Ask your angels to help you sleep as they are there to help you at all times don't forget.   Relaxation and sleep will come more easily with their help so do ask them.  What have you to lose?  When you get into bed close your eyes and ask them to help you.  This applies to any request of course but is also a good time for help with sleep.

I saw this lovely video on angels sung by Enya.  It only runs for about 5 minutes so if you have the time listen and watch it.  Enya has such a lovely pure voice it really is a lovely video.  It is very relaxing as well and you can just keep playing it hehe like I did.

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While there are literally hundreds of devices on the market that target snoring women, it is more important to get to the bottom of why you snore in the first place and address that problem.  If you snore and you have been assured there is no medical problem connected with your snoring, the solution might be as simple as sleeping on your side instead of your back.

Certain medications may also be to blame for snoring and popular stop snoring tips include the avoidance of sleeping pills and antihistamines before bedtime.  Snoring women who are looking for ways to stop snoring should also avoid drinking alcohol or eating heavy meals within a few hours of sleep.  Another common tip to prevent snoring is to sleep with your head elevated more than usual.  Some people use extra pillows and some people use the type of bed that mechanically elevates the head.

Some people just snore occasionally and usually there is no cause for alarm.  If you are one of the snoring women who disrupts the sleep of others or who feels fatigued the next day, it may be time for you to see your doctor.  Your doctor, especially one who is an ear, nose, and throat specialist may have additional stop snoring tips but if it is something that bothers you then it should be addressed.

Most professionals will agree going to bed at the same time each night may help to improve sleep patterns for snoring women and  anyone else who has trouble sleeping.  In fact, many of the stop snoring tips you will likely read and hear are useful for anyone who is not getting a good night’s sleep for various reasons.  By taking steps that are conducive to sleep before you go to bed, you will have a much better chance of improving the quality of your sleep.

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If you have trouble sleeping at night there are a lot of things you can do that may help to improve sleep quality and quantity.  Since health and sleep are closely related, it is crucial that you get a good night’s sleep every night.  While some people take sleeping pills to sleep well at night, many others prefer to address this issue without resorting to sleep aids.  If you are one of these people, read on to find out what you can do to alleviate the problem.

One of the best things you can do to improve sleep is to only use your bedroom for relaxation.  The point is that so many of us either take work home from the office or work at home and we tend to take work to bed with us.  Then when we finally shove the work aside and try to sleep, it is difficult to shift gears.  By training your mind and your body to view your bedroom as a sanctuary away from work, it can make a big difference in your overall health and sleep experience.

Another idea that has helped to improve sleep for many people is to actually start to prepare your mind and body for sleep an hour or two before bedtime.  While this may sound simplistic, it stands to reason that you may have difficulty getting to sleep immediately after watching an action movie or engaging in other stimulating activity.

In order to have optimum health and sleep well on a consistent basis, it is also important to go to bed at the same time every night.   While many people like to sleep late on their days off, this can throw off your sleep patterns and make it difficult to sleep well the other nights as well.  By taking positive action to improve sleep patterns, you will notice that your overall health and sleep quality will improve.

Binaural beat music from The Unexplainable Store is also a great way to relax before bedtime and to maximise your sleep time.  Try the music yourself by downloading to your MP3 player.

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It's only in the last 25 years we have really learned anything about sleep and that applies to a part called REM sleep as well.  About an hour and a half after you fall asleep your brainwaves start to change and you go into what is called REM sleep.

When you are in REM sleep your eyelids flicker and this is where the name comes from, that is,  Rapid Eye Movement.  Other things happen too like your breathing increases, your heart rate and blood pressure also increases and a state similar to when you are faced with a danger.

Have you ever had a dream about being in danger but you were paralyzed with fear?  You couldn't move, let alone run away.  Well, during REM sleep the large body muscles are paralyzed and this usually occurs in the middle of the night and in the morning and luckily the feelings usually should have subsided by then.

So if you dream you are somehow in danger but it frightens you that you couldn't move and you worry that if it really happens you would do the same then now you know it was the REM that was immobilizing you and not your fear.

There are five cycles of REM in a sleep episode and you will go in and out of them during the night which in total is around 7 hours.  So if you thought you just closed your eyes and you fell asleep then you are in fact going through many cycles of sleep in one night.

Oh and for a bit of trivia, snoring occurs only in non-REM sleep.  Happy dreams

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Lucid dreaming put quite simply is knowing that you are dreaming something while you are dreaming it.  There are feelings of everything in your dream as being real even when you are aware that they are not.  It is some sort of an awakening that puts you into your dream while you are still dreaming it.  You can learn how to lucid dream and control what goes on in your dreams just by doing some simple exercises.

Lucid dreaming is often used by those who are looking for ways to ease anxiety, nightmares, or simply for those who want to go off into some fantasy world of their choosing when they go to sleep.

How fast you learn how to lucid dream will depend on whether it comes naturally, or whether you have to work on it,  how well you recall your dreams, and how well you have developed your critical thinking faculty.  Diligently practicing your mental exercises will also train your mind to get you in a state of awareness while you are still dreaming.

Dream recall exercises are recommended for beginners wanting to learn to lucid dream.  Upon waking up, do not do anything, try to remember your dream and write it down as you describe your dream.  I know I say it a lot in these posts but recording your dream is vital. Trying to recall your dreams is an important step in learning lucid dreaming since it conditions the mind.  Waking up while still dreaming and then going back to sleep with the dream in mind could help you get into a lucid dream mode.

The Unexplainable Store has great binaural beat music that can help you achieve lucid dreaming.  I love their mp3 downloads.

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If you’re one of the millions suffering from this problem, pay attention to your sleep cycle. Here are some tips for you to make the most out of your sleep hours:

• The best sleep is sleep done at night. The skies darken, the world quietens, and your body receives signals that it’s time to go to bed. Because of artificial lighting, people are able to push their sleep hours later into the night, but it’s not good for them. If you have a lot of work to do, go to bed, and wake up extra early in the morning to do it.
• Another good time to sleep is to nap during the afternoon. If you can’t get enough sleep at night, a power nap in the early afternoon is some of the best sleep you can get. Just remember to keep it a nap – no more than an hour or so during the day. Not everyone can find time to take a nap during the day, so if that’s the case for you, make sure you get enough sleep hours during the night.
• Sleep regularly. Even more important than having enough sleep hours is having regular sleep hours. Sleeping and waking up at regular times every day ensures the best sleep quality your body can get. Establishing a regular sleep cycle takes around two weeks, and can be hard to do. But stick with it – rough those two weeks out to get yourself a regular schedule, and your body will thank you in the long run.

What I have found personally is a regular routine gives me the best chance for quality sleep.  I try to go to bed at the same time each night, and not too late either, so I get enough sleep hours that I need.  I try and relax as soon as I hit the pillow and by doing this I have found the best sleep I have ever had.

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