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Valerian, anxiety and insomnia

Friday, February 5th, 2010

As nations around the world, accept and celebrate the wonders of valerian for sleep, the other strengths of the supplement should not be overlooked. For starters, the sleep aid supplement is not a habit. The best part about valerian can be found in the way it does not encourage a feeling of dizziness that is associated with a lot of sleep enhancers.

In the lettuce trials was assessed by the rate at which helped insomniacs fall asleep. Participants who were given valerian said they experienced sleep quality. (more…)

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Sleeping Well

Monday, February 1st, 2010


Sleep is absolutely necessary to maintain a perfect physical and mental balance, and cool and courageous stand against the work of the new day.

These tips will help to reconcile:

  1. Try getting in and out always at the same time. The habit will help you sleep. Do not lie or try to sleep until you are sleepy.
  2. Do not sleep during the day. In the morning, limiting the time spent in bed without sleeping. Do not use your bedroom during the day.
  3. Exercise daily earlier in the day. Do not play exercise right before bedtime.
  4. Take adequate exposure to sunlight during the day.
  5. Avoid heavy meals at bedtime, but neither go to bed hungry. A glass of warm milk may help sleep.
  6. Stop smoking (originally the dream gets worse, then recover).
  7. Drink only caffeine in the morning and in limited quantities.
  8. Do not drink alcohol, at least four hours before bedtime. Excessive intake of alcohol while drowsy, causes frequent nighttime awakenings.
  9. Keep the room sleeping under optimal conditions (no noise, temperature about 20 °, without too much light, etc.)..
  10. Perform rituals before going to bed (brush teeth, wash ,…). A warm bath before bedtime will help you relax.
  11. Empty your bladder before bedtime.
  12. Distract yourself from your preferred way the concerns of the day, at least 2 hours before bedtime.
  13. At bedtime practice a relaxing activity like listening to soft music, read simple texts and relaxing …
  14. Sleep with comfortable clothing that does not disturb or tighten.
  15. If you have them, make sure that the devices (glasses, hearing aids, walker ,…), are next to the bed.
  16. Try to take medicines that trigger activity, such as urination (diuretics), as early as possible to prevent nighttime awakenings.
  17. Ask your doctor if any of the medicines you are taking might keep you awake and, if so, if you can substitute another.
  18. If you wake up in pain, ask your doctor for the same treatment.
  19. If you ever use drugs to sleep, try to be for a limited time. If this time is prolonged for some reason, relax any of the weekdays.
  20. Follow your doctor’s advice.
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