Finally Asleep: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Insomnia Naturally

— a New Book by Shirley Plant

For people living with fibromyalgia, a full night of restful sleep can feel out of reach. Natural remedies and even prescription treatments may offer relief for some, but many still struggle to get the rest their bodies desperately need.

If you’re struggling with severe insomnia that hasn’t responded to other treatments—or you’re simply sensitive to anything taken by mouth—here’s a new approach that may help you finally get the sleep you’ve been missing.

Shirley Plant knows the struggle of sleepless nights firsthand. As a nutritionist living with fibromyalgia and severe, stubborn insomnia, she searched for answers when medication and supplements failed her. What finally changed her life wasn’t a medication at all. It was light.

Shirley believes modern life bombards us with “junk light,” disrupting our sleep just as junk food harms our health. In her book Finally Asleep, she introduces a structured program, starting with seeing the sunrise, in a way that helps people reset their sleep-wake cycle and restore deeper sleep.

For people living with fibromyalgia, a full night of restful sleep can feel out of reach. Natural remedies and even prescription treatments may offer relief for some, but many still struggle to get the rest their bodies desperately need.

If you’re struggling with severe insomnia that hasn’t responded to other treatments—or you’re simply sensitive to anything taken by mouth—here’s a new approach that may help you finally get the sleep you’ve been missing.

Shirley Plant knows the struggle of sleepless nights firsthand. As a nutritionist living with fibromyalgia and severe, stubborn insomnia, she searched for answers when medication and supplements failed her. What finally changed her life wasn’t a medication at all. It was light.

Shirley believes modern life bombards us with “junk light,” disrupting our sleep just as junk food harms our health. In her book Finally Asleep, she introduces a structured program, starting with seeing the sunrise, in a way that helps people reset their sleep-wake cycle and restore deeper sleep.

If you'd like to begin with the simpler steps, start by reducing your exposure to blue light, the stimulating light emitted by phones, tablets, computers, and e-readers, especially during evening hours.

Here are a few easy ways to get started:

1. Use your phone’s built-in blue light settings. On iPhones, turn on Night Shift. On Android devices, look for Eye Comfort or Blue Light Filter. These settings automatically shift your screen to warmer tones after sunset and can be customized or scheduled to fit your routine.
2. Adjust your Kindle’s light “warmth.” Most Kindle e-readers allow you to control not only brightness, but also warmth. Increasing the warmth lowers blue light and makes bedtime reading less disruptive to your sleep cycle.
3. Keep your bedroom dark. Block outside light with blackout curtains, or simply hang a blanket if needed. An easier approach? Wear a sleep mask.

These simple steps are only the beginning. If you’re battling stubborn insomnia, consider diving deeper with Shirley Plant’s book, Finally Asleep: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Insomnia Naturally. It offers a full, light-based approach to resetting your sleep.

And if you give it a try, please let me know—I’d truly love to hear about your results.