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Consult a professional.
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See your doctor for help if aches, pains, heartburn or other physical conditions are robbing you of sleep. Also, if you suspect you have sleep apnea, you should consult your doctor, as sleep apnea is a serious medical condition.
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Minimize noise and light.
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Make sure your bed is in a dark room, and wear earplugs if you need to eliminate noise. Keep the telephone in the other room.
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Cut back on stimulants.
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Avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes for at least five hours before bedtime.
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Take a hard look at your bed.
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It may be too small for you and your partner, too hard, or just plain lumpy and worn out.
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Don't drive drowsy.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that at least 100,000 traffic accidents each year are the direct result of driving while drowsy.
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Manage snoring.
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Sleeping with someone who snores – or snoring yourself – can keep you from getting the sleep you need. Breathe Right® nasal strips are proven effective at reducing the frequency and severity of snoring so you both can rest.
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Reduce allergy congestion.
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Use Breathe Right nasal strips to help relieve nighttime stuffiness. You'll breathe better and sleep better.
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