We went to a concert the other night and when we finally got home and into bed, I could not sleep for the life of me. I ended up playing games on my cell phone, working on new articles for all of you, staring at the clock, the ceiling, the wall, you name it. I even tried the sheep thing to no avail. It was not fun. As horrible as it was, luckily, I don’t have to suffer through it on a nightly basis. There are nights when I swear that I have restless leg syndrome because, in my terms, my legs feel like they want to run. However, going for a jog in the middle of the night is not exactly on my to-do list. Bugging for a massage usually gets me to sleep after this but it’s not that easy for everyone.
Did you know that aches and pains were cited as the top reason for the lack of a good night’s sleep? I’d say that is pretty much spot on and the 2012 study in which these findings were recorded would agree. Would you? Thankfully an old medicine cabinet favorite brand is here to help.
Advil PM, of course, has become a favorite in and of itself for those that suffer from sleeplessness. The thing that many don’t know about Advil PM is that, on top of its ability to help you sleep, it is also (true to its name) a pain reliever. With the classic powers of Advil’s non-habit forming pain relieving and, now, the gentle sleep aid, this is a wonderful addition to your bedtime routine.
Adding to their family of great products, Advil PM has recently entered the digital world by releasing a coinciding app. The SleepHelp app works alongside Advil PM to help you get a better night’s rest and assists you in tackling common sleep issues. Snoring problems and trouble with noisy partners are just two of the many topics covered in the app. It also provides you with a ton of essential tips, all rated by actual users, to help you through every stage of sleep. From winding down before you hit the sheets to getting through the morning after a difficult night’s sleep, the SleepHelp app has you covered. Some popular tips include:
- How to handle noisy partners
- How to create a sleep oasis
- The ideal temperature for sleeping
- What types of food can help you sleep
- Why you should sing if you snore
- And more!
With the Advil PM SleepHelp app, you can also better understand your own personal sleep habits. Everyone has their own unique patterns and routines and this app helps you to get more out of your days by becoming more aware and understanding of your own body. The in-app alarm provides you with Wind Down Alerts and recommended sleep times based on your set waking time. Think of it as parents setting a bed time for their children. We all know that sleep is a necessity and, of course, good sound sleep is preferred. However, we often overlook these obvious points when it comes to ourselves. The SleepHelp app and Advil PM are here to fix that.
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The SleepHelp app is available for, both, iOS and Android devices and be downloaded for free through your app store.
In addition to helping you ease your aches and pains, get to sleep easier and, with the new SleepHelp app, learn how to get a better night’s sleep, the great folk over at Advil PM want to help you yet again. This time with a snazzy giveaway! In celebration of the launch of their SleepHelp app, Advil PM has put together a perfect gift box for YOU! With the SleepHelp Rest & Relaxation gift set you can certainly assure yourself one heck of a great night’s sleep. It includes the following:
- Samples of Advil PM
- Fleece Blanket
- Memory Foam Neck Pillow
- Hot/Cold Gel Eye Mask
- Reading Light
We received the exact same gift set and it has gone over greatly in our home. Keeping the medicine cabinet stocked with Advil PM has been wonderful and knowing that it’s there if needed for those nighttime aches and pains takes a relief off of our shoulders, literally. The kids laid claim to the rest of the goodies – the blanket and pillow for movie nights on the sofa, the reading light for bedtime stories, and the eye mask to help cool down fevers while looking like a superhero. The cat even made the box itself his own personal sleep spot. Advil PM really does help you sleep…
Now, one of you will win the Advil PM SleepHelp Rest & Relaxation gift set so that you, too, can calm down and unwind!
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One (1) winner will receive an Advil PM SleepHelp Rest & Relaxation gift set.
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165 Responses
I think the tip about resolving/straightening out my neck pain would be the most beneficial to me. It really bothers me and I only sleep for 1-2 hours at a time.
The best tip I have is to use a timer on the television. I have to go to sleep with it on, but I don’t sleep well if it stays on during the night.
Slow, deep abdominal breathing may help reduce anxiety and help you wind down for bed
I have a sound machine that seems to help me a lot ,,its soft sounds of wind blowing
If you’re waking up during the night to use the bathroom, stop drinking fluids two to three hours before bedtime. Also, taking a quick trip to the bathroom just before bed can reduce the chance of you needing to get up during the night.
If you find yourself awake and counting sheep into six figures, it’s time for another trick. After 15 to 30 minutes of lying in bed awake, get out of bed. Avoid turning on bright lights, and find something calming to do, such as listening to music or reading.
What works for me is leaving a fan running on low.I am a very light sleeper so the background noise of a fan blocks any other noise that might otherwise wake me up.
