Many people suffering from insomnia use sleep medications to help them nod off, but this isn’t a good first choice for combating sleep problems.
“Natural sleep is healthier than drug-aided sleep. After taking sleep medications, people often feel hazy and detached when they wake up. In contrast, people who fall asleep naturally are more likely to wake up refreshed,” Dr. Robert Ballard, director of the Sleep Center and National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, said in a prepared statement.
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Grohol, J. (2004). Getting a Good Night’s Sleep. Psych Central. Retrieved on May 25, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2004/10/31/getting-a-good-nights-sleep/


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