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- The Warning Signs of Sleep Deprivation With Resulting Health Issues and Risks - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardSignals of a Lack of Sleep or Improper Sleep If one is not simply getting enough sleep, the body ultimately begins revealing outside indications. Among the very first indications of being denied of your sleep is feeling tired throughout the day. Somewhat surprising to some, another ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - What Does Cooling Down and Change Have to do with Sleep Improvement? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Glenda SparlingThese ABZzz’s of Sleeping Insomnia Free offers over 26 keys to help you sleep successfully. What can you do to promote healthy, natural sleep? Today the focus begins with ‘C’. Cooling Down Your body prefers to be cool at night in preparation for sleep. If you’ve ever ...
Views: 1040 - Sleep Apnea's Effect on Your Sexual Life - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Natalie BonanskiApnea is a serious sleep disorder that interrupts an individual’s sleep when the airway collapses and breathing is interrupted during sleep. Sufferers of sleep apnea stop breathing many times an hour – up to 100 times a night – and snoring is another side effect of the condition. A typical ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Travel Can Affect Your Internal Clock - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisIt is the start of vacation season. With that many people have plans to travel. Or is it just that you travel around the country or the world for your job. Either way you can be affected by the sleep disorder that does not discriminate. It can affect anyone whether they have normal sleep or ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Sleeping Like A Baby - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Dr. Catherine DarleyRecently talking to new parents, I was reflecting on the popular phrase “sleeping like a baby.” In many ways, nobody would want to sleep like a baby – waking multiple times a night, crying, needing help to fall asleep each time. Let’s take a look at what is happening with babies’ sleep, and ...
Views: 1023(2 votes) - What Are the Symptoms to Be Watched for to Determine If You Are Suffering From Depression? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Danica Susan"I'm depressed." Does this statement sound familiar to you? The word "depressed" became the generic term used by people in the society referring to their feelings when they are upset or sad. However, the symptoms of depression are more serious than merely feeling blue. In fact, depression ...
Views: 1018(2 votes) - Solving the Sleep Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Shiroko SokitchSolving the Sleep Dilemma Have you spent nights tossing and turning without being able to rest? Some people spend every night that way. I’m amazed at how many people tell me that they sleep only one to four hours a night. When a person doesn’t get enough sleep at night nothing works ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - You’re Getting Sleepy… - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ayelet Melany CohenSleep is vital to our health and well being. Yet millions of us, especially those of us in high-stress jobs, are not getting enough. Surveys conducted by the National Sleep Foundation reveal that 60 % of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more. Poor sleep has a price. ...
Views: 1015(2 votes) - The Signs and Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from C.J. MackeyEverybody occassionally worries about bills, work and relationships, but for people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the worrying never stops. Because anxiety can manifest itself in many ways, it's a disorder often missed or misdiagnosed by doctors. For me, anxiety had been a constant ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - A Way To Help With Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Gary DickinsonInsomnia Because the circadian rhythm controls the sleep/wake cycle, circadian rhythm disorder often results in insomnia. If there is a pattern to the sleep disturbance, i.e., one consistently wakes up or falls asleep at the wrong time, or if he/she cannot get to sleep at certain times, it is ...
Views: 1010(2 votes) - 7 Tips to Create a Room that Promotes Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisA good night sleep is influenced by many things. If you are suffering from insomnia the first thing you should do is rule out where you sleep as the cause of the problem. The easiest thing to do is to look at your room and see if a change here could change your sleep problems. 1. Is your ...
Views: 1008 - Acupuncture and TCM for the Treatment of Insomnia and Depression - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Teri CalandraAcupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have a long history of treating depression and insomnia. Treating Depression and Insomnia Depression is one of the most common mental disorders. It can have many complicated influencing factors, such as loss of interest and sleep disorders ...
Views: 1008 - Different Types of Sleeping Disorders a Sleep Center can Help You With - by Submitted on May 29, 2017 from Cynthia BowersGetting a good night’s sleep is crucial to the health of a person. Sleep deprivation does not only make you dull and sluggish the following day, but could also very well affect your overall wellness in the long run. Some people find it a lot easier to go to sleep, but for others it’s a lot more ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Sleep: Go to Your Room! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanSleep is a key component to health. Getting under 8 hours of sleep can lead to illness, obesity, and poor overall daytime performance. Feeling trapped in a cycle of daily fatigue and nighttime wakefulness? Applying the 3Rs will give you some solutions from the integrative, holistic ...
