Natural health: How do I get my sleep back on track? 

Megan Sheppard takes a look at sleep issues and low iron levels 

I'm starting back at college soon with some early lectures. Is there a natural remedy I could take? File picture: iStock

Q. My sleeping pattern went out the window during lockdown and over the summer. I’m starting back at college soon with some early lectures. Is there a natural remedy I could take?

A. Adrenal support is a good place to start, especially when stress is a key underlying cause of your disrupted sleep patterns. The adrenal glands, situated on top of the kidneys, secrete aldosterone, sex hormones, adrenaline, noradrenaline, cortisol, and dopamine into the bloodstream — all of which are crucial in responding appropriately to stress, regulating sleep, and coping with illness.