Re: 2 misc. questions---improving quality of sleep + glutamine for gut healing

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Melatonin has really helped me. I had (have) the same problem as your

husband...can fall asleep in 30 seconds but then wake up from 1-2:30.

My mind then would start racing and be filled with thoughts

I had this sleep problem for over 4 years, I think it was related

to all the other gut problems I was having (yeast, parasites,

constipation)...very LOW Dopamine

I started with 10-12 mgs of melatonin (2 5mg tablets and a 2 mg)

about an hour before bed. I know AI suggests trying the time release

versions as well, but they did not seem to work as well for me

I am at 10 mgs now. I have tried 15 mgs but it seems to make me a bit

hyper at night,

However in the last few days I have also started hydrocortisone (for

adrenals) and have switched to dpms. I think my body likes dpms better

I have noticed my sleep seems to be better these last few days and I

am waking up less. I have also started to have more dreams

I have just been to see MWP (Most Wonderful

Practitioner). She recommended vitamin c (1 gram, which is about a

1/4 teaspoon) with meals to help with stomach acid and digestion).

Also she suggetsted 4-5 tablets of betaine HCL (400-500 mgs each;,

again for stomach acid)...along with biotin. I also take enzymes and

chromium picolinate (I have high blood sugar)

She suggested I also incrase my magnesium by way of 1/4-1/8th

teaspoon with water (3 times a day) and glucosamine sulfate for

increased sulfates (Not sure why she suggested this)

Good luck

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> My husband has trouble with the quality of his sleep. He feels

like he has no problem falling

> asleep, but has trouble staying asleep. He says he often wakes

after a few hours and has

> trouble getting back to sleep. Multiply the problem if he has work

problems on his mind.

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> We are working on clearing his gut of some infections (yeast, H.

pylori), and hoping this takes

> some strain off his adrenals. Any suggestions for improving sleep?

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> Next question. What about taking glutamine for gut healing? Any

contraindications I should

> be aware of? Suggested dose for an adult? 100# kid?

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> Thanks,

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