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- How to Avoid Snoring While Sleeping? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Vernon CollinsSnoring is a state where the respiratory structures vibrate and yield a sound. This sound is liberated due to the fact that the general air movement gets obstructed during the breathing process while sleeping. Generally, snoring results in a normal, soft to medium frequency sound but there are ...
Views: 647 - 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: 1300 - Getting rid of snoring problem - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from simran mundraIf you have a snoring problem then you will be surprised to know that over one billion people around the world have snoring problem. Therefore snoring is one of the most common problems that world population is effected of. Snoring take dramatic change as we age. The studies show that about ...
Views: 620 - Find Out A Few Advantageous About How You Can Sleep Well At Night! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Lucinda BretThe activities and tasks we have to perform exhaust us and I believe we all been in the case when we can’t wait to go to bed and forget everything about the work, troubles we may confront with. In order to have an excellent night sleep and a beneficial process of refilling with energy, there are ...
Views: 534 - Did Shaq Retire Because of Sleep Apnea? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Amy Korn-ReavisShaquille O’Neal recently let the world know he has sleep apnea. He shared his experience of testing and treating it with the world on You Tube. A month later he is announcing his retirement from professional sports. Is it possible that the long term effects of sleep apnea have caused him to ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Sleep Apnea Exercises: Excellent Adjunct Therapy You Cannot Afford To Ignore - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Douglas KidderIf you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, chances are that you have been recommended urgent weight loss. Body weight and sleep apnea are intricately related and without weight loss, no treatment for this distressful sleep disorder can be effective. But does weight loss for sleep apnea ...
Views: 682(1 vote) - Survey Says – The Number One Answer to ‘What keeps you up at night?” - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Vickie GriffithImagine the set of the game show Family Feud. Two people head to head guessing at the number one answer on the survey to this question: “What wakes you or keeps you up at night?” An informal survey sent this exact question to a section of friends, colleagues and clients; the number one ...
Views: 846 - Migraines and Sleep - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Jana BeemanMigraines and Sleep By Jana Beeman, CHHP, CHP, AADP It’s one of those nasty truths that migraine sufferers know all too well: when you don’t sleep well, you get migraines, and when you have migraines, it’s often really hard to sleep. So the question becomes: What can I do? I personally ...
Views: 3253(2 votes) - 10 Ways to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 10 Ways to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank * The Cleveland Clinic, where I work, attracts patients from just about every corner of the globe. I have the opportunity to see many of these diverse patients and, regardless of where ...
Views: 1254(2 votes) - Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Better - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Dathan HinrichsEveryone needs their sleep. Good sleep reduces stress, recharges and repairs your body, makes you more alert, and just makes you feel good. For most people an average of seven to nine hours on sleep is fine, but everyone is different, some need more and some need less. If you are having ...
Views: 685 - Can Menopause be Causing My Insomnia? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Kathryn WatsonI always prided myself on being able to sleep like a baby. I slept through dogs barking, cars honking even slept through a hurricane once. When I was tired I simply lay down and instantly went to sleep. No problems. Then things changed. I found myself tossing and turning unable to get a full ...
Views: 728 - Natural Sleep Remedies - Treat Sleeping Disorders - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Dr Easton PatrickNatural sleep remedies are effective on insomniacs as well as occasional sleepless night sufferers. In today's world sleepless nights completely disturb the daily routine life, and leads to many other problems. Moreover, many people suffer from sleepless night which may destroy the health as ...
Views: 493 - Go to Sleepy Already! - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Sara DillingerI just listened to a segment of Robin Young’s Here and Now on NPR. The segment was about an ebook that has gone viral even though it has not yet been published. The title of the book, by Adam Mansback, is Go the F**K to Sleep. NPR was being coy and giving the title as “Go the F*** to Sleep”, ...
Views: 853 - Transforming Sleep Worry into Sleep Rest - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from joan BoccafolaShall we get to the real secret of sleep? The things conventional medicine doesn’t talk about. Lets face it, insomnia is big business for doctors, therapists, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of over-the-counter pills and supplements, etc. There is pressure to sleep. We’re told that if we ...
Views: 670 - Having Problems Getting To Sleep? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Cynthia SeamanBy Dr Cynthia Seaman Ten to fifteen percent of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia. Prolonged bouts of insomnia can lead to decreased mental function, frazzled nerves, and lowered immunity- This means you're at a higher chance to get sick! The good news is that you don’t have to pop a ...
Views: 670 - The Best Sleep Environment ie. Bedroom - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Dr. Catherine DarleyOver the centuries, and from place to place throughout the world, sleep environments have varied widely. I once attended a presentation on sleep environments in other cultures. The most striking was in a nomadic culture. The women sleep squatting down, with their skirts stretched tightly ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Sleep Deprivation? Take A Second Look At It - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Charlotte BirdWhat’s normally overlooked when individuals say they are “sleep deprived” is exactly HOW your sleep deprivation presents itself. The answer to how your sleep deprivation occurs can be the most valuable lead to your tailored sleep solution. For example, difficulty falling asleep usually has ...
