Sleep and Temperature

Matthew and Rhonda discuss the effects of manipulating body temperature on sleep, including how warming hands and feet can induce sleep quicker and increase deep, non-REM sleep. They also explore the misconception that hot baths and showers help with sleep, when in fact they cause the body's core temperature to plummet, which is necessary for good sleep.

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Related Questions
- How does raising body temperature (e.g. by going to the sauna or taking a long hot bath) influence sleep?
- Is it true that "after a hot shower, your body recognizes an increase in your temperature, so it auto-regulates your core body temp lower, and the drop in temperature signals to your body that it’s time for bed, making it easier to fall asleep"?