Why "Just Go To Bed Earlier" is bad advice.
Most people think sleep starts when your head hits the pillow. Actually, sleep starts about 2 hours before that.
If you keep waking up at 3 AM wide awake, here is the checklist you actually need (that isn't just "drink warm milk"):
Stop the Cortisol Spike: If you wake up alert, it's blood sugar/cortisol. Not a full bladder.
Ditch the Melatonin: It helps you fall asleep, not stay asleep.
The Magnesium Switch: Swap oxide (laxative) for Glycinate (relaxation).
The Tart Cherry Hack: One of the only natural sources that regulates your cycle without the hangover.
I broke down the entire science of "Staying Asleep" on the blog today.
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