"So, what should a sleepless person do?"
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Created on: Tuesday 16th of February 2016 09:28:00 PM CDT
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It is important to seek out a physician that will dig deeper. I have found the most helpful physicians were homeopathic practitioners, doctors of naturopathic medicine, as well as Integrative and Functional Medicine Doctors. Practitioners of Functional and Integrative Medicine take the whole person into account (body, mind, and spirit), and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative. The Functional Medicine model considers the diagnosis, of course, but also seeks to answer the question, “Why does this person have this illness?”
My book titled, Healing without Hurting  goes into great detail about the numerous non-medication recommendations, but here is a quick checklist of possible reasons “why” a person may suffer with insomnia, sleep apnea and restlessness.  If you suffer from a sleep disorder, I would highly recommend you investigate these possible contributors with your health practitioner.
Adrenal fatigue and low cortisol.
Hormone imbalances causing anxiety.
Asthma.
Thyroid problems.
Food sensitivities, reflux and other negative food reactions.
Eating protein too close to bedtime which keeps the digestive system active.
Drinking caffeine and taking SSRIs and stimulant medication.
Drinking alcohol or taking other drugs.
Taking over-the-counter cold  medication and  blood pressure medication.
Exercising too late in the day.
Vitamin B3, B5, B6 and/or B9 deficiency.
Vitamin D deficiency.
Amino acid deficiency or imbalance. Look into GABA  and tryptophan levels.
Deficiency of important minerals such as iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium.
Obesity, Hypoglycemia and imbalanced sugar levels.
Large adenoids and  tonsils, which  may require medical attention.
Habits such as taking naps during the day, watching television, and playing on the computer late at night  instead of taking time to wind down in the evening.
A highly stressful lifestyle.