Use a pillow that’s designed to align your neck.
a hot bath before bed always helps me!
Straighten out neck pain
To help you get a full night’s sleep, use a pillow that’s designed to keep your neck aligned to reduce the risk of pain.
having background noise helps sleep
Take a warm bath.
use a pillow that aligns your neck is one of their best tips
Straighten out neck pain
A sound machine or a fan…..it helps me sleep
I have learned that Hip-buttock stretch: Lie on back with feet on the floor and legs bent at a 45-degree angle. Grasp back of left thigh near knee, and gently pull legs toward chest, feeling a stretch in right hip and buttock. Hold for three deep breaths. Switch legs, and repeat.
This is so interesting! I like the app 🙂
Deep breathing seems to help quite a bit.
I like Advil’s sleep tip: Straighten out neck pain
For a sound sleep, you’ll need a pillow designed to keep your neck aligned and reduce the risk of pain. Look for pillows with memory foam that molds around your head and neck, keeping your neck aligned with your spine—the optimal position for comfortable sleep. Foam pillows will also keep their shape longer over time, unlike feather fills.
I like the tip about using aromatherapy. I will have to try that!
The tip that would help me most is establish a routine! I usually stay up after I put the kids to bed to tidy up, do some dishes, etc. and always end up going to bed anywhere between midnight and 2 am…
To sing for 20 minutes a day! 🙂
We have a “Sound Soother” in our room that blocks out a lot of noise and helps us sleep.
I think the Establish a routine tip is helpful-let your body and mind know it is time to sleep
i like this tip: Straighten out neck pain
For a sound sleep, you’ll need a pillow designed to keep your neck aligned and reduce the risk of pain. Look for pillows with memory foam that molds around your head and neck, keeping your neck aligned with your spine—the optimal position for comfortable sleep. Foam pillows will also keep their shape longer over time, unlike feather fills.
my personal best sleep tip is to turn off all electronics when going to bed
the time on the tv is the best tip
Doing some light stretches before bed
some aroma therapy always helps
Establish a routine
is for me
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Straighten out neck pain~I need a Memory Foam Pillow!! 🙂
Thank you
Go to bed at the same time, even on weekends .. hard to do!
I have a 14 month old who still wakes during the night, so I am surviving on little sleep! The best tip I read was to take short nap!
My best sleep tip is to use a white noise machine!
The Move to Snooze tip would help me.
I always find a glass of warm milk helps me !!!
breathe deep
I like the sound machine
Move to snooze
If you find yourself awake and counting sheep into six figures, it’s time for another trick. After 15 to 30 minutes of lying in bed awake, get out of bed. Avoid turning on bright lights, and find something calming to do, such as listening to music or reading.
According to the Sleep Tips, when I wake up during the night, I should get up and do something relaxing until I feel sleepy again. Good advice–I’ll give it a try.
We always sleep with the sound of the ocean (from a sound machine.)
My favorite tip is -For a sound sleep, you’ll need a pillow designed to keep your neck aligned and reduce the risk of pain
I workout and meditate during the day. Twice daily TM helps with sleep
Establish a routine. A regular bedtime and wake time helps. Avoid caffeine and bright light before bedtime.
Straightening out neck pain would help. I can’t find a comfortable pillow!
My favorite sleep tip is to take about 15 minutes (at least ONE hour BEFORE bed), and use that time to go over all the things that are worrying you from the day. This way, they’re out of the way, and you’ve done your mandatory worrying before you get ready for bed.
I think the Establish a routine tip would work best for me.
timer on the tv, I have to have noise when I go to sleep, but when I am sleeping I like no sound.
I think the tip of making the room darker would help. I honestly took a good look around and there are SO SO many little lights on…. the TV has a little indicator light on it- the battery charger is lit up the router has lights blinking the CLOCK omg that clock has to GO just go. It IS too bright.
I found out that if I keep the bedroom much COLDER than the rest of the house, I do sleep better!
i think the tip about snoring and using a full-length body pillow as support for sleeping on your side can help prevent this
For me to sleep well, it’s important that it be dark, especially in the morning. I’ve been known to put a pillow over my face to block out the light!
Here’ s the tip I like:
Move to snooze
If you find yourself awake and counting sheep into six figures, it’s time for another trick. After 15 to 30 minutes of lying in bed awake, get out of bed. Avoid turning on bright lights, and find something calming to do, such as listening to music or reading.
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My best sleep tip:
Drink a non-caffinated drink like Tea or warm milk before bedtime to help relax
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Taking Advil PM can help prevent waking up early because of pain.
