From NBC's Today show on Thursday June 19, 2008
TODAY's Meredith Vieira talks to NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman about whether or not you should use pills as a sleeping remedy.
Watch the segment from TODAY Insomnia is a common concern for many people in America and worldwide. It causes insufficient or inadequate sleep that can directly affect your waking life by leaving you feeling tired and drained throughout the day, without the energy you need to function.
If you are reading this at four in the morning, you aren't alone -- approximately half of all adults experience insomnia at some point in their lives. Before turning to prescriptions you may want to take a look at some simple lifestyle changes that can help you catch you Z's. Following the Eliminate Insomnia Diet, may cause your sheep-counting days to come to an end.
Do you watch the clock 'til the wee hours as sleep eludes you? Have you been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome — an irritating, "creepy-crawly" feeling in the legs? Or do you suffer from narcolepsy and have trouble staying awake during the day? Either way, you can find support on the iVillage Insomnia & Sleep Problems message board.
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