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- ADD/ADHD and Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisThis is an area that has not had enough research. The general consensus is that either ADD causes sleep disturbances like insomnia and fragmented sleep (sleep that is not continuous.) Or that sleep deprivation can bring on the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. So how do you know what to look for? How do you ...
Views: 1672 - Top 10 Ways to Get Better Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Matthew Coast"The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to." - F. Scott Fitzgerald Sleep is essential if you want to maintain a balanced lifestyle, have high levels of energy, and have a better ability to focus and be present with activities that you're engaged in. As a clinically diagnosed ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Improve Your Sleep Without Melatonin - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Dr. Rawle ShewprashadMore and more people are having trouble getting a good night’s rest. People are turning to those sleep elixirs that we see at the convenience store registers (in bottles similar to 5 Hour Energy) and sleeping pills. Believe it or not, I know a doctor who drinks Nyquil every night so that she can ...
Views: 1629 - Things to Do to Ensure Somnoplasty Success Rate - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Douglas KidderSomnoplasty is one of the newer surgical procedures that aim to cure snoring and sleep apnea. The recorded somnoplasty success rate is higher than the more established sleep apnea surgeries based on patient feedback and doctors’ operation outcome. Complete treatments that range from single to ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Cure Insomnia Naturally With Hypnosis - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonListening to a hypnosis download may prove to be your elusive key to a guaranteed good nights sleep. Myriad medical research supports this fact. There is little worse than going to be feeling tired, if not exhausted, but then finding that sleep eludes you. As you toss and turn you start to ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - 7 Benifits of Memory Foam Mattresses - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from angel olsonIf you are in the market for mattresses, you should consider beds and memory foam mattresses. A good night’s sleep is critical to good health, and many individuals have found that memory foam mattresses are exactly what they need to achieve a restful sleep. There are many advantages to ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - 7 Benifits of Memory Foam Mattresses - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2011 from angel olsonIf you are in the market for mattresses, you should consider beds and memory foam mattresses. A good night’s sleep is critical to good health, and many individuals have found that memory foam mattresses are exactly what they need to achieve a restful sleep. There are many advantages to ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steven ParkHere's a radically new approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea: hypoglossal nerve stimulation. I read about initial successful pilot studies many years ago out of Johns Hopkins, but thought the concept never took off since I didn't hear anything more. I was wrong. ImThera recently announced ...
Views: 1599(3 votes) - Your First Week on CPAP - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Amy Korn-ReavisYour First Week on CPAP Everyone has questions and issues as they learn about their new bedtime friend, their CPAP machine. This first week will really set the tone for your success with your machine. During this time it is essential for you’re to ask questions and get the help you may need ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Fake & Real Wooden Sleigh Beds - Fashionable And Present day - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Douglas KnochelWooden beds make a great addition to any type of space. Regardless should you be enthusiastic about altering your bed which you primarily sleep on, or you are enthusiastic about adding an further bed for your guest space, a wooden bed is an excellent bed to determine to go with for this ...
Views: 1582 - Exhausted and Still Can't Sleep? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Mike BundrantIt seems paradoxical, but it’s true. It is possible to be utterly exhausted, yet unable to sleep. Such is the case with millions around the world. An estimated 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year (npr.org). “Tired and wired” is a common way these unfortunate insomniacs refer to ...
Views: 1576 - A Good Night’s Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Sandi Anders40 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep problems every year, according to the FDA. The 2007 Sleep in America Poll found that two-thirds of women surveyed experienced a sleep problem at least a few nights a week during the last month. Stress is one of the major causes of sleep ...
Views: 1574 - Sleep - how much is Normal and When should you Worry! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Tova GreenbergThe amount of sleep we get changes as we grow and is not fixed until we are adults. So 8 hours sleep is not "normal" for everyone. But if you know what to expect then you can identify problems and deal with them before they become chronic. This flu season it is especially important that we ...
