August 1, 2023
Sleep will forever be your number one key to optimal health and longevity.
Without this vital recovery time, illness is inevitable.
Every year 30-40% of adults report having Insomnia. Sleep disorders have significantly increased over the last decade and show no signs of improving.
Approximately 67% of adults wake up at least once per night. Many will say it’s ‘just to pee’ but this often isn’t the case. Little do they know, waking up between 1am-3am shows liver challenges and a sign of poor gut health.
Poor sleep and Candida overgrowth go hand in hand.
The overgrowth of bad gut microbes living in your stomach are most active at night, when your body is trying to clean itself. These critters will cause your liver to overwork to get rid of the toxins they are releasing.
Bad gut microbes grow in excess due to:
- High Stress
- High Alcohol & Sugar Consumption
- Antibiotic / Birth Control Use
- A Weakened Immune System
These things lead to Gut Dysbiosis, which leads to an overgrowth of yeast (Candida).
Just one night of poop sleep can change the microflora of your gut. Which is why people with Insomnia and poor sleep will often show many signs of Gut Dysbiosis.
Candida is problematic as it releases up to 79 byproducts and toxins including uric acid (causes joint pain and gout) and acetaldehyde (causes brain fog and headaches) into your system.
If your liver can’t do its job effectively, toxins will just move around your body, increasing inflammation. This will then raise Cortisol levels, which will lead you to wake up at night.
As you can see, your gut health and sleep quality are closely linked together. By improving your gut health, you can improve your sleep and lessen the chance of waking up at night.
