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6 Strategies For Better Sleep
Economic woes, daylight savings, work stress, family frenzies — there's no shortage of factors capable of interrupting our sleep time. Thankfully, there's also no shortage of strategies to help you rest easier. Here are six of my favorite surprising tactics that may help you get more shuteye.
Treat Yourself Right After a Sleepless Night
There are so many things keeping me up at night these days: the economy, the election, one of my girls having bad dreams, and the other having a 24-hour flu. The day following a restless night can be pretty brutal. Nighttime tossing and turning can be frustrating, making your routine the following day feel monumental.
Advice to Insomniacs: Sleep Less
Nothing is worse than tossing and turning, night after night. When sleep eludes you repeatedly, it might be best to cut down on your time in bed and reduce your hours of sleep – essentially putting yourself on a sleep diet might be the answer for a good night's sleep. Chronic insomniacs can gain more effective and deeper sleep by limiting time spent in bed; and it helps to reinforce positive associations with bed rather than lack of sleep.
Cell Phone Use Linked to Insomnia
I admit it. I love my cell phone because it makes me feel safe. I know if I ever need anything, help is just a phone call away.
What's the Deal With: Melatonin
Lack of sleep getting you down? It seems like a fair amount of you don't feel like you get enough sleep. That is a bit worrisome since a good night's sleep is a vital ingredient for good health.
Valerian Root: Nature's Valium
Valerian Root may smell like disgustingly stinky feet, but it's great for relaxing the body and the muscles. It has been used for centuries in Europe and Asia as a sedative, and is believed to help you fall asleep faster, and improve the quality of your sleep. The Greeks also used valerian root to treat digestive problems.
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Suffering From Insomnia? Try Meditation Over Medication
According to the National Sleep Foundation almost six in ten Americans report having insomnia at least a few nights a week. If you have ever suffered from a sleepless night, you know insomnia just plain sucks. Insomnia is considered chronic if you have trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep for over a month.
Insomnia
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- Causes of Short-Term or Tra...
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia...
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Resources
- References
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and severe facial swelling (angioedema), which can occur even the first time a drug is taken
- Complex sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep driving, making phone calls, and preparing and eating food while asleep
Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
I hope this doesn't increase your sleep problems, but there may be a connection between insomnia and the onset of type two diabetes. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep here are a few things to try:
- Fight the urge to nap during the day, this can interfere with your nighttime slumber.
- Don't drink caffeinated beverages for several hours before bedtime. Although that one seems fairly obvious it is always worth mentioning.
- Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages for several hours before bedtime.
Insomnia
Overview- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Preventive Care
- Treatment
- Other Considerations
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