Views: 1564(4 votes) - DANGERS OF SLEEPING DISORDER - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Benard OgolaMost of us have experienced unrest sleeping at one occasion or another. This is natural and by and large acting, due to stress or additional remote factors. Nevertheless if sleep drawback are a repeated occurrence and interfere in the midst of your daily life, you could be suffering from a sleep ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Insomnia, Lullabies And Brain Waves - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Patrice CosierA recent study supervised by Dr. Katuro Endo, a neurologist and one of Japan’s most celebrated “sleep doctors,” has found that music, specifically lullabies, can cure insomnia. He set out to prove the power of music by inducing sleep in 1500 subjects. He chose music that he found effective for ...
Views: 1555 - Conquering Insomnia: Top Tips to Fall Asleep - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Josh TalAre you suffering from insomnia? Here are some suggestions to help you ease into a good night’s sleep. Top tips to fall asleep -Don’t do heavy exercise within two hours of bed time. Light exercise is perfectly fine though. -Don’t drink any caffeine at least a few hours before bed. Some ...
Views: 1542 - Cure Insomnia Naturally – 10 Evening Snacks Or Meals For Sleep Help... - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Peter KirwanPoor dietary habits, that is the consumption of poor quality food, or just not consuming enough of the right type of food, is just another one of the various causes of the condition of insomnia. There's simply no doubt that the food you eat, as well as when and how you eat it, has a massive ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 2 Chapter 4) -- The End - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 2 began in the city of Noshiro, Akita Prefecture in the winter of 2009, and ended in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata four weeks later in January 2010. Last summer (2012), ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - The Brain, Sleep, and Learning - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Marvin MarshallThe effects of sleep on learning and memory are impressive. Recent discoveries show that sleep facilitates the active analysis of new memories, allows the brain to solve problems, and infer new information. The "sleeping brain" may also be selectively reinforcing the more difficult aspects of ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Behavioral Insomnia in Infants - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Steven GallowThe child often wakes up at night crying and doesn't until you take it on your hands and shake. Another situation is the inability to fall asleep at night alone – a baby needs the presence of adults to fall asleep, which can take several hours. The cause of these disorders is the formation of ...
Views: 1520 - Sorry Dear I have a Headache; sleep and morning headaches - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisYou wake up with the nagging pain, difficulty concentrating and wishing you could just go back to bed and pull the covers over your head. If this happens on a regular basis there may be more going on then a hatred of mornings. Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation can have a serous effect on ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Improve Your Sleep with the Right Tricks, Like HCG in Jacksonville FL - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Chris MartinAs men and women enter their middle-ages, trouble sleeping through the night often becomes a draining issue. The negative effects of a sleepless night usually harm one's physical and mental body, making it almost impossible to stay energized throughout the 8 hour workday. Pupils get bloodshot ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - A Pillow Can Help You Stop Snoring - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Mario CoraThere have been many cases where people found they were able to sleep better without the use of a pillow. They prefer a flat surface. However, a number of people also do exist who thought of and did the same and they still snore. That is proof that the problem is not about whether a pillow is ...
Views: 1505 - Insomnia, Alcohol and Sleep - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Robert And Shelley JakobsenThe average adult sleeps 7.5 to 8 hours every night. Although the function of sleep is unknown, abundant evidence demonstrates that lack of sleep can have serious consequences, including increased risk of depressive disorders, impaired breathing, and heart disease. In addition, excessive ...
Views: 1503(2 votes) - Three Essential Oils for Better Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Marilyn ZinkMany people who suffer from insomnia may not realize that essential oils can help their tossing and turning at night. Whether the insomnia is from stress, anxiety, depression, worries about finances, hyperactivity or suppressed anger, essential oils can help. Three commonly used oils; ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Ten Great Tips for A Good Night’s Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Ruth KidsonAll too often, when we can’t sleep, it’s because something that we’ve done - or haven’t done - in the hours leading up to bedtime is interfering with our ability to doze off. The more steps we can take to ensure that our bodies and minds are ready for sleep, the more likely we are to fall ...
