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- 10 Benefits of Modafinil You Should Know Before You Take it - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Furqan ArshadIn this competitive world everyone is trying to be successful and Modafinil is the answers to the prayers of all the hard workers who want to succeed in life and achieve their goals. Energy booster drinks and drugs are popular among students and people related to medical profession. But these ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Why Yoga & Qigong Really Can Help Improve Your Sleep - by Submitted on Aug 24, 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: 902 - When Is A Sleep Coach The Solution For Insomnia? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Glenda SparlingLet’s begin by defining insomnia. Insomnia can be characterized by the inability to get to sleep, stay asleep, or both. Insomnia is poor quality and very unsatisfying sleep. It’s duration can be short lived or transient, meaning that it lasts for a few days or even up to a month or it can go ...
Views: 898 - Change of Life, Change of Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisIts 2 am and you are still awake or you have worken up for the third time or even worse you have woken up because it feels like someone cranked the furnace all the way up. Your sleep will change as you are going through menopause, that is a fact. But you need to be aware of what is normal and ...
Views: 875 - 5 Sleep Myths Busted - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Amy Korn-ReavisThere are so many myths about sleep and so many people who believe that the rules apply to everyone but them. The truth of the matter is that our bodies need so much sleep and they are designed to work with our environment. This includes the fact that it is light out during the day and dark at ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - 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: 869 - 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: 861 - 5 easy tips to fight insomnia - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Jems ForttHaving a sound sleep in today’s ever awake era is a distant dream! The present generations have created the world today that never sleeps either due to an uninterrupted internet access or stress due to increased workload. Most of us have ended up disrupting the natural sleep-wake cycle ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - The Connection Between Migraines & Sleep-Breathing Problems - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Steven ParkMichelle Bachmann’s recent revelation that she suffers from migraines brings up an important point that most doctors and the lay public don’t appreciate: the importance of proper breathing at night. It’s commonly known that sleep deprivation can cause or aggravate migraines, but what’s usually ...
Views: 858 - 7 Insomnia Remedies - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Janice WeeCan't sleep? Does counting sheep even help? Here are 7 remedies you could try to help you sleep. 1. Drink a cup of chamomile tea before you go to bed. Chamomile is soothing. It works on the nervous system and the digestive system. Hence, it is useful for colic, and for relieving stress and ...
Views: 857 - 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: 855 - 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: 854 - Support Is the Essential Secret Ingredient - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Amy Korn-ReavisWe all want to change. Whether it is changing your sleep habits, getting used to your CPAP or losing weight or adding a healthy sleep routine to your life. The problem many face is that if you are trying to change those who are closest to you may not be as supportive as you hope or need. ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Various Reasons for Snoring - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Richard BransonSnoring may happen involuntarily but it can cause a lot of problem to the ones sharing room with the snorer. In some cases, it has even lead to divorce. There are many reasons for snoring. Snoring is caused by having too much nasal or throat tissues which are likely to vibrate when the air ...
Views: 852 - Hypnosis Helps You To Sleep Well And Overcome Insomnia - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Roseanna LeatonWhen you haven't slept you simply do not feel quite right. Your energy levels are depleted and you feel like you are running on a low-grade fuel. Your body feels sluggish and your mind is equally not as sharp as you would like it to be. Sleep problems can be caused for many reasons. ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Sleep Program - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Philip TsangIf you frequently suffer from sleepless nights then you maybe wondering if there is a drug-free sleep program. More than 40% of insomniacs medicate themselves to sleep with prescription or over-the-counter sleeping pills. Surveys suggest that most sufferers do not know how to tackle insomnia ...
Views: 849 - Top Ten Sleep Snatchers - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from joan BoccafolaThere are many lists out now providing tips for sleep and things to avoid if you want a good night sleep. Most lists leave out fear of sleep. This is primary. Once you've had chronic insomnia fear accompanies you every night. You're afraid you won't sleep - again. There's a deeper fear that may ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Encourage your Partner for a No Snore Night - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Rodney StrangeFor a chronic snorer, sleep time is not enough without the usual hoarse sound. Some people who always snore even sometimes use the snoring as a gauge to know whether they have indeed fallen asleep. This kind of person may awake in the middle of the night and ask his wife if she had heard him ...
Views: 848 - Your Bedroom - A 'Sleep Cave' - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Dr. Catherine DarleyRemember the ‘Man Cave’ which was popular a few years back? Well, think of creating a ‘cave’ at home to sleep in, because the ideal sleep environment is indeed cave-like. Below is a check-list to work through as you design the perfect sleep environment. To make a perfect ‘Sleep Cave’: 1. ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - How Well Did You Sleep Last Night? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonIf you are reading this article chances are that you are all too familiar with the nightly ritual of tossing and turning. You have tried everything you can think of to get a restful night sleep without drugs. Night after night you find yourself in and endless loop of thoughts. The more you worry ...
