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Article: How to get a good night's sleep: often we overlook very simple things that are disrupting our rest. Before you consider sleep medication, evaluate both your day patterns and your sleep patterns. And keep in mind that there are two components of rest: the ability to fall asleep and the ability to stay asleep and feel rested.(ASK THE DOCTOR)
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- Vibrant Life
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- May 1, 2009
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? I'm exhausted but I'm having trouble asleep at night. What can I do?
Falling asleep is actually a complex issue. Start by considering the routines leading up to your sleep time. The following adjustments to your nightly ritual may help you fall asleep faster:
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* Have a routine. Routines help your body know when it can rest. If you go to bed at a different time each night, or if you sporadically watch TV or eat a meal before bedtime--but never the same thing each night--it's no wonder your body is confused about when to sleep.
* Avoid eating before bedtime. A full stomach is an active stomach. Remember that at the most basic ...