Views: 1492(3 votes) - Better Sleep Naturally with Herbs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Judith McElhinneyMost of us have at one time or another had trouble going to sleep, or getting a good night’s sleep. And for some of us, it’s a regular thing. But it doesn’t have to be. The use of herbs to aid sleep is an ancient practice that has remained popular because it’s relatively inexpensive, it’s ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - Effective Sleep Apnea Exercises To Counter Sleep Apnea Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Douglas KidderThere are a lot of ways to address sleep apnea symptoms. For the more severe cases of symptoms like loud and constant snoring, high number and long periods of breath interruptions, depression and extreme case of EDS or daytime sleepiness, would call for a more drastic means of intervention. ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - The Principle Causes Of Drowsiness In The Daytime - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Robert L BrownPeople all over battle with being tired while they are at school or work every day. Many of us find ourselves dealing with tiredness on our jobs. It can cause problems with our work performance and harm our capacity to even think. Apparently if you are reading this article you truly want to ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - Why Do We Yawn? Get The Straight Facts - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Marcy MooreDid you just yawn while reading this article title? Do you think you yawned because you were tired, or because thinking about yawning prompted you to do it? Yawning is quite “contagious.” Even just thinking about yawning or reading about yawning can make humans yawn. According to ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Yoga & Qigong To Improve Your Sleep - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Glenda SparlingOne in three spend hours tossing and turning when they are supposed to be sleeping. Are you one of them? The numbers are staggering of how many people experience some type of insomnia or sleep challenge at some point in their lives. And whether it is a short or long term disturbance, both ...
Views: 1485 - Sturdy Oak Bed Frames Are Ideal For Children's Rooms - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Sherman RotellaBy employing strong this, you do not need to worry about its maintenance. The furniture produced of oak wood does not get simply stained and is water resistant as well. You are able to make your bedroom furniture with seasoned wood. This will be durable and might be utilized for a longer period. ...
Views: 1482 - Use These Tips To Wipe Out Insomnia - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Jason StephensonUse These Tips To Wipe Out Insomnia Not having the ability to sleep is a very terrible feeling. If you suffer from insomnia, you know exactly how this feels. Insomnia can certainly have a negative effect on your life. Today is the day to end it. The tips presented below will do just ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - How to Fall Asleep Faster - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Jeff GainesWe have all experienced that terrible struggle of trying to fall asleep at a decent time, only to toss and turn and let our racing minds consume our night. You try to focus on relaxing, but before you know it you are reliving something that happened that day, or you are worrying about something ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - What You Don't Know About Snore Spray May Shock You - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Sara PalmerThere are many snoring "solutions" out there that claim to take away your snoring problems. Unlike a snore spray, these misleading products could even give you more health problems-other than your endless snoring. Imagine having to pay for more hospital and pharmaceutical bills along the way. ...
Views: 1478 - 5 Essential Health Tests You Didn't Know You Needed and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 5 Health Tests You Didn't Know You Needed * It's tough to know which of these are truly essential, especially when they're packaged with dozens of other tests and called an "executive health exam." Go here for the complete news ...
Views: 1473 - An Insomniac sleeps again. - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Nicholas PollakNICHOLAS D. POLLAK Clinical Hypnotherapist Certified Master Hypnotist Handwriting Analyst 310.204.3321 nickpollak@hypnotherapy4you.net www.hypnotherapy4you.net A lady called me out of the blue the other day asking if hypnotherapy could assist her with her insomnia. She claimed ...
Views: 1472 - Get A Grip At Sleep Or Lose Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellSleep deprivation may exist in three basic categories. One, when you have a hard time falling to sleep at night. Two, if you find it easy to get to Slumberland and last there for a few hours or minutes, only to awake in the middle of the night and never be able to return to sleep. And three, ...
