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Need More Sleep?

Most of us get far less than the recommended eight hours of sleep. Our bodies respond by being more susceptible to depression and chronic pain. Television, video games, excessive work—all of these rob our bodies of crucial slumber time.

Here are a few helpful hints that may help you sleep better:

• Exercise, walk, or work physically earlier in the day.
• Resolve family conflicts before going to bed.
• Take a warm, relaxing bath an hour or so before bedtime.
• Drink herbal teas containing chamomile, catnip, or passionflower for
• their calming, mildly sedative properties.
• Massage is great for relieving tension and inducing relaxation.
• Read a novel to unwind.
• Think of pleasurable moments to help you fall asleep. Count your blessings
• instead of troubles.