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Sleep hygiene describes good sleep habits and routines to promote better sleep. It recommends getting regular sleep by going to bed and waking up at the same times daily, exercising in the morning but not late at night, avoiding caffeine and alcohol in the evening, relaxing before bed, and making sure the bedroom is cool, dark and quiet. Following good sleep hygiene strategies can help those suffering from insomnia and other sleep issues.

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Sleep hygiene describes good sleep habits and routines to promote better sleep. It recommends getting regular sleep by going to bed and waking up at the same times daily, exercising in the morning but not late at night, avoiding caffeine and alcohol in the evening, relaxing before bed, and making sure the bedroom is cool, dark and quiet. Following good sleep hygiene strategies can help those suffering from insomnia and other sleep issues.

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  • Sleep Hygiene

SLEEP HYGIENE

Insomnia simply means


Sleep hygiene
unable to sleep and can be
describes good
linked with sleep apnea,
sleep habits and 6. Eat Right. Eat a healthy-
depression, and anxiety. routines. balanced diet. Dont sleep on
an empty stomach. No heavy
meals before bed.
1. Get Regular. Go to bed 4. Sleep Rituals. Relax 15
& get up at the same time minutes before bed, drink
every day, even on caffeine-free tea, or take a
weekends! Bed is only for hot bath 1-2 hours before
sleep and sex. Dont avoid 7. No Clock-Watching.
bed.
activities if youre tired. Checking the clock during
the night wakes you up
2. Sleep When
causing anxiety.
Sleepy. Sleep
when tired. If you have to
nap, make it less than an
8. Right Space. Bedroom
hour and before 3 pm. 5. Exercise. Dont exercise
should be quiet &
4 hours before bed.
3. Avoid Caffeine, comfortable. Cool room (65-
Morning walks leave you
Nicotine, & Alcohol. 72 degrees F) with blankets,
feeling refreshed!!
Avoid drugs, caffeinated curtains to block sun and
drinks, and alcohol 4-6 earplugs for noise.
hours before bed. These
will keep you
wide-awake.
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SLEEP HYGIENE
Ask yourself this
1. Are you unable to sleep at night?
2. Do you frequently wake up during the night?
3. Do you wake up early and are unable to fall back asleep?
4. Do you relax before going to bed?
5. Do you take any medications to help you fall asleep?

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