Could Inflammation Be Keeping You Awake?

Inflammation and Insomnia

Many people treat insomnia with herbs, supplements, or sleeping pills. Sometimes they help—but only if they match the real problem.

Research suggests that inflammation may be one hidden cause of poor sleep. It can interfere with brain chemicals like serotonin and melatonin while also creating a cycle in which poor sleep leads to even more inflammation.

Eating a healthier diet, reducing inflammation, and improving your overall health won’t fix every case of insomnia. But for many people, it may remove one of the biggest obstacles to a good night’s sleep. [Click here to read the expanded article with scientific references]. 

Important: If you snore heavily, stop breathing during sleep, wake up choking, or are always tired despite sleeping enough hours, ask your healthcare provider about sleep apnea. Natural approaches may help many causes of insomnia, but sleep apnea should always be ruled out first.