Sleep or lack of...

Mount Snow Vermont Dec. 2010

I have had many problems with sleep dis-orders.  I have gone to the doctor, the neurologists and even done sleep studies.  The results, squat!  The doctors couldn't find anything so they decided to prescribe me some anti-seizure medication.  WTF?  The side effects among many are that they make you tired, stupid and fat.
They also told me that my inability to sleep was due to hormonal changes, stress, age and phycological.  Maybe it is but they were just guessing, there was no proof and the only thing that I can do is manage is my stress.
Since I have changed my diet and am working on stress management, I am sleeping better but not great.  So this is what I decided to do: Quit drinking caffeine!  I was reading an article in Outside magazine Jan. 2011 called 31 ways to better health.  One of the things the article explains is the effect of caffeine: "It can lead to drowsiness, insomnia and increased blood pressure",  "Imagine you buy two plants and put them in the same windowsill.  One of them you feed only water and the other you feed caffeine and vodka.  You know what will happen"?
My plan is to replace caffeine with herbal tea.  I will let you know how it goes.
Wish me luck!