Posts Tagged ‘sleep help’
Sleep Problem Cures
http://fixyoursleep.com/ This video gives some powerful tips to achieve a great night’s sleep. And to get more free sleep problem cures and insomnia tips, go to: http://fixyoursleep.com/
Duration : 0:3:58
Hypnosis sleep aid – sleeping by the sea
http://www.HypnosisMarketplace.com – This deeply relaxing mp3 recording is designed to get you to sleep fast. Imagine yourself strolling along a beautiful beach, you can hear the gentle surf lapping the shore as you listen to a soothing voice that leads you further and furthing into deep relaxation. You’ll discover a wonderful beach side Hammock that is perfect for you in every way, there you can lie down and enjoy the soft music and surf background as you drift off to sleep.
Duration : 0:3:19
7 Tips For Getting Help With Your Sleep
Having trouble getting the proper sleep? You’re not alone, the amount of people suffering with insomnia is at an all time high, as many as 1 in 8 in the US are experiencing sleeping problems. Pressures from work, family, the economy, world events and more have caused sleepless nights for many people. For most though it is only a temporary condition, for others it can be a constant and debilitating condition. But what to do about it? Short of the over-the-counter medications you can buy, here are 7 basic tips you can try to help your problem.
1. Keep your sleep patterns consistent: Your body runs on an internal clock; don’t change it too much and it will know when to sleep and when to awake. Do you use an alarm clock in the morning? You’ve probably noticed that if you go to sleep at the same time every night and wake up at the same time in the morning you’ll start to wake up a few minutes before the alarm goes off. Your body has adjusted its sleep patterns to that particular time. However during the weekend there is the tendancy to stay up later than normal and then oversleep. As a result when Monday morning comes around you feel much groggier than usual; your body needs to re-adjust its internal clock. Avoid naps during the day if you having trouble sleeping at night as well.
2. Avoid caffeine and alcohol: This seems like a no-brainer, but you would be suprised how much of a difference it makes cutting down on these two things. Caffeine, a stimulant, can remain in your system for up to 12 hours; and alcohol, while a relaxant, causes added stress on your liver and kidneys which can interfere with your sleep. Consume these in moderation and not just before bedtime (try a cup of Chamomile or Valerian tea instead) to give yourself a better night’s rest.
3. Stay away from the television and computer late at night: It’s pretty common for people with insomnia to watch some tv to pass the time away, or alternately spend some time on the computer. However they may be actually making problems worse; both are essentially stimulants for the brain at a time when it should be slowing down. Avoiding it may be better for your wallet as well; studies have found that many people tend to order items from tv ads or on the internet late at night that they wouldn’t normally buy during the day. Try reading a book or listening to some quiet music instead; that way you can shut down at your own pace without the constant distractions endlessly surfing on the web or tv channel flipping can cause.
4. Exercise: Again, you’re probably heard time and time again about the benefits of exercise, but even a little light exercise before bed can make a world of difference. Exercise reduces stress, another sleep-inhibitor, and also requires the body to recharge itself afterwards. A quick jog, a few push-ups or sit-ups, even a bit of stretching and yoga can relax your body and get it ready for a good night’s sleep. But a heavy workout before bed can do the opposite, so keep it light and don’t overdo it.
5. Have a bath or shower before bed: A relaxing warm shower or bath before bed can help clear the mind of stress and trigger the body’s natural rhythms (from the change in body temperature) to begin its sleep cycle.
6. Avoid late night snacks: Again, it should be common sense, but many people don’t realize the effect eating just before bed causes on the body. At a time when the body should be shutting down and going into a deep sleep mode, the body is forced to work to digest a meal; if the meal was a particularly greasy or spicy meal, it could be all the harder to digest and sleep at the same time. If you find yourself with hunger pangs before bedtime, consider something lighter, like a bit of toast & jam, or perhaps some fruit.
7. Try a different pillow: It might seem silly, but your favorite pillow might actually be keeping you from getting a proper night’s sleep. Pillows do wear out and sleep habits change, and you may find you require a different type of pillow than the one that you’ve used for so long, especially if your weight has changed over the years. Sometimes a firmer pillow is needed to relax your neck muscles, maybe a Memory Foam Pillow
Of course, these are only a few tips that can help you get a better sleep. If you find your insomnia persisting, definitely see your doctor for help; continuous lack of sleep can be extremely dangerous both to you and those around you, particularly if you have a job requiring driving or operating machinery. But the good news is that it is usually temporary and treatable, and just making a few changes can be enough to get you back on the road to a good night’s sleep.
