Natural sleep aid, free ebook. Relaxed, peaceful sleep is as important to your health and productivity as food. If you aren’t getting at least seven hours of sleep every night, you can be at risk for illness, poor performance, and more accident prone. While many people are affected by sleep disorders, relatively few treat them properly. Prescription drugs are not always the answer; although doctors readily prescribe them they should be avoided whenever possible. Aside from the potentially addictive nature of prescription drugs, many of the side effects can be worse than the actual sleep deprivation.