Insomnia is quite a problem in this country. According to the National Institutes of Health insomnia affects more than 70 million Americans. That’s a lot of people tossing and turning. Insomnia can have a huge impact on your waking hours too. Fatigue, irritability, inability to concentrate, stress and impaired response time behind the wheel are just a few of the ways insomnia can cause suffering even during the day. Lack of sleep can also cause your metabolism to slow down, leading to weight gain. But what causes this frustrating disorder? And, more importantly, what can you do about it?
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