Question 1

best way to sleep?

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Comfortable one: People sleep in many positions, back, abdomen and side.  With proper support of the neck, legs and back most any position is best.  Some would prefer you not sleep on the abdomen due to the greater rotation of the cervical spine.  Pillows are very improtant.  Those that support the neck, lower back, between the legs help maintain normal curvature and posture.  Sleep on it and find out best for you.

Question 2

i sleep too often?

Accepted Answer

Normal variation: There is a great deal of variation in the amount of sleep individuals require, including variation by age.  If you are able to sleep through the night and wake up feeling rested, sleeping more than you feel is normal may not be a problem. If you are not able to get enough sleep, or feel tired throughout the day, consult a physician as you may not be sleeping well during the night.

Question 3

cnt sleep properly?

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Sleep hygiene: There are many things to do to help get good sleep. Look up the term sleep hygiene on the internet to get a list.  First - make sure you stop all caffeine and energy drinks at least 4 hours before you go to bed. Then try to go to bed about the same time each night. Keep lights dim at night and don't watch tv or use computers for an hour before bed (the light keeps your brain from getting ready).

Question 4

sleep tips for baby?

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How old?: In general, change em, feed em, change em again then gently rock em to sleep.  As they get older let them cry a little and learn to settle themselves down.

Question 5

best time for sleep?

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It depends : On u activity and what u need to do,  but sleep hygiene is important . Which mean be consistent when u go to sleep and when u wake up in the morning.

Question 6

is to much sleep bad?

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Probably not: All depends on why you sleep a lot. If it is because of abnormal fatigue, get help. There is a statisstical relationship between under 6 and over 8 hours of sleep with shortened life span.

Question 7

why do we need sleep?

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Not understood: All mammals seem to require sleep.  It seems to be necessary for the brain to produce chemical alterations needed for basic brain function but no one knows for sure.  It clearly is essential and unavoidable.  There is a significant amount of research being done on this issue.

Question 8

how can help  sleep ?

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Multiple: Cognitive behavior therapy.The bed should be for sex and sleep not for iphone/ipad or TV etc.Limit Caffeine.If have to get up to urinate alot at night limit fluids 2 hrs bedore bed.Get plenty of exercise.try not to electronics for at least 1 hr before bed.can do 3mg melatonin at night.keep a schedule for sleep.try notto nap during the day.

Question 9

what is twilight sleep?

Accepted Answer

Not real sleep: A slang medical term used be doctors when a person is having a procedure under sedation ((twilight sleep) and not general anesthesia. They are breathing on their own, generally are following commands depending on how deeply they are sedated. It is very common to have this type of sedation for outpatient procedures.

Question 10

how to be better sleep?

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Good sleep hygiene: Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.

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