What can you do when you need sleep? Got Milk? Besides being an old piece of advice, there are many claims that a glass of warm milk will help you to fall asleep easy. In the New York Times it stated that milk is a sleeping aid, but it also put some old allegations about milk to rest and with a change in our usual point of view. Warm milk does aid in getting you to sleep, but not because it contains tryptophan the enzyme that is known to cause lethargy. You know, what's in turkey and pumpkin pie that causes all of us to want to take a nap after a larger than life holiday meal???? Read more »
When I need to sleep I cannot When I need to work I can sleep
When you’re struggling to meet the demands of a job and family life, cutting back on sleep can seem like the only answer. But if you find that you can’t fall asleep at night and are drowsy during the day you may be suffering from insomnia. Your body’s internal clock works on a 24 hour cycle in which sleep consists of a series of stages that will restore and energize your body and mind. If you do not get the required amount of sleep it will take a toll on your mood, productivity and ability to handle stress. If you want to stay health and perform to your potential sleep is necessary. So why is it when you need to sleep you cannot and when you need to work you can sleep? Let’s look at what is going on when you are sleeping, how to determine the amount of sleep you need and what you can do to correct you sleep/wake cycle and stop the insomnia insanity! Read more »
I Really Need to Sleep but I Can’t Fall Asleep
My sister Rose knows that those who have a hard time falling asleep are often stressed, anxious, in physical pain, sick or experiencing trauma, emotional hardship or changes in one’s lifestyle (like a new home or living in a dorm room). Cures for these causes might mean changing old habits so your mind and body can readjust to its original sleep/wake cycle. Trying to find a solution or breaking bad habits to correct your sleep problem may take time and experimenting with a few methods before you find one that works for you. Other than taking sleep medication, which can be addictive, look at these guidelines that are a natural approach to a sleep easy. Read more »
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