Sleep:Nonprescription and Home Remedies
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Video: Perspectives on Nonprescription Remedies
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Cigarettes and AlcoholWine before bed, and other saboteurs
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Lifestyle ChangesStrategies proven better than drugs
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Worry JournalWork through your anxieties on paper
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Get Back to Sleep"Only go to bed when you feel sleepy"
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SLIDESHOW
Feng Shui For Your Bedroom
Feeling drained? Your home furnishings and layout can greatly affect your sleep and energy, says Jayme Barrett, author of Feng Shui Your Life. The bedroom should be for sleep and sex only (and not for work or stressful situations), but that doesn't mean you can't add personal touches to make it more comfortable. Here, her suggestions for a more peaceful space. View Slideshow
GIVE AND TAKE
Jim, Nancy, and Sleep Apnea: "She Has My Vote for Sainthood, for Putting Up With Me"
How an old T-shirt and football can help conquer dangerous snoring
For snoring and sleep apnea, sometimes the most effective remedies are the most basic: sleeping position, weight management, and a healthy lifestyle. That's what Jim and Nancy Latza, of Lakewood, Ohio, found during their 20-year struggle with Jim's apnea... Read More
4 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Can Help You Sleep Tonight
A light snack before bed may help you rest
If your sleep problem is primarily falling asleep or staying asleep at night, improving sleep hygiene could make a big difference. Before you consider prescription sleep aids or even over-the-counter medications, examine your lifestyle and see if any of these adjustments can be made... Read More
ONLINE RESOURCES
The Best Websites About Nonprescription and Home Sleep Remedies
- Site: Sleep Better
- Who it's for: Anyone who's in the market for new pillows
- Why we like it: The Zzzz Score Pillow Test recommends Carpenter Co. products (the site's sponsor), of course, but we like how they consider six different sleep factors while they calculate the correct choice for you.
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking Nonprescription Sleep Medicine
- How often do I take this sleep aid?Why this is important: Over-the-counter sleep aids are recommended for only short-term or occasional use. If you find that you're taking one every night for an extended time, however, you should talk to your doctor about prescription medication or another long-term solution.
