03/18/2026
Night terrors can be terrifying for both children and adults. Did you know they are not usually just random but often have deeper root causes? Learn more below...
High histamine - Excess histamine at night keeps the brain in a state of high arousal rather than deep, restorative sleep, increasing the likelihood of much terrors especially between 1-4am when there's a natural histamine dump.
Mouth breathing - can lead to poor sleep quality, reduced oxygen, and shallow, interrupted sleep, triggering night terrors.
Yeast overgrowth - is a common reason we see night terrors in children and adults as it's linked to various sleep disturbances, including insomnia, poor sleep and even night terrors.
Nutrient deficiencies - Low levels of vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, B1, B6, B12, and zinc are strongly linked to sleep disorders, including night terrors, nightmares, and shorter sleep duration in both children and adults.
Mold toxicity - can lead to night terrors primarily through neuroinflammation as mycotoxins are neurotoxic and can disrupt neurotransmitters and the nervous system.
Food sensitivities- Recent research suggests a strong link between food sensitivities, particularly dairy, gluten, msg and increased night terrors through inflammation and the gut- brain connection.
Screen time - screen time especially before bed is directly associated with poor sleep quality, decreased melatonin and increased nighttime disturbances like night terrors, particularly in children.
Blood sugar imbalances - blood sugar imbalances during the day can lead to hypoglycemia during the night and can cause nightmares, intense fear, and night terrors.
Where to start...
Limit screen time to no screens 2-3 hours before bed.
Assess airway health with an airway dentist if mouth breathing is present.
Trial eliminating gluten and dairy for months
Balance blood sugar with regular meals and snacks that include protein, fat, and carb source.
Greatly reduce sugar intake.
Regular nervous system regulation, chiropractic care or CST.
Book a free consult with us especially if signs of yeast overgrowth, gut issues or histamine are present.