Sunday, December 4, 2011

Tips to Beat Insomnia and Get a Restful Night of Sleep

Do you feel as if you're getting as much sleep as anybody else, but you're still waking up tired? Do you struggle with insomnia or can't stay asleep once you do fall asleep? You're not alone. Many people in our modern society struggle with insomnia and sleep deprivation. We are continuously stressed and running short on time. To further complicate matters, we tend to depend upon caffeine, cigarettes and sugar as substitutes for what only a good night's sleep can provide.
Sleep patterns and mood are intimately related. Sleep deprivation makes us irritable and depressed. Many of us become so desperate to get a good night's sleep that we resort to medications. But is that really necessary? Perhaps the