I was stunned to find out that doctors wrote prescriptions to 49 million people last year who complained that they couldn't sleep.
That is 1 out of every 7 people with a sleep disorder.
Four times that many took over the counter drugs to induce sleep.
Whether it is stress from work, home, finances, or whatever else is bothering you, lets look at some more natural ways to improve your sleep: 1.
Avoid caffeine, especially in the afternoon.
Get your decaf on at Starbucks instead! 2.
Do not work out 2 hours before going to bed 3.
Avoid a heavy meal 2 hours before going to bed 4.
Try taking a hot bath using lavender scented products such as bubble baths, lavender bath salts, lavender massage oils which can be used as a bath oil and body moisturizer too.
While in your bath, imagine being somewhere happy, perhaps Hawaii, or Mexico on a deserted beach with someone you love.
Fantasize about something you want to do..
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Turn off the TV when you are in bed so you won't be tempted to stay up and watch a TV show 6.
Do not check your work email before going to bed.
Leave work-related thoughts out of the bedroom.
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Drink warm milk before bedtime 8.
Have Sex! 9.
Treat yourself to some really luxurious pillows 10.
If you are a light sleeper then you might need to invest in ear plugs or a "white noise" maker Sleep is necessary to function properly, allowing the brain and body to recover from the day's events.
The ideal amount of sleep needed per researchers is between 7-8 hours of sleep every night.
The more rested you are the better you will function.