Tired of tossing and turning? Insomnia can lead to a host of health problems, so we went to the experts for help. Here are their top tips for better sleep.

Top tips for better sleep

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The Editorial Team of Chatelaine magazine.

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Turn down the heat because here are four benefits to lowering your body temperature — burn calories, ward off cravings and lose weight by being cold.

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Natasha Turner, N.D., is a naturopathic doctor, Chatelaine magazine columnist, and author of the bestselling books The Hormone Diet, The Supercharged Hormone Diet and The Carb Sensitivity Program. She’s also the founder of the Toronto-based Clear Medicine Wellness Boutique and a regular guest on The Dr. Oz Show and The Marilyn Denis Show.

Natasha Turner

I’m sure you’ve had a Sunday night like this: It’s 2:14 a.m. and I’m lying in bed, wide eyed, staring at my ceiling fan circling and circling. Insomnia?

Sure, we’re all tired — exhausted even. But do we really need the oft-quoted eight hours of sleep a night in order to be at our best during waking hours?

New York Times

A bad day often begins the moment we open our eyes in the morning. Which is to say that a poor night’s sleep can significantly affect our mood, state of mind, alertness and energy.

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