Episode 18: Nutrition for Sleep

In today’s episode, NR founder Kyla Channell discusses how you can optimize your nutrition and lifestyle habits to improve your sleep. Learn why sleep is crucial for your mind and body, what happens when you don’t get enough sleep, and several tips to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. 

Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.

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See you in the next episode!


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