Show Notes
How did our ancestors sleep? What is biphasic sleep? Is it good to be able to sleep anytime or anywhere? How does snoring or sleep apnea affect your sleep? What about alcohol or coffee? Join Dr. Jay as he shares some little-known facts about sleep through the ages and where we have gotten to now. This is a shorter episode. Please let us know your thoughts with a share or a review. To learn more about Dr. Jay or to work with him 1-on-1 you can visit www.viasleep.com for more information. You c...
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