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An [unhealthy gut](https://www.thecompletesleepsolution.com/post/3-ways-an-unhealthy-gut-causes-insomnia-1) can lead to insomnia (see episode 6). The medical approach to assessing gut health is to do a colonoscopy or endoscopy. I use the GI Map instead and I explain why in this episode.

If you’ve done (or are thinking about doing) a colonoscopy to find out if your gut is contributing to your sleep problems, listen to this first!

The Complete Sleep Solution uses the GI Map and other[functional medicine tests](https://www.thecompletesleepsolution.com/post/how-functional-lab-tests-find-the-root-cause-of-your-insomnia) to pinpoint exactly why you can't sleep. Then we give you a plan to get your body back in balance. And we support you throughout the entire journey so you are guaranteed to get better.

Listen and follow: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-insomnia-fix-how-to-sleep-better/id1586562865) · [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/6fj4roTWP1u48SZK0BJxod)