Views: 1002(3 votes) - Insomnia and Fibromyalgia: Combination Therapy Helps - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisFibromyalgia patients have to learn to deal with chronic pain. The problem is that pain and insomnia cause a vicious cycle of increased pain and decreased sleep. Insomnia has been shown in many studies to decrease a patient’s pain threshold. Treating insomnia can be quite difficult. Medications ...
Views: 996 - For Undisturbed Sleep, Switch to Strong Sleeping Pills UK - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Steve FordAccording to a research, Strong Sleeping pills improve the time you take to get to sleep by 12.8 minutes as compared to ordinary dozing pills. Sleep medications work on the same brain receptors as drugs to treat anxiety. And secondly, there's the effect of anterograde amnesia, which means by ...
Views: 994 - Insomnia eliminated after 3 years with EFT. - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Marie HollidayLast year, I had a call from a client who was desperate for help. Jerome (name changed) was in a dreadful state on the phone; he hadn't slept for five days or nights and had 3 years of hardly sleeping at all, with only an odd hour of sleep here or there. He was having all sorts of tests at ...
Views: 994 - How to Add Sleep to Your New Year - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Amy Korn-ReavisAs we start the New Year we always make resolutions or goals we would like to achieve during the year. This past year we have all learned that sleep affects all aspects of your health and so you may want to add a better night sleep as one of your goals for the year. The problem is how to ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - 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: 987 - Function of Tryptophan in Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Valerie MayThis group of amino acids appears generally in a large number of foods, consisting of lean meats, fresh fish, poultry, eggs, milk products, various nuts, soy-beans, and various high-protein food stuffs, producing the sedative attributes of huge portion meals. Based on researcher, the used of ...
Views: 985 - The Passionflower - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David OromanerThe passionflower (Passiflora incarnate) plant has numerous subspecies that fall under the passionflower name. Various species can be found all over the world, but the passionflower species that is generally used in medicinal and herbal formulas is native to the southeastern United States. It is ...
Views: 984 - What You Don't Know About Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Steven ParkProper breathing is fundamental to good health and vitality. Breathing is the most basic physiologic function that we must do to survive. Improper breathing can lead to illness, disease, and ultimately, death. Ancient Indian cultures recognized this basic principle and developed very ...
Views: 984(5 votes) - How to Prevent Sleep Deprivation, a National Epidemic! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Helen ThammDo you routinely get less than six hours of sleep per night? If you do, you are not alone. We are now considered to be a nation of people who are so much “on the go” we don’t take time for needed rest and recuperation. People who do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per ...
Views: 983 - Solutions to CPAP Problems that You May Not Know - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Amy Korn-ReavisIf you have sleep apnea and are using a CPAP machine than you know that there can be issues that make this therapy difficult to use. Sometimes you can find support to resolve these issues and sometimes there are solutions that your doctor, sleep tech or respiratory therapist may not be aware ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - What Your Dreams May Mean - Some Huna Help - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Robert WorstellDream – the word is both a noun and a verb. This life, for some, is simply another dream you wake to. And this is found in the Huna, explained by Serge Kahili King through his "Mastering Your Hidden Self." And this can change any conventional idea of what your or my dreams may ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - Snoring Remedy: Best and Practical Tips for a Restful Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Dana MortensonLet’s admit it, you are not the only one looking for a snoring remedy. After all, your spouse could suffer more than you do with your snoring. Snoring could result to poor sleep, daytime fatigue and irritability. Soliciting your partner’s help in dealing with this problem could greatly help ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Looking For Sleep Help? It's Not At The Drugstore - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Philip TsangDo you feel tired every day and wired every night? That pretty much describes someone who needs sleep help. Insomnia can affect anyone. Almost everyone has trouble sleeping a few nights here and there. A surprising number of people struggle with insomnia all the time. Fortunately there are ...
Views: 974 - Most Common Sleeping Disturbances - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Aditya BalaThe one human activity that has the ability of relaxing and rejuvenating body, mind and soul is “Sleep.” It is during this process wherein the entire body system relaxes from the day’s physical and mental strain. Therefore, various doctors and health experts suggest that individuals should ...
Views: 973 - Catch Some Zzz’s, Raise Your Testosterone | The Dr. Oz Show - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Jerrel BoyerThere are a lot of good reasons to get enough sleep at night (meaning 7-9 hours for adults). Being sleep-deprived impairs daytime alertness and memory; it leads to mood problems such as anxiety or sadness; it impairs the immune system; and promotes obesity and diabetes. Getting a good night’s ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Problems Sleeping Due To Stress and Worry - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen you wake up in the morning do you feel rested, awake, and ready to start the day or are you like most people, plagued with restless nights and fitful sleep? Sleep patterns have a lot to do with stress in our lives. What we live through and are worried about will often carry over into our ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Tips for Good Sleep - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Anand kumarSleeping is also a kind of work. We often think that sleeping means wasting your time. But for a healthful life sleeping is the essential habit. A person in 24 hours should sleep at maximum 6-7 hours. There are millions of people who are running after money and lose their sleep thinking that it ...
