Get Quality Sleep by Starting with Your Feet

Do you have trouble falling asleep?

Warm milk doesn't work? Counting sheep? Herbal Teas or crackers don't either? Here are three off-the-wall sleep tips that might just work for you.

Massage Your Feet
Spas and massage therapists have know for centuries pampering your feet relieves stress and promotes relaxation.  Have your significant other massage your feet before bed until they are warm and tingly.  You can do it yourself but it much more effective with help. A hot water foot bath can be relaxing and rejuvenating too.

Curl and Uncurl your Toes
Sounds strange I know. But, it works for some people. Try it for a few weeks - slowly curl and uncurl your toes for 30 seconds to a minute.  Repeat.  Don't over do it just enough to get relaxed.

You can train yourself, just like Pavlov's dog, to associate this relaxing action with sleep. After ten days or a few weeks you will associate this activity with sleep.

Rub Your Belly
Start with your belly button and rub in bigger and bigger circles. Do it once clockwise and once counter-clockwise. Try larger circles and then smaller circles. Do it for several minutes. It works for puppies, why would it work for you?