After Years of Ambien...

We field a question from a listener about her husband's Ambien use and dive into all things related to sleep aids. Watch for the good, bad, and the ugly of sleeping pills and other remedies for a better night's sleep! Behind the counter, researchers further explain how Metformin scientifically helps Type 2 diabetes patients and does even more than that! Plus, does gut microbiome affect behavior? We examine a study that compares incarcerated women who are considered impulsive and violent and those who aren't.  ALL PRODUCTS: https://www.AskJoeDimatteo.com CONNECT: Products - https://askjoedimatteo.com/youtube Questions - [email protected] Facebook -  https://facebook.com/askjoedimatteo  Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/5n6kfwhs PODCAST: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowApple Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowGoogle Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowSpotify Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/GenerationHealth YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/57hxe6aj YouTube Clips - https://tinyurl.com/wzk69tbk Generation Health is a podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life! CHAPTERS: 00:25 - Show Intro 03:15 - Behind the Counter 06:27 - Viewer Question: Ambien & Alternatives 07:33 - Why is Ambien causing these issues? 08:48 - What are peak plasma levels and "clearance?" 15:27 - How is the alcohol affecting this situation? 18:53 - Could diet be a contributing factor? 19:57 - Why should someone take Ambien? 22:59 - Is it typical to stay on Ambien this long? 27:29 - Alternatives to using Ambien 29:39 - Other pharmacological options 31:23 - What does it look like to taper off Ambien? 33:29 - Supplements for sleep 35:03 - Show Outro SHOW NOTES: 1) Unmasking Metformin (SciTechDaily) - https://tinyurl.com/5dhnb2zz 2) Impulse Control (Karger) - https://tinyurl.com/6b5duhrv DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.