“Sleep…is something that you have to do with intention.” – Dr. Ziltzer

One of the top causes of sleep breathing disorders is obesity. In this episode we are joined by weight loss physician Dr Robert Ziltzer.

Dr. Ziltzer is co-founder of the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center – a network of clinics throughout the Pheonix Metropolitan area specializing in sustainable weight loss. To learn more visit Scottsdaleweightloss.com.

More on Obstructive vs Central Sleep Apnea.

Does sleeping less make you gain weight? This literature review walks through the current research. (Hint: most likely, yes.)

The World Health Organization considers shift work a Class 2a carcinogen.

An in depth look at cancers related to from the National Institute of Health.

Online BMI Calculator tool.

Study, childhood trauma could lead to lifelong obesity.

Did you know that Ghrelin was only discovered in 1999? A meta-analysis on Ghrelin and Obesity here.

Find a local Board Certified Obesity Medicine Clinician here.

“Where many people use an alarm to wake up, maybe you should use an alarm to tell you when to go to bed.”

For the best sleep advice in the show, jump to 27:30 into the episode.

Learn more about your personal circadian rhythm with the mycircadianclock app.

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