Insomnia: What to Do When You Can’t Sleep
By Kissairis Munoz courtesy of www.draxe.com
There are few things worse than spending your nights tossing and turning. Whether it’s anxiety about work, stress about financial woes or just plain insomnia, when you can’t sleep, the repercussions are more serious than just feeling drowsy the next day. Sleep is one of the most important things you can do to keep your body healthy. In fact, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, a lapse in adequate sleep time — at least seven hours a night — can lead to a decreased attention span, depressed feelings and difficulty processing ideas. (1) Sleep problems can also lead to increased weight gain and increase your chances of getting sick. And there are financial repercussions of insomnia or trouble sleeping as well — as this condition is related to lost productivity, absenteeism, workrelated accidents and high health care costs. (2) Although it seems like so many people struggle with getting restful sleep, insomnia and sleep issues are not normal and they need to be addressed. Not getting enough shut eye? Try my 20 favorite tried-and-true strategies — including some natural sleep aids and sleep habits — to address your sleep disorders. They will help you get a good night’s rest on those nights you can’t sleep. Your body will thank you!
Unable to Sleep? It’s Probably Some Form of Insomnia Did you know that one in five people have suffered from insomnia at some point in their lives? In
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