How to Remedy Sleep Problems
Restful sleep is as important as a healthy diet and exercise, and yet many people toss and turn the night away. If you want to find a doctor who specializes in sleep disorders, visit the Web site for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine at www.asda.org.
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Reduce caffeine consumption through out the day.
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Avoid eat large meals or spicy foods before bedtime.
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Exercise and practice relaxation techniques. If you suffer cramps during sleep, trying using a heating pad and massage to alleviate some of the discomfort.
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Invest in a mouthpiece for protection and possibly think about physical therapy to prevent or treat bruxism (teeth grinding).
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Avoid watching frightening or disturbing images on television or in the newspaper during the day, but particularly just before sleep.
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Keep your sleeping area relatively cool, but not cold.
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Purchase sleeping medication--stimulants if you suffer from narcolepsy and sleeping pills for insomnia. Both medications should be short-term treatments only.
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