Today I found a real gem. It is this articles on medicine net. At first glance the article seems long but it is interesting and has a lot of information. I recommend you find a time and read it. I specially like the 13 tips given on page 2 of the article, maybe one of them is your best sleep aid! Maybe a combination of some of them is your best sleep aid. I attached a few quotes from the article, as a teaser, so you do find the time to read it.

“… Sleep was long considered just a uniform block of time when you are not awake. Thanks to sleep studies done over the past several decades, it is now known that sleep has distinctive stages that cycle throughout the night. Your brain stays active throughout sleep, but different things happen during each stage. For instance, certain stages of sleep are indeed for us to feel well rested and energetic the next day, and other stages help us learn or make memories…”

“… In brief, a number of vital tasks carried out during sleep help maintain good health and enable people to function at their best. On the other hand, not getting enough sleep can be dangerous-for example, you are more likely to be in a car crash if you drive when you are drowsy…”

“… Health: Sleep is also important for good health. Studies show that not getting enough sleep or getting poor quality sleep on a regular basis increases the risk of having high blood pressure, heart disease, and other medical conditions… ”

“…Hormones released during sleep also affect how the body uses energy. Studies find that the less people sleep, the more likely they are to be overweight or obese, to develop diabetes, and to prefer eating foods that are high in calories and carbohydrates…”

Here is the link again, just click here to read the article. Do not forget to return here and leave a comment telling us if you liked it and what part of it was informative for you.

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As you all probably know by now, a good night sleep is better started with a nice and slow relaxation. How many of you find it hard to tune out properly?

For some of us, a proper tuning out is the best sleep aid. This is why I find the attached video so great. It is 10 minutes long and if you play it on your computer  (maximized to full screen) and watch, without doing anything else, you will start feeling sleepy and ready for bed – I did.

I also attached the original text by the author with a brief explanation on his music and how it helps to relax. Note you can subscribe to get updates when he publishes new clips.

Please post your comments below to let us know how watching the clip worked for you.

Piano by the fire (10 minute relax 3)
By Paul Collier
©, 2008, 2009 All rights reserved.
DOWNLOAD COMING SOON direct from me here…

http://www.paulfromstokeuk.com

I hope you enjoy listening to my music, I value your ratings/feedback and comments. subscribing (click the yellow button above to my channel helps to keep my music in the YouTube search results for others to enjoy and notifies you when I upload brand new music also. I am unsigned/I do not have a record label so your support is vital to me and greatly appreciated! I am thankful to each and every SUBSCRIBER

my third 10 minute relax project, gentle piano, along with alpha brainwave frequencies, gradually slowing down at an un-noticable level to your conscious mind, I hope this helps to relax you and offers you a chance to take time out from the busy life you lead, Just 10 minutes of “me” time.

Please visit my website http://www.paulfromstokeuk.com to DOWNLOAD my music directly from me.

If you visit my YouTube channel page here…

http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulFromStokeuk

you will be able to hear my latest compositions and listen to PLAYLISTS of my music (no need to select new videos, each one will automatically play after the previous piece)

Thank you for listening.

Paul

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