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Sleep onset nsomnia and gravitational pull of the moon

Does P. think there is a credible correlation? I have struggled with it for decades and notice a pattern when there is a full or new moon of heightened difficulty falling asleep. His thoughts and suggestions?

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Peter's current thinking on the most effective meds for Insomnia

I'm aware of P's past sleep meds and supplements but wondering if he is endorsing alternative protocols. Episodically, I have bouts of insomnia where I can't fall asleep all night and know it isn't psychologically driven. I have struggled with this for many years and am a clinical psychologist who understands CBTI.

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Long Term Negative Impacts of Trazodone

Peter mentioned using Trazodone nightly for sleep. Are these potential adverse negative effects of such use? Is there some risk/reward calculation going on?

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VO2 Max Correlation vs Causation

Is Peter saying that a high VO2 Max is casual in reducing mortality? How do we know it isn't simply associated? Is there non-observational evidence for this claim?

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Lactate Meter Protocol during Zone 2 Training

Might Peter be willing to share his protocol for testing lactate during zone 2 sessions? Does he test once (say, at the end of the session), or multiple times throughout? Does he test resting lactate before sessions? Thank you! Any practical tips for peddle-powered puncturing would be welcomed.