This HealthEssentials article interviews Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, about understanding insomnia and what one can do to improve their sleeping habits. She goes through the types, causes, and symptoms of insomnia before providing insight concerning sleep aids, recommending a small dosage for a short period of time. With more than 40 million Americans suffering from insomnia today, Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer recommends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as the most effective treatment for chronic insomnia, as it has proven to be much longer lasting than taking advantage of medication. “We need to be more mindful of our sleep routines,” Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer concludes. “Your brain likes routine.”

Read all of her recommendations in full here.