• Dark circles under the eyes
• Disorientation
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Posture changes
• Reduced energy level

• Aging
• Alcoholism or abruptly stopping alcohol after long-term use
• Anxiety
• Bed or bedroom that does not promote sleep
• Depression
• Diseases, such as an enlarged prostate, cystitis, COPD, arthritis, heartburn, and heart or lung problems
• Exhilaration or excitement
• Frequent urination
• Grief
• Illicit street drugs, such as amphetamines and cocaine
• Jet lag
• Lack of exposure to bright light or sunlight
• Medications, such as too much thyroid medicine, ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, theophylline derivatives, and others
• Overactive thyroid
• Restless leg syndrome
• Shift work
• Sleeping too much during the day
• Stimulants taken in the evening, including nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, or food
• Stress and worrying
• Suddenly stopping a medication (such as sleeping pills or sedatives)
• Too much stimulation at bedtime
• Wake-sleep pattern disturbances

• Desire for attention from parents
• Fever or other illness
• Hunger
• Indigestion
• Infantile colic or other digestive problems
• Teething

• Avoid emotional upset or stressful situations before bedtime.
• Avoid using alcohol in the evening. Avoid caffeine for at least 8 hours before bedtime. Give up smoking, because nicotine is a stimulant.
• Eat a light snack before bedtime.
• Establish a regular bedtime, but don't go to bed if you feel wide awake.
• Exercise regularly, but not in the last 2 hours before going to bed. Exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has been shown to make people fall asleep faster and get deeper and more restful sleep. Sex can be a natural sleep inducer for some people.
• Relax by reading, taking a bath, or listening to soothing music before going to bed.
• Take your TV or computer out of your bedroom. Otherwise, your brain becomes used to the stimulation and starts to expect it when you are there. This makes it harder for you to fall asleep.
• Use the bedroom for bedroom activities only. Once in bed, use creative imagery and relaxation techniques to keep your mind off unrestful thoughts. Avoid staying in bed for long periods of time while awake, or going to bed because of boredom.

• Avoid going in to your child's room throughout the night.
• Avoid sending your child to bed as punishment, which can lead to poor sleep.
• For children who have trouble falling asleep, try to make the bedroom as quiet as possible. A sound machine can help mask outside noises.
• Never give a child sleeping medicine without asking the doctor first. It's usually not a good idea to treat the problem with drugs.

• Your sleeping problem becomes persistent and affects your quality of life, despite behavior changes
• Your sleeping problem occurs more than 3 nights per week for more than 1 month
• You have other worrisome symptoms, such as chest pain or shortness of breath

• Do you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or awakening too early?
• Do you wake up feeling unrested?
• How often do you wake up at night?
• What time do you find yourself waking?
• How long have you had the problem?
• Have you taken any over-the-counter sleeping products?
• What medications do you take?
• Do you take any herbal supplements or alternative remedies?
• Do you drink much coffee or alcohol? Have you recently cut down on your coffee or alcohol?
• Do you have any excessive stress or anxiety?
• How much do you normally sleep? What hours?
• What do you do during the few hours before you go to bed?
• Does your sleep schedule change often? (shift work)
• Do you fall asleep at the wrong times or places?
• Does your sleep schedule change a lot on weekends?
• Do you worry too much about sleep?
• Do you have breath-holding spells, or do you snore?
• Do you have any aches or pains that prevent you from sleeping?

• Sleep log record
• Thyroid tests (TSH, T3, T4)

Dr. Huntoon has a single mission:

To support as many people as possible in their quest for health and enable them to improve and maintain their health to the highest level possible, while educating them about the benefits of Chiropractic, Natural Healthcare and Holistic Living, so they in turn can teach others to support us having a healthy community.

Your Choice

• Continue doing the same thing and nothing changes or it may get worse

OR

• Try something different and get a different result that makes you happier and healthier.