What Causes Insomnia

Insomnia causes and culprits that you can identify to help restore restful sleep. #whatcausesinsomnia
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What you eat or don't eat does indeed affect one's ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Blood sugar spikes or drops can influence your sleep quality. #cansugarcauseinsomnia
Unstable blood sugar at night can disrupt your sleep.  Green tea. "...a Japanese study that found that people who drank 6 or more cups of green tea a day were 33 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than were people who drank less than a cup of green tea a week."
The Dawn Phenomenon  "This occurs during the night while you're asleep and the body releases stress hormones. This phenomenon usually occurs between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. and involves growth hormone, cortisol, and adrenaline, which trigger the production and release of glucose from your liver. The end result of this chemical cascade is an increase in blood sugar." #insomniacauses

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"Unrestful sleep, neuropathic pain, poor concentration, mental and emotional fatigue, mood problems, other brain function issues? Oxalates can affect your brain, so neurological problems may be a sign of oxalate trouble." #causesofinsomnia What Causes Insomnia, Neuropathic Pain, How To Get Better, Snoring, Superfoods, Emotions, Sleep, Make It Yourself, Poor
Could Your Super Foods Be Interfering with Your Sleep?
"Unrestful sleep, neuropathic pain, poor concentration, mental and emotional fatigue, mood problems, other brain function issues? Oxalates can affect your brain, so neurological problems may be a sign of oxalate trouble." #causesofinsomnia
"They found that EMF’s impede the bodies production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates our sleep and wakefulness. The primary reason for this being that the pineal gland (the organ that produces melatonin and other hormones) interprets the electrical nature of the EMF radiation as a source of light." #whatcausesinsomnia Mobile Phone Jammer, Cell Phone Radiation, Radiation Exposure, Cell Tower, Modern Tools, All Band, Airplane Mode, Metal Spring
EMF Radiation and Sleep – The Essential Guide
"They found that EMF’s impede the bodies production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates our sleep and wakefulness. The primary reason for this being that the pineal gland (the organ that produces melatonin and other hormones) interprets the electrical nature of the EMF radiation as a source of light." #whatcausesinsomnia
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"Unrestful sleep, neuropathic pain, poor concentration, mental and emotional fatigue, mood problems, other brain function issues? Oxalates can affect your brain, so neurological problems may be a sign of oxalate trouble." #whatcausesinsomnia Good Gut Bacteria, Healthy Bacteria, Candida Yeast Overgrowth, Health Coach Certification, Low Oxalate Diet, Vulvodynia, Rare Genetic Disorders, Healthy Digestive Tract
Could Spinach Contribute to Insomnia?
"Unrestful sleep, neuropathic pain, poor concentration, mental and emotional fatigue, mood problems, other brain function issues? Oxalates can affect your brain, so neurological problems may be a sign of oxalate trouble." #whatcausesinsomnia
Caffeine and insomnia - What's the connection? "...over half of the population in the United States has the slow metabolism gene for caffeine, which means that drinking coffee can make you feel like a genius for two hours, followed by a jittery and sleepless mess. The gene is called CYP1A2..." #caffeineandinsomnia Chocolate Dreams, Like Chocolate, Coffee Tasting, Coffee Drinks, Drinking Coffee, Tostadas, Bourbon, Coffee Hair Dye
Caffeine and Insomnia
Caffeine and insomnia - What's the connection? "...over half of the population in the United States has the slow metabolism gene for caffeine, which means that drinking coffee can make you feel like a genius for two hours, followed by a jittery and sleepless mess. The gene is called CYP1A2..." #caffeineandinsomnia
"Is it possible that the symptoms you’ve been experiencing – whether it’s headaches, sinus congestion, body or joint pain, bloating, weight gain, anxiety, sleep issues, autoimmunity, allergic reactions, and/or fatigue – might be related to what you are eating?" #whatcausesinsomnia Food Intolerance, Food Sensitivities, Food Sensitivity Testing, Tight Junction, Heal Leaky Gut, Sinus Congestion, Home Doctor, Naturopathic Doctor
Food Intolerances and Sleep
"Is it possible that the symptoms you’ve been experiencing – whether it’s headaches, sinus congestion, body or joint pain, bloating, weight gain, anxiety, sleep issues, autoimmunity, allergic reactions, and/or fatigue – might be related to what you are eating?" #whatcausesinsomnia
Dr. Doni Wilson, N.D. has found that addressing all stress in the modern world comes down to addressing a vicious cycle of three problem networks: Leaky gut Blood sugar imbalances Adrenal distress #cortisolandstress Hormone Levels, A1c Levels, Fatigue Causes, Adrenal Fatigue, Adrenal Health, Adrenal Glands, Adrenal Insufficiency, Life Lessons, Health Tips
Cortisol and Stress
Dr. Doni Wilson, N.D. has found that addressing all stress in the modern world comes down to addressing a vicious cycle of three problem networks: Leaky gut Blood sugar imbalances Adrenal distress #cortisolandstress
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"According to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, dark chocolate has higher caffeine content than both milk chocolate and white chocolate ...Caffeine can also cause an increase in blood pressure and difficulty in focus or concentration. Caffeine can cause insomnia so you should avoid eating dark chocolate before you go to sleep." #whatcausesinsomnia Types Of Chocolate, White Chocolate, Health Risks, Health Benefits, Best Probiotic Foods, Caffeine Content, Immunity, Immune System
Dark Chocolate and Insomnia
"According to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, dark chocolate has higher caffeine content than both milk chocolate and white chocolate ...Caffeine can also cause an increase in blood pressure and difficulty in focus or concentration. Caffeine can cause insomnia so you should avoid eating dark chocolate before you go to sleep." #whatcausesinsomnia
What you eat or don't eat does indeed affect one's ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Blood sugar spikes or drops can influence your sleep quality. #cansugarcauseinsomnia What You Eat, Sleep Quality, Don't Eat, Blood Sugar, Spikes, How To Fall Asleep, Diet Recipes, The Fosters
Can Sugar Cause Insomnia?