I am drinking so much water in an effort to eat healthier, unfortunately that is keeping me up all night using the bathroom! So stop drinking 2-3 hours before bedtime seems like a good tip to help me get the rest I need.
slow deep breathing
Make your room comfortable so you can go to sleep
this tip would probably help – After 15 to 30 minutes of lying in bed awake, get out of bed. Avoid turning on bright lights, and find something calming to do, such as listening to music or reading
For myself (and my husband who suffers from Torticollis), the most beneficial tip would be to straighten out neck pain. We need to find a memory foam pillow that helps align the neck and spine to prevent future problems.
My favorite tip from the site is to Breathe Deep. That is actually one of the methods I use to try to fall asleep/
My best sleep tip (and this is coming from someone who works overnights and sleeps during the day) is to make your bed your sanctuary. ONLY sleep in your bed, nothing else (no reading, no tv watching, nothing). That way when you do lay in bed your body knows that it is time for sleep.
Straighten out the neck pain would help me, i could use new pillows.
Choose clothes before you go to bed to make it easier to get up in the morning.
A nice hot bath before bed.
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I think I’ll try adding honey to my drink…
I have trouble falling asleep/ staying asleep I think due to stress. the advil site recommended that I breathe slowly and deeply. This sounds promising, I will be sure to try it out tonight 🙂
Straightening out neck pain with a memory foam pillow would work for me.
My sleep tip that works me for is to sleep in a cool room. So comfy!!
Take care of pain so that you can relax.
I like the tip about going to another room and read for awhile.
One of my best tips is a nice warm/hot bubble bath before bed
Establish a routine…here is where I have a problem. Go to bed at different times. I don’t really have a soothing nightly routine. Need to work on that!
I do try to shower before bed. That soothes you, makes it easier to sleep.
I like the tip about using a pillow that aligns your neck right,
Take calcium magnesium before bedtime!
I am nocturnal so sleep for me is just about impossible. I make sure not to take naps during the day, I also turn off the lights over an hour before I intend to turn off the tv and try to sleep. I also make sure to keep it quiet, no lights are allowed on and I think about happy things in my life. I have a lot of stress in my life.
Definitely taking care of pain is the best tip for me. I am always in pain as I have a lot of conditions and without the proper pain meds I won’t be able to sleep at all.
Don’t Let the Light In
To prevent any light from disturbing your sleep, these tips may help. If your alarm clock glows, turn it away. Remove the nightlight if you use one. Cover all charging or battery indicators. Turn off all computer, TV or phone screens. Install some curtains or blinds in the bedroom to keep the outside light from shining in. And if that’s not an option, use an eye mask.
Most helpful for me is to use an eye mask.
to use a timer on the television
one useful tip was Straighten out neck pain
i like to make sure the room is completely dark
Use an eye mask when all other options of removing sleep disturbing light have been exhausted.
The Breathe deep tip would be the best for me.
If you’re waking up during the night to use the bathroom, stop drinking fluids two to three hours before bedtime. – See more at: https://eightymphmom.com/2013/08/rest-relax-with-advil-pm-and-the-new-sleephelp-app.html#sthash.V44tqOsq.dpuf
Definitely the timer on the TV tip.
My tip, read a bit before bed, it relaxes you.
I use the tip not to drink much before bedtime so I’m not up during the night to go to the bathroom.
My best sleep tip is to stay on a routine even in the weekend.
I always read before bed, it always makes me sleepy.
The tip that would help me is straighten out neck pain.
Establish a routine works for me
A few drops of lavender oil on pillow case help too.
Using the television timer is a very useful thing for me
I liked Creating a bedroom environment conducive to sleep will help you get into slumber mode. You can help condition yourself for sleep by tapping into your body’s internal clock
TRY TO STAY ON A ROUTINE A MUCH AS POSSIBLE,,,,,
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I like to soak my feet before getting into bed.
I like the tip about using a pillow to align your neck properly.
I like to take a bath before bed
It says to stop drinking fluids 2-3 hours before bed so your sleep is not interrupted.
Slow, deep abdominal breathing may help reduce anxiety and help you wind down for bed
My sleep with an air cleaner at night. That helps me sleep.
Establish a routine – I think this is an area that I really need to pursue – right now things are really haphazard right before bedtime.
Having background noise like a fan or AC unit running
a hot bath at night helps me sleep well.
I think one of the sleep help tips from the Advil site that would be most beneficial to me currently is to get earplugs that can provide an effective way to keep out any unwanted noise.
Straightening out neck pain by getting a memory foam pillow.