Views: 1467 - 5 Health Hazards of Insomnia - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Paul StevensInsomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. It is a condition in which you face great difficulty in falling asleep. You do not get the amount of sleep you need. It may look like a very normal problem, but it can have very serious health effects. If you leave this condition untreated for ...
Views: 1452 - Put Insomnia to Rest - How acupuncture can help you overcome this common problem - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Amanda BaroneIf you have difficulty falling asleep or wake-up during the night you are experiencing symptoms of insomnia. Insomnia is more than just having a poor night's sleep. As this can be frustrating for most sleepers, insomnia sufferers can attest that the real effects of months or years of poor ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - How to Sleep Soundly and Reap the Anti Aging Medicine and Preventive Health Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2014 from Lorraine MaitaSleep can make you slim, sharp, sexy and supercharged. It raises the anti aging medicine hormone called growth hormone which helps you rejuvenate and repair tissue, keeps you slim and sharp and helps you sleep. During sleep you have higher melatonin levels, an antioxidant hormone that induces ...
Views: 1444 - 4 Tips to Enjoy A Good Night Sleep - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Avdhesh TondakA good night sleep is crucial for a good day. In today’s busy and hectic life, you are finding it hard to have a refreshing sleep which in turn is affecting your personal and professional life. (Remember, you dozed off during that meeting with your client-oh my god, that was really ...
Views: 1442 - Anti snore pillows to help you get a good night's sleep - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Mario CoraAre you one of those who have tried every possible avenue they could to combat their snoring problem? Have you been met with dismal failures with these techniques? Here is something wonderful you ought to know. You can give anti snore beds or anti snore pillows a go. They are known to work ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Good Solid Advice About Insomnia That Anyone Can Use - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Jason StephensonGiven your hectic daily life, you need great sleep at night so get through your busy day. However, insomnia can disrupt even the best laid plans. Read on to find out more about this disorder. An evening massage can often help you drift off to sleep. This is a good relaxation technique and it ...
Views: 1434 - Rest Well Tonight - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Robin KappySleep is a hot topic. Many people are having trouble falling and staying asleep through the night. Researchers are probing the functions of sleep. Pharmaceutical companies are offering more and more medicinal recommendations for insomnia, often more problematic than helpful. Pills, while ...
Views: 1424 - Different Home Remedies to Stop Snoring - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard BransonThere are various reasons for snoring. During sleep, your air passages partially close as the muscles in your throat, soft palate and tongue relax. There is obstruction of air going in and out of the lungs when those muscles have relaxed enough. As a result, there is vibration of the soft ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Is sleep apnea holding you back? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Andrew SenskeMedical professionals estimate that more than 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and that only a fraction of those people have been diagnosed and have started CPAP therapy for treatment. Are you among the undiagnosed? If so, sleep apnea could be holding you back, and treating it ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - What Are Hops? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from David OromanerWhen most people here hops they immediately think of beer. Hops provide a bitter aromatic flavor to beer. They are used to offset the sweetness of the malt in beer production. Before people began using hops in beer brewing many other herbs and flowers were regularly used for bitterness including ...
Views: 1418 - Beat Fatigue By Taking The Perfect Nap - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Orson RamseyNapping is awesome and mostly undervalued in American culture. Thankfully, the trend is starting to change. Companies from Proctor and Gamble to Google have sleep pods in their offices for employees to reserve. Dropping out of life can pay back with interest. Harvard researchers found protective ...
Views: 1410 - Is your sleep disturbed? Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up tired? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresToday we live in a society where advertisers know that difficulties with sleep are common. If you think about it, how many energy drink and coffee commercials boast about how to stop feeling tired, especially in the morning? Most of them do. Why is this so common? It is because of stress ...
Views: 1391 - Mindfulness for Stress Reduction and Better Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerThere seems to be a lot written about mindfulness lately, and so I’ve sort of steered away from the topic. But I was reminded again recently about how important a topic it really is: how one simple practice can make such a difference to one’s well-being. I have a friend who has been ...
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