Archive for the 'Quick Tips' Category
Sleeping Quick Tip # 9 - Limit Your Beverages
Sunday, July 27th, 2008This goes against a few of the other tips, but only a little. If you need warm tea or milk to fall asleep, drink in moderation. Drinking a gallon of warm milk will fill your bladder up in a few hours. Having to get up and go to the bathroom during the […]
Sleeping Quick Tip # 8 - Hot Tea or Milk
Monday, July 30th, 2007There is an old wives’ tale that says to drink warm milk before bedtime to help you sleep. You can try it, but a cup of decaffeinated tea may taste better. A warm drink warms your insides, but don’t drink too much to fill your tummy. That could put you right back […]
Sleeping Quick Tip # 7 - Try Relaxing Music
Thursday, July 26th, 2007A song can soothe the soul. At least for some people. Classical music CD’s playing quietly can set the mood to sleep peacefully at night. In addition, studies have shown that playing them while your baby sleeps improves their think patterns. If it can help them so much, it can’t hurt […]
Quick Sleeping Tip # 6 - Avoid Greasy Food at Dinner
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007Does it feel like a huge grease ball is sitting in your stomach? No matter which way you turn, you can’t get comfortable. After tossing and turning for hours, you get up to find the proper medicine to make it feel better. If you had skipped the big, late and greasy meal, […]
Quick Sleeping Tip # 5 - Eat an Early Dinner
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007The sooner you can begin your digestion, the sooner you can have a snack. Early snacks have the proper amount of time needed to digest before laying down, preventing heartburn. Early dinners also burn off more calories, keeping you healthier too!
Quick Sleeping Tip # 4 - Skip Nicotine
Saturday, July 14th, 2007Nicotine products can interfere with a good night’s sleep. The nicotine in cigarettes and tobacco products is addicting, and if indulged before bedtime, can make the body experience withdrawals right away that interfere with sleep. If you need to use tobacco products, use them an hour or so before you are planning […]
