Diffcult to sleep

Dear Doctor: ?

Dear Patient: If your problem with sleep is not related to any medical conditions, try these simple ways that will help you sleep better:

1. Go to sleep and rise at the same time every day, even on holidays. Dont nap during the day, as this inhibits your ability to fall asleep at night.

2. Exercise regularly but do not do any vigorous exercise two hours before your sleep time.

3. Trytophan is an amino acid that helps the brain produce serotonin, which helps you relax. You can find it in milk, chicken, turkey, ice cream, tuna and peanuts.

4. A warm bath before you go to bed also helps you sleep better.

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