Women are twice as likely to complain of insufficient and poor sleep as men, according to a number of questionnaire and interview studies of young to middle aged men and women. In addition, women report a greater need for sleep, greater daytime sleepiness, longer total sleep times, more trouble maintaining sleep, and greater consumption of […]
Relaxation is an important part of preparing for sleep, but there is no best way – you must choose what suits you. There are many forms of relaxation therapy and most are easy for you to do yourself. Progressive muscle relaxation is one useful technique, where you tense and then relax different muscle groups in […]
Water naturally calms our senses. Whether listening to the soothing sound of the surf, sitting by the water’s edge, swimming, soaking in a hydrotherapy spa treatment, or luxuriating in the comfort of your own bathtub, you’ll find water relaxing.
Physiologically, baths help promote rest, since there is a correlation between body temperature and sleep. Our […]
Is your bedroom conductive to sound sleep? Your sleep space should be clam, comfortable, clean and cozy. While mental clutter may keep you from falling asleep, physical clutter in the bedroom, such as piles of dirty clothes, unwieldy stacks of magazines, or too many knickknacks, can also distract. Spend some time cleaning out the […]
They give sleep top priority by assuring themselves ample sleep time.
They provide themselves with a comfortable place to sleep.
They choose daily activities that enhance their sleep.
They approach sleep problems as temporary challenges that can be remedied with creative perseverance.
They accommodate the physical changes and emotional transitions that negatively affect their sleep.
They replenish themselves with rest […]
Do you share your bed? Do you sleep with another adult, with pets, or have an open family bed policy?
Do your evening’s sidekick wakes up often, have allergies, and take up too much of the bed or the blankets, snore, watch late night TV from bed, or go to sleep with cold feet?
Do they have […]
“You are what you eat.” This is popular slogan reflects the serious consequences our eating habits can have on our lives. Food affects health, vitality, and mood. When assessing a sleep problem, amend this phrase to “You sleep what you eat,” since your choice of when and what you eat affects your sleep.
Schedule your evening […]
The major culprits of sound sleep are the jolting substance nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine. Several studies suggest that the stimulating effects if cigarette smoking steal sleep time. Heavy smokers tend to take longer to fall asleep, rouse more often, and experience less deep sleep. Some smokers wake up craving a cigarette during the night. […]
Chamomile is the perfect choice to create a calm evening. Alexandra Stoddard, an interior decorator and prolific author of lifestyle books, was once filmed for an episode of the Oprah television show sitting on her bed sipping a cup of chamomile tea. Chamomile’s pretty white flowers with yellow centers make a mild, relaxing beverage […]
Best know for beating jetlag, melatonin can also be a remarkably affective solution to other problem from insomnia to depression and perhaps even aging. The substance is produced by the pineal gland, at the base of the brain, and is depleted by stress and also decrease naturally as we age. Melatonin is released at night, […]
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