My own tip is to avoid caffeine at least 6 hours before heading to bed.
the tip about slow, deep abdominal breathing sounds most beneficial to me.
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Straighten out neck pain is a helpful tip for me.
The Move to snooze
If you find yourself awake and counting sheep into six figures, it’s time for another trick. After 15 to 30 minutes of lying in bed awake, get out of bed. Avoid turning on bright lights, and find something calming to do, such as listening to music or reading.
i wake with lower back pain= it suggested Advil PM
If you wake up early with aches and pains take Advil PM before you go to sleep
I like the one where if you can’t fall asleep get up and read a book or listen to comforting music and then try and go asleep again.
I would say for my sleep tip: Keep active all day long and you will sleep like a baby at night.
For me it is getting out of bed if after 15-30 minutes I cannot fall asleep. I like to go outside on our porch and just listen to the crickets and completely relaxing,
I like the tip on using a timer on the tv..it always ends up waking me up
Earplugs can provide an effective way to keep out any unwanted noise!
The tip to Straighten out neck pain is helpful.
Establishing and keeping a routine is best for me.
a sleep timer for the tv. i cant fall asleep to silence.
I should try Advil PM because I seldom bother to use pain reliever pills for nightly pains.
I like the tip to establish a routine because I don’t have one.
I like the tip for side sleepers to prevent pain. The tip suggest putting a pillow between your knees and thighs to support your upper leg and prevent your lower spine from rotating and causing hip or back pain.
Some of my sleep issues is my boyfriend. He is a snorer and when he sleeps on his back, it’s worse. So, I just give him a quick elbow ;), he rolls over and the snoring stops.
I sleep with a fan on to make the room cool and the white sound helps also.
I think that establishing a bedtime routine would help me.
establishing a routine might help me – it’s hard when you have kids to get to bed the same time every night. I need to stop doing so much!
Making my room comfortable. I need a better bed!
love advil always gives me that comfort that I am looking for taking a warm bath and my advil will give me some much needed rest
I LOVE melatonin. It’s the most natural thing I’ve found to help me fall asleep & stay asleep without feeling like garbage the next day.
Reading always helps me.
The best tip for me would be “don’t watch the clock”. Thanks
Straighten out neck pain
For a sound sleep, you’ll need a pillow designed to keep your neck aligned and reduce the risk of pain. Look for pillows with memory foam that molds around your head and neck, keeping your neck aligned with your spine—the optimal position for comfortable sleep. Foam pillows will also keep their shape longer over time, unlike feather fills.
The breathe deep tip might help me sleep better.
The setting the scene tip.
A good pillow!!
(Straighten out neck pain)
The best tip for me is using a timer for my television because i need the television sound to fall asleep and waste alot of electricity by not turnimg it off til morning
The sound machine! I used this for my oldest two daughters when they were little….guess I should get it back out for myself, huh?
Establish a routine
a sound machine helps me sleep
best sleeping tip: stop watching tv 2 hours before going to bed
I like the tip to establish a routine
My favorite tips are breathing deeply and moving around 15-30 minutes if you can’t sleep
A pillow to align my neck would be heaven
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pillows and hot bath.
The most beneficial tip is to eat oatmeal as a comforting nighttime snack.
Breathe deep
Slow, deep abdominal breathing may help reduce anxiety and help you wind down for bed. With your tongue resting on the roof of your mouth just behind your upper teeth, exhale completely. Close your mouth, and inhale through your nose for four counts. Hold your breath for seven counts. Then exhale while mentally counting to eight. Repeat this cycle three more times.
Try not to snore yourself awake. LOL that’s probably my husband as well. Using a full body pillow to keep yourself on your side as you tend to snore more on your back. That’s helpful information.
their best tip was the one to help straighten out neck pain while sleeping.
my best tip for sleep is use a fan for white noise, put tv on with sleep timer, get a body pillow and sleep mask that works for me everynight
Straighten out neck pain. My current pillow is a memory foam one that needs replacing. However, when I first bought it, I had the best sleep ever!
My own sleep tip: If I’m unable to relax, I tighten every muscle I can for 10 seconds, release, then 20 seconds, release, then 30 seconds. After 30 seconds of tension, I can zonk out pretty easily.
I like the aroma therapy tip
Thanks for the giveaway…make sure the room is completely dark, no light at all.
The aligning your neck would be much useful tip for me
I like the tip MAKE YOUR ROOM COMFORTABLE
My tip would be to relax and not do any kind of workout or eating before bed.
Sound machine and a cool bedroom.
I like the tip about keeping your room cool and comfortable at around 65ºF
Stopping drinks three hours before bed would probably solve some sleep issues!