Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep in order to function well the next day.[1] However, mental and physical stress can make it difficult to relax enough before bed to get a good night’s rest. Luckily there are steps you can take to help you relax and ensure you regularly get the rest you need. Method 1 Relaxing … Read More
Tips and Facts about sleep
3 Things That Could Help You Sleep Better Stop using all technology 30 min before bed- no cell phone- no lap top- no kindle. The light block melatonin which can help you fall asleep. A 30 min wind down with relaxation and reading (a paper book) can make it easier to fall asleep. No caffeine after 3 PM. Sleep only … Read More
Why Is Sleep Important?
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain … Read More
How to Relax
Relaxation Exercise This is a sample exercise to help you relax and sleep. Read through this script a few times to get the idea, or you can record your voice (or someone else’s voice that you find soothing) reciting this script slowly. You can also find many other relaxation and breathing exercises on CD and through podcasts available online. Practice … Read More
11 Tips to Get a Good Sleep
Healthy Sleep Tips Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to … Read More
The Easiest 5 Steps To Relax Before Bed
by Stephen Guise | September 11, 2014 9:35 PM Most of us have found at one point or another that sleeping isn’t always easy. You might overthink your sleeping position, what happened that day, or worry about sleeping issues you’ve had in the past. All of these can make relaxation difficult and prevent you from falling asleep. Luckily, there’s one simple … Read More
Symptoms & Types of Sleep Problems
Sleep Problems If you have trouble getting to sleep or sleeping through the night, if you wake up too early or have a hard time waking up at all, or if you are overly tired during the day, you may have one of the following sleep problems.circadian Overview of Sleep Problems Learn about some common sleep disorders. Sleep Problems in … Read More
Using the relaxation response to reduce stress
Posted November 10, 2010, 5:33 pm , Updated October 29, 2015, 8:50 pm Ann MacDonald, Contributor, Harvard Health The American Psychological Association has just released the results of its 2010 Stress in America survey. Among the findings: Nearly 75% of Americans who responded to an online survey said that their stress levels are so high that they feel unhealthy. … Read More
19 Ways to Fall Asleep Fast
by Royale Scuderi There are a few lucky people out there who have absolutely no trouble falling asleep at night. The minute their head hits the pillow, they’re out. The rest of us lie in bed staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning, counting sheep or minutes, or snore, waiting for the mercy of blessed sleep to come. Lack of … Read More
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Signs that You’re Not Getting Enough and What to Do About It When you’re scrambling to meet the demands of a busy schedule, cutting back on sleep may seem like the only answer. Sacrificing an hour or two of rest in order to get more done may sound like a reasonable trade-off. But the truth is that even minimal sleep … Read More