Blog 1: Why Your Sleep is Broken (And How to Fix It)

Sleep isn’t just about rest—it’s about survival. When your sleep is disrupted, your metabolism, brain function, and even your immune system take a hit. Yet, so many of us struggle with getting consistent, restorative sleep. The modern world, filled with artificial light, blue screens, and round-the-clock stress, has thrown our circadian rhythms into chaos. But understanding why sleep is broken is the first step in reclaiming it.

The Science of Sleep: More Than Just Rest

Sleep is an incredibly complex biological process that’s deeply tied to your metabolism, hormones, and even the electrons in your cells. Your brain relies on sleep to reset itself, clean out damaged proteins, and process the energy it needs to function optimally.

Melatonin, the so-called “sleep hormone,” doesn’t just make you sleepy. It also lowers body temperature, allowing your cells to efficiently repair themselves. But melatonin is light-sensitive—it needs darkness to function properly. If your eyes or skin are exposed to artificial light at night, melatonin production is disrupted, and your sleep suffers.

What’s Disrupting Your Sleep?

Several factors contribute to poor sleep, but the biggest culprits tend to be:

1. Blue Light Exposure at Night

Your body evolved to sync with the natural light-dark cycle of the sun. When the sun sets, your body expects darkness. But artificial lighting—especially blue light from screens—tricks your brain into thinking it’s still daytime. This suppresses melatonin production and keeps you wired when you should be winding down.

2. Poor Leptin Signaling

Leptin is a hormone that regulates hunger and metabolism, but it also plays a massive role in sleep. If you’re leptin-resistant—often caused by chronic stress, poor diet, or excessive artificial light—you won’t experience deep, restorative sleep. Worse, disrupted leptin function leads to increased nighttime hunger, further damaging sleep quality.

3. Electromagnetic Disruptions

Electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) from WiFi, cell phones, and other modern technology interfere with the body’s natural electric and magnetic signaling, which are critical for sleep. Your cells rely on these electromagnetic signals to align with the Earth’s natural rhythms, but excessive EMF exposure disrupts this connection.

4. Nutrient Deficiencies

Your body needs specific nutrients to support healthy sleep, and one of the most overlooked is magnesium. Magnesium regulates the nervous system and is required for melatonin production. Without enough, you may struggle with insomnia, muscle cramps, or restless legs at night.

How to Take Back Your Sleep

Fixing sleep doesn’t come from popping a melatonin supplement and hoping for the best. It requires a holistic approach that restores your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.

1. Control Your Light Exposure

• Get sunlight early in the morning. This helps regulate your circadian rhythm by signaling to your brain that it’s time to be awake.

• Eliminate blue light after sunset. Use red or amber light bulbs, wear blue light-blocking glasses, and avoid screens at night.

• Sleep in total darkness. Even small amounts of light (like a nightlight or your phone’s charging LED) can disrupt melatonin production.

2. Fix Your Metabolism

• Avoid eating carbs and protein within four hours of bedtime to prevent insulin spikes that suppress sleep hormones.

• Focus on nutrient-dense foods, particularly those rich in iodine and DHA, which support optimal leptin function.

• Don’t eat right before bed—give your digestive system time to rest so it doesn’t interfere with deep sleep.

3. Reduce EMF Exposure

• Keep your phone out of the bedroom or put it in airplane mode while sleeping.

• Use wired internet instead of WiFi at night.

• Turn off unnecessary electronic devices before bed.

4. Incorporate Magnesium for Deeper Sleep

Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxant that reduces stress and promotes restful sleep. FATSKN’s Magnesium Stick or Magnesium Lotion is an easy way to apply it topically, allowing your skin to absorb the mineral without disrupting digestion. Using magnesium before bed helps relax your nervous system and can dramatically improve sleep quality.

Final Thoughts

If you want to fix your sleep, you need to fix your light, metabolism, and environment. Once you do, you’ll not only sleep better but also experience better energy, improved immune function, and clearer thinking. Prioritize your sleep, and your body will thank you.

 

References:

1. SLEEP YA BIG DUMMY – Dr. Jack Kruse
2. Why Sleep and Leptin are Yoked? – Dr. Jack Kruse
3. TENSEGRITY #4: MAGNETISM, SLEEP, AND ELECTRONS – Dr. Jack Kruse
4. WHY DO WE SLEEP? – Dr. Jack Kruse
5. HYPOXIA #18: CATALASE, SUNLIGHT, & C-19 HYPOXIA – Dr. Jack Kruse
6. QT#20: UV Light and Salt Improve Sleep and Health – Dr. Jack Kruse
7. QUANTUM ENGINEERING #4: SUICIDE BY LIGHT – Dr. Jack Kruse
8. DECENTRALIZED MEDICINE #10: IMPROVING SEXUAL SATISFACTION, FERTILITY, & BREAST CANCER – Dr. Jack Kruse