Before bedtime, eat a handful of cherries, which scientists discovered are jam-packed with melatonin, the same hormone created by your body to regulate sleep patterns. Then

steep yourself in a hot bath to relax your muscles and your mind. In bed, rest your head on a lavender-filled pillow--the fragrance induces sleepiness.

Experts: Mark Moyad, MD, MPH; Jacob Teitelbaum, MD