Still Waking Up at 2AM? Try This Raw Honey + Sea Salt Trick
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If you find yourself wide awake around 2 or 3AM—heart racing, mind on, body restless—you’re not alone. This is one of the most common sleep disruptions I hear about, especially from women in their 30s and 40s. The good news? There’s a simple remedy you can try tonight.
Why You're Waking Up at 2AM
Waking up around 2AM is often a sign of overnight blood sugar instability.
When blood sugar drops too low while you sleep, your body releases cortisol—your stress hormone—to bring levels back up. That cortisol spike can suddenly wake you up, alert and restless, right in the middle of the night.
This type of disruption often shows up in people dealing with:
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Blood sugar swings
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Chronic stress or burnout
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Hormonal shifts (especially during perimenopause)
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Low adrenal resilience
The Trick: Raw Honey + Sea Salt
This is one of my favorite nighttime tools—it’s simple, effective, and supports your body’s natural sleep rhythms.
- Raw honey provides slow-burning glucose to gently fuel your brain through the night
- Sea salt supports adrenal function and helps regulate cortisol
Together, they help keep your blood sugar steady and your nervous system calm.
How To Use It
You can use this trick in two ways:
1. Before bed
Place a dab of raw honey and a pinch of sea salt on your tongue. Let it dissolve slowly. No water.
2. If you wake up around 2AM
Keep your honey + salt nearby. Repeat the same small amount and let it dissolve. Then close your eyes and allow your body to settle.
That’s it, just gentle support for your nervous system and adrenals.
Why It Works
This combo supports:
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Blood sugar balance → no crashing in the middle of the night
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Cortisol regulation → fewer 2AM wake-ups and easier return to sleep
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Nervous system stability → which your body needs to feel safe enough to rest
It’s about giving your body what it needs to do what it was built to do—sleep.
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