Sleep Hacks

In scientific studies, melatonin has been shown to increase sleepiness, help you fall asleep more quickly and stay asleep, decrease restlessness and reverse daytime fatigue.

While this may sound bizarre, it’s quite effective and not at all painful or risky.

One breathing exercise involving counting that you could try is the 4-7-8 breathing technique taught by Dr. Andrew Weil.

Rather than tossing and turning, allowing frustration to grow, get out of bed. Try writing your thoughts down; just be sure to keep the lights dim.

The hormonal changes at this time may cause sleep problems if not properly addressed.