Views: 514(1 vote) - Getting Better Sleep By Encouraging The Production Of Melatonin - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Charlotte BirdMelatonin is a hormone formed from the neurotransmitter serotonin and secreted by the photosensitive pineal gland in the brain. Its a time keeper in the body, has a daily rhythm that peaks at night (regulating the circadian rhythm) and is even involved with the longer seasonal rhythms. The ...
Views: 867 - All You Need To Know Is About 11 Natural Sleep Aids - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Charlotte BirdHere is a list of eleven natural sleep aids. This list is not decisive - but it would give you a good start to know what’s available and they have all been PROVEN to be useful with sleep and a variety of sleep disorders. No, its NOT your average list of sleep aids - look again and identify ...
Views: 544(1 vote) - Tips That Will Help You Select Your Best Sleep Aids - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Charlotte BirdThere are many different sleep aids to purchase, but how do you decide which one is the best for you? This article will help you choose. Surprisingly for some - you may not need ANY, just a change of lifestyle. Over the last 13 years or so I have been observing that its far too common for ...
Views: 455(1 vote) - 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: 1307(1 vote) - Do Herbal Remedies Can Cure Insomnia or Sleeplessness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from Dr Easton PatrickHerbal treatment is the best remedial measure for curing insomnia or sleeplessness. Lack of side effect is the major advantage in choosing herbal remedies to cure insomnia problems. Today, vivid herbal cures are easily available in market for reducing the risk of sleeplessness. Some of these ...
Views: 575(1 vote) - Cure Insomnia Or Sleeplessness With Right Herbal Remedy - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dr Easton PatrickInsomnia, if not cured in early stages may lead to several physical and psychological problems in later life. Low concentration power, daytime fatigue and irritability are some of the impacts of insomnia on patients. Now there are enough and more medicines easily available in market so as to ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - Importance of Melatonin as a Natural Sleep Aids - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from nathalie brownSleep is as vital as food and and exercise for a healthy living. Our happiness and our health greatly depends a lot on getting a better sleep. Yet it is something that we often ignore. These days it's just common to experience an occasional sleepless nights especially insomnia. With the increase ...
Views: 608(1 vote) - Top 10 Reasons Insomniacs Don't Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from joan Boccafola1. Fear of Sleep 2. Stress and Worry (overly excited or anxious about the day ahead, thinking too much) 3. Uncomfortable Sleep Environment - too much light, too much noise, too hot or too cold, disruptive bedmate, children or pet, uncomfortable mattress, sheets, pillow or sleepwear 4. ...
Views: 717(2 votes) - Easiest Way to Sleeping Guide - A Sleepy Time Secrets Review - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Philipe ReviewDuring the newbie, navigating baby's sleep needs could be downright overwhelming, particularly if you're passing up on those all important ZZZs yourself. This sleep guide to the very first year will give you the peace of mind you need and can help your child sleep, well, like a baby. If your ...
Views: 805(2 votes) - 3 Fun Exercises to Stop Snoring - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsHow to stop snoring is the most common question of many people, especially those who are having snoring issues and cannot sleep properly at night. You should know that there are various exercises to stop snoring and you can do this to help you with your snoring issue. These exercises are very ...
Views: 845 - What Is Stop Snoring Surgery? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsBefore considering stop snoring surgery , it is best to try all available reliefs or remedies to prevent or eliminate your snoring problem. Although a stop snoring surgery is known to be safe and is becoming more and more popular nowadays, you should still remember that this will involve ...
Views: 601 - Finding A Stop Snoring Aid That Works For You - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsSome people may find snoring really funny, however, if the snoring problem is severe, then it should not be taken lightly as it may cause various medical problems. Severe snoring may cause sleep deprivation which may result to the abnormal functioning of the vital organs in your body. You should ...
Views: 606 - Sleep Better With Hypnosis - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Rebecca BiancardiAll of us know that we are supposed to sleep at least 7-8 hours per night but a lot of us don't. It's not necessarily because we aren't tired, but rather that we seem to be unable to go from being awake to being asleep or we suffer from broken sleeps. Sleep disorders are more common than you ...
Views: 458 - Sleep Paralysis or HELP! I Can't Wake Up! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Patty TuckerSleep Paralysis may be one of the most frightening, least dangerous things one can experience in sleep. It usually happens just when falling asleep or right at awakening and is the distinct sensation that one cannot move or speak. The feeling is caused by a slight mismatch in the brain and ...
Views: 601(1 vote) - Snoring is Not Just an Ugly Noise - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Patty TuckerChainsaw. Fog horn. Angry bear. Freight train. A cow giving birth. An Ozzy Osbourne concert. A wounded warthog. These are but a few of the colorful (and sometimes painful) descriptions of the snoring sounds of otherwise loved and presumably lovable sleepers. Snoring is a sound produced by ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - 5 Things You Can Do Today to Sleep Better Tonight - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Patty Tucker1) Put Sleep on Your To-Do List These days life comes at us fast. Our daily tasks are listed and leering at us from our computers and date books. Even our phones chirp and chime at us throughout the day to let us know when it's time to do this or that. Many of us are so busy we rarely ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Give Everyone a Good Sleep: How to Deal with Snoring Problems - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you bothering the people around you every time you go to sleep? Are you having a hard time controlling or putting a stop to snoring? Then you’re not alone. Snoring is very common. It affects both men and women, though there are more men ...
