1. Why do we Sleep? & Our Sleep Hormone: Melatonin

2. TEDx Talk Russell Foster: Why do we sleep?

3. Questions to keep in Mind….
How has our idea of sleep changed over time?
(think about the reference he uses from Shakespeares time to the 2oth century)
What are Foster’s 3 Main Ideas about why we sleep??
What are the 3 types of sleep deprivation that Foster talks about?
What are the 4 major repercussions of sleep deprivation?
“Sleep for Dummies” – What should you do to your sleep environment to enhance your sleep level and quality?
Describe the link between…
Mental Health, Mental Illness and Sleep Deprivation

4. What is Melatonin??

5. Our bodies can receive melatonin in two forms
Naturally
2. Dietary Supplement

6. Natural Forms of Melatonin
1. Our Bodies Natural Clock
Our bodies determine how much melatonin we produce and when we release/suppress that hormone in order to control our sleep/wake cycle.
Typically Melatonin is released from our Pineal Gland come night fall, levels remain high throughout the night and then drop off come morning.

8. Natural Forms of Melatonin
2. Food
Melatonin can be found in a variety of food such as:
1. Cherries
2. Almonds
3. Raspberries
Orange Bell Peppers
Walnuts
Goji berries and more

9. Melatonin as a Dietary Supplement
Why use Melatonin as a supplement?? (list 5)
Jet Lag
Sleep Disorders (Insomnia)
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Circadian Rhythm Disruption
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Help control Sleep Schedules/Patterns – ex. Shift workers
Post surgery recovery
Recovery for other health and mental conditions

10. Melatonin Project
What affects your sleep and the release of sleep hormones?
1. In pairs, choose one of the topics listed on the outline
or you have the option to propose a topic (you must check with me first)
Research your topic and create a Powerpoint, Prezi or Video Presentation that includes the following:
Intro to the topic
Full Descriptions
Effects of your topic on Sleep, Body Clock, Melatonin, And more.
Any other interesting facts about your topic that relates to sleep
Be CREATIVE!  add pictures, diagrams, colours and more!