We discovered a pill-free way to wave good-bye to sleep problems.

Sure, it would be nice to have a personal assistant. (And a maid, a trainer and a chef.) But most days, all you really crave is a good night's sleep. Wouldn't it be great if a machine could automatically set you to snooze?

It's not quite magic, but installing the NightWave Sleep Assistant in your bedroom might be the best thing you've done since buying 300 thread count sheets. Here's how it works: The small device emits a soft blue light into your darkened bedroom. Watch the light slowly brighten and dim, and your body will naturally sync your breathing to help you relax (your breathing needs to slow in order to fall asleep). Before you can say, "sleeping pill," you're fast asleep. (The machine shuts off automatically.)

There are no chemicals, no pills and no counting sheep. And unlike noise machines, the NightWave won't cause a sleep mate to stir.

Now, if only you could find a machine that brings you breakfast in bed...