Keith Littlewood, or more affectionately known as Tommo, has been in the health and fitness world for more than 20 years, working as a CHEK practitioner, neuromuscular therapist and functional medicine practitioner. Most recently however, he satisfied his ultimate passion for helping people with hormone and energy related issues that affect digestion, sleep, mood, fertility and health with a Masters of Science in Endocrinology.  But he’s not done yet as he’s about to embark on a PhD in Endocrinology as well. 
Tommo is an absolute wealth of knowledge and has so much information, I really had trouble with keeping this short, so this episode is jam packed with everything you need to know about the neurobiology of sleep.
What happens when we sleep
What is a good night's sleep?
Sleep problems and what they mean such as:

not being able to fall asleep
waking up in the night
peeing in the night
night sweats

The Importance of Dreams
Why blood tests aren’t enough 
Circadian Rhythms
The causes of bad sleep and how to resolve them:

energy wasting
adrenaline and cortisol
thyroid physiology
stress and inflammation
serotonin
bag breathing and carbon dioxide
nutrition, blood sugar and calories
gastrointestinal issues

The Myth of Oxygen Therapy
Breathing Mechanics 
The place for a sleep study 
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
When medications are appropriate
Treating Symptoms as opposed to root cause 
What is “Holism”
How long does it take to heal?
Good coaching and creating capacity to change
The Myth of Melatonin and serotonin
Blue Light Exposure
Alcohol and Oestrogen
Progesterone
Glucose regulation
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver disease 
The problems with blood tests for hormones
Antihistamines and the histamine diet 
GI function
The place for sleep aids as in medication and supplements
Gut bacteria and endotoxins
Bowel Movements 
Training, Exercise and the effect on sleep
The power of Walking 
Nature and Sunshine
Coffee and how to use it to your enhance your physiology
Iron 
Why the healthiest people have the most problems

REFERENCES
 
Matt Stone
Butekyo Breathing Method
Recuperative Inhibition - Ray Peat - Physiologist
Hans Seyle - Endocrinologist
Elie Metchnikoff - Immunologist/Biologist
 
Beyond TSH - Additional markers for hypothyroidism - Keith Littlewood
https://balancedbodymind.com/blog/2019/12/5/beyond-tsh-additional-nbspmarkers-for-hypothyroidism-additional-conversations-with-your-doctor
 
Should I take Probiotics?
https://keith-littlewood.squarespace.com/blog/an-energetic-approach-to-restoring-gut-function-part-1
 
Tommo’s coffee video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olrkFWcp-AU&feature=youtu.be
 
A free seminar on sleep for practitioners
https://vimeo.com/400964680/557137753f
 
If this podcast has enlightened you about something that is affecting your sleep, please DM @leilalutz @tommolittlewood and share with us for a shout out.
 
You can find Keith Littlewood at balancedbodymind.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.