Functional Medicine takes the approach of asking critical questions to understand the root cause of an illness. Over the next 30 minutes, Dr Dean St Mart will share some of the highlights of his research of making sleep simple through an understanding of every individual's own biochemistry.
Sleep plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being, but information around it is often over-complicated. At its core, Dr Dean will show how sleep is a simple biochemical process involving a balance between neurotransmitters in our brain and the sleep environment. Functional medicine recognises that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to sleep issues: by understanding an individual's unique biochemistry, Dr Dean's approach tailors’ recommendations and interventions to better suit the specific needs of each person.
Rather than focusing solely on the symptoms of sleep disturbances, Dr Dean will show how functional medicine explores the root causes. Factors such as nutritional imbalances, hormonal fluctuations, stress levels, and environmental influences are considered to provide a more holistic understanding of sleep issues. Functional medicine often incorporates nutritional strategies to support better sleep which may include addressing deficiencies or imbalances in specific vitamins and minerals that play a role in regulating sleep patterns. The incorporation of functional medicine principles highlights the importance of treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
The topic aims to empower you with the knowledge and tools to take an active role in improving your sleep by understanding the interplay between functional medicine and sleep. By addressing the underlying factors contributing to sleep disturbances, participants can take away informed decisions to positively impact their overall health and well-being.
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A fitness industry renowned Pharmacologist and leading Educator, Dr Dean's popularity has grown for his no-nonsense approach when it comes to Performance Enhancing Drug (PED) safety and health management through direct science.
He holds a Double 1st Class Honours degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the National University of Ireland Maynooth where he finished top of the university, and holds a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
He is an Author for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM); as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Dietary Supplements and PEDs within their Bodybuilding and Physique Coach Qualification Curriculum.
His interests lie in Performance Enhancing Drug pharmacology, novel drug design, health and sports dietary supplementation, and applying Functional Medicine to athletes to improve their health. His love of Functional Medicine is what led to the creation of the Dr Dean supplement range within the Supplement Needs brand; in order to provide a one-stop shop for consumers to purchase products that are dosed efficaciously backed by clinical research, all fully transparent, and without any hidden proprietary blends.
