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When counting sheep no longer works for you to receive a good night’s sleep consider trying these suggestions:

• Try to relax!  Sleep allows the body time to heal.
• Cooler is better!  Check the room temperature.
• Darken the room.  Close those blinds or curtains.
• Invest in comfortable and supportive pillows and a bed.  Memory Foam Pillows may be the answer.
• Be quiet!  Earplugs and an eye mask may reduce the noise.
• Stop eating!  The digestion process can take hours to finish and do avoid stimulates such as caffeine.
• Maintain a fixed sleep schedule.

Pretty soon the counting will end and you’ll hear ….zzzzzz as off to sleep you go!

Try these tips if you are having trouble sleeping:

• Have a regular bedtime routine
• Take time to relax or unwind before retiring
• Avoid caffeine or other stimulants in the evening
• Avoid alcohol or a diuretic in the evening
• Avoid smoking
• Have a comfortable bedroom.  Cool, dark and quiet with a proper mattress and pillows to sleep on.
• Exercise regularly
• Avoid watching television or reading in bed.

Are you having trouble sleeping?  If you

•  need an alarm clock to wake up to
• sleep longer and better on the weekend
• have trouble getting out of bed in the morning
• feel tired during the day
• have bags or dark circles under your eyes
• doze off while in a public place or driving
• have trouble concentrating
• have early morning headaches

You may not be getting enough sleep!  Find out how much sleep you need to stay healthy and alert.  This can range from 5-10 hours per night.  Make sure you are reaching your full potential!

What do you see in the mirror first thing in the morning - heavy sandbags under those eyes of yours?  You don’t have to hide behind sunglasses!  Consider some of these sources and solutions to that swollen, sleepy look.  For our general purpose we will look at two.

Sleep Habits - Sleeping on your stomach or lying flat can cause fluid to gather and pool in the tissue around your eyes.  By sleeping on your back and using a contoured pillow to elevate your head, this fluid retention may be eliminated.

Allergies - Are you reacting to the feathers or fiber pillow cores in your pillow?  Consider purchasing a 100% hypo-allergenic pillow foam to eliminate this one area of reaction.

With statistics showing that about half of all traffic accidents are caused by drowsiness and 36% of fatal accidents in the U.S. as well, you need to be concerned if you are not getting proper rest consistently.  The British government says 20% of road accidents causing death and serious injury in the UK are due to drowsiness or sleep disorders.

The brain function rapidly deteriorates without sleep.  Concentration and memory quickly disappear and speech may even become slurred.  Allowed to continue, lack of sleep can also cause:

• Hallucinations
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Tremors
• Weight Gain

The dangers are real, there is a higher risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke for those people dealing with sleep deprivation.

The actual solution to your problem does not have to be complicated or expensive, it may be as easy as changing your pillow!  Our body position is so crucial when we sleep.  A change in your pillow can allow your body to be brought back into proper alignment. 

Come see us to help sleep problems!