Getting a good night sleep is more valuable than gold for most people. A night full of tossing and turning just won’t cut it for todays on the go society. Here are some tips for making sure your slumber is one of peace.

1. Cut the caffeine. Don’t drink ANY caffeinated beverages within three hours before you are going to hit the sack.

2. Take a long, hot bath. Use lavender scented candles to add to the relaxation.

3. Don’t eat just before bed. Your body wants to hibernate for about ten hours and it can’t do that if it has to digest food.

4. Turn off the television. The continuous noise will disturb you REM.

5. Read a chapter in a book. This will give your mind time to wind down from the day.

6. If you don’t fall asleep after twenty minutes, get up and read another chapter or drink a cup of hot (decaffeinated) herbal tea.

7. Make sure the room temperature is comfortable. If a room is too hot or too cold then it can make for an uneasy night.

8. Turn on some white noise. The sound of a fountain running or the ceiling fan can help lull you to sleep and keep you soundly there until morning.

9. Get into a routine. Getting up at different hours every day of the week will mess up your internal clock.

10. Get a mattress that is comfortable for YOU. Every one has a different firmness factor so shop around.

11. Keep the room nice and dark. Sudden lights can disturb your sleep.

12. Buy sheets that are comfortable to the touch (I prefer flannel) but that are also easy on the upkeep (stay away from 100% cotton unless you like to iron).

13. Try a little meditation before bedtime. This clears your mind of wandering thoughts.

14. Check the locks before you climb into bed. Worrying about something like that can give a person insomnia.

15. Get nice, comfortable pillows. If you fold your pillow over and it stays in that position, then it’s time for a new one.

16. Get a friend to rub your back.

17. Get a friend to cuddle next to you.

18. Use a Breath Right strip or some vapor rub to help you breath easy through the night.

19. Don’t take long naps (more than thirty minutes) during the day. It throws your sleep pattern off.

20. Get comfortable, loose fitting pajamas.

The perfect night of sleep is just a few steps away. Be consistent in your process and you will be dreaming soundly in no time.

Well, you had a great time last night, that’s for sure. You partied. You danced. You mingled. You drank waaaay too much. And now you hurt.

You need a cure for your hangover, which includes any or all of the following: headache, nausea, aching body, exhaustion, dizziness and overall lack of well-being.

Here are some full-proof remedies to get you back on your feet in no time and ready for round two tonight. They won’t cure your guilty conscience or the “Oh my gosh, I did WHAT last night?” fears, but at least your physical pain will be gone.

Hydrate. Your body is hurting so much because the all the booze you consumed last night sucked the moisture out of your body. That’s also the reason you have dry mouth. You’ll want to re-hydrate your body with electrolyte-rich liquids, like a sports drink or water. And drink a lot of it. At least two big glasses as soon as you wake up and then another glass at least once an hour. Skip coffee or soda; They will only make your headache/cotton mouth worse.

Take some medicine. There’s nothing wrong with resorting to the medicine cabinet for a cure. Take your favorite headache pill. Aspirin is the best choice; Advil can upset your stomach and mixing Tylenol with alcohol can have severe consequences on your liver. DO NOT do it. Dramamine or PMS medications like Midol will help with symptoms like bloating and nausea. Multivitamins are also a great way to get the much-needed nutrients back in your system. , Dramamine and PMS medication

Get your grease intake. Eat the biggest, greasiest burger, burrito and/or pizza possible. Don’t worry about ruining your diet. The worst thing you can put in your stomach after a night of drinking is anything “healthy.” It seems contradictory—after all, you’d want to make up for the poor nutrition decisions the previous night with some healthy choices today—but grease and fat will help more than salad. And eat as soon as possible and then fall back asleep from the food coma. You’ll wake up feeling refreshed later.

Nothing but mindless activity. What’s the plan for the day? A whole lot of nothing. Some people love exercising after a night of drinking. I don’t understand people like that. Your mind is tired; let it rest. Only engage in mindless activities so your brain and body have time to recover to a functional state. Some good ideas include: watching T.V. reruns like I Love Lucy, America’s Next Top Model or cartoons. Having sex. Taking a long, hot shower or relaxing in a hot tub.