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April 3, 202620 min

Insomnia - Causes and Practical Sleep Strategies

Dr. M breaks down insomnia and sleep: difficulty falling or staying asleep, types of insomnia, and why 7+ hours of quality sleep matters for reducing inflammation in your brain and body—plus practical tools for wind-down, caffeine timing, natural supports, and more.

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Key takeaways4
  • 1Insomnia includes trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or not getting enough hours—7+ hours of quality sleep helps reduce brain and body inflammation.
  • 2Aim to fall asleep in under 20 minutes; consistent bedtime (often 9–10 PM for adults) supports full 90-minute sleep cycles.
  • 3Blue-light blocking, wind-down routines, caffeine timing, and stress tools (mind dump, EFT tapping) can materially improve sleep.
  • 4Natural supports may include properly timed melatonin and homeopathy; antihistamines and alcohol often disrupt sleep architecture.
Show notes3 sections

What insomnia is

Dr. M defines insomnia as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting insufficient sleep, and explains why adequate sleep duration matters for inflammation and recovery.

Sleep maintenance and routine

Covers sleep-onset vs maintenance issues, teenagers’ delayed sleep phase, and building habits that help you fall back asleep when you wake at night.

Light, stress, and natural supports

Discusses blue-light strategies, evening habits, morning light and daytime exercise, and cautious use of melatonin and homeopathic options, with current product-guide links collected in the episode resources.

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Sleep & Light Environment

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Homeopathics & Supplements

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