1.   A lot of mineralization is needed to create a sedative effect, calm the nerves and promote sound sleep.

2.   The appearance of a drug that promotes sleep without depressing the central nervous sys-tem has been long awaited.

3.   Caffeine blocks the action of the chemical substance adenosine, which scientists believe promotes sleep.

4.   However, newer drugs seem to promote sleep without degrading sleep quality, according to Roth.

5.   In treating the syndrome, doctors often prescribe low-dose antidepressants or muscle relaxants to promote deeper sleep.

6.   Obesity encourages snoring, as does anything which promotes deepest sleep.

7.   Physical activity gives you greater stamina, decreases stress and tension and promotes better sleep.

8.   Sleep in a dark, quiet, cool room to promote sleep.

9.   With high doses, he wrote, it may also promote sleep by causing a drop in body temperature and by influencing daily cycles of fatigue and sleep.

10.   Yet there is now evidence that melatonin not only sometimes fails to promote sleep but in fact disrupts it.