The sleep issue you describe is hellacious, I've been there and suffered. I followed the Schwarzbein Principle II (metabolic heling diet) and it really helped. Also doing yoga and meditation regularly.. as difficult or awkward as it may be when you don't sleep and are anxious.. is a huge help.As you heal, you will naturally get more tired and eventually,,y sleep through the night.

Hi.
I've dealt with these issues too, and sometimes
( most often) it's not from low blood sugar, but can be, as I am hypoglycemic.

Have you had low blood Sugar for a long time?
And, may I ask please, what are you eating before you go to bed?

Paulette

Like Sherpa said, I think we've all been down this road! I usually eat starch and fat before bed (like rice with butter) and I rub myself with magnesium oil. I also avoid drinking water an hour before bedtime so that I don't have to get up and pee. I'm also eating for metabolic healing

My 'shot in the dark' suggestion might be to eat some olive oil or peanut butter before bed to try to give yourself a long bout of blood Sugar stability. You might get a cheap meter (I got one at walgreens for $15) to really find out if it is your blood sugar, because that is not the only possibility.

Hi Brina,

As "grist for your mill," are you aware of the almost miraculous results many tens (hundreds?) of THOUSANDS of people have experienced, dealing with MOST of the health issues known to humankind, from ingesting ascorbic acid?

If you are seriously interested in finding a solution to your health problem(s), and gaining greater health in ALL areas of your body, I STRONGLY encourage you to read this article written by Dr. Robert Cathcart, M.D. http://vitamincfoundation.org/www.orthomed.com/titrate.htm

It may just solve some or all of your problem(s). You have only better health and well-being to gain by applying its recommendation. What have you got to lose?

These two quotes are instructive:

"There are more than ten thousand scientific papers that make it quite clear that there is not one body process (such as what goes on inside cells or tissues) and not one disease or syndrome (from the common cold to leprosy) that is not influenced - directly or indirectly - by vitamin C." -- Dr. Emanuel Cheraskin, M.D., Dr. Marshall Ringsdorf, D.M.D., and Dr. Emily Sisley, THE VITAMIN C CONNECTION.

“I have never seen a patient that Vitamin C would not benefit.” -- Dr. Frederick Klenner, M.D.

I wish you BEST success, Brina, in your search for a solution to your health issue(s)!

Sincerely,

David

Have you tried eating a high fat snack shortly before bed? Like a handful of almonds? I had gestational diabetes and my nutritionist swore by this method to keep blood Sugar steady overnight. It really seemed to work for me. After the babies (i had twins!) stopped nursing, I also added a berry based supplement from http://www.naturalsleepformula.net.
I sleep through the night without trouble now, even though I ended up with post-gestational type 2 diabetes (controlled by diet and exercise). I wish you all the luck in the world!

Interrupted sleep is extremely disruptive. I've been there too, and I know just how debilitating it can be. I actually experienced a prolonged bout of insomnia, and before I found a natural path to healing, I tried the Western approach...drug the problem!

It was an epic fail for me. I took Ambien, hated the way it made me feel, was tired all the time, and was generally miserable. I tried Lunestra with similar results :(

That's when I went to a naturopath who recommended a bunch of changes:

1. Make the bed a place only for sleep and sex - no TV, no cell!

2. Sleep nude, or wear cool, breathable bed clothes

3. No caffeine or alcohol after dinner

4. Warm shower, warm milk or tea

5. Guided meditation

6. Use of a whole food sleep enhancer - he recommended http://naturalsleepformula.net
as a good resource for those.

The combination of all of the above made a huge difference for me. Good luck!