Insomnia

The National Sleep Foundation states that stated 70 % of American woman suffer with insomnia. Women need more sleep than men, Dr. Jim Horne, Britain's leading expert in sleep science states women use their brain differently due to their common multi-tasking.

Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain, an increased desire for carbohydrates, an increase in mood swings, increased rate of aging and many health problems.

For women who are sleeping under 5 hours a night their rate of a heart attack is twice as likely. We need 8 hours a nights and good sleep hygiene is the way to start.

Key ways to obtain good sleep hygiene:

Set-up a consistent bedtime that ensures you can obtain 8 hours a night.
Discontinue alcohol, caffeine and nicotine use 2 hours before the designated bedtime.
Turn off all lights and electronics.
Keep you room at 65 degrees.
Don't hit the snooze button in the morning.
Understand your muscles can not be relaxed and tight at the same time.
Wear an eye mask.
If troubles pop-up in your mind see them floating away in balloons.
Focus on you breathe.

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