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Eight Straight Sleep Polls

Do you think you might have a sleep problem? Take our sleep problem quiz, then compare your responses.

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Q: Having a hard time falling asleep

~ Beth Elhard

A: There are may be several reasons for this, perusing the eightstraight.com forums may help you better identify your cause, or post more general information about your lifestyle for further help. 

Sleep Tips

Sleep Tip #1

Research shows that dreaming helps us retain things we’ve recently learned.
   

Sleep Tip #2

Data shows that people consider a good night’s sleep as the most important element in their overall health and well-being. In one study, 97% percent agreed that “a good night’s sleep is essential to quality of life.” (SleepSavvy April 2008, p. 16)
   

Sleep Tip #3

45% of Americans say they are not getting enough sleep – that’s up from 37% in 2000 and 36% in 2004
   

Sleep Tip #4

Caffeine is often used as a quick fix to sleepiness, but it only masks symptoms and makes getting real rest more difficult.
   

Sleep Tip #5

While drinking can seem relaxing, alcohol actually interrupts healthy sleep patterns.
   

Sleep Tip #6

Don't eat or drink too much near bedtime.
   

Sleep Tip #7

Regular exercise can help your body regulate its internal biological clock. But don’t exercise too close to bedtime- allow a minimum of three hours between workouts and heading to bed.
   

Sleep Tip #8

Regular rituals at bedtime cue your body that it is time to unwind, and help to relax you in preparation for sleep.
   

Sleep Tip #9

As many as 30 to 50% of adults snore, and the percentage increases with age.
   

Sleep Tip #10

Snoring can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as sleep apnea.
   

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Sleep Tips

Your mom was right: drink some warm milk before bed.  Milk contains tryptophan, which induces sleep, and warming the milk releases the tryptophan.

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