As usual, I found this cute little cure for insomnia in the New York Times archives for July 23, 1899.

Cure for Insomnia in the New York Times July 23, 1899.

The reason that this article caught my attention is that I have used some of these techniques. Many years ago, I had used pushups as a method of tiring myself so I could get back to sleep. I also have used warm milk. My wife used to complain that I thought sex and a glass of milk could cure anything.

I found a lot of “cures” through the decades, but the Transition Trek of In Pursuit of Sleep is all I ever need now.