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Saginaw, Michigan 48603
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West Branch, Michigan 48661
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Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up often during the night? Or, maybe you wake up too early in the morning. You may be suffering from insomnia. If it lasts longer than a few weeks and you feel tired most of the time, please contact us to discuss setting up your sleep study.

What causes Insomnia?
Some common causes of insomnia are:

• Medical problems such as pain, depression, medication side-effects, or trouble breathing
• Circadian rhythm disorder, a shift in the body's normal 24-hour activity cycle
• Lifestyle factors such as changing sleep schedule, lack of exercise or too jmuch caffeine
• Sleep settings such as a poor mattress, noise or a room that's too hot or too cold
• Stress such as problems at work, money worries or family events

Talk to your Health Care Provider
Describe your sleeping problems to your health care provider. Try to keep a daily sleep diary for a week or two. Write down the time you go to bed, the time you wake up, and anything that seems to effect your sleep. Your health care provider can work with you to develop a treatment plan. You may need to learn good sleeping habits and make some lifestyle changes. If you have any medical problems, these may need to be treated first.

Good sleeping habits are a key part of treament. If needed, some medications may help you sleep better at first. Making healthy lifestyle changes and learning to relax can improve your sleep. Treating insomnia takes commitment, but trust that your efforts will pay off.

Healthy Lifestyle
Your lifestyle afftects your health and your sleep. Here are some healthy habits:

• Keep a regular sleep schedule. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day.
• Exercise regularly. It may help you to reduce stress. Avoid strenuous exercise for two to four hours before bedtime.
• Avoid or limit naps.
• Create a comfortable setting for sleep. Make sure the room is quiet, dark, and not too hot or cold
• Use your bed only for sleep and sex.
• Don't spend too much time in bed trying to fall asleep. If you can't fall asleep, get up and do something until you become tired and drowsy.
• Avoid or limit caffeine and nicotine. They can keep you awake at night. Also avoid alchohol. It may help you fall asleep at first, but your sleep will not be restful.