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Sleep hygiene and wind-down routine
Matthew Walker discusses sleep hygiene and wind-down routines in this episode.
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Wind-down routine
The chapter list identifies a wind-down routine among the sleep protocols.
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Consistent sleep schedule
The chapter list identifies regularity as a basic sleep-hygiene practice.
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Darkness at night
The same chapter addresses darkness at night as part of sleep protocols.
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Cool sleep environment
The chapter list identifies sleep temperature as part of sleep hygiene.
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Meditation and breathing before sleep
The chapter list identifies meditation and breathing practices before sleep.
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Alcohol and sleep
The chapter list identifies a segment on alcohol and sleep.
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Caffeine timing
The chapter list identifies a segment on caffeine, afternoon coffee and nighttime waking.
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Warm bath and heat before sleep
The chapter identifies warm bathing and heat before sleep. Warm bathing is a closer match to this habit than to a general wind-down routine; the chapter also mentions sauna, which is a separate practice.
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Strategic naps
The chapter list identifies a segment on strategic naps.
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White and pink noise
Matthew Walker discusses acoustic stimulation, white noise and pink noise in this chapter. A discussion is not a recommendation to play continuous noise or evidence of improved sleep.
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