Sleep Protocol

Sleep resets your brain and body. Use this evidence-based protocol to relax faster, deepen sleep, and wake restored—naturally and safely.

Sleep Health & Recovery Overview

Quality sleep is a full-body reset—balancing hormones, metabolism, immunity, and brain function. During deep sleep, the brain clears toxins and consolidates memory while the body repairs tissues and regulates insulin, ghrelin, leptin, and cortisol. Consistent, restorative sleep stabilizes mood, energy, and metabolic health.

Modern life (stress, screens, shift work, late meals) disrupts circadian rhythms. Kaizen Health’s Sleep Support Protocol pairs lifestyle guidance with targeted nutrients and botanicals to promote relaxation, align rhythms, and improve sleep depth and duration.


🌿 Evidence-Based Sleep Support

Ascorbyl Palmitate (Fat-Soluble Vitamin C)

A highly absorbable form of vitamin C that supports antioxidant defenses and neurotransmitter balance.
Key Benefits:
✅ Protects brain cells from oxidative stress
✅ Supports cortisol regulation during stress
✅ May promote calmer nights and fewer awakenings

Humulus lupulus (Hops)

Traditionally used as a natural sedative; hop compounds interact with GABA receptors to support relaxation.
Key Benefits:
✅ Calms the nervous system and reduces restlessness
✅ Works synergistically with valerian
✅ May shorten sleep onset and improve sleep depth

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

An aromatic herb with soothing effects on mood and digestion; supports GABA activity.
Key Benefits:
✅ Promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety-related insomnia
✅ Enhances GABA signaling for calm
✅ Supports sleep quality, especially with valerian or passionflower

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Used for centuries to ease anxiety and promote deep, restorative sleep.
Key Benefits:
✅ Increases GABA to quiet mental chatter
✅ Eases mild insomnia and nighttime restlessness
✅ Supports calm focus by day and relaxation at night

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

One of the most studied herbal sleep aids; modulates GABA receptors to improve sleep quality.
Key Benefits:
✅ Reduces time to fall asleep
✅ Improves sleep efficiency without next-day grogginess
✅ Synergizes with hops, lemon balm, and passionflower

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

A gentle herb with calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Key Benefits:
✅ Reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation
✅ Supports mild sleep-onset difficulties
✅ May ease digestive discomfort that disrupts rest

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

The brain’s primary calming neurotransmitter that helps quiet the mind before sleep.
Key Benefits:
✅ Reduces mental overstimulation
✅ Shortens sleep latency
✅ Supports deeper slow-wave sleep

L-Theanine

An amino acid from green tea that promotes relaxed alertness (alpha brain waves).
Key Benefits:
✅ Reduces stress without drowsiness
✅ Supports GABA, serotonin, and dopamine balance
✅ Improves sleep quality and next-day focus

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (Active Vitamin B6)

The active form of B6 for neurotransmitter synthesis—serotonin and melatonin.
Key Benefits:
✅ Aids natural melatonin production
✅ Supports mood balance and stress regulation
✅ May reduce insomnia linked to low serotonin

Melatonin

A pineal hormone that regulates the sleep–wake cycle.
Key Benefits:
✅ Speeds sleep onset and aligns circadian rhythm
✅ Helpful for jet lag, shift work, and age-related changes
✅ Often effective at low doses (0.3–3 mg)


✨ The Kaizen Health Approach

We combine these ingredients with lifestyle coaching—and, when appropriate, prescription support—to help you fall asleep naturally, stay asleep longer, and wake restored.


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Dr. Steven Baum, MD

steve kaizen
NPI Number

1205339090

Medical Licenses

Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Years Practicing

6 Years

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine

Education

B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science – University of Utah
M.H.A. – Louisiana State University
M.D. – The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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