Sleep Deprivation....Not a Good Thing!

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Sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, depression, accelerated aging and nervousness. You may also overeat, take in too many stimulants such as caffeine and energy drinks and skip exercise because you are too tired.

Getting Enough Sleep?

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Reducing your sleep by 1 hours for just one night could reduce your daytime alertness by as much as 32%.

Get a Good Night's Sleep!

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For a good night's rest sleep in a dark, cool room, stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime, establish a bedtime routine and maintain a relaxing environment in your bedroom.

Sleep Deprivation?

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Sleep deprivation will affect your mood, energy levels, and bodily functions and accelerate the aging process. It is important to get at least 7 hours of sleep daily.

How To Get a Good Night's Sleep!

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To ensure a good nights sleep, eliminate all electronic equipment from your bedroom.
Remove computers, televisions, faxes and radios.
Electronics generate a constant electromagnetic field that can negatively affect your sleep and that of your child.

Exercise for Deeper Sleep!

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According to Dr. Peter Hauri and Dr. Shirley Linde, a brief period of moderate exercise within 3 to 5 hours of bedtime or a warm bath or shower within 3 hours of bedtime will deepen sleep.

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Sleep is interwoven with every facet
of daily life. It affects our health
and well-being, our moods and behavior, our energy and emotions, our marriages and jobs, our very sanity and happiness.
Peter Hauri PhD

Dr. Ellouise: One way to help you sleep better is to have some lavender in a small cloth pillow. Shake it or microwave it just before bed and the aroma will help you sleep.

This works for children too!

How to Help You and Your Child Sleep Better

Some people think sleeping is a waste of time but this is the time that your body repairs itself (don't you wish your car or house could repair itself?) So, check out this tip about getting better sleep:

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To ensure a good night's rest, it is best to sleep in
a completely dark room. Even a small amount of light
will interfere with your body's circadian rhythm and
your pineal gland's production of melatonin and serotonin.