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There are several things you may be doing that will keep you awake at night.  Here are five:

Caffeine - do not consume caffeine 8 hours before bedtime
Stress - Tiffs immediately before bedtime will take its toll
Excitement - Physical activities & a whirling mind will not allow relaxation
Mental Stimulation - Video games & electrifying movies keep you from winding down
Sugary Foods - Sugar rush within 2 or 3 hours of bedtime will keep you awake

Sleep is within your control.  You can easily avoid caffeine, video games and sugary foods before bedtime.  Make a habit of relaxing before you turn in.  Don't concentrate on the work ahead or uncompleted tasks of the day.  Make sleep a priority in your life

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Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:06:00 -0700 10 Quick Ways to Help your Insomnia http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/10-quick-ways-to-help-your-insomnia http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/10-quick-ways-to-help-your-insomnia

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You can overcome your sleepless nights!

Take a moment and read this HealthCare9 article.  Make sleep a priority in your life 

 

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Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:07:00 -0700 Get Quality Sleep by Starting with Your Feet http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/get-quality-sleep-by-starting-with-your-feet http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/get-quality-sleep-by-starting-with-your-feet

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Do you have trouble falling asleep?

Warm milk doesn't work? Counting sheep? Herbal Teas or crackers don't either? Here are three off-the-wall sleep tips that might just work for you.

Massage Your Feet
Spas and massage therapists have know for centuries pampering your feet relieves stress and promotes relaxation.  Have your significant other massage your feet before bed until they are warm and tingly.  You can do it yourself but it much more effective with help. A hot water foot bath can be relaxing and rejuvenating too.

Curl and Uncurl your Toes
Sounds strange I know. But, it works for some people. Try it for a few weeks - slowly curl and uncurl your toes for 30 seconds to a minute.  Repeat.  Don't over do it just enough to get relaxed.

You can train yourself, just like Pavlov's dog, to associate this relaxing action with sleep. After ten days or a few weeks you will associate this activity with sleep.

Rub Your Belly
Start with your belly button and rub in bigger and bigger circles. Do it once clockwise and once counter-clockwise. Try larger circles and then smaller circles. Do it for several minutes. It works for puppies, why would it work for you?

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Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:40:00 -0700 Do you know What Keeps Your Insomnia From Getting Better? http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/do-you-know-what-keeps-your-insomnia-from-get http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/do-you-know-what-keeps-your-insomnia-from-get

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Do you know the 8 Biggest Sleep Stealers?

Stress, Sugar & Caffeine, a tiff before bed, trying to do too much during the day/evening, working too late at night, bedroom temp too warm, alcohol, and Irregular sleep patterns.

Check out this netdoctor article for a better understanding of this issues.

What keep you awake at night?

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Sat, 25 Aug 2012 05:47:00 -0700 Airline Pilot Secret for Sleeping in Noisy Places - White Noise Machines http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/airline-pilot-secret-for-sleeping-in-noisy-pl http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/airline-pilot-secret-for-sleeping-in-noisy-pl

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Pilot's Favorite Travel Accessory - White Noise Machines

"My secret to sleeping well in noisy places - I never go on a trip without my white noise machine."

"I spent $ 80 for mine about 12 years ago and have slept better thousands of nights because of it. That’s made it a pretty good investment."

"...(the) travel accessory that I would miss the most if I didn't have it along... is my white noise machine."

Source: Pilot Paul's Travel Accessories Blog 

 

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Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:04:00 -0700 How to Succeed in School http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/how-to-succeed-in-school http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/how-to-succeed-in-school

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"A good night’s sleep is important to a child’s success in school.

Dr. Burg says lack of sleep can cause decreased attention span, sleeping in class, reduced reaction time and all of that can lead to lower grades.

Dr Burg recommends grade school children should get between 10 and 11 hours of sleep each night. Those in middle and high school need between 9 and 10 hours."

Source: KMAland

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Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:21:00 -0700 How much sleep do you need? ( It's more than you think ) http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/how-much-sleep-do-you-need-its-more-than-you http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/how-much-sleep-do-you-need-its-more-than-you

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Thomas Edison thought it was waste of time. Margaret Thatcher once famously said that it was “for wimps.”

