Insomnia affects 3 million people. We all have experienced a rough night of insomnia whether it's a problem falling asleep or staying asleep. It effects our productivity the next day at work and can make our lives miserable! The causes of insomnia are numerous, however there's a few basic things you can do to prevent insomnia. • Don't exercise within 4 hours of going to sleep. Exercise increases your cortisol level which increases your alertness. If your cortisol level is too high, you will feel wired and unable to unwind. Even without exercising your body may be unbalanced and release higher cortisol levels into the evening hours. A high cortisol level at bedtime is associated with increased incidence of cancer. We can test your … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Battling Insomnia