

  • @loreleidenton7000
    @loreleidenton7000 Рік тому