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Insomnia

Also indexed as:Sleeplessness
Tired of insomnia? Fortunately, there are alternatives to counting sheep to help you get a healthy night’s sleep. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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  1. Natural Sleep Support
  2. Relaxation Therapies
  3. Stress
Tired of insomnia? Fortunately, there are alternatives to counting sheep to help you get a healthy night’s sleep. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Create a restful place to sleep

    Remove or block noise, light, and other distractions, and make sure your mattress is comfortable for you

  • Cut coffee and other stimulants

    Eliminate or cut down on drinks and foods that have caffeine, ephedra, or pseudoephedrine; work with your doctor to find alternatives if you take medication with any of these ingredients

  • Learn to relax

    Relaxation tapes and other self-help tools or a counselor experienced in treating insomnia can help you let go of tension

  • Check out valerian

    To fall asleep quicker and enjoy deeper sleep quality, take 300 to 600 mg of a concentrated root extract 30 minutes before bedtime, with or without other relaxing herbs such as lemon balm and passion flower

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