What you eat or don't eat does indeed affect one's ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Blood sugar spikes or drops can influence your sleep quality. #cansugarcauseinsomnia
".... fewer serotonin receptors, defective serotonin receptors, overabsorption of serotonin, L-tryptophan deficiency, vitamin B-6 deficiency, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency, or vitamin D deficiency is more likely to become deficient in serotonin." #whatcausesinsomnia Sleep Supplements, Natural Supplements, Dietary Supplements, Natural Sleep Aids, Natural Sleep Remedies, Sleep Vitamins, Sleep Tea, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin B-6 Deficiency
".... fewer serotonin receptors, defective serotonin receptors, overabsorption of serotonin, L-tryptophan deficiency, vitamin B-6 deficiency, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency, or vitamin D deficiency is more likely to become deficient in serotonin." #whatcausesinsomnia
"Serotonin deficiency causes several physical symptoms, including insomnia, carbohydrate cravings, fatigue, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, and weight gain. Psychological symptoms include anxiety, aggression, irritability, poor appetite, depressed mood, impulsive behavior, low self-esteem, and poor memory." #whatcausesinsomnia Psychological Symptoms, Impulsive Behavior, Low Mood, Nerve Cell, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Low Self Esteem, Nausea, Serotonin
Serotonin Deficiency
"Serotonin deficiency causes several physical symptoms, including insomnia, carbohydrate cravings, fatigue, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, and weight gain. Psychological symptoms include anxiety, aggression, irritability, poor appetite, depressed mood, impulsive behavior, low self-esteem, and poor memory." #whatcausesinsomnia
"Changing your diet so you avoid those foods you react to has the potential to lower the amount of inflammation in your body as well as to optimize your cortisol and blood sugar levels, all of which leads to a better night’s sleep." #foodsensitivitiesandsleep Food Intolerance Test, Cortisol, Canned Food, Good Night Sleep, Levels, Sensitive
Food Sensitivities and Sleep
"Changing your diet so you avoid those foods you react to has the potential to lower the amount of inflammation in your body as well as to optimize your cortisol and blood sugar levels, all of which leads to a better night’s sleep." #foodsensitivitiesandsleep
"The methylation cycle is important because it takes the nutrients from our food (and supplements) to make the energy our bodies need to work properly. I often refer to it as the “B vitamin Cycle” because this is where the B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12) get used in our bodies and why B vitamins are so important for our health." Food For Anemia, Mthfr Mutation, Health Alert, Health Doctors, Prenatal Vitamins, Pregnant Diet, Healthy Bones
Folate, Stress, and Sleep
"The methylation cycle is important because it takes the nutrients from our food (and supplements) to make the energy our bodies need to work properly. I often refer to it as the “B vitamin Cycle” because this is where the B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12) get used in our bodies and why B vitamins are so important for our health."
Folate is required for the creation of every cell in your body, so if it is not activated properly, you can imagine what a significant issue it would be. 5MTHF, along with several other nutrients, is also used to create and process neurotransmitters (messengers in the nervous system like serotonin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine); create immune cells and process hormones (such as estrogen); as well as to produce energy and detoxify chemicals." #whatcausesinsomnia Insomnia Causes, Anxiety Causes, Natural Blood Pressure, Lower Blood Pressure, Mthfr Gene Mutation, Methylfolate, Funny Test, Natural Headache Remedies, Asthma Remedies
Folic Acid and MTHFR – Could You Have a Genetic Mutation? - Doctor Doni
Folate is required for the creation of every cell in your body, so if it is not activated properly, you can imagine what a significant issue it would be. 5MTHF, along with several other nutrients, is also used to create and process neurotransmitters (messengers in the nervous system like serotonin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine); create immune cells and process hormones (such as estrogen); as well as to produce energy and detoxify chemicals." #whatcausesinsomnia