Latest podcast: The Sleep Rx: Expert insights for better rest: Part 2: Treatment

In part two of our Perspectives podcast series on sleep, host Dr Adrian Lopresti is joined by our fx Medicine by BioCeuticals ambassadors Dr Michelle Woolhouse, Emma Sutherland, Lisa Costa-Bir, and Mick Alexander to delve deeper into integrative treatment strategies for sleep disorders. 

Shifting the focus from assessment to intervention, the team discusses pharmaceutical options such as benzodiazepines, SSRIs, and melatonin, while emphasising the value of holistic, personalised care. Through detailed case studies, they explore approaches to manage sleep challenges in shift workers, perimenopausal women, and individuals with anxiety or chronic pain. 

The episode highlights nutritional and herbal interventions - including saffron, L-theanine, lutein, magnesium, kava, Californian poppy (Eschscholzia californica), passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), and zizyphus (Ziziphus jujuba) - alongside strategies for enhancing circadian rhythm function, such as natural light exposure and effective decompression routines. Challenges such as long-term medication use and complex cases, including non-responders, are also addressed, reinforcing the need for practitioner collaboration and tailored treatment.