Patient Education Library
Designed for both clinicians and the general public, these handouts provide practical, evidence-informed guidance that blends conventional medicine with complementary strategies. Within each handout you have the option to share or download a PDF.
Sleep Hygiene Checklist
| Behavior | True | False |
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| I rise and go to bed at the same time every day, even on weekends. | ||
| I do not take naps during the day that last more than 20 minutes. | ||
| I avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol for at least 6 hours before bedtime. | ||
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I avoid high intensity interval training in the evening (mild and moderate exercise in the |
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I avoid liquids 2 hours before going to bed so I can reduce my need to use the bathroom |
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I practice bedtime rituals such as planning for tomorrow, dimming lights, reducing |
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| My bedroom is kept dark and at a cool temperature (60–68°F (15.6–20°C). | ||
| My bedroom is for sleep — I do not watch TV or work on projects while in bed. | ||
| I go to bed only when I feel sleepy. | ||
| If I cannot fall asleep within 30 minutes, I get out of bed and do something relaxing. |
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