Article: Eating foods with more anti-oxidants and avoiding junk food can contribute to better sleep. Try adding fresh fruits, lean meats, and beans to your diet. Add foods incrementally so that you can tell which foods are most and least helpful for your body. You should consult a doctor before significantly changing your diet.  This can be a tricky change to fit into a budget, as often the best foods cost more or take more time to prepare. However, try adding 1 or 2 good foods for sleep or decreasing any food you know impacts your sleep, and you can attempt this step without spending too much extra. Tart cherry juice can help with sleep if you drink 1 glass a day, as it may increase melatonin. Spending around 10-15 minutes in the sun can trigger the hormones that help keep you awake. Again, unless you do shift work, you should be able to do this without affecting your budget. Getting enough sunlight is especially important in the morning, as early morning sunlight will help to regulate your circadian rhythms. Conversely, exposure to evening sunlight can delay sleep, so be careful when taking late evening walks if you want to go to bed early. . Drinking enough water is essential for the basic functioning of your body, and yes, even sleep. Getting enough water during the day will help you rest more soundly. It will also keep you from waking up thirsty. Unless you insist on bottled or sparkling water, this step shouldn't add much to your budget. While drinking water is important for sleep, be careful not to drink a lot just before bed, as it can cause you to interrupt your sleep with repeated trips to the restroom. Exercise can help your body with normal functioning and give you more energy. It has been linked to better sleep, but if you exercise just before you go to bed you may have more trouble sleeping. Try exercising no later than 3 hours before bed. This is another cost-effective way to help your sleep. Even walking for 15 minutes a day can improve your overall health. While not a lot of scientific testing has definitively proven the medical benefits of many supplements, many people find that they add to their relief. Costs for supplements can vary widely from melatonin and valerian at the lower end at 4 to 8 cents a dose to L-tryptophan at the other end at a whopping 45 cents a dose. The following supplements might be helpful:  Valerian root may help with sleep problems, but it can also interact with sedatives and some antidepressants. Melatonin has also been thought to help with sleep, but should also be taken with care, as it can interact with some prescriptions. Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to help with sleep as well, but can affect blood-thinning medications. Although it is commonly found in foods, the high amounts in supplements require extra care. With 5-hydroxytryptophan it is especially important to check with a doctor before beginning it, as it can have serious contraindications with MAOI inhibitors and SSRIs. Chamomile is a supplement that acts a sedative, and so can help with sleep. It is important to take care when taking in higher doses, as it can cause vomiting and allergic reactions for those who are allergic to ragweed, daisies, or similar allergens. They may be able to best help with choosing the supplements that are right for you. They can take into consideration your age, health conditions, diet, and other medications and provide a safe and healthy plan for you to follow as you address your sleeping problems. Make sure you consider the following when making a decision about alternative care:  Your primary doctor may be able to provide a reference for an alternative provider. Many states have certification programs for alternative health professionals, the requirements for which can vary. Your insurance may not cover all alternative health providers.
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Change your diet. Increase your time in the sun. Stay hydrated Exercise, but do it early in the day. Try herbal supplements. Speak with an alternative medical professional.
Article: Graduate school takes many more years of hard work and is not the right choice for everyone. Graduate degrees can provide more opportunities for advancement into administrative positions. Lab scientists often have master’s degrees and directors usually have a doctorate.   Pursuing a master’s degree takes about 2 years to complete. Most master’s programs require that you pay your own tuition. Pursuing a doctorate takes an average of 5.5 years to complete. Many PhD programs provide a stipend and pay for your tuition in exchange for your work in a lab. Once you have decided to pursue an advanced degree, you must choose a graduate program. If you have been in the workforce for a few years, you may have a specialty in mind already. Choose a program that focuses on that specialty and is well-known for job placement. Many of the factors to consider are similar to those of choosing an undergraduate university.   Attending a university is a very expensive endeavor. Public schools in the state you reside may be cheaper than private schools, but public schools outside of your resident state may cost just as much as the private school. Schools should be able to provide you with data and job placement following graduation. You should look into these statistics while trying to decide which school to attend. Where does the program you’re looking at rank compared to other schools? You don’t need to go to the number one program, but choose a school that has the ability to get you the type of job you’re hoping to achieve. Graduate school applications require reference letters. You want to make sure they are going to be positive letters. If you ask someone and they hesitate, they may not be the best person to write a recommendation for you. Ask professors you had a strong bond with or someone you did research with. Employers also make good references if they are in the correct field.  A retail manager is not the ideal reference, but can work if you are trying to change fields. Friends and family are not generally accepted as valid references. Give your references a few months to complete their letters. Gently remind them closer to the deadline if you know they haven’t been submitted yet. The GRE is the standard entrance exam into graduate school. The test takes almost four hours to complete and is administered on a computer. You must have basic computer skills to take the exam.   Spend an appropriate amount of time studying for the exam. You can purchase study aid books or you can take a special class to prepare for it. Consider taking the test a second time if you didn’t achieve the score necessary for the school to which you’re applying. It’s good to be confident, but you want to make sure you get into a program after spending all of that time preparing. Apply to more than one program to increase your chances of being accepted into at least one.   Make sure you get your applications in by the deadline. Check with your references to make sure they have submitted their letters of recommendation on time.
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Decide if graduate school is the right choice for you. Choose a graduate program. Ask for positive letters of recommendation. Take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). Apply to multiple graduate programs.