Natural health: I find it difficult to get back to sleep

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I’ve started to wake in the middle of the night and find it difficult to get back to sleep. I’m quite short-tempered during the day as a result. I’ve cut out coffee but it’s made no difference. What would you suggest?

Cutting out coffee is a great start. Depending on when you stopped, it may take a while for the changes to become noticeable. It is also important to consider other potential caffeine sources since caffeine from any source reduces serotonin production. This not only disrupts sleep, but can also impact digestion, moods, appetite, and cognitive function. Cola, energy drinks, tea (black, green, and white – using the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant), and even chocolate all contain caffeine.