Insomnia is a condition that many suffer from around the world.
In actual fact this condition is said to affect almost 30% of the adult population.
The interesting thing is that it said to generally affect females more than males.
It also affects those who are older in age more than the young.
Finally it is also reported that those in less well off communities tend to have higher rates of insomnia.
One could draw the conclusion that stress is the key factor - however stress may not be the only factor.
There is no question that stress does play a role and probably a significant one.
Insomnia in more informal terms is described as a sleeping disorder, there are many things that you can do to improve your sleeping patterns so that you can recover your nights sleep.
It is also worth saying at this juncture that no one solution will work for every individual.
With that said, here are a few tips to help you get some rest.
The first thing you need to address is diet.
Cut down on caffeine and sugary sodas, especially before going to bed.
Do not eat heavy foods that are going to require your body to work hard to digest, in other words eat light a few hours before going to bed.
It is also said to be wise to eat less dairy foods as in cheese, but warm milk can be helpful before bedtime.
Exercise is also important, basically a brief walk before bedtime can help, along with this you could also do some relaxation exercises and breathing exercises.
In addition to this, try and cut down on TV before going to sleep and if you can do not watch TV in your room, you may fall asleep temporarily but your mind may not get the rest it needs.
If you are going to watch television try and avoid watching programs that get your brain overly engaged.
In conclusion you need to wind down before you go to bed and what you want to avoid is winding yourself up.