You Can’t Outperform Poor Sleep: How to Get the Rest You Need with Sleep Doctor Saema Tahir, MD

You work hard to exercise, eat well, perform at work, and show up for the people who need you. But could sacrificing sleep to fit it all in be making every one of those goals harder to reach? Dr. Pamela Mehta sits down with Saema Tahir, MD, a quadruple board-certified physician known as The NYC Sleep Doctor, to explain what restorative sleep actually requires. They unpack why enough hours do not always equal healthy sleep, what may be disrupting your recovery, and how to tell whether you need a better routine or an evaluation for an underlying sleep problem. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Why Is Sleep Important for Your Health? 03:04 Can You Catch Up on Lost Sleep? 03:55 What Is the Difference Between Deep Sleep and REM Sleep? 05:26 How Do You Know If You Have a Sleep Disorder? 07:00 Why Can’t I Fall Asleep Even When I’m Tired? 08:45 Why Do I Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night? 10:03 Can Hormonal Changes Affect Sleep? 10:51 Why Do I Wake Up to Pee at Night?  12:30 What Does Restless Legs Syndrome Feel Like? 15:41 When Should You See a Doctor About Poor Sleep? 16:30 Why Am I Still Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep? 18:26 Can You Trust Your Sleep Tracker? 19:00 Can Sleep Trackers Make Insomnia Worse? 21:34 How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep? 23:30 Are Sleeping Pills Safe for Long-Term Use? 24:42 Does Melatonin Help You Sleep? 25:45 Does Magnesium Help You Sleep? 26:25 Why Is Sleep Important for Children? 30:25 How Does Sleep Affect Aging? 32:13 Are Naps Good for You? 33:25 Where to Find Dr. Saema Tahir GUEST RESOURCES: Website: https://drsaematahirmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenycsleepdoctor/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenycsleepdoctor THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd   HOST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta   Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com   Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com  This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠!  ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.  Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices