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Having trouble sleeping? Perhaps you need to practice better sleep hygiene. Did you know?
* Going to bed and getting up in the morning at the same time each day helps you sleep better.
* Keeping the bedroom environment comfortable and keeping the room temperature cozy and very dark at night can improve your sleep.
* Avoid spending too much time in bed NOT sleeping. For example, if you plan to sleep 7 hours, don't spend 10 hours in bed.
* Alcohol before sleeping makes you sleep initially, but several hours later, it wakes you up again.
* Exercise daily for a better night's sleep.
* Bright sunlight exposure, particularly in the late afternoon or early evening, will help improve your sleep because light during the day helps you sleep better at night.
* Take a warm bath before bed - it initially raises your body temperature, and then when your body cools off, it makes you sleepy.
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Other Articles In The November Issue
- Introduction
- Healthy Feedback
- Learn To Listen When Your Kidneys Do The Talking - Part 1
- Learn To Listen When Your Kidneys Do The Talking - Part 2
- The Acai (ah-sigh-ee) Berry
- Q & A with Dr. Hull
- Did You Know?
- Healthy Recipes
- Sweeteners - Still In The News
Other Articles In This Category
- Did You Know? - About Bees - September 2008
- Did You Know? - August 2008
- Did You Know? - July 2008
- Did You Know? - About Laughter - June 2008
- Did You Know? - May 2008