Views: 970 - Creating Calm - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonSome people thrive upon adrenalin, whilst others do not. Some people love the hustle and bustle of city living and find that to be calming to their temperament. Others find the busy streets anything but calming to their soul. One person can relax and unwind in an open countryside, whilst ...
Views: 969(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: 969 - CPAP Solutions for the Winter - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisIf you wear a CPAP you might notice that this time of year you have more side effects. The cold dry weather and the increased time indoors can cause many side effects such a drying of the mouth and nose, congestion, sinus infections, and illness. It is important that if you are using your CPAP ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - My experiences with healthy and unhealthy sleep - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Ted PassI had always been a sound sleeper. Until I went for a career change some two years ago switching from teaching English as a second language to advertising. This is not to sat that working for one business or another makes a difference to how well or badly you sleep. It would be hard to prove ...
Views: 965 - 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: 963(1 vote) - Sleep Problems? Look to the past for a modern day natural solution! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Tova GreenbergIf you are having problems falling asleep or staying asleep as millions of people in this fast paced society are, today there is an alternative to taking drugs that is 50 year old science, has an unblemished safety record and works with your body’s natural electrical component to gently and ...
Views: 963(3 votes) - Hypnotherapy Helps With Insomnias And Sleep Disturbances Sending People Back To Sleep As Deeply As Babies! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from amreeta chapmanSleep deprivation seems to be a common issue with clients in Reading &Wokingham!! In the past two years that I have been practising Hypnotherapy at bliss centre, I have seen at least one client almost every fortnight with sleep problems. In the U.K. one in three people suffer from some kind of ...
Views: 961 - How to Improve Your Ability to Sleep with Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Ryan RiveraRecently there was an article published in the Journal of Made Up Statistics that stated that as many as 104% of all people experience sleep issues. When I was experiencing my worst anxiety issues, going to sleep was like my second worst enemy after Carl, my neighbor. Every time I would lay down ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Causes of Sleep Apnea and Snoring Problems - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Richard BransonSnoring is a loud noise that is created due to the vibration of the soft palate. It happens as the air passages gets obstructed during sleep and causes snoring. Snoring may be unpleasant for your partner but it is not a harmful condition. However, with the case of sleep apnea, there is complete ...
Views: 956 - Natural Remedies For Insomnia - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Edith LingenfelterInsomnia is a nightmare. The more exhausted you are - the harder it is to sleep. And taking prescription or over the counter medicine can cause addiction and disturbing side effects, which can make insomnia worse. Insomnia can be due to many causes; such as, anxiety, caffeine, depression, low ...
Views: 956(3 votes) - Teens and Sleep; We Really Need to Rethink Expectation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisAn article was released about teens and the effects of caffeine and technology is having an effect of teens and their sleep. I know I live this issue daily. I have a teen son and a daughter who is just in her 20s. The problem is that we have not created a culture that supports teens and their ...
Views: 956(5 votes) - Natural Sleep Aids - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from David OromanerIn the last few decades the large pharmaceutical companies have made a concerted effort to get as many people as possible using prescription medicines. Often our doctors are willing accomplices in the business strategy of these drug companies. Of course the more people that are dependant on ...
Views: 950(4 votes) - 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: 946 - 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: 940 - Sleep Problems in Little Kids - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Smith. MikeObstructive sleep apnea and health-threatening snoring are no longer just problems among grown-ups. Researchers from a recent study stated that night time awakenings and other hints are more likely to help parents achieve the right diagnosis and assistance for children with sleep breathing ...
Views: 940 - Natural Herbal Sleep Aids - Facts That You Should Know Before Using Them - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Aiden SmithIf you are suffering with insomnia there are few things which you should know about natural herbal sleeping aids and also about general medicines popularly used for treating the problem. General medicines like sedatives and tranquilizers are made by using various salts and artificial substances, ...
Views: 938(2 votes) - Your Bed May Be The Culprit For What Ails You - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui can be used in any part of your home or working space, but focusing on rooms that you frequent is a good place to begin. As you will spend much of your life in your bedroom, this is where many people feel comfortable making changes first. The bedroom is not only the location in which ...
Views: 938(4 votes) - 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: 936 - 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 ...
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