The Rest Factor
Real conversations from the Rest Factor Podcast on sleep, recovery, and performance, hosted by Chilipad by Sleepme.
Chronic Inflammation in Perimenopause: Causes & Remedies
Hormone shifts in perimenopause can stoke inflammation. What the evidence supports for cooling it down, from diet to sleep.
7 min read
Protein Before Bed for Muscle Recovery & Growth
Poor sleep shifts the hormones that control appetite and fat burning, especially in menopause. Here's the science and the fix.
8 min read
How Sleep and Weight Loss Are Connected
Bad sleep can drive weight gain through hormone shifts, and menopause amplifies it. See the science and what to do about it.
8 min read
Sleep Disturbances in Menopause: Causes and Relief
From sleep apnea to pelvic floor disorders, menopause sleep disturbance has clinical causes. See the evidence-based relief.
7 min read
Elite Performance: How Sleep and Nutrition Drive Recovery
Elite performance is built on sleep and nutrition. Learn how recovery, hydration, and supplementation work as one system.
7 min read
Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism With a Functional Medicine Approach
Normal thyroid labs but still exhausted? Learn how functional medicine looks beyond TSH and how cooling may aid deep sleep.
5 min read
How to Improve Sleep Quality for Peak Performance Recovery
Sleep isn't just rest. It's active recovery. Dr. Nick Barringer breaks down the sleep, nutrition, and brain health connection.
6 min read
Relaxation Therapy for Sleep: How CBT-I Rewires Your Nights
CBT-I and relaxation therapy may retrain your brain for sleep without medication. Learn the techniques, apps, and at-home tips.
7 min read
Athletic Performance Through Holistic Recovery and Sleep Optimization
Holistic recovery pairs sleep and nutrition with mental conditioning. Learn strategies to cut injury risk and build resilience.
7 min read