Do you have sleeping problems? Then these tips to fall asleep may help you. When you were young, falling asleep may not be a problem, but as you grow older this becomes a serious one. Not being able to get enough sleep often can be alarming because it could lead to a more serious one like insomnia.

People who suffer from insomnia have a hard time overcoming it. Taking sleeping pills are indeed effective but the effect is only temporary and do not solve the root cause of the problem. In fact, it’s not advisable to take sleeping pills every time you can’t fall asleep because it will make you dependent on this kind of drug.

There are many causes of sleeping problems. Some of these are stress, anxiety, poor sleeping habit and a lot more. If you are having sleeping difficulty, you must pay attention to it. It must be treated as early as possible. If it’s not yet as chronic as insomnia, try these tips to fall asleep before you resort to sleeping pills and other drugs.

First of all, you have to examine the cause why you have difficulty in falling asleep. Are you worried of something? What foods did you eat? What were your activities on that day? If the cause is anxiety, then free your mind and relax yourself. Just lie down on your bed and close your eyes.

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7 Surprising Facts About Sleep

by Barbara Brody
Source: WomansDay.com

Can’t sleep? You have plenty of company. About half of all adults experience insomnia on occasion, and 1 in 10 battle insomnia on a regular basis, according to the Cleveland Clinic. If you fall into one of those groups, chances are you’re already following the tried-and-true rules for a good night’s sleep: Don’t have too much caffeine (especially late in the day), don’t exercise late at night, keep your bedroom at a cool, comfortable temperature, and make sure your bed, pillows and linens are comfy. Those are all good tips, but there are lesser-known things you can try to help you get more rest.

1. Set a Bedtime Alert
Most of us already use an alarm to wake up in the morning, but sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, author of Beauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep, suggests setting it at night as well. “I tell people to set their alarm for one hour before bedtime, which reminds them to begin what I call the power-down hour,” says Dr. Breus, who is also a spokesman for the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach. He says you should spend the first 20 minutes of that hour taking care of any necessary chores (like walking the dog or making your kids’ lunches), then spend the next 20 minutes on hygiene (washing up, brushing your teeth, etc.), and save the last 20 minutes before bed for relaxation. You don’t necessarily have to meditate, if that doesn’t appeal to you; you can also do deep breathing exercises, read a book or even watch a little TV (as long as it’s not too stimulating).

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