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Saturday, March 31, 2012

I can’t get no…..







….. SLEEP.  A common perimenopause symptom.  Insomnia can also contribute to co-symptoms such as weight gain, irritability, and problems with concentration.  Sleeplessness may be alleviated by making some simple changes in you routine.

Steps to a better night’s sleep can be:
* Eliminating caffeine or Limiting to early in the day.
* Avoid alcohol – which disrupts sleep patterns.
* Don’t confuse things with Sleeping Pills – only a short-term fix.

Sometimes we can get ourselves into a viscous cycle of caffeine.  Drink it to wake up and be more alert – but then it keeps us from sleeping properly many hours later.

If you just can’t relax meditation can help to clear your mind:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meditation/HQ01070

From the kitchen: try a small before bed snack containing tryptophan that simulates sleep-inducing serotonin.  Examples are the age-old cup of warm milk, a little bit of turkey, or some nuts.

Tip: Sleep better and avoid aggravating other perimenopause symptoms.

There are few things better then a good night’s sleep.  Try these things to help you get some ZZZZZZZZZs


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