How to Get More REM Sleep

REM sleep is vital to a healthy mind and mood. Here are 5 ways you can improve your REM sleep tonight. In this video, we’re going to talk about how to get more REM sleep. During a good night’s sleep, you will go through four to six 90-minute cycles of sleep. There are four stages in each cycle. These are broken up into NREM (non-REM) and REM.

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: How to get more REM sleep
0:22 NREM vs. REM sleep
2:35 Remedies for better REM sleep
5:13 Share your success story!

NREM is the deeper form of sleep that helps with body repair, detoxification, rejuvenation, and an increase in growth hormone. NREM sleep typically happens earlier in the cycle, and REM sleep happens later in each cycle.

REM sleep is more superficial. This is where most people have a problem. REM sleep is where you get your mental repair—It’s important for memory and learning. Many people don’t get the full REM sleep they need to support their minds. REM sleep is very similar to being awake. In fact, it can use up even more energy than you use while you’re awake. In REM sleep, you are more sensitive to temperature. So if your environment is too cool or warm, it can inhibit REM sleep.

In summary, NREM sleep is for physical rejuvenation, and REM sleep is for mental rejuvenation. The question is, what can you do to improve your REM sleep? I have five remedies you can use. Take a look.

1. Relax the muscle around your brainstem
2. Get your breathing balanced
3. Adjust your blanket
4. Increase acetylcholine (vitamin B1/nutritional yeast)
5. Reduce stress - this is the biggest barrier to sleep

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped you learn how to improve your REM sleep. I’ll see you in the next video.

[fidelcatsro]

Great episode!
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NREM sleep is for physical rejuvenation (1st half of sleep), and REM sleep is for mental rejuvenation (2nd half of sleep).
How to improve your REM sleep?

1. Relax the muscle around your brainstem
2. Get your breathing balanced
3. Adjust your blanket (not too hot or cold)
4. Increase acetylcholine (vitamin B1/nutritional yeast)
5. Reduce stress - this is the biggest barrier to sleep

[dustywilson]

REM sleep impacts so much more than what people realize. REM is absolutely crucial.

[michaelyilbial]

I have been watching your videos for the past 2 years. Because of your videos, I have:
1. Lost 10kg
2. Lowered my bp
3. Better sleep
God bless you, Dr. Berg for transforming the health of many people at no cost.

[maytem]

I have been adding at least 10 deep breaths when I get into bed over the last few months and it has made a difference... worth the few minutes 👌

[soniad]

I heard Dr. Berg saying in the video that vitamin B1 helps with sleep and decided to try it. I took one last night and did not see much difference with my sleep but saw a huge difference with something else. As a person with high levels of anxiety, I did not wake up this morning with a nerve ball in my stomach and with worries. Even more, I felt calm all day and my anxiety did not return. And that is only after one pill of vitamin B1.

[zuzanaoruma]

I greet you, Dr. Berg from Slovakia. I know you hear this often, but you saved my life. God bless you.

[SureshKumar-gcrl]

Splendid!!!! Nobody ever talked so clear about sleep in such simple manner. Very beneficial. Thank-you Sir.

[johnbs]

Best Dr on youtube period, I love the holistic approach on everything instead of dismissing and pushing pharmaceuticals like so called doctors all do.

[ssnydess]

I have a had a semi-healthy lifestyle not being sugar addicted or a smoker. for my 71 years. I have been a runner and rugby player. Your series has helped me fine tune my approach in my later years. Thank you. All my last checkup a month ago for may major health functions were in the green. Thank you!

[flycorvus]

Great topic. As a matter of fact, we're in a bad sleep epidemic.
I've heard that vitamin D level in blood is pivotal, and there's an other important factor of sleep: vitamin B5 from our gut bacteria families.
Healthy Sun exposure (no sunburnt) and healthy gut.
Panthotenic acid, apple cider vinegar, organic egg-yolks, sunshine. Good to go. Good to sleep. :-)

[SuperCelliott]

I drank a cup of chamomile tea with my magnesium supplement last nigh (l-theronate). I went from 35 min of REM to 1 hour 35 min!!! I’m excited to see if the trend continues

[kdckrusia]

I’m a really deep sleeper, so deep to the point where most of my dreams i remember to this day like a movie with lots of detail, i lucid dream. If im going to be honest the only things i do to sleep is make myself comfortable (obviously) and then i close my eyes but stay awake and day dream for a bit, i think about like a video game or a show or a movie as if im there (im still awake by the way) then after a while of doing that i end up falling into a deep sleep, im assuming its the day dreaming that causes the rem sleep. The reason i day dream before sleep is because i have anxiety, my mind goes wild at night and the best way to stop my thoughts is to organize them, to focus on a specific topic whether that being a movie, game or show (it can be what ever you like), just make sure its something that keeps your attention and before you know it youll be asleep and dreaming.

[soibamchanu]

I'm become health expert in my family after watching ur vedio. Thank you so Dr.

[Jesusexplains]

YES … I find your videos very interesting and informative. I’m a 71 year-old Australian male. I love your calm teaching and helpful illustrations.

[MarieAdventure]

You will get a good REM sleep when you "let go" of all the toxic people in your life.

[ronimogy]

Dr Berg, you are looking better every time I watch the video!
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of what you do!

[brennans]

How beautiful it is to get little to no sleep last night, and be greeted by this special delivery by Dr. Berg when i awoke this morning! God bless you Dr. Berg! You really are godsent!

[anuragbhardwaj]

Doc, being an alcoholic I ran a marathon thrice 2017 to 2019, I followed your advice on how the wrong diet and smoking can put more adverse effects on the liver, it helped me a lot, it seriously worked for me, thanks for your knowledge and blessing, , Cheers!! Namaskar 🙏 lots of love from the Indochina peace movement

[weikean]

I dont mind seeing you more than once..in a day Dr.Berg...its in my advantage😍😍thank.u so much

[tamlynn]

😆😆😂 Did anyone else catch @2:49 Dr. Berg say “you can do this with a torture… I mean a treatment device like this…” 😂 he’s so funny