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How to sleep deeply

Posted: Nov 1st 2007 11:28PM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: General Health, Healthy Habits, Stress Reduction

A deep sleep is something we all crave, but with the demands of our busy lives, it's often maddeningly elusive. But according to this article on Prevention, a good night's sleep can be yours, provided you identify the sleep thieves in your life and address them. What are the sleep thieves, you ask? Here are a few things that might be keeping you from your slumber:
  • And over-active mind
  • Disrupting your sleep schedule by sleeping in on weekends
  • A noisy or restless sleep partner
  • Hormones
  • Hunger
To find out more about fighting over sleep thieves, click here.

For me, avoiding caffeine and alcohol is essential to a good sleep, and a cup of herbal tea before bed never hurt either. How do you make sure you get the best sleep possible?

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