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10 Tips For Beating Insomnia You can only count so many sheep before the magic fades. Here are simple ways to help get a good night's sleep without drugs
If you have a hard time falling asleep, wake up often in the night, or feel exhausted and doze off in the daytime, it can be unhealthy. We all need a good night's sleep. First, check with your doctor, and describe your sleeping troubles. There may be an underlying condition that needs to be addressed. While sleeping medications may be indicated for some people, chances are that most will sleep better by paying closer attention to the habits that influence their sleep. "The best results in long-term management of insomnia are found with good sleep hygiene and sleep behaviors," says Randall Espinoza, MD, MPH, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA. Try these drug-free ways to get your ZZzzz's: 1. Have a sleep routine. Within reason, go to bed and get up at the same times every day. 2. Sleep only in your bedroom, and use your bedroom only for sleeping, not watching TV or doing projects. 3. Try not to nap during the day; don't undermine your night sleep. 4. Get exercise every day, but don't exercise close to bedtime. 5. Try to get outside in the natural sunlight every day. 6. Don't eat within a couple of hours of bedtime, especially starches and sugar. 7. Don't drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated beverages late in the day, especially after dinner. 8. Don't drink alcohol after dinner or near bed time. 9. Think of something pleasant and relaxing when the lights are out--a favorite pastime, or a place you always enjoy. 10. Don't fret. If sleep doesn't come in 15 or 20 minutes, get up, leave the bedroom, and try again a little later. COPYRIGHT 2006 Belvoir Media Group, LLC COPYRIGHT 2007 Gale Group |
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