How Can I Treat Insomnia?

For Your Health…

Saying goodnight to insomnia

Facts About Sleep…

• Everyone has different sleep needs. 4-10 hours per night is normal.
• The need for sleep does not decrease with age.

During the day…

Spare the snooze button in the morning. Skip the siesta. Exercise. Avoid caffeine. Stop smoking. Know what medicines you’re taking. Work a steady shift. Resolve dilemmas. Evaluate your bedding.

Just before retiring…

Establish a soothing bedtime routine. Explore relaxation techniques. Watch the food. Restrict liquids. Nix the nightcap. Try a glass of warm milk. Take a bath. Use your bed for sleep and sex only. Set a strict bedtime. Control your climate. Block the noise. Cut the light. Know your medicines.

Once in bed…

Stop working. Consider sex (it generally helps you fall asleep). Get into a position. Get up if you aren’t sleepy. Don’t be a clock watcher. Fight heartburn with gravity.

Finally…

These suggestions will help many people but not everyone. If you are having difficulty sleeping talk to your health professional.

If a higher level of wellness is a personal goal of yours, but you are in need of some external guidance and motivation, contact your neighborhood Pharmacist / Nutritionist / Fitness Professionals at Carnegie-Sargent’s Pharmacy and Health Center.   (312) 280-1220.  Remember health promotion begins with you!