| Many people are so busy that sleep is the last | | | | many times people who drink it wake up a few |
| thing on their minds. Many people work long hours | | | | hours later and can not fall back asleep. |
| and cut out sleep time in order to have more | | | | There are a few other things people can do to |
| time for fun activities. Getting enough sleep can | | | | get more sleep and improve their health and |
| greatly affect a person's overall health and fitness. | | | | fitness. People, who are having trouble sleeping, |
| The body needs enough sleep to recuperate from | | | | should keep their room complete dark or as close |
| stressful daily activities. Not getting enough sleep | | | | to completely dark as possible. Not watching TV |
| can be harmful both mentally and physically. Even | | | | before bed will help keep the mind from becoming |
| if a person exercises regularly, not getting enough | | | | overstimulated. Not having a TV in the bedroom |
| sleep can wipe out the benefits of exercising. | | | | is the best way to resist the temptation to watch |
| Lack of sleep is also associated with numerous | | | | it before falling asleep. Many people find that listing |
| other health problems including weight gain, high | | | | to relaxation Cd's, while they are in bed, helps |
| blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. | | | | them get a restful nights sleep. Keeping a journal |
| Many times when people do go to bed they can | | | | and writing down thoughts before bedtime is |
| not relax enough to fall asleep. There are a few | | | | another way to relax before falling asleep. |
| things people can do to help them sleep better | | | | If people try these things and are still worried |
| and improve their health and fitness. If possible | | | | about their health and fitness due to lack of sleep |
| people, that have trouble resting, should avoid | | | | they should make an appointment to see their |
| caffeine. Caffeine takes a long time to metabolize, | | | | doctor. Their doctor can double check to make |
| therefore the affects of caffeine can last a long | | | | sure they are not taking any medication that |
| time. This means that if someone has caffeine in | | | | could be keeping them awake. A doctor might |
| the early afternoon, it could still have an effect on | | | | also make suggestions on some vitamins or |
| their ability to fall asleep late at night. People, who | | | | supplements to take to help them relax and sleep |
| are having trouble sleeping, should avoid drinking | | | | peacefully. |
| alcohol. Even Though alcohol can make you tired, | | | | |