How to Remedy Sleep Problems

Restful sleep is as important as a healthy diet and exercise, and yet many people toss and turn the night away. If you want to find a doctor who specializes in sleep disorders, visit the Web site for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine at www.asda.org.

1. 1
   Reduce caffeine consumption through out the day.
   
2. Step 2
   Avoid eat large meals or spicy foods before bedtime.
   
3. Step 3
   Exercise and practice relaxation techniques. If you suffer cramps during sleep, trying using a heating pad and massage to alleviate some of the discomfort.
   
4. Step 4
   Invest in a mouthpiece for protection and possibly think about physical therapy to prevent or treat bruxism (teeth grinding).
   
5. Step 5
   Avoid watching frightening or disturbing images on television or in the newspaper during the day, but particularly just before sleep.
   
6. Step 6
   Keep your sleeping area relatively cool, but not cold.
   
7. Step 7
   Purchase sleeping medication--stimulants if you suffer from narcolepsy and sleeping pills for insomnia. Both medications should be short-term treatments only.