http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/the-big-ideas/topics/energy-amp-rest en-us 60 <p align="center"><em>&quot;What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, </em></p><p align="center"><em>isn't much better than tedious disease.&quot;</em></p><p align="center">&nbsp;</p><p align="center">~ George Dennison Prentice</p><p>No need to make the whole optimizing-our-health process unduly stressful!</p><p>Are you a little too geeked up about he whole process?!</p><p>Relax. Enjoy the process.</p><p>&hellip;</p><p><em>Some (Pretty Straight-forward) Tips for Better Sleep:</em></p><p>- Caffeine is a stimulant. Avoid it 4-6 hours before bedtime.</p><p>- Avoid heavy meals before sleeping. If you need a light snack, stay away from protein and stick to carbohydrates. Research shows that small snacks rich in carbohydrates may help sleep.</p><p>- Try to unwind an hour before bedtime. Turn off the TV and the computer. Relax.</p><p>- Make your bedroom your haven for sleep and other &quot;bedroom activities&quot; only. No TV, radio, eating, reading or working allowed!</p> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:43:11 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:135:135 brian http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/135