Episode 81: Addressing Insomnia with Food As Medicine




Naturally Nourished show

Summary: Do you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep or both? Worried your lack of sleep is impacting your health? Want to know how you can use food, supplements and small lifestyle tweaks to get a better night’s sleep? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the root causes of insomnia, the importance of sleep and the broad scope of benefits of melatonin. Learn about supplements that support sleep, food as medicine solutions to aid in melatonin production and how sleep hygiene can help you get the recommended 7-9 hours per night!   In this episode, Ali and Becki address an often overlooked contributor to overall health--sleep! It is estimated that between 30-40% of Americans suffer from insomnia on a regular basis according to the National Center for Sleep Disorders. From the role of stress and increased screen time to caffeine and micronutrient deficiency, you will learn about common causes for insomnia. Get helpful tips and tricks to get to sleep and stay asleep using supplementation, food as medicine and habit change!   Also in this Episode: Upcoming EventsPaleo FX April 27-29 KetoCon June 15-17 Virtual Ketosis Program launches May 15th! Root Causes of InsomniaNeurotransmitter & Hormonal ImbalanceNeurohormone Complete Plus Panel Ultimate Detox GABA Calm Sleep Changes in KetoCarb Cycling Episode 64 Micronutrient DeficiencyMagnesiumRelax and Regulate Zinc B Vitamins Micronutrient Testing Natural Solutions to SleeplessnessMelatoninPros and Cons of Melatonin Supplementation Sleep Support Multidefense Select CBD Food as Medicine for SleepRack of Lamb with Cherry Mint Glaze Cherry Vanilla Nirvana Smoothie Raw Walnut Fudge Poached Pears in Coconut Milk Bone Broth Sleep HygieneBlue Blocker Glasses Flux App Essential Oils Diffuser