Some lucky people can get by on only four to six hours of shut-eye a night. We hate to break it to you, but you're probably not one of them. Here, the truth about how much sleep you really need — and what can happen if you don't get it.

Read the article from everydayhealth.com

How much sleep do you average each night?

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Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:01:00 -0700 X-ray: Tourist Asleep on Airport Baggage Belt http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/x-ray-tourist-asleep-on-airport-baggage-belt http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/x-ray-tourist-asleep-on-airport-baggage-belt

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The 36-year-old man was due to check in for a flight to Oslo, but found no one on duty at the airline desk. He leapt across the counter and fell asleep on the baggage belt with his bag beside him. The man then traveled for 15 minutes through the secure baggage area before being spotted on an X-ray scanner.

Where is the strangest place you've fallen asleep? 

Source: The Telegraph

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Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:36:00 -0700 Forget New York Charleston, WV is the city that never sleeps http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/forget-new-york-charleston-wv-is-the-city-tha http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/forget-new-york-charleston-wv-is-the-city-tha

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"SleepBetter.org analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDCP) annual Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey (BRFSS) to rank the nation’s most sleep-deprived cities."  

See the Top 100 cities at SleepBetter.org

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Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:53:00 -0700 Sleep Tip Mom may not have known about http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/sleep-tip-mom-may-not-have-known-about http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/sleep-tip-mom-may-not-have-known-about

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Did your mom ever tell you to drink warm milk if you were having trouble going to sleep?  Well, mom knows best!  Warm milk contains small proteins called peptides which helps your brain slow down so you can sleep.

But, there is a trick Mom may not have known about.  First, you need to bring the milk to a slight boil and remove it from the heat.  Allow the milk to cool enough to drink.  Interestingly, the boiling breaks down the milk proteins, or peptides, into smaller and smaller pieces.  And as we just read, its the peptides that will calm your brain.

Have you tried warm milk?

Source Life Extension Blog

Visit our blog for other interesting articles on the cause of insomnia and sleeplessness

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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:37:00 -0700 Problems catching your ZZZs? Sleep disorders are common http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/problems-catching-your-zzzs-sleep-disorders-a http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/problems-catching-your-zzzs-sleep-disorders-a

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"About one-third of the planet's population has some kind of sleep disorder," said Dr. Muhammad Sayed, medical director of Cascade Valley Sleep Disorders Center.

"It's a preventative branch of medicine," Sayed said. "It's more than just treating sleep disorders. You are preventing further complications. 

"Two-thirds of stroke patients have sleep apnea, untreated. Two-thirds of heart failure patients have untreated sleep apnea.  Sleep disorders are also increasingly linked to auto accidents, plane crashes, workplace accidents and learning problems"

Source: Heraldnet.com

Have you talked with your primary healthcare provider about your sleep problems?

 

 

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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 04:52:00 -0700 ABC7 Video: Tips to Treat Insomnia http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/abc7-video-tips-to-treat-insomnia http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/abc7-video-tips-to-treat-insomnia

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ABC 7 Los Angeles reports "Experts say if you are having trouble sleeping, also worth considering is a white-noise machine. More than 40 percent of those who tried one of these devices said they helped them sleep better "

Watch the ABC7 video

Have you tried a white noise machine?

 

 

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Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:21:00 -0700 7 Tips for Your Baby's Safe Sleep Space http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/7-tips-for-your-babys-safe-sleep-space http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/7-tips-for-your-babys-safe-sleep-space

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Keep these 7 tips in mind when creating your baby's sleep space:

  • Avoid bed-sharing
  • Use a firm sleep surface
  • Put baby to sleep on his back
  • Keep loose items, including bumpers, out of the crib
  • Avoid overheating
  • Position cribs away from windows
  • Communicate sleep safety
  • Read Roxanne Porter's NannyJobs blog post here

    Also read White Noise Machines - Parents and a Baby's Best Friend

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    Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:10:00 -0700 3 in 10 Workers Fall Asleep At Work - The Hazards of Being Tired http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/3-in-10-workers-fall-asleep-at-work-the-hazar http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/3-in-10-workers-fall-asleep-at-work-the-hazar

    Infographic

    Two-thirds of Americans do not feel well-rested, average sleep 6 hours 55 minutes each night.

