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The Melatonin Problem: What the Research Actually Says

Melatonin isn’t a sleeping pill — it’s a clock signal. The dose-response research says lower and earlier beats more and later, and mega-dose gummies are the opposite of what works.

October 4, 2026 · 5 min · Quiet Inflammation
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Orthosomnia: When Your Sleep Tracker Causes Insomnia

The more you track your sleep, the worse it gets — here’s the science behind orthosomnia and what to do instead.

August 28, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
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Breaking the Sleep Stress & Cortisol Loop for Better Rest

Your sleep routine might be the thing keeping you awake. The harder you try, the worse it gets — and cortisol is why.

June 24, 2026 · 7 min · Quiet Inflammation
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Sleep Supplements Ranked: Which Ones Actually Work?

Not all sleep supplements are created equal. Here’s the evidence-based ranking — from proven to placebo.

June 15, 2026 · 7 min · Quiet Inflammation
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Does Magnesium Help You Sleep? What Studies Show

Not all magnesium supplements help you sleep the same way. Here’s which form the research actually supports — and which ones are wasting your money.

May 27, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
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Why Perimenopause Wakes You at 3am (It's Not Stress)

Why perimenopause wakes you up at 3am — the progesterone-GABA connection, not stress.

May 25, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation

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