As we all experience the daily stress of life with family,
work and personal relationships there are many individuals struggling to sleep uninterrupted
through the night. When suffering with anxiety and depression or under extreme
duress our mind will start processing our concerns while we are trying to fall
asleep or wake us up after sleeping for a couple of hours. It is very difficult to perform daily tasks
effectively or problem solve concerns if we are fatigued and irritable.
Natural ways to
enhance sleep
Prevention magazine reports simple steps that everyone can
follow so that they can “sleep like a baby.”
- Make
breakfast your heaviest meal.
- Cut
out the caffeine after 2 PM.
- Go
outside when it is sunny to reset your awake-sleep cycle.
- Drink
your eight, 8 oz. glasses of water each day.
- Exercise
every day, preferably in the morning.
- Take a
15 minute nap when needed.
- Go to
bed when you are sleepy.
- Move
the television out of the bedroom.
- Create
a sleep schedule and stick to it.
- Try herbal teas instead of sleeping pills.
Sleep disorders
If you have difficulty falling asleep and have for several
months you could be sleep deprived. You
may need an assessment to determine if you have a sleep disorder that should be
treated such as sleep apnea, insomnia or restless leg syndrome. Inadequate
sleep can affect your hormone levels, mood stability and weight concerns. Practice
good self-care daily and seek professional help when needed to have the quality
of life that you deserve.
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