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- 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: 2029(3 votes) - Ten Tips To Combat Insomnia - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Ben ArnoldPeople suffer from insomnia for many different reasons ranging from emotional stress to dietary habits. One thing is for sure, sleep is one of the single most important factors in health. Well being depends on adequate rest so the body and mind have all the opportunity to regenerate and carry ...
Views: 2026 - 10 Tips To Tackle Holiday Stress And Sleep Well - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Glenda SparlingIt seems like even those of you who generally sleep well most nights can often experience occasional, transient insomnia during the holiday season. As we move into Thanksgiving and Christmas, there is all the stress, strain and tension surrounding getting it all done. Gifts to buy, extra food ...
Views: 2018 - 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: 2012 - Cheap White French Beds Within A Range Of Sizes And Styles - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Raphael MenedezIf you're thinking of going for a brand new appear in your boudoir, French bedroom furniture could supply the ideal answer. Simply because of its fine detailing and fairly, curved lines, it will aid to create a relaxed and romantic ambience within your sleeping quarters. It won't be the right ...
Views: 2011 - Geopathic Stress - Mysterious "Energy Toxicity" that Killed My Husband - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Karen MilesonIn my first two articles for SelfGrowth.com I talked about my husband’s cancer & subsequent death and my being mostly bedridden and needing a wheel chair. In this Article #3 for SelfGrowth.com I’ll describe what I found to be the cause of our illnesses from our “sick house” so that you ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - Tall Cream Wooden Bed Frame For Tall Men And Women - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Douglas KnochelThere are such a lot of alternatives available for wooden beds like Vintage, Canopy, Sleigh, Bunk bed and so on, it gets to be an incredibly tough procedure to choose the correct bed. But the principal issue to learn it the wood type, when you are searching for a bed. The Wood form, the right ...
Views: 1983 - 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: 1980(2 votes) - 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: 1978 - 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: 1975(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: 1965(1 vote) - 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: 1962(1 vote) - How Does Light Therapy Work? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gary DickinsonHow does it Work? In 2001 Dr. George Brainard's team at Thomas Jefferson Medical University made a significant discovery. They identified photosensitive cells in the retina of the human eye that absorb light in the 470 nm range (blue). These cells are responsible for reacting to light and ...
Views: 1936(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: 1934 - Sleep Better for Greater Waking Intelligence - A Brain and Biochemical View With Simple Solutions - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardWe as people tend to overcomplicate. Those thinking about enhancing their brain power, for example, may feel lured to concentrate on methods such as brain plasticity, or nootropics prior to thinking about the most basic and standard modifications they might make. Nutrition is one. However a ...
Views: 1933 - 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: 1928(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: 1928(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: 1907 - 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: 1907 - 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: 1907(1 vote) - 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: 1902 - 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: 1902(4 votes) - 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: 1896 - Why Stress Over Sleep Deprivation? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Beverley GlazerCan't fall asleep? Toss and turn all night? Are you so anxious about not sleeping that you CAN'T sleep? Millions of us battle sleep deprivation. Most of us occasionally lose sleep, but for others, it's a serious problem. So serious, that you can create physical and emotional problems and ...
Views: 1886 - 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: 1884(1 vote) - 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: 1866(1 vote) - 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: 1857(1 vote) - Faux Mahogany Beds Represent High Class Fashion Statement - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Douglas KnochelMahogany wood is perfect for furniture simply because it truly is dense and sturdy sufficient to resist most playtime scratches. Mahoganies organic color emanates a lovely antique look that may add drastically for your dollhouse eye appeal. It nearly seems that a dollhouse isn't full without ...
Views: 1854 - 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: 1853(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: 1834(2 votes) - 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: 1830 - ***I Can’t Sleep: What to Do and What Not to Do - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Josh TalNot getting a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. The centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that about million American workers daily cry out, “I can’t sleep!” Sleep deprivation is a serious health problem. According to a ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - 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: 1822 - Sleep Patterns Change with Age - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Josh TalAge is the most important determinant of the required amount of sleep a person needs. The volume of children’s sleep hours will depend on the stage of they are currently in. In the case of newborns, they sleep an average of 16 to 18 hours a day. As they reach the age of one, children’s sleep ...
Views: 1822 - Insomnia Free With EFT - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Glenda SparlingWould you like a ‘secret’ friend to help you overcome your insomnia? Let me tell you about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). It is one of the most highly effective, energy-healing processes available to us today. It is a very easy method to open up blocked energy channels in our bodies. It ...
Views: 1806 - Eight Highly Unusual Sleeping Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Josh TalWe’ve all heard of sleep disorders, but not many realize that there are literally hundreds of types of sleep disorder that can affect people’s rest. Sleep is one of the most essential human activities and is vital if we are to get enough energy to get through the day. In addition, sleeping is ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - How to Get a Good Nights Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Angie CarterSo, what can you do? There are a few general principles for getting a good night’s sleep that applies to everyone. But, if you have arthritis, you have to be sure that it is well controlled, that's the first step. You should make sure that your doctor is working with you to resolve any ...
Views: 1800(3 votes) - 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: 1792 - 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: 1791 - 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: 1790(2 votes) - Wood Sleigh Beds And Bunk Beds Are Very Good For Children - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Raphael MenedezA standard in furniture style, wood sleigh beds will usually be popular. They are recognized for their significant headboard and footboards. Headboards could be as tall as 98" and foot-boards 68" tall. The headboard and footboard are connected by low wood rails giving the complete unit a sleigh ...
Views: 1787 - 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: 1786 - 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: 1782(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: 1776 - 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: 1763(1 vote) - Solar Flares- How They Might Be Affecting You - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Mandy GatlinWe have been seeing many M1 type Solar Flares lately, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to talk about the impact and affects of the solar flares on our energy. Solar Flares bombard the earth with an increased amount of high frequency energy. These flares have caused lots of ...
Views: 1741 - 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: 1740 - Stop Snoring, Sleep Soundly and Silently - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraSnoring obviously is not so much a discomforting condition on the part of the snorer, but it can be embarrassing and bothersome to those within the immediate surrounding when sleeping. Several factors can be attributed to snoring including sleep disorders, stress and a blockage in the airway. ...
Views: 1739 - Why Poor Sleep Is Norm in Cancer (with Solutions) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovAdvance of cancer malignancy aggravates sleep problems. Many medical studies proved a clear link between insomnia and cancer (Berger 2009; Hearson et al 2008; Lee at al 2004; Roscoe et al 2008; Sateia et al 2008). Public medicine at this time is unable to clarify the reason responsible for this ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - How can hypnosis help cure your insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Christopher MontroseI love to sleep. I really do. I think it is my favorite activity. It may be a strange thing to say, but it’s true. If I had to guess, I’d say I love sleep so much because I don’t get a lot of it. You see, I suffer from insomnia. Well, that’s not entirely true. I suffered from insomnia, past ...
Views: 1731 - Sleep and Pregnancy: What to Expect - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Josh TalIt is common knowledge that once your new baby arrives you are in for many sleepless nights. What you may not know, however, is that the sleepless nights may start months before your little one makes his or her debut. Although hardly fair, pregnancy poses multiple challenges to a good night’s ...
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