Tips For A Healthy Lifestyle: '6 Tips for Better Rest"
Dr. Weil's Daily Tip, January 1, 2011
In order to remain healthy, you need the right balance between exercise and rest. Restful sleep is essential for your body to recuperate and perform the restorative functions necessary for optimum health and overall well-being. Following is an article by celebrated Dr. Weil outlining easy ways to prevent insomnia.
If you are having trouble sleeping, you aren't alone - about one-third of the adult population worldwide experiences insomnia at least occasionally. And for most of us, the quality of our sleep will decrease at some point in our lives. While different
types of insomnia have different causes, most people can find relief through the following, regardless of the source of their sleeplessness:
1. Establish a consistent bedtime routine, and try to go to bed at the same time every night.
2. Get plenty of exercise during the day. The more energy you expend during the day, the sleepier you will feel at bedtime.
3. Reduce or eliminate your intake of caffeine, stimulants and alcohol. Even when consumed early in the day, these can affect sleep.
4. Avoid large meals late in the evening.
5. Learn and practice a relaxation technique regularly: Breathing exercises, meditation and yoga are good examples.
6. Don't obsess about not sleeping. Instead, remind yourself that while sleeplessness is troublesome, it isn't lifethreatening.
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