Apparently, too many of us are, and we’re wandering the planet like the walking dead.

This isn’t good. Sleep is crucial to health, happiness, and good looks. I know this from experience.

During my mother’s illness and after her death, I went through a period of insomnia, which had gotten so bad my brother-in-law shouted at me, “You look like you’ve aged 10 years!” My sister, who loves me, urged me to “get a prescription.”

But I didn’t want to go the drug route, not only because I feared becoming dependent, but because I didn’t want it to interfere with my inclination to enjoy a glass of wine. And, besides, who knows what those chemicals are going to do to your brain in 30 years? Read more »

During her mother’s terminal illness, SWR’s Terry Hernon MacDonald suffered from severe anxiety and insomnia. Concerned loved ones pleaded with her to “fix” the problem with medication, but she refused. She continued to suffer until she discovered the Emotional Freedom Technique, which resolved her issue after just one session.

Terry interviews EFT practitioner and nutritional consultant, Alison Held, the woman who helped her sleep soundly again. Alison discusses the benefits of working with EFT on one’s own or with a licensed practitioner. She lists free resources that allow listeners to use EFT almost immediately. Read more »