You need it...I need it...We all need it

But someone please tell me why, some nights, even when I am dog tired, I just can't get to sleep.

I have tried it all, counting sheep (yes, really), imagining a dark blanket draping over me, thinking of myself falling endlessly through space and just totally blanking my mind.

I have even invited the mother-in-law over a few times. Normally once she starts going on I am asleep in moments, let alone minutes.

However, some nights no matter what I do, aint nothing that's gonna get me off to the land of nod.

So what can I do differently to solve this problem?

Well, just lately what I have been doing is seeking out a musical solution. Now I love music, but generally I listen to it as stimulation, not for helping me sleep. You can't beat a bit of loud music, whether it be Bruce, the Chilli Peppers or Elvis when you are getting ready for a Saturday night out. Equally music can provide an important part of the ambience when you have friends or family round for dinner.

Music is great but I have never really seen it as a way of helping with my sleepless nights...Until now.

I have been reading up on the subject and it seems that research does show that listening to the right music can help people have a better night's sleep.

One scientific study from Taiwan showed that adults who had been reporting sleep problems indicated a 35% improvement after listening to the right type of music just prior to trying to go to sleep.

Interestingly the adults also showed improvement over time as they appeared to achieve greater understanding of what they needed to do to get the most benefit from the relaxing music they were listening to.

As well as helping the subjects to get to sleep it seems that the music also had the effect of improving the quality of the sleep. This was both in terms of longevity and feelings of rest upon waking.

Not only that but there is scientific fact to back up the subjects' view that they were indeed sleeping better after listening to the music. The scientists reported that the adults enjoying improved sleep did exhibit lower heart and respiratory rates.

Taking all of this on board I am now trying a unique musical compilation as a means of improving my own sleep. It seems to be working pretty well at the moment and I am pleased to say that on most nights I am no longer counting the sheep or falling through space...and you know what...it's been a while since I have felt the need to have the mother-in-law round

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