Views: 844 - Guidelines To Stop Snoring - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter HutchOne of the reasons for snoring is the bad shape of your muscles around the palate. If you tone your body it will also have an effect on that muscle group, which might stop snoring for you! Sleep regularly – Sleeping for few hours each night can cause snoring. Why? Unbalanced sleeping ...
Views: 842 - Wake Up Call for The Grumpy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Best CatcherDo you ever wake up feeling nothing but grumpy? And you are not aware of it. Not until everyone else says it to you repeatedly. And even feel more irritated because you won’t believe it to be true reasoning out that you are just “not a morning person”. And then you realize “Oops! I have been ...
Views: 842 - Sleep Better and Live Longer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from David OromanerIt turns out that getting the proper amount of sleep each night is perhaps the number one thing we can do to live longer and healthier lives. More studies showing the consequences to lack of sleep continue to appear. And it is also looking like sleep depravation can not be made up at a future ...
Views: 841 - Snoring And Obstructive Sleep Apnea – What’s The Difference? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Glenda SparlingHe gasps, he snorts, and he is grappling for breath! He likely has sleep apnea. (This can happen with women as well.) You’ve probably heard these telltale signs. It’s also scary. If you’ve ever lain beside someone with sleep apnea and literally watched that person stop breathing – it is ...
Views: 840 - Don’t Let Daylight Savings Time Rob You of Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amy Korn-ReavisSpring is a time for rain, plants, and the happiness of longer days. It is also the time of year where we spring the clock ahead one hour; thereby changing the time we get up and go to bed. Although the clock on the nightstand may say it is an hour later, our bodies do not change quite so ...
Views: 837 - What Will Help Me Sleep? Five Foods That Make You Sleepy - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Darlene NorrisIf you're having difficulty sleeping, your biggest question is, "What will help me sleep?" You may not know that there are quite a few foods that make you sleepy. Wouldn't it be great if one of the best home remedies for sleeplessness was sitting on your kitchen counter right now? The ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - Natural Insomnia Remedies - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from April KerrInsomnia is defined as the inability to sleep for an extended amount of time. Most people at some point in their lives will have sleep problems. Having a new baby, change of work pattern or even living in a different area can have its toll. Most people are able to return to a normal sleep ...
Views: 836 - Are You Sleep Deprived? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Colleen LillyThe human body needs adequate amounts of sleep on a regular basis to stay healthy. Sleep deprivation can have many detrimental effects on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Without the required rest, a person’s ability to think, process, and cope with the activities and stressors of ...
Views: 832 - Being Your Best Healthcare Advocate, Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisThere are many changes going through the healthcare industry. Regulations are getting tighter. Insurances have bigger deductibles and have more exclusionary clauses then a legal genius can figure out. There are in network and out of network providers. There are different deductibles. There ...
Views: 832 - Insomnia Causes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Derson mcdeoSpeaking about insomnia. There are many potential causes of insomnia, snoring, including sleep apnea, stress or depression, bladder or or another sleepless problems. People who are over 60 years old and women going through the menopause are more prone to insomnia, probably due to decreased ...
Views: 832 - Sleep Deprivation Effects Should Not Be Ignored - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Tom HouserThe obvious cure for sleep deprivation effects is to sleep whenever you can. The only way you can reduce the effects are to get more sleep, regardless of the time of day as long as it does not interfere with your work. The point is, if naps help you get the rest you need then schedule them when ...
Views: 830 - Sleep Apnea Machine - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Tom HouserWhat is a sleep apnea machine? A sleep apnea machine is a machine that allows sleep apnea sufferers to get a better night sleep. It is otherwise known as a continuous positive airway pressure device or CPAP. The CPAP device includes a mask, tubes and a fan. It works by using air pressure to ...
Views: 829 - 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: 828(1 vote) - Sleep: Why We Should (and Why We Don't) - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanWhat's so important about getting those zzzzzz's? Think about the last time you woke up after a really good night's sleep. Remember how energized and refreshed you felt? Your body's natural daily cycles of expansion, activity, and growth are taxing. Periods of nightly restorative rest and repair ...
Views: 826(3 votes) - Sleep Studies Do More Then Listen to Snores - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisMany people go to the doctor because they have something they want fixed. They expect that a pill will do the trick. What they do not think about is what caused the problem in the first place. It is this search for the reason for problems that send many to the sleep lab for a study. The ...
