“How can you keep your sleep loss a minimum?
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A nice warm bath before bed. \n\nTry not to drink or eat a lot before going to bed so you don't need the  loo during the night.\n\nWhere possible, try to resolve problems (that you are able to) so that you don't have them to worry about, avoid putting them off til morning (like getting stuff prepared for the next morning).\n\nAlso, don't go to bed angry!!! It really makes it difficult to sleep.
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Caffeine.\n\nHere are some things that can help. \n1. Limit daily intake of caffeine especially after 6 pm. \n2. Try to avoid watching TV and hour before bed, if your mind is too stimulated it can keep you awake. 3. Drink enough water during the day, preferably half your body weight in ounces. Water is a metabolism regulator, if yours is stable you will sleep better. \n4. Try to exercise 3-5 times a week, when you sleep your body rebuilds itself, so exercising will allow the body to make you tired by emitting chemicals that allow you to get more restful sleep. \n5. Try to relax about an hour before bed, limit stimulation to your brain, meditate, read relaxing material, listen to soothing music. \n6. One of the best natural treatments for sleep deprivation is lavender extract. Some people dont like it but you put a few drops on your pillow and you will be out like a light.\n\nRegardless of your other issues you have going, some which you may have little control over such as stress, these are small things you can control that can help you sleep better.
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1. If you do eat avoid sweets, with the exception of milk& cookies. (yeah I'm serious -- something about the chemicals in that snack helping you sleep)\n2. Do not read or watch TV in bed. confuses your body as to what it's supposed to be doing when in bed. \n3. Clean sheets. Otherwise on a restless night you may have the princess & the pea thing going on\n4. Clean you. Same deal. \n5. excercise -- but not too close to bedtime.  \n6. Relax your mind. For some people it's meditation, others yoga, or just writing it all down and telling your mind to deal with it tomorrow. \nHmmm - can't think of more at the moment.
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Drink water, exercise, eat regular meals (less food, more times a day) and get plenty of rest.
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"Anchor sleep" on the day before your night shift. Try to get 2-4 hours worth of nap in. The first night is the hardest. If you have only 1 or 2 days off in between night shifts, stay on a night schedule. \nTo sleep during the day, I turn off my phone and use a face mask, which alot of people don't like the feel of. Your other option is 'black-out blinds' or put aluminum foil up in your windows. You need it as dark in the room as possible. Also use ear plugs.
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if you dont sleep enough, youll gain weight, you need a good amount of sleep in a good rhythm (about 8 hours are perfect for adults, children and teenagers need more)
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sleep.\n\nplace your body in a supine position, close your eyes and count sheep until you fall unconscious. When you awake, the 'bags' under your eyes will be less noticeable.\n\nor do this:\nhttp://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/self/929\n\nyawn. I'm gettin' sleepy.
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Don't drink caffeine after 3:00 p.m.\nDon't excercise within 2 hours before going to bed.\nTake a warm bath about 45 min. before going to bed.\nKeep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature- esp. not too hot, around 72-74 degrees is good.\nNo light in room, not even a nightlight or light from alarm clock, esp. don't get up after dozing off and turn a light on, interferes with melatonin production and throws your body clock off.\nTry a sound machine or fan- something with a soothing "white noise" type of sound.\nEat a turkey sandwich or warm milk before going to bed, helps your body produce tryphtotonin and serotonin.\nTry Valerin root and 2mg.melatonin\nDo deep breathing and guided imagery meditation before bedtime.
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Sleep when you're tired, but the most crucial sleeping hours are considered to be 2-6am (you should sleep more than 4 hours though, at least 6 at a MINIMUM).  Happy sleeping.
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1.a suitable pillow.\n2.Sleep keep  posture "push forehead and raise jaw."\n3.Reduce alcoholis drinking before sleep.\n4.Keep good air circulation enviroment to sleep.
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1) Do not sleep on the back.\n2) Do not eat or drink directly before going to bed.\n3) Do not eat foods rich in fat or salt.\n4) Avoid alcohol.\n5) Loosing weight\n\nGood luck. :)
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give urself an hour.  at least.  also there is a new report that says a person especially for females who can get a full 8 hours of sleep aids in maintaining a healthy weight when accompanied by a work out program.  also drink plenty of water so you muscles can stay hydrated.
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sleep! you have to get plenty of rest, proper diet also, it all ties in together
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lets just say u dont do it...y do u want to anyways? make ur computer go to sleep, its basiclly the same but u dont loss anything
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avoid naps by eating apples to keep you awake.  excercise 3-4 hours before "bedtime".  drink water to avoid dehydration but don't drink so much that you have to go to the bathroom.  darkness helps soothe your eyes so does lulling noises like fans.  music may help you, and it may not.  hav a comfortable pillow and blankets.  find a cofortable position.  maybe fetal, on side, on back, legs crossing...\n\nAnyway, hav a good one
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One of my problems is that I'll be thinking about the things I need to do the next day or the week.  That makes me stay awake.  Get up drink some water and lay back down and try to just relax, don't think about going back to sleep - just relax.  If that don't work then count sheep, that does work.
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The guidelines on how much sleep people need are just that - guidelines. They are not one-size fits all, and different people need different amounts of sleep. If you are in good health and don't feel tired, then consider yourself lucky to need so little sleep. I seem to need around 8-10 hrs, which is a total drag and dosen't fit into my schedule at all - I wish I had your "problem" :).