(NaturalNews) When it comes to good health, sleep is a key
element, ranking right up there with nutritious food, clean
water and regular activity. If you're having trouble getting the
sleep your body needs, read on -- help is at hand. Like air,
water and food, sleep is one of those things that humans cannot
live without. During high-quality, restful sleep, our bodies
recharge. But when sleep is disrupted, especially on a regular
basis, we become vulnerable to a host of health problems,
including emotional difficulties, cardiovascular problems,
weight gain and even cancer. Clearly, sleep is tremendously
important to our health. Yet the statistics on sleep deprivation
show that Americans are in the midst of an epidemic. Instead of
getting the recommended seven to nine hours nightly, millions of
individuals are living on far less - and paying the price. For
proof, look no further than the National Sleep Foundation's last
few surveys. - In 2006, the poll revealed that lack of sleep on
school nights affected some