Sleep problems can lead to Alzheimers Disease, which is on the rise, and already creates suffering in millions of American families. My wife, a bunch of my clients, half of my men’s team, and about one-third of everyone I meet has some trouble sleeping.

What is preventing you from sleeping well? There can be many causes, but I think we can all agree that in the U.S. we work too much, eat too much, drink too much, have too much stress, and are subjected to too many toxins.

We can all make improvements in our daily lives that can contribute to better sleep, from going to bed earlier, to eating less sugar, to avoiding eating, stress, caffeine, exercise and screen time before bed, to buying a more comfortable bed.

Another consideration is eating too much meat, eggs and dairy foods, which contribute to sleep apnea. Vegans don’t have sleep apnea, but doctors will never tell you that, because they make money on managing sleep apnea.

My experience over 57 years, is that I sleep well most every night, and can nap or go to sleep earlier to catch up after a bad night. Over time, I have developed, and used others’ techniques with success, and I have helped quite a few clients improve their sleep. Read on and get better rest tonight!

13 Ideas to Sleep Better

1. Quit screentime by 9pm. Radiation and stimulation kill sleep
2. Do not eat after 8pm. Drink only water after 6pm.
3. Take a :20+ nature walk every day. Avoid strenuous workouts after 6pm.
4. Do yoga, breathing exercises, affirmations or singing an hour before bed
5. Avoid finances, arguments, etc. after 8pm. Think only happy thoughts!
6. Happiness matters, so avoid violent entertainment before bed
7. Reduce animal food. We feel their pain! Meat, eggs, and dairy foods lead to sleep apnea.
8. Reduce sugar for your mental health, teeth and pancreas. Cooked fruit is good!
9. Avoid alcohol and drugs of all kinds, particularly within four hours of sleep.
10. Do a body rub and shower an hour or more before bed in order to wind down
11. Wake up by 7am, enjoy lemon water with your vitamins, then be active
12. Don’t stress! Rest is almost as good as sleep, on any given night.
13. Let the thoughts go by. Meditation can be very helpful for that.

What about Melatonin? I am reading that melatonin works for sleep, and that it might even prevent Covid-19. But, I do not like drugs, and so I am not a proponent of melatonin. However, look into it if you want to.

Good luck, and goodnight!