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Article: 10 tips for beating insomnia: you can only count so many sheep before the magic fades. Here are simple ways to help get a good night's sleep without drugs.
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- Healthy Years
- Article date:
- October 1, 2006
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If you have a hard time falling asleep, wake up often in the night, or feel exhausted and doze off in the daytime, it can be unhealthy. We all need a good night's sleep. First, check with your doctor, and describe your sleeping troubles. There may be an underlying condition that needs to be addressed.
While sleeping medications may be indicated for some people, chances are that most will sleep better by paying closer attention to the habits that influence their sleep. "The best results in long-term management of insomnia are found with good sleep hygiene and sleep behaviors," says Randall Espinoza, MD, MPH, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA.
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