How to Treat Insomnia - Tips to ease yourself to sleep.

If counting sheep's not getting you a peaceful night's sleep, check out these 3 simple lifestyle changes that may help:

1. Create a routine
• Go to bed at the same time each night during the week and on weekends
• Try to wake up at the same time during the week and on weekends
• Set your bedtime and wake-up time at least 8 hours apart

2. Turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary
• Make it quiet, dark, cool and comfortable
• Never use your bed for anything but sleep and intimacy

3. Live healthy days. Enjoy happy nights.
• Eat a balanced diet
• Don't eat too close to bedtime
• Try not to smoke or drink alcohol at night
• Don't drink too much of anything before bed
• No caffeine within 6 hours of bedtime
• Try exercising in the morning or afternoon hours (at least 4 hours before bedtime)
• Keep a Sleep Diary to help uncover the cause of your sleep problem and possible solutions.