In addition to the measures outlined above, a number of other simple approaches to inducing sleep have been found helpful by many people.
You may find it possible to put the cares of the day out of your mind when in bed by reading an upbuilding book or a magazine article. If one reads for long enough, it will usually lead to drowsiness and sleep.
In cases where you have overtaxed your brain, making the back of the head feel tense and painful, it is helpful to massage the aching area with the fingertips. This gentle massage generally relaxes the tension and induces sleep. Cold water can also help to dispeltension, and a Kuhne treatment is often successful in relaxing the body. Brush massages can also be effective, and even fresh air will often help.
Anything that stimulates the circulation, driving the blood back to the external areas, helps to induce sleep, since insomnia is often caused by too much blood in the brain. Our busy life today lacks balance; we often overtax our minds and do not provide enough exercise for our bodies.
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