This may include light reading, soft restful music, prayer, meditation, or various relaxation techniques. Difficulty turning off the day's cares and worries is one of the biggest disruptions to sleep onset. Try a bedtime snack . A light snack such as a few cookies and milk may help you wind down. Avoid heavier snacks or meals close to bedtime as they can interfere with sleep and put on needless pounds.
Regular exercise promotes restful sleep .
Exercise can be anytime except 1-2 hours before bedtime. Of course, exercise typically promotes health in many other ways, as well. Snoring sometimes indicates sleep apnea . Severe snoring and daytime sleepiness can be evaluated by your physician or a sleep clinic. Use sleep aids with caution .