Sleep hygiene: Good sleeping habits are essential for the promotion of a better quality of sleep. Some suggestions include: 1.Maintaining a regular wake-up time 2.Avoiding excessive time in bed 3.Avoiding naps except if working in shifts 4.Avoiding nicotine, caffeine and alcohol 5.Exercising regularly early in the day 6.Doing something relaxing before bedtime 7.Not watching clock.
Answered 4/23/2018
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Agree w Dr. Grin: Here are some additional recommendations: 1. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath or shower, aromatherapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 2. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfortable mattress ; pillows. 3. Use bedroom only for sleep ; sex. Put work materials, computers, ; tvs in another room. 4 finish eating at least 2-3 hrs prior to bed. 5. Find another time to.
Answered 4/23/2016
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