    The fatal consequences of Sleepy People

  • Drowsy driving causes one in five car accidents
  • Heart attack risk increases by 50 percent for adults averaging less than 6 hrs of sleep
  • Average US Worker pays $20 a week for coffee
  • Risk of Stroke 4 times greater
  • Sleepiness lower testosterone 10% to 15%
  • How much sleep do you average?

    Source: Termlifeinsurance.org

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    Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:10:00 -0700 More Brain Power - Get 7 Hours of Sleep Each Night http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/more-brain-power-get-7-hours-of-sleep-each-ni http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/more-brain-power-get-7-hours-of-sleep-each-ni

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    A Nurses' Health study reports 7 hours of sleep each night is needed for optimal brain function.

    Also, mounting research linking sleep deprivation, less than seven hours a night, leds to an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

     

    Source

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    Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:23:55 -0700 Women's Biggest Sleep Thief? Menopause http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/womens-biggest-sleep-thief-menopause http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/womens-biggest-sleep-thief-menopause

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    "If you're a woman, odds are that, by the time you're 50, your body's changing chemistry will confound your best efforts to get the sleep you need."

    "Sleep loss can lead to depression, anxiety and other serious health disorders such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, says Dr. Tammi Shandro, a specialist in the areas of sleep and menopause."

    Please discuss your sleep issues with your primary healthcare professional before it affects your quality of life.

    Source: The Vancouver Sun

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    Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:48:00 -0700 Consumer Reports: Insomnia Rampant but Treatable http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/consumer-reports-insomnia-rampant-but-treatab http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/consumer-reports-insomnia-rampant-but-treatab

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    Consumer Reports discovered 60% of their subscribers had trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or woke up tired at least 3 times per week.  Unfortunately, the survey participants reported having troubled sleep for 12 years on average.

    Discuss your sleep issues with your primary healthcare provider on your next visit.  

    Discover what helps you relax and what helps reduce stress in your life.  Make sleep a priority in your life - it's that important!

    Whatch the video here WRBL News3 . News3 reported "... also worth considering is a white noise machine..."  I couldn't agree more. 

    What methods have you discovered that help you sleep?

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    Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:31:00 -0700 Video: How to Combat Lack of Sleep on any Holiday http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/video-how-to-combat-lack-of-sleep-on-any-holi http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/video-how-to-combat-lack-of-sleep-on-any-holi

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    One-third of Americans get less than 6 hours of sleep per night.

    There are a few ways you can combat the lack of sleep on the Fourth or any holiday.

    Watch HuffingtonPost Healthy Living video

     

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    Thu, 05 Jul 2012 07:55:00 -0700 White Noise Machines - Parents and a Baby's Best Friend http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/white-noise-machines-parents-and-a-babys-best http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/white-noise-machines-parents-and-a-babys-best

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    We agree with the Yoders "White noise. A baby's best friend. Wait, scratch that. A parent's best friend"

    Parents are discovering the true value of having a white noise machine in the nursery.  Not only is it helpful in getting your baby the sleep she needs but, just as important, it gives parents a few extra moments in peace while their baby sleeps.

    We recommend: 

    Marpac's Sleepmate White Noise Machine or the Sound Oasis Sound Therapy System with Sounds for Baby 

    You can read the Yoder's blog post here

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    Thu, 05 Jul 2012 07:41:00 -0700 Lack of Sleep - Affects Immune System like Stress http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/lack-of-sleep-affects-immune-system-like-stre http://key-sleep-aids.posterous.com/lack-of-sleep-affects-immune-system-like-stre

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    Pulling an all-nighter could be just as damaging to your immune systems as physical stress, according to a new study.

    The immune system is altered in similar ways by lack of sleep and physical stress, pointing to a possible link to chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.

    Read the articlehttp://www.mensfitness.com/leisure/sleep-deprivation-affects-immune-system-li..." title="menshealth" target="_blank"> here

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