Sleep aids in medication form often do more harm then good. The idea of popping a pill and falling into a blissful state of heavy rest may very well sound like a dream come true for insomniacs and others with problems sleeping. But it would be naïve to assume that a pill can solve any problem. Rebound insomnia is one of the unfortunate side effects of sleeping pills, and a major reason why when searching for the proper sleep aid, one should look for a healthier alternative than medications.

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Mention the words “Bed Time” to any child and you may be in for some unwanted complaining.  Yes, most children hate hearing those words; however, children need to get an adequate amount of sleep at a very young age in order to avoid the possibility of developing a sleep problem, and even worse, a behavioral disorder.
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The beautiful month of May is fast approaching.  Baseball has finally kicked off and is coming out strong, the NHL is sadly finishing up with the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs finishing up, and oh yea, football is in the news too.  It’s only late April and football is hitting the newswire, but not in a sports related kind of way, more of a sleeping problem kind of vibe to be quite honest. 
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Sleep problems are becoming more common in today’s society because of the increased amounts of stress from the injured economy and large number of high sugar/caffeinated drinks available on the market.  Sleep is a natural function that the body needs to properly operate and maintain a healthy status.  For the time being though, lets put away the scientific discoveries and medical research projects that we usually report on and focus on some fun and interesting sleep related facts.
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Sleep aids are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s worrisome economy.  Loss of sleep from the increased amounts of stress related to one’s financial positioning and job security has sparked a sales spike for sleeping aids, specifically pills.  Mostly unknown to the people who are taking the pills are the side effects and long-term damage that they are potentially causing to their bodies.
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“Sleep is so obvious that it is often overlooked, even by physicians.” - Dr. Woodie Kessel, assistant surgeon general and a member of the 2009 Sleep in America poll task force.  This statement is directly on target with the general perception of how people view sleep.  The result of people overlooking the importance of sleep will usually result in the development of sleeping problems that, over time, can lead to other health concerns.
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The National Sleep Foundation will be having their Big Sleep Show at NBC’s Healthy Living Expo at Chicago’s Navy Pier from March 21st- 22nd.
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We all lost an hour of sleep over the weekend due to daylight-saving time, however, we can all get that hour back because today is National Napping Day. 
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Every week, more and more announcements about layoffs and company downsizing are hitting the news stations.  Financial analysts repeatedly predict that the economy will continue to suffer throughout the year leaving more people unemployed and with less money to spend.  All of this tension linked to the economy has begun to develop into a health concern with millions of people losing delicate hours of sleep.
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Have your days been a little bit harder to get through? Has the relationship with your significant other been tittering on bad vibes?  Has waking up in the morning become a forceful engagement instead of a regular routine?  Answering “yes” to any of these questions may be the result of a sleeping problem.
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