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Text Box: INSOMNIA Text Box: Special thanks to Mary Kelley, Founder of Sleep Garden, Inc. in Menlo Park, CA for helping with this overview. Sleep Garden produces non-drug sleep aids that are clinically proven to help those with stress-induced sleep problems get high quality, natural sleep. See www.sleepgarden.com for more information.     Text Box: Tips for Better Sleep Text Box: Exercise regularly but not close to bedtime Avoid alcohol and foods high in sugar, and heavy meals before bedtime Avoid caffeine for at least eight hours before bedtime Don’t discuss highly emotional issues with your partner right before bed Stick to a standard bedtime routine and regular sleep time Practice deep breathing if you wake in the middle of the night·         Turn off the TV or computer an hour before bedtime Avoid routine daytime naps Use the bedroom for sleep or sexual activity only — don’t read, eat, watch television or work there Go to bed only when you feel you will be able to sleep and get up if you are unable to fall asleep within 30 minutes If you find yourself worrying about something, write it down and promise yourself you will look at it in the morning         Text Box: Women and Sleep Women report more sleep problems than men.  In a National Sleep Foundation poll 53% of women aged 30-60 reported difficulty sleeping often or always.  However, only 41% of all the women surveyed thought they had insomnia during the past year.  Women also experience more sleep problems because of hormonal variations (menstruation, pregnancy and menopause).  And women report more nighttime pain than men from conditions like migraines, tension headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia     Text Box: Sleep Facts   ·             The American Sleep Disorders Association recognizes 85 sleep disorders ·          Losing 1 ½ hours of sleep reduces alertness by 32% ·          1500 deaths a year result from drivers falling asleep at the wheel ·          Experts believe the Challenger disaster and several friendly fire accidents in the Gulf war may have resulted in part from sleep        deprivation.   Sleep In The News ●Doze for your Diet – Four studies confirm the less sleep you get the more likely you are to gain weight.  The hormones that control appetite are reduced by sleep loss. ●Insomnia treatments – Sleep specialists report that non-drug therapies work better than drugs for people who have trouble nodding off, especially if they are under a lot of stress. ●Beauty sleep – Studies show that cells age faster in people who suffer from sleep problems.            

Do you watch the late show because you cannot fall asleep?  Do you wake up during the night and can’t get back to sleep?

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Do you eat spicy food for dinner?

 

 

Are you experiencing a lot of stress in your life?

 

 

Do you find yourself fighting sleepiness during the day?

 

 

If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder.  Studies indicate that approximately 60 million Americans experience some degree of sleep deprivation while nearly 20 million suffer from sleep apnea.

 

 

  Text Box: Are you getting enough Zzzzzs?     Everyone has trouble sleeping now and then.  But chronic sleep deprivation can do more than make you tired.  It can play a role in significant health problems like obesity, depression and heart disease.  Are you at risk? Answer the questions below: Do you watch the late show because you cannot fall asleep?  Do you wake up during the night and can’t get back to sleep? Yes No Are you often cranky?     Do you eat spicy food for dinner?     Are you experiencing a lot of stress in your life?     Do you find yourself fighting sleepiness during the day?     If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder.  Studies indicate that approximately 60 million Americans experience some degree of sleep deprivation while nearly 20 million suffer from sleep apnea.       Text Box: You can review our other newsletters by following the links below:             Newsletter Border

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