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To Sleep or not to sleep? That is the question!
Sleeping Beautys
Rumpelstiltskins
Relax, Go To It!
The Fast and the Furious
100
If you cannot fall asleep within this allotted time frame, you should get out of bed and focus your energies on another task.
What is 20 minutes?
100
ZzzQuil is a new brand name for what generic OTC medication that has been available for years.
What is diphenhydramine?
100
This is the number of stages that the Sleep Cycle consists of.
What is 5 stages?
100
This "exercise" is mild and focuses on stretching, which can help get someone ready for a good night's sleep.
What is Yoga?
100
Beverages containing this stimulant, should be avoided prior to bedtime.
What is caffeine?
200
"Ring, Ring" This device may keep you up late at night.
What is a cell phone?
200
Benadryl is effective for sleep at these doses.
What is 25-50mg?
200
This is the stage of The Sleep Cycle in which people dream.
What is Stage 5 (REM stage)?
200
Inhaling and Exhaling, while focusing on the movement of one's chest and diaphragm, describes this technique.
What is Deep Breathing Exercises?
200
Too much of this "sweet" thing might keep you up at night.
What is Sugar?
300
This aspect of computers and television hinders the release of the natural sleep hormone of the body.
What is bright light?
300
This is the maximum dose recommended for sleep for the natural hormone that is available OTC.
What is 5mg?
300
This natural chemical is released as your body winds down to sleep.
What is Melatonin?
300
Zen and Instrumental could be words to describe this technique that may help one to fall asleep.
What is Relaxing Music?
300
Pictured here is a celebrity that promotes this activity, that should be avoided 3 hours before bedtime.
What is exercise?
400
These brief periods of rest during the day may interrupt one's sleep-wake cycle at night.
What are naps?
400
Doxylamine, the active ingredient in Unisom, is part of which class of medications.
What is 1st Generation Antihistamines?
400
This is the name of the natural "rhythm" that the body follows throughout a 24-hour period.
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
400
If you are doing the deep breathing technique properly, your hand placed on this part of the body should remain still
What is the chest?
400
This type of tea, thought to be "relaxing" may actually keep you up at night.
What is Green Tea?
500
This is the number of hours of sleep the average adult requires to function optimally.
What is 7.5 to 9 hours?
500
This OTC product is the best choice when trying to correct jet lag.
What is Melatonin?
500
REM stands for this.
What is Rapid Eye Movement?
500
Sitting down and reading one of these may also constitute a relaxation technique
What is a book?
500
This is one of 2 emotions that may hinder your ability to fall asleep.
What is Anxiety or Stress?