The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it

67: 7 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System


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To sleep well, you need to be in a calm and relaxed state.

Many people with insomnia get stuck in the stress response. Their body is constantly releasing cortisol and so they get stuck in fight or flight or that sympathetic state.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why you get stuck in fight or flight.
  • How stress affects the body over time.
  • 7 ways to calm your nervous system so you can sleep.
  • Tips for starting a new habit.
  • What mental & physical stressors can affect sleep.
  • The key to sleeping well is to lower mental and physical stress as much as possible so your body and mind can be calm and relaxed. This is what we help you with in the Complete Sleep Solution program.

    We use functional lab tests to find hidden physical stressors.

    And we help with mental stress and anxiety about sleep so that your mind doesn’t keep you awake.

    Click here to sign up for the ⁠Insomnia Insight program⁠. You'll know exactly what's causing your sleep issues and have a plan to fix it in 30 days so you can sleep well, permanently and naturally.

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    The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix itBy Martha Lewis

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