40- So Tired But Can’t Go to Sleep? - Dr. Eric Berg

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZF-cAKKXTo

What does Dr. Eric Berg recommend avoiding after 7 o’clock to improve sleep?

A. Protein
B. Exercise
C. Drinking water
D. Cold rooms

Key Answer: C. Drinking water

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg recommends avoiding drinking a lot of water after 7 PM because it may cause a person to wake up during the night to urinate.

According to Dr. Eric Berg, frequent nighttime urination may indicate:

A. Low calcium
B. Insulin resistance or prediabetes
C. Lack of exercise
D. High protein intake

Key Answer: B. Insulin resistance or prediabetes

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg explains that excess sugar in the blood may pull water with it, causing more urination during the night.

According to the video, what dietary approach helped the patient who urinated 10 times a night?

A. Vegetarian diet
B. High-carb diet
C. Keto and intermittent fasting
D. Juice fasting

Key Answer: C. Keto and intermittent fasting

Explanation:
The patient reduced carbohydrates, followed keto, and practiced intermittent fasting, which Dr. Eric Berg says improved his sleep and reduced nighttime urination.

Which of the following does Dr. Eric Berg identify as a stimulant that may interfere with sleep?

A. Rice
B. Coffee
C. Lettuce
D. Yogurt

Key Answer: B. Coffee

Explanation:
The video states that stimulants such as coffee, tea, and chocolate may make it harder to sleep.

What amount of coffee does Dr. Eric Berg recommend?

A. Four large cups daily
B. One small cup in the morning
C. Coffee before bed
D. No coffee at all

Key Answer: B. One small cup in the morning

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg recommends around eight ounces of coffee in the morning and says excessive coffee may negatively affect sleep.

According to the video, excessive protein intake may:

A. Improve sleep immediately
B. Lower body temperature
C. Keep a person awake
D. Reduce energy levels

Key Answer: C. Keep a person awake

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg states that too much protein may act as a stimulant and provide excess energy that interferes with sleep.

According to the video, former athletes may have difficulty sleeping because:

A. Their bones become weaker
B. Their bodies generate a lot of energy
C. They drink too much water
D. They stop producing hormones

Key Answer: B. Their bodies generate a lot of energy

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg explains that athletes may develop high mitochondrial capacity, producing a large amount of energy that should be used through physical activity.

What does Dr. Eric Berg suggest doing to use excess body energy?

A. Sleeping longer during the day
B. Watching television
C. Physical work, walking, or workouts
D. Drinking energy drinks

Key Answer: C. Physical work, walking, or workouts

Explanation:
The video recommends physical activity and physical work to help deplete excess energy and improve sleep.

According to the video, stress commonly affects which body area?

A. Knees
B. Jaw and upper back
C. Feet
D. Hands

Key Answer: B. Jaw and upper back

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg says many stressed individuals tighten their jaws, which can affect the upper back and breathing.

What does Dr. Eric Berg recommend practicing during the day?

A. Competitive sports
B. Intermittent fasting only
C. Relaxation
D. Sleeping multiple times

Key Answer: C. Relaxation

Explanation:
The video emphasizes consciously practicing relaxation to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

According to the video, what stimulates sleep-related hormone and neurotransmitter waves?

A. Bright lights
B. Darkness
C. Loud sounds
D. Sugar intake

Key Answer: B. Darkness

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg explains that darkness stimulates sleep-related hormonal and neurotransmitter changes that prepare the body for sleep.

What may happen if a person ignores the first “wave” of sleepiness?

A. They immediately fall asleep later
B. Their metabolism stops
C. They may need to wait before becoming sleepy again
D. Their body temperature rises permanently

Key Answer: C. They may need to wait before becoming sleepy again

Explanation:
According to the video, pushing through initial sleepiness may make a person more alert and delay sleep.

At what time does Dr. Eric Berg say he usually goes to bed?

A. 7:00 PM
B. 8:00 PM
C. 9:30 PM
D. Midnight

Key Answer: C. 9:30 PM

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg says he goes to bed at 9:30 every night because it works well for his sleep schedule.

According to the video, what type of sleep aid does Dr. Eric Berg recommend?

A. Prescription sedatives only
B. Natural sleep aids
C. Energy supplements
D. High-sugar drinks

Key Answer: B. Natural sleep aids

Explanation:
The video mentions natural remedies and supplements rather than prescription sleep medications.

According to the video, what remedy may help when the body feels tired but the mind stays awake?

A. Iron tablets
B. Vitamin C
C. Calcium lactate
D. Caffeine

Key Answer: C. Calcium lactate

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg specifically mentions calcium lactate as a possible aid for people whose bodies feel exhausted while their minds remain active.

According to the video, what type of room environment is best for sleep?

A. Very warm
B. Bright and hot
C. Slightly cooler
D. Humid and noisy

Key Answer: C. Slightly cooler

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg says the body tends to sleep better in a cooler environment than in a hot room.

