Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Terry, I have always “had a problem falling asleep. After falling asleep I will wake up 2-3 hours later and then be wide awake.” Harry M., Chicago IL A. Dear Harry: I have a couple suggestions for you which I personally find to be extremely effective. What works great for me to get a really good night sleep is to have a protein snack just before going to bed, not a large snack, but maybe ½ ounce piece of cheese and a teaspoon of raw sesame butter or raw almond butter. I also take a highly concentrated plant oil product called Terrific Zzz’z, which is fantastic for occasional sleeplessness. I would recommend starting off with one capsule before bedtime, and if necessary, add another capsule if one isn’t sufficient. Terrific Zzz’z is perfectly safe, without side effects and will not cause you to wake up groggy or feel like you are hung over. If you wake up through the night, which I would doubt, after taking Terrific Zzz’z, repeat the protein snack again to assist you in sleeping. In most cases, the awakening is caused by the blood sugar level dropping through the night, a common problem for sufferers of allergy and asthma which frequently occur through the night. By adding this protein snack you can prevent the blood sugar level drop.