I pulled out all the sleep aids from my bedside table drawer: ear plugs, herbal sleep spray, aromatherapy pulse point essential oil, sleeping tablets, and lavender spray. I’ve tried them all with some success. Having something on hand just in case we can’t sleep can be a good idea. In this second blog post on sleep, I’ll be concentrating on resources and aids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)1, one third of adults in the United States are not getting a healthy amount of sleep. Why is a good night’s sleep so important? Lack of sleep can lead to chronic illness and conditions such as obesity, heart disease and depression. Vehicle accident statistics show an alarming rate of disability and fatalities after the driver has fallen asleep at the wheel. In my previous blog, Seven Solutions for a Better Sleep: #1, we looked at 7 areas, each starting with a letter from the word …
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