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Old 09-11-2007, 06:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
NotesMaeve
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Since other folks did a bang-up job of covering the emotional part, I'll tell you what helps me sleep:

1) Regular cardio exercise.

2) Healthy eating. The better I eat, the better I sleep. Cut your dairy, meat, refined sugar.

3) This falls under the former a bit, but getting enough food in my stomach before bed. I can't sleep hungry. Make it healthy though. At 8 last night I had an avocado with sea salt and slept great.

4) Having enough time to relax. I dim the lights at 9. It really helps me calm down and unwind.
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