Sleep Tips
Here are some tips to help you sleep and rest better. These are
based on information from Dr. Greg Krulin at the Arkansas Sleep
Institute.
- Wake up at the same time every day and try to have a regular
time to go to bed, even on your days off.
- No caffeine for 4 - 6 hours before your bedtime. Caffeine is
a stimulant and can make it harder to fall asleep.
- Stop all tobacco use. Nicotine is a stimulant too.
- Avoid heavy meals late in the evening, but a light snack may
help.
- Avoid alcohol use in the evening, it may cause awakenings in
the night.
- Regular exercise in the early evening or late afternoon may
help you relax, but hard exercise late in the evening may
interfere with sleep. A brisk walk in the day an help prevent
insomnia.
- A hot bath in the evening can help you relax.
- Minimize the noise and light in the bedroom. Keep the room
cool and comfortable.
- Use the bed for sleeping and sex, not for watching TV or
working on your laptop computer.