So why is this seemingly win-win situation under so much pressure? For starters, because it's illegal. The FDA says same drugs that have been approved in U.S. but originate in Canada are considered unapproved new drugs and are therefore illegal for import. However, since it has previously allowed U.S. citizens to import needed drugs that are unavailable in U.S., it has made exceptions for personal use drug imports.

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5 KEYS TO BETTER SLEEP

by Patricia Wagner

Do you have trouble getting a good night's sleep?

What you are about to read may make a huge difference to your future health! Being well rested is essential to our wellbeing and is a major key in living an energetic lifestyle.

Here are some of benefits of a good night's sleep:

- You will look and feel your best.

- Relating to others will come easier with enough rest.

- You'll be a safer driver and be less likely to fall asleep at wheel.

- More alertness and creativity on job will be a major benefit.

- You'll feel less stressed.

- There'll be an increased ability to fight off illness.

- You'll enjoy life more.

Here are some keys to getting a better night's sleep:

1. Set your body clock.

Choose a bedtime schedule by deciding how many hours of shut-eye you need and try to stick with it. That's because we are all creatures of habit.

Try not to oversleep too often because this tends to throw your body clock off. If you are tired, try taking a short nap. However, it should not be longer than about one half an hour because more time than that and you will wind up not being able to fall asleep that night.

2. Be wise about eating and drinking.

Drinking too much fluid in late afternoon and evening can cause you to wake up in middle of night to trot off to bathroom. Also consuming food and beverages that contain caffeine before bedtime can cause you to toss and turn for hours. So it would be wise to avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks and chocolate before going to bed. However, a hot non-caffeinated drink can relax you.

3. Prepare your sleeping environment.