Doctor advises 'sleeping pills are not the answer'

Those who have trouble falling asleep may find that a Tempur mattress can help them to relax and get comfortable.

However, for those who do not have the luxury of a memory foam mattress, sleeping pills may not necessarily be the perfect way to drop off, according to one doctor.

Writing for the Scotsman, Dr John Garner says that drug-induced sleep is not refreshing.

Therefore anyone who thinks that a sleeping pill will "blot out the tossing and turning and allow them to awake refreshed and ready for the new day" may find themselves to be just as tired as usual.

Instead, Dr Garner advises people to have a hot bath or shower to help them relax or engage in quiet activities such as doing a jigsaw puzzle or listening to gentle music.

At the end of last month research by the ComPsych Corporation found that nine out of ten workers have trouble sleeping because they are worried about finances, CNN reported.

Classic Bed Company is the UK's premier bed store for ultimate comfort and luxury offering Tempur, Vi Spring, Willis Gambier, French sleigh beds and contemporary beds online