Are you suffering from SLEEP PROBLEM?.......read TIPS to combat it

Psychologists and other scientists who study the causes of sleep disorders have shown that such problems can directly or indirectly be tied to abnormalities in the following systems

Physiological systems

• Brain and nervous system
• Cardiovascular system
• Metabolic functions
• Immune system

Furthermore, unhealthy conditions, disorders and diseases can also cause sleep problems, including:

• Pathological sleepiness, insomnia and accidents
• Hypertension and elevated cardiovascular risks (MI, stroke)
• Emotional disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
• Obesity; metabolic syndrome and diabetes
• Alcohol and drug abuse

TIPS to combat sleep problem

According to leading sleep researchers, there are techniques to combat common sleep problems:

• Keep a regular sleep/wake schedule
• Don’t drink or eat caffeine four to six hours before bed and minimize daytime use
• Don’t smoke, especially near bedtime or if you awake in the night
• Avoid alcohol and heavy meals before sleep
• Get regular exercise
• Minimize noise, light and excessive hot and cold temperatures where you sleep
• Develop a regular bed time and go to bed at the same time each night
• Try and wake up without an alarm clock
• Attempt to go to bed earlier every night for certain period; this will ensure that you’re getting enough sleep