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Show sleep pattern to function our best as cmploces. parents, students, spouses or in whatever other roles we play. Infants require more sleep than children, and children need more than adults. Most adults require six to eight hours of sleep a night, but some need even more than eight. If you are experiencing difficulty in getting a good night's sleep, here are some suggestions: Keep a comfortable temperature in the bedroom. According to research on sleep disorders, people sleep best if the room temperature is between 64 and 66 degrees. Page Four - The Eureka Reporter - August 10. 2001 I)o jou have tips on getting a good night's sleep? Answer by Glen Jensen. Utah How can I snake proof my State University Extension Famihome? ly Life Specialist Messmcr. Most people enjoy a good Answer by: Terry Extension Utah State University night's sleep: however, for whatever reason, there arc periods of Wildlife Resource Specialist. In recent weeks, the reported time in nearly everyone's life number of rattlesnake encounters when sleep becomes a struggle. Sleep performs a very vital throughout Utah has increased. In addition to having snakes show restorative function to the body. up in yards, county extension When the normal sleep pattern is offices have reported calls from interrupted for any length of about time, it can have negative physihomeowners concerned Ask a specialist consecal and psychological snakes appearing in houses. a need We of The increased visibility fairly regular quences. rattlesnakes can be attributed to several factors. In some cases, the snakes' traditional habitats have been disturbed. These disturbances include housing developments, drought and fire. Loss of habitat means loss of prey. Snakes movements may increase as they search for suitable habitats and prey. In some cases, human dwellings on the foothill ranges can provide rattlesnakes with suitable Avoid consuming food or because you have a big day the drink with caffeine or anything next day. Regular times for going with a high sugar content within to bed and getting up will proapproximately three hours of duce more sleep than trying to bedtime, both tend to speed up catch up on or stockpile sleep. Do something pleasant and the system. Try to avoid naps. Daytime relaxing before retiring for the naps seldom help sleep disorders. night. This might include readIf you find yourself sleepy at ing. listening to music, pleasant oontime or immediately following conversation or watching televia meal, try a brisk walk to get sion. Create a ritual. going again. Naps tend to disrupt will This to night-tim- e you psychologihelp sleep. Establish a set time for cally prepare for sleep. Things retiring to bed and waking in the such as taking a warm shower or morning. The body functions best bath, brushing your teeth, locking the doors and telling family on established routines. Do not go to bed early on a members goodnight are all good given night because you did not patterns to let your system know sleep well the night before or you are getting ready to sleep. pre-bedti- Everyone's Happy Except Tine Cable Guy. Dense habitat alternatives. shrubs, wood piles, debris and e structures not only afford snakes good cover and man-mad- concealment, but a readily available prey source of mice, ground squirrels and prairie dogs. There are no repellents or toxins to control registered snakes. All snakes, including rattlesnakes, are protected by state law. The best method of snake proofing your home is to make the habitat unattractive to snakes. Consider these tips. Keep lawns mowed and weeds and other vegetation That's because during our SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER you can get these terrific enefits from Pegasus trimmed. Remove potential snake and prey hiding places such as wood piles, rock piles and debris. If you have a mouse problem and live in areas inhabited by rattlesnakes, chances arc high that you will also have a snake problem. Seal foundation cracks with caulk or concrete mortar. Pay special attention to areas where pipes or wires enter buildings. This will prevent snakes from entering in search of food and shelter. Contact your local Utah Division of Wildlife Resources concervation officer if snakes frequent your area. They can assist you in removing them. Utah is home to 3 1 snakes. Of those 31 species, only seven are venomous. If you see a snake, the chances of it being venomous are not extremely high. However, is you live, work or play in areas of Utah inhabited by venomous snakes, you should exercise caution. benefits of exercise - without sacrificing your schedule. sv . NO EQUIPMENT TO BUY! 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