The Aware Families Podcast wants to educate parents on how to keep themselves and their kids healthy using the principles of Functional Medicine. Episodes are hosted by a pediatric physician (Tom Flass MD) and a family nurse practitioner (Brittany Coburn NP-C) who are trained in both conventional and functional medicine. As experienced healthcare providers and parents, they have navigated the challenges of the modern world with their own families and patients and share what they have learned along the way. A range of topics that impact your family’s health are covered, including nutrition, sleep, stress and mental health, exercise and physical activity, toxic exposures, gut health, hormones and a lot more. This podcast strives to deliver real-world actionable health information to parents looking to improve their lives and the lives of their children.
In this episode, Tom and Brittany discuss the importance of sleep as one of the foundational Six Pillars of Health for kids and adults.ย
They cover why sleep is important, how much we all need based on age, and the potential ramifications of under-sleeping for both adults and kids.ย
Also reviewed are some medications and supplements for sleep and which ones are not recommended because of health concerns with regular use. ย
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