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Article: Sleep Expert Offers Tips for Falling Asleep Without Medications.
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- AScribe Health News Service
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- November 25, 2003
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Byline: National Jewish Medical and Research Center
DENVER, Nov. 25 (AScribe Newswire) -- People who struggle with insomnia often turn to medications to help them fall asleep. Medications, however, are rarely a good first choice. "Natural sleep is healthier than drug-aided sleep," says Robert Ballard, M.D., Director of the Sleep Center at National Jewish Medical and Research Center. "After taking sleep medications, people often feel hazy and detached when they wake up. In contrast, people who fall asleep naturally are more likely to wake up refreshed."
In many ways, sleep is a habit. People frequently overlook bad habits that could be keeping them awake at night. Dr. ...