Insomnia
Description : Persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep can impair immunity, cause weight gain and moodiness.
Symptoms : Difficulty falling asleep at night, Waking up during the night, Waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep, Feeling tired upon waking up, Daytime sleepiness or fatigue, Difficulty concentrating or remembering things, Irritability or anxiety, Increased errors or accidents, Tension headaches or gastrointestinal problems
Root Causes : According to TCM, the cause of insomnia is a heart imbalance, with the heart and liver wrestling. Worry and lack of joy contribute.
Our Recommendation : Start with darkening the bedroom to have no light from cable modems to alarm clocks with small lights that appear. Cool the bedroom to below 70 degrees or colder if needed. Have Glycine in small cup of water 30 min or earlier before bed. If needed have a lavender tea. Practice slow deep belly breathing while in bed, while on each exhale relaxing away each part of your body, releasing tension anywhere you see tense.
Foods That Harm : Gluten, simple carbs, dairy, sugar, spicy foods, fried food, alcohol, caffeine after noon, solid food within 2 hours of bedtime.
Foods That Heal : Omega-3 rich-wild-caught fish (salmon, tuna), walnuts, almonds, seeds, turkey, pasture raised chicken and eggs, spinach, chard, broccoli, kiwi, avocados, coconut, olives, mushrooms, apples, peaches, beets, passion fruit.
Natural Remedies :
Chamomile Tea or Lavender Tea - Reduces anxiety. Calms the nerves.
Magnesium - Supports relaxation and sleep.
CBD Oil - Reduces anxiety and pain and aids sleep.
Valerian Root - Promotes sleep.
Glycine - Glycine is an amino acid that enhances sleep quality by reducing body temperature and promoting relaxation. Glycine has been shown to improve the quality of sleep, reduce the time it takes to fall asleep, and increase the amount of time spent in deep, restorative sleep.
Other Remedies : Try acupuncture and chiropractic. Get morning sunlight to reset circadian clock. Get daily exercise, reduce stress with meditation, yoga, digital fasting (no screen time within 3 hours of bed), keep noise and light out of bedroom. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule. Deep slow belly breathing with relaxation of muscles on exhales.
Glycine
Bedtime Tea
Breathing Exercise