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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on sleeping better.

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Avoid: Avoid sleeping with lights and TV on: it prevents deeper sleep.

Answered 12/20/2019

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Melatonin: Melatonin is a natural way in which to reset our sleep cycle on long trips.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Lowering: Lowering the body's core temp is sometimes necessary. Take a shower and cool off.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

As: As body temperature reduces at nighttime, it helps to induce sleep.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Hot: Hot herbal tea at bedtime may improve sleep.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If: If you sleep on your back, you can reduce wrinkles on your face.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Maybe: Maybe temperature around 60 f, dark room, repetitive times to go to bed and awaken.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Linda DiMeglio answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Don't: Don't drink caffeine after mid-afternoon.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A: A tiny drop of oil of lavender on the edge of your pillow may help you relax and sleep better.

Answered 8/1/2015

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If: If you wake up don't lie there more than 15 minutes, get up and read, drink warm non-caffeine drink.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Having: Having small carbohydrates and dairy before bed helps you fall asleep and stay asleep at night.

Answered 1/26/2014

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Use: Use nasal breathe strips to help you breathe better as your sleep.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Keep: Keep your tv and electronics out of your bedroom.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Minimize: Minimize watching news, googling, emails, & facebook; listen instead to soothing music & take warm bath.

Answered 9/29/2016

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If: If you exercise near bedtime you basically take all of energy to bed. Exercise 4 hours before.

Answered 5/9/2016

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Dr. Lauren Romeo answered

Specializes in Wound Care

Eating: Eating a light evening meal is better to help prevent reflux that can disturb sleep.

Answered 10/31/2017

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

The: The lateral position is more favorable in the late pregnancy. There's no occlusion of major vessels.

Answered 4/17/2015

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Dr. Parham Gharagozlou answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Watching: Watching tv before bed time will disrupt your sleep. No tv 45 minutes before bed time.

Answered 9/5/2013

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