A member asked:

Hi doctor im concern about my health especially my sleeping order as im over working myself.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Hygiene is Key: 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.

Answered 11/6/2014

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Insomnia : sleeping disorder is very common, especially people in stress or sleep hygiene . Nonetheless yes sleep disorder does affect your health. Need to see your personal physician to evaluate the underline cause of sleep disorder

Answered 11/4/2014

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