Insomnia: Root Causes + Real Solutions (That Actually Work)
- 2 days ago
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Getting quality sleep is something the vast majority of my clients struggle with… and honestly, it’s one of the most important things you can prioritize in your entire wellness routine.
Sleep is when your body heals, repairs, detoxifies and regenerates. If that’s not happening properly (or at the right time), it will absolutely stall your healing.
And yet… no one really teaches us how to sleep.
Sleep hygiene is not something emphasized in American culture, which is why so many people are exhausted, wired and stuck in cycles of insomnia.
The truth is…There isn’t just one cause of insomnia.
There are layers.
Let’s break them down 👇
First: Fix Your Sleep Environment (This Matters More Than Supplements)
Before you even think about supplements (and definitely before pharmaceuticals) you need to make sure your environment is actually supporting sleep.
1. Your Bedding Matters More Than You Think
Different fabrics carry different frequencies.
Linen & wool → ~5000 Hz
Bamboo → ~3000 Hz
Hemp → 2000–5000 Hz
Cotton → ~100 Hz
Silk → 100–500 Hz
Polyester, nylon, spandex → 0 Hz
For perspective…0 Hz is the frequency of death.
So if your body is in repair mode all night, it makes sense to surround it with high-frequency, natural materials.... not synthetic ones.
This applies to:
Grounding sheets can also be supportive here.
2. Stop Sleeping Next to Your Phone (This Is Huge)
I cannot stress this enough.
EMF exposure is a major disruptor of sleep, and I’ve seen countless clients fix insomnia just by changing this one habit.
What I recommend:
Keep your phone at least 6 feet away
Put it on airplane mode
Turn WiFi off at night
Avoid charging devices near your bed
Keep outlets and electronics away from your head
Also consider:
Smart devices
Clocks
Lamps
Even low-level electrical exposure (“dirty electricity”) can interfere with your nervous system while you sleep.
3. Align With Your Circadian Rhythm
Check out the Chinese Body Clock and learn what nighttime wake-ups are telling you.
Your body wants to be asleep by 10–11 PM.
Every hour of sleep before midnight is worth 2–3 hours later on, which is a great way to illustrate just how important early sleep is for repair and healing.
Your circadian rhythm controls:
Hormones
Metabolism
Energy
Sleep cycles
And it is heavily influenced by light exposure.
Morning Light = Non-Negotiable
Morning sunlight is one of the most powerful (and free) tools you have.
It helps:
✔ Regulate sleep
✔ Balance hormones
✔ Support metabolism
✔ Strengthen immunity
There’s even research showing just 10 minutes of morning sunlight can impact weight loss.
Simple takeaway:
☀️ Get outside in the morning
🌅 Watch the sunrise if you can
🌙 Reduce light at night
Watching both sunrise and sunset is one of the fastest ways to reset your internal clock.
Evening Light Hygiene (Most People Get This Wrong)
At night, your body needs darkness to produce melatonin.
But modern lighting completely disrupts this.
Here’s what to do:
Swap LED bulbs for incandescents - LED's emit blue light and flicker imperceptibly, which can subtly stress your nervous system and disrupt melatonin production
Use red light filters and switch screens to night mode
Avoid screens at least 1 hour before bed
Consider blue light blocking glasses
Why this matters:
Blue light tells your brain it’s daytime → which suppresses melatonin → which delays sleep.
Other Simple (But Powerful) Sleep Upgrades
Air-purifying plants → reduce toxins + support melatonin
Mouth tape → promotes nasal breathing, better oxygenation, deeper sleep (Code: GREATSLEEP for a discount. at Somnifix)
Epsom salt baths → relax muscles + support magnesium levels
Essential oils → lavender + chamomile calm the nervous system
Journaling → helps shut off a racing mind
Prayer/meditation → activates the parasympathetic (rest + repair) state
Somatic exercises → gentle movement can signal safety to the body
Food + Lifestyle Factors That Disrupt Sleep
Stop Eating Before Bed
Avoid food at least 3–4 hours before sleep.
Digestion requires a ton of energy.If your body is focused on digesting… it cannot fully repair and detox.
Eating before bed can:
Keep you awake
Prevent deep sleep
Increase nighttime wake-ups
Diet Matters
To support sleep:
Eat nutrient-dense foods
Reduce sugar, processed foods and seed oils
Limit caffeine and alcohol
Exercise also plays a big role too, your body sleeps better when it needs recovery.
Supplements That Can Help
There are absolutely some great natural supports:
Magnesium (glycinate + threonate are best for sleep)
Ashwagandha
L-theanine
Apigenin
5-HTP
CBD
GABA
Vitamin D (deficiency is often linked to sleep issues)
That said… supplements are supportive, not the root fix.
The Deeper Root Causes of Insomnia
This is where most people miss the mark.
If you’ve “tried everything” and nothing is working… there is likely a deeper issue.
Common root causes include:
My Personal Experience (And Why This Matters)
I personally went through a sudden, severe bout of insomnia out of nowhere… after never having sleep issues in my life.
I did everything:
Perfect sleep hygiene
High-dose supplements
Melatonin (even way above recommended doses)
Nothing worked.
It wasn’t until I addressed parasites that my sleep finally returned to normal.
Having done so much parasite cleansing in the past, parasites weren’t high on my radar... which made it one of the last things I tried (and yes, I realize how wild that sounds coming from a self-proclaimed parasite chic! LOL).
That’s when it really clicked:
👉 Everyone’s root cause is different.
Final Takeaway
Insomnia isn’t random. It’s your body trying to tell you something.
For some people, it’s lifestyle. For others, it’s nervous system dysregulation. And for many… it’s deeper toxicity or hidden infections.
The goal isn’t to “knock yourself out” with supplements.
The goal is to:
✔ Support your body’s natural rhythm
✔ Remove what’s disrupting it
✔ Create an environment where sleep can happen effortlessly
Because when you finally fix sleep…
Everything else in your health starts to fall into place.
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