2006-08-27 06:07:03 · 12 answers · asked by mumso 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Set a rigid sleep schedule seven days a week. If that's not possible then go to bed only when you're sleepy. Try & set aside some "quiet time" before bed. Don't turn your bed into an office or a den. Create a comfortable sleep setting. Avoid stimulants after twilight. Coffee, colas, and even chocolate contain caffeine. Say no to the nightcap. Question your medication. Examine your work schedule. Eat a light snack before bedtime. Bread and fruit will do nicely an hour or two before you hit the hay. So will a glass of warm milk. Avoid sugary snacks that can excite your system or heavy meals that can stress your body. Learn and practice relaxation techniques. Get some exercise late in the afternoon or early in the evening - a walk around the block is fine. Take a warm bath.
2006-08-27 10:17:06 · answer #1 · answered by christopher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fresh bedding always makes me snug. If i cant sleep i read a few pages of a book or magazine then im out for the count. Or i listen to the radio, i often find some good stations at night.
If all else fails a large bottle of wine will knock me out!
2006-08-27 06:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by loopy lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't read or watch TV in bed. Turn off lights and music.
Don't take a nap during the day. Get some exercise in the morning. Avoid caffeine
2006-08-27 06:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by mollyneville 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take this from a nurse. Before going to bed take 1 tablet of benadryl. Before sleeping pills this is what was used in hospitals to help patients sleep. a cup of warm milk also helps. You can use them both. Try to reduce the amount of caffeine you take in doing the day. No caffeine 4 to 5 hours before bed will help too. Just FYI, Tylenol pm, or Advil pm has benadryl (dyphrohydromine) in them which help one sleep.
2006-08-27 06:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by MoonlightBear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good diet. Active mind. Long, gentle walks. Yoga. Relaxation classes. And, 63 is not OLD. My mum is still going to the gym at 70 something. You just need to know your capabilities.
2006-08-27 07:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by Sally J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try having a warm bath with lavender essential oil in it or use lavender in an oil burner/foot spa. Works for me everytime. Before that, I used to take Natrasleep from the chemist but only as a last resort.
2006-08-27 06:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by nooka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont drink coffee or tea after 2 hours within the time you go yo bed xx
2006-08-27 06:12:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always go for milk and cookies before bed...I said this before though and I got lots of thumbs down so use this as a last resort.
2006-08-27 06:11:11 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 01:26:24 · answer #9 · answered by blumenkrantz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try eating a lettuce sandwich. sounds disgusting, tastes disgusting but they say it does work
2006-08-27 09:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs Chicagosgirl!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