Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi #1199 Why You Wake Up at 2 AM Every Night and the Exact Biological Switch That Helps You Fall Back Asleep in Minutes Without Melatonin or Medication With Ben Azadi
Dec 28, 2025
Waking up at 2 AM isn't just bad luck; it's linked to low blood sugar and rising cortisol levels. Discover a 4-step protocol involving nasal breathing, humming, and a special honey-salt mix that'll help you drift back to sleep quickly. Learn how gratitude signals safety to your brain and why liver health matters for a good night's rest. Ben also discusses lifestyle changes to prevent those pesky nighttime wake-ups for good. Get ready to reclaim your sleep!
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Personal Struggle Sparked The Protocol
- Ben Azadi recalls waking at 2 a.m. despite clean eating and healthy habits, feeling tired but wired.
- That personal experience motivated him to find a protocol to fall back asleep without meds.
Midnight Wakeups Are Predictable Physiology
- Waking between ~1:30–3:30 AM is a predictable physiological response, not random insomnia.
- Low nighttime blood sugar with rising cortisol flips a survival switch that wakes you alert.
Use Nasal 4:6 Breaths To Shut Down Stress
- Do nose breathing: inhale 4 seconds and exhale 6 seconds through your nose for two minutes to lower stress.
- This increases nitric oxide, improves oxygen delivery, relaxes vessels, and signals safety to your brain.