Sleep deeply again
You’re exhausted, but the moment your head hits the pillow your mind switches on. Or you fall asleep fine and wake at 3am, wide awake, watching the clock.
Good sleep depends on far more than sleep hygiene. Blood sugar, cortisol rhythm, hormones, histamine, gut health and your nervous system all decide whether your body feels safe enough to switch off.
I find out what’s keeping you awake, then build a plan to bring your natural sleep rhythm back.
Is this your night?
- Lying awake with a racing mind
- Waking between 2am and 4am and struggling to get back to sleep
- Feeling wired at night and exhausted in the morning
- Waking hungry, hot or with a racing heart
- Sleep that gets worse before your period or in perimenopause
- Relying on sleep aids, alcohol or screens to switch off
What's often behind poor sleep
- Blood sugar dips overnight, which trigger adrenaline and early waking
- Cortisol rhythm that’s high at night and low in the morning
- Hormone shifts, especially low progesterone and perimenopause
- Histamine, which acts as a wake-promoting brain chemical
- Nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight
- Nutrients such as magnesium, B6 and iron
- Gut health, which affects serotonin and melatonin production
- Caffeine and alcohol, especially if you clear them slowly
How I work with you
We look at your whole 24-hour rhythm, not just your bedtime.
- Investigate. Your sleep pattern, stress, diet, cycle and evening routine.
- Test where it helps. DUTCH cortisol and hormone testing, functional blood analysis, or a nervous system or histamine DNA test.
- Plan. Blood sugar balance, nervous system support, targeted nutrients and a realistic routine.
- Support. We adjust as your sleep improves.
Related tests and pages: Nervous System DNA test · Histamine DNA test · Hormonal imbalances · Mental health
Sleep FAQs
Why do I always wake at 3am?
A common cause is a blood sugar dip that triggers adrenaline and cortisol. Stress, hormones and histamine can also play a part. We work out which applies to you.
Should I take melatonin?
It depends on your situation. Melatonin isn’t a cure-all, and the real goal is supporting your body to make its own. I’ll recommend what suits you.
When should I see a doctor?
Please see your GP if you snore loudly, stop breathing or gasp in your sleep, fall asleep during the day without meaning to, or if poor sleep is affecting your mood or safety.
Do you work with clients outside the UK?
Yes. All consultations are online and I work with clients around the world. Most of the tests I use can be shipped internationally.
Will I need functional testing?
Not always. Testing is optional, and I only recommend tests that will change what we do. We decide together on your strategy call.
