Sleep Aid Tips - Website IntroductionThis website book is divided into sections that address different ways to achieve healthy sleep using natural remedies and techniques. It is designed so that you can select from many options to aid a state of rest, from relaxation techniques and aromatherapy baths, to creating the right bedroom atmosphere, to meditation and dream work. To keep your body supple and relaxed, massage, reflexology and yoga wise techniques are suggested. A section on aromatherapy explores ways to relieve tension and irritation, and to rid the system of damaging anger and stress, while recipes for bath salts, sleep pillows and herbal teas are designed to soothe you to sleep. Finally, esoteric sleep aids – from healing and calming crystals, to techniques for exploring and understanding your dreams – help to bring calm and balance to your sleeping and waking life. Sleep Needs over the Life Cycle: It’s a basic necessity of life, as important to our health and well-being as air, food and water. When we sleep well, we wake up feeling refreshed, alert and ready to face daily challenges. When we don’t, every part of our lives can suffer. Our jobs, relationships, productivity, health and safety (and that of those around us) are all put at risk. And lack of sleep due to sleep loss or sleep disorders is taking a serious toll. The average adult spends between seven and nine hours asleep each night.
Infants/Babies* 0-2 months: 10.5-18.5 hours Toddlers/Children* 12-18 months: 13-15 hours Adolescents/Teens Sleep requirements 8.5-9.5 hours Adults/Older Persons On average: 7-9 hours *Total time includes naps. Why we need so much sleep: We know that during this time, the body makes any necessary repairs that it needs from the day’s activities. Toxins are eliminated, tissues and cells are rebuilt. The mind processes stress that has accumulated during the waking hours, reducing its adverse effect on the system. But even with extensive research in the laboratory, many of the functions of sleep remain a mystery. One thing is certain, though – without it, the body and mind cannot operate properly. If sleep is missed or of poor quality for long periods of time both our physical and mental health will suffer. Sleep deprivation takes its toll on your productivity, your enjoyment of life and your looks. Fortunately, there are many effective ways to stave off temporary bouts of insomnia and ensure continual deep sleep, night after night, allowing you to work and play at optimum energy levels Sleep Aid & Sleep Remedy Overview |
 
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....I'm Kevin - this sleep disorder & insomnia cures website is divided into sections that address different ways to achieve healthy sleep for babies, kids, teens & adults using traditional natural remedies as well as modern sleep techniques. We really do hope you enjoy your visit, and please remember to bookmark our site for later reference!.