A man can go two weeks without eating. But if he doesn't rest at all, he can only survive for one week. Sleeping provides us the time to rest our internal organs, eyes and brains. Poor sleep quality can cause internal damage to our internal organs and brains. Therefore, sleeping is very important to us.

A good night's sleep also keeps away some lifestyle diseases like Hypertension, arthritis and heartburn, depression and Insomnia.

Lack of sleep is the biggest cause for lifestyle diseases.

As sleep is vital to our health and well being, we must not cut ourselves short from the amount of sleep that we get or suffer from sleep problems.

We need to take control of our sleep problems before they take control of us.

Techniques to combat common sleep problems:
      •    Keep a regular sleep/wake schedule
      •    Don’t drink or eat caffeine four to six hours before bed and minimize daytime use
      •    Don’t smoke, especially near bedtime or if you awake in the night
      •    Avoid alcohol and heavy meals before sleep
      •    Get regular exercise
      •    Minimize noise, light and excessive hot and cold temperatures where you sleep
      •    Develop a regular bed time and go to bed at the same time each night
      •    Try and wake up without an alarm clock
     •    Attempt to go to bed earlier every night for certain period; this will ensure that you’re getting               enough sleep

Good sleeping habits
      •    Go to bed only when sleepy.
      •    Sleep only in the bedroom.
      •    If still awake after 20 minutes, leave the bedroom and return when sleepy.
      •    Get up at the same time each morning regardless of the amount of sleep during the night.
      •    Discontinue caffeine and nicotine in the evening (if not completely).
      •    Establish a daily exercise program.
      •    Avoid alcohol because it may disrupt continuity of sleep.
      •    Limit fluid intake in the evening.
      •    Learn and practice relaxation techniques.