amp Our Sleep Hormone Melatonin TEDx Talk Russell Foster Why do we sleep httpwwwtedcomtalksrussellfosterwhydowesleeplanguageent 19063 Questions to keep in Mind How has our idea of sleep changed over time ID: 549262
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Why do we Sleep?
& Our Sleep Hormone: MelatoninSlide2
TEDx
TalkRussell Foster: Why do we sleep?
http://www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep?language=en#t-
19063Slide3
Questions to keep in Mind….
How has our idea of sleep changed over time?
(think about the reference he uses from
Shakespeares
time to the 2oth century)
What are Foster’s 3 Main Ideas about why we sleep??
What are the 3 types of sleep deprivation that Foster talks about?
What are the 4 major repercussions of sleep deprivation?
“Sleep for Dummies” – What should you do to your sleep environment to enhance your sleep level and quality?
Describe the link between…
Mental Health, Mental Illness and Sleep DeprivationSlide4
What is Melatonin??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prNg7cMQlsgSlide5
Our bodies can receive melatonin in two forms
Naturally
2. Dietary
Supplement Slide6
Natural Forms of Melatonin
1. Our Bodies Natural Clock
Our bodies determine how much melatonin we produce and when we release/suppress that hormone in order to control our sleep/wake cycle.
Typically
Melatonin is released from our Pineal Gland
come night fall, levels remain high throughout the night and then drop off come morning. Slide7Slide8
Natural Forms of Melatonin
2.
Food
Melatonin can be found in a variety of food such as:
1. Cherries
2. Almonds
3. Raspberries Orange Bell Peppers Walnuts Goji berries and moreSlide9
Melatonin as a
Dietary Supplement
Why use Melatonin as a supplement?? (list 5)
Jet Lag
Sleep Disorders (Insomnia)
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Circadian Rhythm DisruptionSeasonal Affective DisorderHelp control Sleep Schedules/Patterns – ex. Shift workers Post surgery recovery Recovery for other health and mental conditions Slide10
Melatonin Project
What affects your sleep and the release of sleep hormones? 1. In pairs, choose one of the topics listed on the outline
or you have the option to propose a topic (you must check with me first)
Research your topic and create a
Powerpoint
,
Prezi or Video Presentation that includes the following: Intro to the topic Full DescriptionsEffects of your topic on Sleep, Body Clock, Melatonin, And more. Any other interesting facts about your topic that relates to sleep Be CREATIVE! add pictures, diagrams, colours and more!