What Will and What Won't Help You Drift Into Dreamland


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Truth Behind Common Insomnia Cures

Whenever I need my sleep the most — whether it's when I'm stressed or overtired — is when I have the most difficulty falling asleep. And we all know that not getting enough sleepy time is a recipe for disaster. It's frustrating to say the least, and I feel like I've tried every tip and trick to relax and calm my mind, from hot baths and reading, to taking melatonin and drinking herbal teas. Read more

Wanna Sleep at Night? Stop Counting Sheep


Updated 02/25/10 9:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Study Reveals That Counting Sheep Will Not Help You Fall Asleep but Relaxing Will

Every few weeks I'm hit with a bad case of insomnia, and it's beyond frustrating. I've tried every trick in the book to deal with it, but I usually end up lying in bed for an hour before giving up and getting up again. One thing I've tried to lull me to sleep is the old wives tale of counting sheep. I haven't had much success with it and it looks like I am not alone. According to a sleep Read more

6 Steps to Help You Fall Asleep Earlier


Updated 03/06/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips to Fall Asleep

Counting sheep not cutting it? If you regularly struggle to fall asleep, your lifestyle may be to blame. By making a few small tweaks to your everyday routine, you'll be able to doze off easily at night and skip that second cup of coffee tomorrow. Here's how to get more beauty rest this Spring by falling asleep earlier. Prepare for the morning. By picking out your clothes, packing your lunch, Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Russell Brand Goes Vegan


Updated 10/24/11 11:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Russell Brand Is Going Vegan

What made Russell Brand decide to go vegan? — Blisstree Learn why you crave those fatty fries — Prevention Dancing diva Julianne Hough's go-to ab exercise — Self Don't count sheep; pull out your mat to beat insomnia with yoga — Yoga Journal Organize your gym bag — put hair ties on an old carabiner — Peanut Butter Fingers Why and when you should do breast-cancer screenings — Real Read more

6 Frugal Tips For Some Great Shuteye


Updated 03/09/11 5:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get Good Sleep

Happy National Sleep Awareness Week! I've been seeing so many sleep articles this week, including this really creative one today by our pals at LearnVest. They mentioned all these sleep aids that I've never thought of trying, such as a free software that monitors exposure to artificial light from your computer. I thought that was such a fantastic frugal sleep aid that I was inspired to come up Read more