Views: 825 - This Noise May Lead to Better Sleep! - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-noise-may-lead-to-better-sleep Gentle sound stimulation synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhances deep sleep in older adults and improves their ability to ...
Views: 825(1 vote) - Ways Snoring Is Causing Problems for Your Job - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2017 from Cynthia WitsonIn order to function efficiently and effectively at your workplace it is vitally important to adopt a healthy and disciplined lifestyle which refreshes both your mind and body. A good physical health will also have a positive effect on the mental health of a person. Healthy mind and body require ...
Views: 824 - 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: 822(2 votes) - Having Trouble with Your Memory; How Did You Sleep? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisWe have many excuses for why we can’t remember where we put the car keys or why we can’t remember what we had planned for later today? There can be certain lifestyle decisions that can be contributing to this problem. How you sleep can be contributing to that problem. The problem is that ...
Views: 821(2 votes) - The Secret to Overcome Insomnia - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from John OxnardIf you’re experiencing problems sleeping, there’s a good chance you aren’t getting enough exercise. Both mental and physical exercises are effective ways to help you get a deeper, more restful sleep. For some people, exercise is enough on its own to overcome their insomnia. When you exercise, ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - “You Are Falling Asleep” - Using Hypnosis to Cure Insomnia - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Ruth KidsonAsk anyone to pretend to be a hypnotist and you can be fairly certain that they’ll look you in the eyes and say (possibly in a foreign accent!) “You are falling asleep”. Although a hypnotic trance is not actually a form of sleep, it is a very similar state. And because of its ability to induce ...
Views: 820(4 votes) - Sixteen Tips for Getting Good Sleep - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere’s a lot of advice out there about getting good sleep -- and it's very important. We quickly adjust to being sleep-deprived, and don't notice that we aren't functioning at a normal level, but lack of sleep really affects us. If you're feeling blue or listless, try going to sleep thirty ...
Views: 813(1 vote) - Could Sleep Apnea be the Cause of Your Insomnia? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Paul StevensMany who think they are suffering from insomnia are actually experiencing sleep apnea. According to the Stanford University Web site, apnea is a “cessation of breath”. Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing while asleep. Some who suffer from sleep apnea stop breathing several times every ...
Views: 812 - Better Sleep Breakthroughs - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeGetting a good night’s sleep boosts energy, gives mental clarity, lifts mood, lowers risk of heart attack and disease and obesity. So, if you are having trouble getting the recommended seven to eight hours nightly, start using these tips! Here are the latest breakthroughs to help you ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Dealing With Insomnia Naturally - Welcome To Them Vicious Circle Made In Hell... - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Peter KirwanContinual, deepening, ever-increasing frustration is just another symptom of insomnia that actually feeds upon itself and then becomes another further cause of the troubling condition of insomnia. Understanding where this frustration comes from and how it helps create what we're going to call ...
Views: 811 - 5 Easy Stop Snoring Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Vernon CollinsSnoring is one of those problems, wherein the receivers (people around) suffer more that the doer (snorer) itself. Keeping it still on a lighter note, it is often said that like corruption, snoring is a global phenomenon. Snoring is such a common issue that some people accept it as a way of ...
Views: 809 - Why Can't I Sleep? - Common Causes of Insomnia - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Ruth KidsonLying awake at night is no fun and, if it's happened to you, you may have spent some of those long hours of wakefulness wondering "Why?" You might well have been feeling tired, possibly very tired . . . so why couldn’t you fall asleep when you needed to? There are many causes of insomnia, ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - Dealing With Insomnia Naturally - Know Which Type You Have... - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Peter KirwanThe misery-causing condition of insomnia is generally characterized by the sufferer having difficulty falling to sleep or staying asleep - it can range from a short-term mild problem to a long-term severe, health-destroying problem. As a sufferer, you could be; slow to fall to sleep or ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Cure Insomnia Naturally - 12 Important Foods For Healthy Sleep... - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Peter KirwanOf all the foods out there in our modern day world, the most important ones for ensuring we get our fair and full quota of natural sleep are those that contain the amino acid tryptophan - pronounced TRIP-TOE-FAN. This builder of the brain-relaxing neurotransmitters melatonin and serotonin ...
Views: 791 - Turn To Healthy Diet Choices For Help Falling Asleep - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jenelle JordynYour diet says a lot about your overall health. The old saying 'you are what you eat' holds a lot of truth. In fact, many conditions can be cured or at least improved by eating the appropriate foods and avoiding others. Insomnia is one of those conditions. While it's not the answer in 100% of ...
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