Sleep. It can be elusive, fleeting, abundant, and is often
interrupted. And it is can also be big
business. Health Briefs TV take a peek at the sleep business.
Did you get a good night’s rest? How many full hours of
sleep did you get? Was your sleep interrupted by children, pets or smart phones
buzzing with the arrival of incoming messages? These are all things that can
interrupt and disrupt sleep every night. For insomniacs, this can be a rest
killer.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control states that up to 70
million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. We spend extraordinary amounts
of money on new mattresses, pillows, sleep aids, and even sleep spas to
determine what’s keeping us from decent rest. Sleep-related products are a $32 billion
dollar industry, and include an incredible amount of products and remedies to
help the sleep-deprived close their eyes and rest soundly. The Health Briefs TV show counters that there
are better ways to ease into sleep and rest well, and are free. Exercise, even
moderate exercise such as a good after dinner walk, can be relaxing and help
you distress to sleep better. Hit the sack at the same time every night. Turn
the TV off and move smart phone and other digital devices away from bed side
tables. A shower right before bed helps wash away stress and can ease you into
a restful state.
Sleep is big business because people spend a great deal of
money to get the elusive rest they need. Always try the free ways first,
though, and put that money someplace else. Like into a vacation.
