Learn The Seven Simple, All-Natural Methods to Getting the Very Best Shuteye Possible

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Learn The Seven Simple, All-Natural Methods to Getting the Very Best Shuteye

Possible

Copyright 2006 Mangano

Once upon a time there was a totally sleep-deprived

society. They were more concerned about getting the job

done and taking care of all kinds of business than with

taking care of their bodies. The price they soon paid was

their health. Does this kind of story sound familiar? If

you are putting everything else ahead of a good night’s

sleep then you are not only robbing yourself of energy, but

could be taking years off your life.

Sleep deprivation also invites a vicious cycle of relying

on substances to stay awake and then go to sleep the next

night. Between 2000 and 2004 the use of sleep medications

by people aged 20-44 more than doubled. One problem with

relying on artificial sleep aids is that there is still not

enough time given to good sleep. This leads to greater

caffeine consumption in order to “get going” the next

morning. In addition, herbal supplements are used as

“energy” pills instead of the way they are intended for

nutritional support. They quickly become a substitute for

good rest and proper nutrition.

There are ways to get good sleep without medication and

start the next day off right. Here are some ideas for

getting to sleep and waking up refreshed.

1. Create a good sleeping environment. Make sure your

bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet. However, creating white

noise is a way to invite relaxation. You can play soothing

sounds on a CD or even just run a ceiling fan.

2. Don’t eat right before bed. You should stop eating at

least 2 hours before going to bed. Also avoid sugars and

grains that will cause blood sugar to rise and make you

feel more alert when you should be getting sleepy. As the

blood sugar drops you will probably wake from it and not be

able to get back to sleep.

3. Get to bed early enough. It sounds simple but the

quality of sleep is affected as much by when you go to

sleep as how many hours you get. The body is most refreshed

and rejuvenated between the hours of 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. If

you don’t go to bed until mid-night you are losing one

valuable hour that isn’t replaced just by sleeping in later

on the other end.

4. Don’t watch TV right before going to sleep because it is

too stimulating. Many doctors dealing with sleep disorders

will tell you to get the TV out of the bedroom altogether.

5. If changing habits such as those listed above don’t

work, you can supplement using melatonin. This is a

powerful hormone that should be used cautiously. The body

naturally produces the necessary melatonin by getting

daytime exposure to enough sunlight. You can increase your

melatonin and improve your sleep with daily walks outside

or exposure to full-spectrum fluorescent light bulbs.

6. Keep a journal. If thoughts racing through your head

about what you need to do or remember are keeping you

awake, then writing them down will clear your head and

prepare you for better sleep.

7. Use a gradual alarm clock. The abrupt, harsh beeping

sound is an unpleasant and unnatural way to wake up. There

are progressive clocks that will gradually increase the

light and sounds in the room so that you wake up slowly.

This also lets you wake up feeling more refreshed because

you are waking up naturally.

Sleep is as important to your overall health as the foods

you eat and the exercise you get. An adult needs an average

of 7-8 hours of sleep each night. This doesn’t mean getting

4 or 5 during the week and 12 on the weekends. Consistent

bedtimes, within an hour variation from one night to the

next, and waking up at the same time each day will make for

a happily ever after.

About the Author:

Mangano dedicates his life to finding solutions for

people interested in reducing their risk of health problems

and improving their overall quality of life naturally

without the use prescription medication. To learn more,

visit one of the most comprehensive sources for natural

health information on the web:

http://www.naturalhealthontheweb.com