Common Sleep Mistake Could Trigger CANCER

By Dr. Scott Olson, ND Posted August 30, 2023

I don’t want to alarm you. But you could be a ticking cancer time bomb.

In fact, we ALL could be. Because every one of us has cancer-related genes lurking inside us.

But there IS a way to slow that cancer clock to a crawl. And you may even be able to stop that strike for good.

I’ll share that secret with you in just a few moments. But first, let’s take a quick look at some alarming research revealing how many folks are doing just the opposite.

Because they’re hitting fast-forward on their cancer clock without even knowing it.

If you typically get six to eight hours of shuteye a night and feel fine the next day, you likely assume you’re in the clear.

After all, feeling rested is a great sign you’re doing something right.

But it ISN’T the only thing you should consider. And ignoring some others could put you on the cancer fast track.

For example, the KIND of sleep you’re getting matters, too. That includes REM and “deep” sleep and how much time you spend in each phase.

And research has revealed yet another factor that’s especially critical when it comes to cancer. And that’s WHEN you sleep.

You’re on the right track if you’re already sleeping during “normal” nighttime hours. But if you’re often up late – with work, watching TV, or simply out of habit – you could send your cancer risk soaring.

You see, every cell inside your body has its own “clock,” just like the one I mentioned in those cancer-linked genes earlier. But they’re not set to the time on your wristwatch.

Instead, these clocks are tuned to your circadian rhythm. That’s our natural sleep/wake cycle that your body relies on for many cues.

Research revealed that cancer-related genes can repair DNA and stop the disease when they’re working right. Or they can allow a tumor to form and grow if they fall asleep on the job.

In sleep lab experiments, scientists found those genes LOST their natural rhythm when volunteers were kept up all night.

Plus, study participants’ white cells… a critical part of the immune system… had measurably more damage when people had their days and nights flipped.

In another experiment, researchers exposed white blood cells gathered from patients who were awake at different times to radiation. The ones taken from volunteers who were up at night had more DNA damage that could lead to cancer.

The study points out that night-shift workers are likely at a higher risk for cancer. And that’s undoubtedly true. In fact, we’ve seen hints of precisely that in other studies, too.

But remember, your body doesn’t know (or care) WHY you don’t sleep, only that you’re awake at the “wrong” time.

And, of course, night-shift workers aren’t the only ones burning the midnight oil…

I’m one of those annoying “morning people.” By the time the rest of my family crawls out of bed, I’ve already exercised, worked on a chapter of a book I’m writing, and had breakfast.

But some of us are born night owls. Others fall into bad nighttime habits as they get older.

After all, if you don’t have to get up early in the morning anymore, it’s easy to park in front of the TV and watch old movies until you doze off in the easy chair.

If that sounds a bit too familiar, it may be time to reset your own habits and restart the clock. Getting to bed a little earlier could help arm those cells and protect against cancer.

And if you’re up late because you struggle to sleep at night, consider melatonin supplements to get things back on track.

This “sleep hormone” can help prepare you for sleep, so it’s easier to drift off. And it’s no coincidence that scientists say melatonin could ALSO offer some protection against cancer.

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Source:

“Night shift schedule causes circadian dysregulation of DNA repair genes and elevated DNA damage in humans,” Journal of Pineal Research, Volume 70, Issue 3, April 2021, doi. org/10.1111/jpi.12726

Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND

Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.

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