"All these things are probably more effective than pharmacologic therapy" (:23)
Good sleep hygiene includes exercise in the afternoon and avoiding caffeine, says David Schulman, MD.
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To cure chronic insomnia, research has shown that simple
lifestyle changes work better, in the long run, than
prescription drugs. In this video, David Schulman, MD, director of the Emory Sleep Disorders Laboratory in Atlanta, reveals some of the sleep strategies that work for his patients.
Cigarettes and AlcoholWine before bed, and other saboteurs
Lifestyle ChangesStrategies proven better than drugs
Worry JournalWork through your anxieties on paper
Get Back to Sleep"Only go to bed when you feel sleepy"