Views: 638 - Hypnosis for Insomnia: Get the Sleep You Deserve - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Is it possible to not sleep for more than 24 hours? Of course, it is. In fact, a man can last without sleeping for 2 days. However, you cannot expect your body to function normally. Lack of sleep affects not only your physical but also ...
Views: 597 - Meditation for Beginners: Top Tip To Meditate Like A Monk in Minutes - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Suzanne GloverMeditation for beginners can be done easily with one simple trick. Once you have discovered it, you'll quickly be able to get into a mindful meditation to relieve stress as well as have found an excellent meditation for anxiety relief. The best part about this one "trick" is that you don't ...
Views: 1208(3 votes) - Not sure if you have Sleep Apnea? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from David WhiteNot sure if you have Sleep Apnea, and are in need of a CPAP masks? Well then, here are a few warning signs that may help you make that final decision to contact a physician to get tested and fitted for the mask that's right for you. *Do you snore a lot more than usual these days? *Does your ...
Views: 674 - Do You Have the Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from David WhiteUnfortunately, there are more people these days getting diagnosed with sleep apnea. The problem is, most people go about their lives not even aware that they suffer from sleep apnea. As a result, these individuals may find themselves falling asleep at the quiet, inactive parts of their day. They ...
Views: 753 - Which CPAP Machines Is Best for Me? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from David WhiteWhat is a CPAP Machine? CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine) is the most commonly used device to treat breathing disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The purpose of the CPAP machines are to restore your quality of breathing by allowing constant airflow through your ...
Views: 1219 - Getting a Good Night's Rest: Natural Solutions For Insomnia - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyThere are seven main factors that can contribute to sleeplessness: stress, chronic illness or pain, poor nutrition and digestion, over-consumption of stimulants, a poor sleep environment, poor sleep posture, and a disruption to your natural circadian rhythm cycle. While Over-the-Counter (OTC) ...
Views: 756 - Understanding Insomnia: 7 Reasons Why You Might Not Be Getting Enough Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyYou hear it on the news all the time... we're a nation of sleep-deprived insomniacs. The National Sleep Foundation claims over 70 million Americans suffer from symptoms of insomnia like the inability to fall asleep, waking up frequently throughout the night, and waking up too early in the ...
Views: 635 - Can Lack of Sleep Result in Obesity? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Helen HunterObesity is equivalent to obtaining a excess weight that is 20% a lot more than the typical and is usually rampant in countries where there's abundance in food supply and decreased physical activities as a result of automation. It can be a severe threat in someone’s health simply because it can ...
Views: 574(1 vote) - How to Stop Snoring Using Natural Methods - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsIt is a fact that there are various types of how to stop snoring remedies which are known to be effective so you do not really have to worry about it too much. All you need to do is to mobilize your efforts and make use of various natural remedies and use it to your advantage. These natural ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Eliminate Snoring With a Stop Snoring Pillow - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsYou may not know it but your snoring problem can be due to your sleeping position. Take note that when you are sleeping on your back, there is a high possibility that you will be breathing through your mouth thus lead to snoring. According to various studies, almost 60% of snoring cases are due ...
Views: 859 - What Is the Best Stop Snoring Device for You? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jonathan EdwardsSnoring is due to the blockage of the air passages. For you to be able to find the right stop snoring device that can help you with your snoring problem, you should first determine the cause of your snoring and the blockage of your air passages. You should know that most anti-snoring devices ...
Views: 867 - Got Insomnia? Hypnosis To The Rescue! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Laurie MillerThere are an array of sleep problems people suffer from, including issues with falling asleep, waking in the middle of the night (sometimes 2 or 3 times), sleeping too lightly and the inability to go back to sleep. Each problem can have serious consequences to one's health. The result of poor ...
Views: 757 - 10 Top Meditation Benefits: How Does Meditation Help the Human Body? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Suzanne GloverMeditation benefits are numerous, but what are the ones that really help us feel great mentally, emotionally and physically? These ten benefits of meditation top the list for mental, emotional and physical well-being. TOP BENEFIT #1: STRESS RELIEF BY LOWERING "STRESS" CHEMICAL One of the ...
Views: 2229(4 votes) - The Calming Benefits of Chamomile Flower Essence - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Rose MattaxI just tried to do nothing for two minutes. I sat in front of my computer watching a picture of an ocean while listening to the sound of crashing waves, without touching my mouse or key pad. It worked for about ten seconds. Then my eyes darted around the room, looking for something to occupy ...
Views: 2857(1 vote) - Drowsy Driving - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Catherine DarleyHave you heard the buzz about drowsy driving? Sleep experts are now estimating that drowsy driving accounts for over 100,000 accidents each year, and causes 1550 deaths! The number of fatigue-related accidents may actually be much higher than this estimate because is it so difficult to ...
Views: 1128 - 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 ...
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