About 50 percent of American teenagers are not getting the sleep they need during the school year, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation. Experts say that teens are biologically … [Read more...]
Keep a Sleep Diary to Track Your Sleep Patterns
Whether you’re part of an official sleep study or you just want answers for yourself, diagnosing your sleep problems will be easier for your doctor if you use a sleep diary to track the daily … [Read more...]
Music and Sounds for Sleep Induction
Using noise as a tool to help fall asleep has been done since the beginning of time. The earliest form of this technique is the lullaby, which has successful soothed even the most colicky baby. There … [Read more...]
Better Sleep Through Meditation
It only stands to reason that the more relaxed you are the more likely you are to fall asleep and maintain a satisfactory sleep state. It’s essential to quiet your mind in order to fall asleep … [Read more...]
Add Vitamins and Minerals to a Balanced Diet for Relief from Insomnia
Foods that prevent you sleeping are easy to recognize - coffee alcohol and sugar. By restricting these before bedtime many people find it easier to sleep. Large meals before bedtime, or going to bed … [Read more...]
How to Eat to Sleep
Your diet impacts your ability to fall asleep and maintain sleep at night. By eating a healthy diet, low in processed foods, sugar, fat, and preservatives, you may find that you can stop the cycle of … [Read more...]
Bath time for a Better Sleep
A soothing warm bath an hour or so before bedtime will relax you and help you feel sleepy. Do not try to go to sleep immediately following the bath because warm water has a stimulating effect on your … [Read more...]
Physical Activity Promotes Sleep
Getting exercise during the day is an important factor in how well you sleep at night. If you are physically active during the day, you body will be able to relax and fall asleep easier. Exercise … [Read more...]
De-Stressing Before a Snooze
If you’re suffering from a sleep disorder, such as insomnia, and would like to begin treating it, one way is to create a relaxing routine that might help your body recognize it’s time to sleep. … [Read more...]
5 Self-Help Sleep Techniques
If your sleep deprivation isn’t due to a medical condition, try implementing these 5 techniques into your everyday routine to see if it helps you get your sleep. Sleep Technique #1: Stick to a … [Read more...]
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