Eight tips to get a good night s sleep?
Every night I toss and turn. When I wake up I feel like I’ve been in a fight all night long. I have aches and pains in my joints. My moving around all night has forced me to sleep in the guest room because I keep my hubby up all night too! What can I do, I’m at the end of my rope? Joint aches and pains can do a real number on both the quality and quantity of sleep. You probably feel like you went ten rounds with the champ after a night’s “sleep” . Here are a few suggestions: • Exercise: Regular daily exercise, preferably walking, no later than 2 hours before bedtime. Yoga is also excellent. • Calcium: Some women find that taking some of their calcium supplements or dietary calcium ( milk in cereal) helps with sleep. Calcium acts with the nervous system as a calming agent. • Stimulants: Limit the amount of stimulants you take during the day. As we age we become more sensitive to the effects of stimulants and their effects last longer than when we were younger. Stimulants include: coffee
