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Trouble Sleeping: Why Do I Have Trouble Sleeping

Categories: Sleep Problems
October 24th, 2010 by
When we have trouble sleeping what is the first things we usually think of? Did we eat too much sugar or drink too many sodas and became over stimulated? Are we stressed or is our mind spinning with too many worries to go to sleep? How about we discuss some not so common ways that could be issues creating your sleep deprivation.
First things first. Let’s check your bedroom.
· Is it too warm or too cold? The temperature of your bedroom can very much effect how well you sleep. Everyone has a perfect sleeping temperature; you really need to find yours.
· Is it too noisy or too quiet? Perhaps you need to use sound dampening curtains to block out neighborhood noise. Or, if it’s too quiet, you can use a sleep machine that can provide you with multiple natural and soothing sounds.
· Could there be an issue with light? You may find that your room is not dark enough to sleep in. If this is the case then you might want to look into life dampening window shades or even a sleep mask.
·Could dust or pollen be the culprit? If you regularly use fans, make sure they get cleaned often. Dust build up on your fan blades can make it difficult to breathe when you’re trying to sleep. Also, if you sleep with your windows open, pollen can make its way into your room causing an allergic reaction, which could cause you trouble sleeping.
Now let’s spend a few minutes on your bed.
· How old is your mattress? If you mattress is one of the lower end models you should change it more often, like every 2 to 5 years. If it’s of a higher quality it could last upwards of 10 years if taken care of properly. Since most people don’t tend to think of mattresses needing attention, you most likely need to buy a new mattress more often. Also, if you are older than 40, you should invest more money into a quality mattress since the older you are the less pressure your body can withstand. A poor Mattress often times is the reason people have trouble sleeping.
· How often are you flipping your mattress? A simple flip often times can create a new sleeping area for you.
· How feng shui is your bed? The ancient Chinese method of Feng Shui helps us to balance our homes and create happier, more successful lives.  You flow of energy while sleeping could be causing you to have trouble sleeping.
·Who do you sleep with? Whether with a new partner or old, problems can arise when you sleep next to someone.
When you have trouble sleeping it affects every area of your life. Don’t assume any one thing is causing the problems. There are many factors that can add to the issues of sleeping. Make sure you address every issue possible in your bedroom and with your bed before you decide it’s time for medication.
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Lack of Sleep: Causes for Lack of Sleep

Categories: Natural Sleep Sleep Problems
October 22nd, 2010 by
When was the last time you got enough sleep, or do you regularly go days or even weeks with a lack of sleep?  Here are a few helpful hints that might assist you in getting the sleep you so very much need.
Yoga – light to moderate yoga stretches and poses are well-known to assist in sleep. Being able to re oxygenate your muscles by stretching them in different yoga positions, or even if you only do 10 to 15 minutes worth of yoga type meditation, could help bring on the relaxation needed to take care of your lack of sleep. If you become a regular practitioner of yoga, whether it’s a morning or night time routine, has been known to relax you enough to assist you in falling asleep and staying asleep.
Create a Routine– if you more often than not change the times that you get up in the morning and the times you go to bed at night, this most definitely can adversely affect your sleep. Creation of a good time to wake up every morning, as well as making sure you are in bed at the same time every night, will put your body rhythms into a pattern that will induce sleep. Make sure you follow this routine even on your days off from work, as breaking the routine can once again cause you to lack sleep.
Eating habits — are you a junk food junkie? Do you spend more time eating Cheetos instead of cheese? Does the majority of fruit you get come from Pop tarts? Then it’s time you took a serious look at your diet. What you eat throughout the day most definitely has a huge impact on what kind of sleep you get at night. If most of your calories come from refined sugars, starches, bread and caffeine, these can factor in to whether or not you lack sleep. Although you should eat healthy throughout the day, try to make at least the last half of your day as healthy as possible with fresh fruit, vegetables and by limiting your sugar and caffeine intake.
Stress – we all have stress in our life, and it’s very difficult to avoid it however, try to change some things in your routine that you know add stress to your life that isn’t necessary.  Stress is a big thing when it comes to lack of sleep.  If you know your shortcut drive on the way home from work is usually bumper-to-bumper traffic at five o’clock, then find an alternative way to drive. Avoid bothersome people. Take a 10 minute walk. Do 100 jumping jacks. Play with the dog. Find an extremely easy task that can become your hobby, like making a hook rug or wood-burning or growing an herb garden. Anything very peaceful, that doesn’t take a huge amount of thinking, is always good to help alleviate stress.
We’ve just touched the surface of what you can do to take care of your lack of sleep. Lacking sleep, being over tired, can truly twist your judgment and your way of thinking. Make sure you try natural ways to help you sleep however, don’t avoid taking something over the counter or prescribed if you find that a necessary way to go.

 

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