Ask Dr. Asa: Trouble sleeping  Q: I’m having trouble sleeping. I
can go to sleep, but staying asleep is tough and I always wake
up tired. Is there anything out there that can help?  Dr. Asa:
Sleep is so important to us for many reasons. Our bodies repair
while we are sleeping. It allows us to have a renewed sense of
well-being the following day. A great nights sleep allows us to
have a stronger immune system and fight against many health
challenges. Many times, various brain chemicals called
neurotransmitters can be the culprits when it comes to lack of
sleep. Acetylcholine is a key player in this process.
Acetylcholine is our most powerful brain chemical and allows us
to get into our deepest stage of sleep called REM sleep. You
know that you are in REM when you can dream and remember the
dream. Stress, daily life, kids, and other responsibilities keep
our acetylcholine levels at an all time low.  Here are some tips
to keep acetylcholine levels up and staying in dreamland:    •
Consider choline rich foods: su