According to Dr. Eric Berg, what is many people’s biggest problem during the day?

A. Lack of vitamins
B. Excessive relaxation
C. Being one big ball of stress
D. Too much sleep

Key Answer: C. Being one big ball of stress

Explanation:
The video describes many people as highly stressed throughout the day, which can interfere with their ability to sleep.

According to the video, what may happen if someone drinks too much coffee?

A. They sleep better
B. They become calmer
C. They may not sleep as well
D. They stop producing energy

Key Answer: C. They may not sleep as well

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg says excessive coffee consumption can negatively affect sleep quality.

According to the video, what is the role of mitochondria?

A. Filtering blood sugar
B. Producing hormones
C. Acting as energy factories in cells
D. Digesting protein

Key Answer: C. Acting as energy factories in cells

Explanation:
The video describes mitochondria as the “energy factories” of the body’s cells.

According to Dr. Eric Berg, what inhibits sleep-related hormone and neurotransmitter waves?

A. Darkness
B. Exercise
C. Light
D. Protein

Key Answer: C. Light

Explanation:
The video explains that darkness stimulates sleep-related processes, while light inhibits them.

According to Dr. Eric Berg, what tends to follow sugar in the body?

A. Calcium
B. Protein
C. Water
D. Oxygen

Key Answer: C. Water

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg explains that water tends to follow sugar in the body, which may contribute to increased urination.

According to the video, excess blood sugar is filtered through which organs?

A. Lungs
B. Kidneys
C. Liver
D. Intestines

Key Answer: B. Kidneys

Explanation:
The video states that excess sugar filtered through the kidneys may lead to excess water release during the night.

According to Dr. Eric Berg, besides reducing carbohydrates, what should a person stop doing?

A. Exercising
B. Reading before bed
C. Snacking
D. Drinking tea

Key Answer: C. Snacking

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg recommends stopping snacking along with reducing carbohydrates and following keto.

Which of the following beverages does Dr. Eric Berg mention as a possible stimulant besides coffee?

A. Orange juice
B. Tea
C. Milk
D. Smoothies

Key Answer: B. Tea

Explanation:
The video mentions tea as one of the stimulants that may interfere with sleep.

Which sweet food does Dr. Eric Berg mention as containing stimulants?

A. Ice cream
B. Chocolate
C. Candy
D. Cake

Key Answer: B. Chocolate

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg includes chocolate among substances that may affect sleep because of their stimulant properties.

According to the video, when may protein especially interfere with sleep?

A. During breakfast
B. When eaten between meals as snacks
C. When eaten with vegetables
D. During exercise

Key Answer: B. When eaten between meals as snacks

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg says that snacking on protein between meals may provide too much energy and interfere with sleep.

What example of physical activity does Dr. Eric Berg specifically recommend?

A. Playing video games
B. Physical work around the yard
C. Sleeping during the day
D. Driving long distances

Key Answer: B. Physical work around the yard

Explanation:
The video specifically mentions physical work around the yard as a good way to use excess body energy.

According to the video, stress in the jaw and upper back can affect:

A. Vision
B. Hearing
C. Breathing
D. Digestion only

Key Answer: C. Breathing

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg explains that tension in the jaw and upper back may affect breathing and make sleep more difficult.

According to Dr. Eric Berg, if a person misses the first sleep wave, they may have to wait approximately:

A. 15 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 4 hours

Key Answer: C. 90 minutes

Explanation:
The video states that after missing the first wave of sleepiness, a person may need to wait around 90 minutes before feeling sleepy again.

According to the video, what activity may cause someone to push through their first sleep wave?

A. Reading a textbook
B. Watching a movie
C. Drinking water
D. Taking a walk

Key Answer: B. Watching a movie

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg gives the example of watching a movie and staying awake past the initial feeling of sleepiness.

According to Dr. Eric Berg, how many calcium lactate tablets may be taken before bed?

A. One
B. Two
C. Four
D. Six

Key Answer: B. Two

Explanation:
The video specifically mentions taking two calcium lactate tablets before bed.

What is the purpose of the free course Dr. Eric Berg mentions at the end of the video?

A. Teaching cooking skills
B. Building stronger muscles
C. Strengthening the immune system
D. Learning meditation techniques

Key Answer: C. Strengthening the immune system

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg says the purpose of the course is to help strengthen and “bulletproof” the immune system.

According to the video, most people focus only on:

A. Improving sleep hygiene
B. Avoiding the environment
C. Exercising daily
D. Taking supplements

Key Answer: B. Avoiding the environment

Explanation:
Dr. Eric Berg states that many people focus on avoiding environmental threats rather than strengthening their immune system.

According to Dr. Eric Berg, strengthening the immune system may help people:

A. Sleep less
B. Tolerate and resist the environment better
C. Eliminate all stress
D. Stop needing food

Key Answer: B. Tolerate and resist the environment better

Explanation:
The video explains that a stronger immune system may help people better tolerate and resist environmental challenges.