If you’re tired of waking up at 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. and struggling to fall back asleep, this episode is for you. Clinical Nutritionist JoAnn Clinton explains the science behind nighttime awakenings and what your body might be trying to tell you.

We’ll explore how blood sugar, cortisol, thyroid, liver function, menopause, and gut health all play a role in broken sleep and the specific labs (like fasting insulin, salivary cortisol mapping, thyroid panels, liver enzymes, and the DUTCH test) that reveal the root cause.

By the end, you’ll have a functional roadmap to start addressing your sleep at the source so you can move beyond quick fixes and finally sleep through the night.

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Blood Sugar:

Kinsella J, Giamila PF, Cryer PE. Nighttime hypoglycemia can trigger sympathetic nervous system activa ...