TO SLEEP OR NOT TO SLEEP
Are you one of those people (0) who toss and turn all night, unable to (1)......to sleep. Although many people who have sleeping problems, (2) ..... choronic of occasional automatically reach for the sleeping tablets when they see a difficult night (3) ....to slee chronic or occasional, of them, there are a number of so-called "folk" remedies which are not only cheaper but also much safer in the long run. Most people have tried having a hat drink such as milk or (4)........... number of commercially available herbal infusions before going to bed, but there are other, (5)....... well-known remedies, which can help you on your way to a restful night's sleep. One unusual (6)........effective technique involves not warmth, (7)........ you might think, but cold. Before going to bed, run very cold water for several minutes over your forearms and legs from the knee (8) ........... then dry yourself quickly and hop into bed. You will find yourself feeling totally relaxed and drowsy. Another unusual approach has to do with eating or, to (9)...... precise, chewing. Take a large apple, wash it and eat it slowly, (10) to chew the peel thoroughly. Chewing is not only relaxing in (11)...... but the peel of apple contains a natural substance (12)....... induces relaxation. Meditation, stretching, walking and (13)...... reading are also effective for many people. Clearly, there are many ways to avoid the pillpopping route and (14) ....... enjoy a good night's sleep. Then again, if all (15) ............. fails, you could always try counting sheep!