(HealthDay News) -- It's common to occasionally toss and turn while trying to fall asleep, but for some people, it's a nightly battle.
The National Sleep Foundation recommends:
- Slowly and gradually change your bedtime, backing it up by 15 minutes each night until you reach the time you want.
- In the morning, expose yourself to bright artificial light or natural sunlight. At night, as you get ready for bed, keep the lights dim.
- Turn off electronics at least 30 minutes before bed, and steer clear of caffeine and alcohol a few hours before bed. Make sure the bedroom is dark, quiet and cool.
- Stay consistent with sleep and wake times, even on weekends.
- Talk to your doctor about melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep.
