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- Insomnia: What to do When Pills Don't Work - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from Pat LaDouceur“I can't get enough sleep,” James told me. “I had some medication, but it doesn't seem to work anymore.” It's a common problem. About 30% of the U.S. population reports having trouble sleeping in a given year. About 12% of those turn to pills, and fill about 60 million prescriptions ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - 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: 1731 - 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: 1730 - How to Turn Sleepless Nights into Sweet Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Elsabe SmitThis is a quote from the Wall Street Journal in September 2009: “A recent study reported that 52% of working French don’t sleep well on Sunday night. But work-related stress is not a French disease, and is ubiquitous and severe in all developed economies. In the U.K. and U.S. 70% of employees ...
Views: 1729(4 votes) - 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: 1726 - Common Depression Symptoms to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauA romance gone wrong, a death of a loved one, a disappointment in your endeavours are just a few of the reasons why we become sad. Sadness and grief are normal. It’s just how the body reacts and cope to some of life’s stressors. Typically, most people will heal and then revert back to their ...
Views: 1717(3 votes) - A New Snoring Cure? The Snoreplasty Procedure - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Steven ParkIt seems like snoring and sleep apnea treatments are rediscovered and proclaimed by the media as a new "cure," when in fact, it’s been described years before. A British doctor reports that by injecting a scarring agent into the soft palate, snoring is eliminated. The material he used was sodium ...
Views: 1714(3 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: 1713(2 votes) - 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: 1710(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: 1709(3 votes) - 3 Souvenirs from My Trip to Oz - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Roberta MittmanI am crazy about Dr. Mehmet Oz! A handsome heart surgeon, author, speaker, and the star of his own TV show, he has become the gold standard for accurate, trustworthy advice from the medical world. Dr. Oz was one of the medical experts who spoke at the Integrative Health Symposium earlier this ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - 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: 1700 - 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: 1700(2 votes) - Get Rid of Your Snoring Habits Once and For All - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Gerry RestriveraMany people snore, it is common especially to men and it gets worse as they age. It is a disturbing sound created while sleeping when the passage of air through your nose and mouth is blocked. Although snoring is common, it can be a real annoyance that can disturb your sleep and the people ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - 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: 1696(1 vote) - Cotisol, The Good and The Bad - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Leslie DutcherCortisol is a stress hormone which has many benefits for you. Cortisol helps people survive but if there is too much of it in you, it will deplete your anti-inflammatory hormones. In other words, cortisol is normally an anti-inflammatory but if you have sustained stress over many years - then ...
Views: 1692 - Cumin Seeds Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAlthough they look tiny, cumin seeds pack a punch when it comes to flavor and nutritional benefits. Extensively used in Indian, Asian, African, and Latin American culinary practices, cumin has a very distinct nutty and peppery flavor. Scientifically known as Cuminum Cyminum, the small oblong ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - 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: 1685(1 vote) - When Is A Sleep Coach The Solution For Insomnia? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Glenda SparlingWhen do you know if a sleep coach is the solution for your insomnia? Let’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, ...
Views: 1684 - 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: 1683 - 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 ...
Views: 1680(3 votes) - Septoplasty Without Packings Or Splints - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Steven ParkOne of the most uncomfortable things you can do to another person is to place nasal packs in their nose after nasal surgery. What’s even worse is when you have to take it out. I know what it feels like, as I had nasal packs after I broke my nose when I was six. I still remember waking up after ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Is Your Mind Gabbin' at you all Night? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Glenda SparlingThe ABZzz's of Sleeping Insomnia Free, a free ebook, offers tips, tools, techniques and suggestions for helping you to improve your sleep. As you follow the alphabet and arrive at the letter 'G', it brings to mind GABA - gamma-aminobutryric acid - that helps to stabilize nerve cells by ...
Views: 1677 - 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: 1671(3 votes) - Improve Insomnia Naturally with Dietary Changes: A Chinese Medicine Approach - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonOften times the a root cause of insomnia is a liver energy imbalance which can be corrected with proper diet. Foods that balance the liver to promote deep sleep include: * Dark green leafy vegetables, particularly dandelion greens. * Burdock root and other deep root vegetables ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Stick Your Tongue Out to Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2018 from Leah Ann BolenThe next time you find yourself lying in bed, tossing and turning, unable to shut off your your mind so you can fall asleep, give this simple trick a try: Relax your tongue. It’s not something we give a whole lot of thought to — our tongue. But, when you stop to consider its importance in ...
Views: 1662 - 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: 1654(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: 1649(2 votes) - 15 Tips for Better Sleep - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Timo KiviöSleep deprivation is a serious condition that affects 1 of every 3 people at some point in their lives. Many of us have battled with it for years. According to statistics, • 20-40% of all adults have insomnia in the course of any year • Over 70 million Americans suffer from disorders of sleep ...
Views: 1644 - Adequate Sleep Creates Increased Energy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Terry WeberHave you ever stopped to think about the many benefits of adequate sleep? Because of our different life styles most of us look at sleep in one of two ways: (1) a waste of time or (2) we have the feeling we never get enough sleep. (1) If you are the kind of person whose life style makes you ...
Views: 1643(3 votes) - How to Unwind so You Can Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Amy Korn-ReavisWe all live in a stressful world. We have work, family, unexpected issues and the last thing we think about is how it will affect us as we are lying in bed staring at the ceiling. We do not think about what we can do to help solve the problem or prevent it. Let’s take a few minutes to find a ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Exercises to Relieve Sleep Apnea Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Douglas KidderWhat is sleep apnea? This is a sleep disorder wherein the patient is unable to sleep well or derive from any benefits of sleeping. This is due to the irregular breathing pattern that includes gaps and pauses. Whenever we encounter breathing gaps or breathing stoppage for a period of more than ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Why Can't You Get A Good Nights Sleep? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondInsomnia Jeopardizes Merdith's Job The future of Meredith’s business depended on one simple thing. Getting a good night’s sleep. If she wasn’t on the ball, she would lose the marketing contract for a prestigious corporate firm. There was no way Meredith was going to let that happen. She ...
Views: 1639 - Sleep and the Amateur Athlete - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Amy Korn-ReavisFitness is an important part of change in a person’s health. In order to minimize injury and to obtain the optimal benefit to your hard work proper sleep is absolutely necessary. When you exert your body it is important for your recovery to make sure you are getting enough sleep. During the ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Ways In Coping With Panic Attacks Without Anxiety Medication - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Nathan TylerWhen bedtime becomes a time of worry, coping with panic attacks can be especially difficult. Thoughts of dread and worry about going to bed only aggravate attacks and make them more likely to occur. It can be extremely hard not to fall into this cycle of fear especially when a person has ...
Views: 1633(2 votes) - Orthopedic Specialties at Wake Forest Baptist Health - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Wake ForestWake Forest Baptist Health is one of the leading academic medical centers and operates over 1,000 acute care, rehabilitation, and psychiatric care beds. In the ranking of “Best Hospitals” in U.S. News & World Report, Wake Forest Baptist Health ranks highly in several specialties, ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - When it comes to Sleep - Be Kind to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Tova GreenbergWhen we were all “living on the farm” the rising and setting of the sun determined our sleep and wake routine and the rooster was our only confirmation that it was time to get out of bed. We were created that way. You see our bodies were designed to react to light and dark which are the ...
Views: 1629(3 votes) - 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: 1623 - Get a Better Sleep: 10 Most Common Sleep Myths - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeHow much sleep do humans really need? Is there a way to make up for lost sleep? Is snoring bad for you? We all have questions about that elusive mystery we call sleep. We’ll cover the most popular assumptions about sleep and what the research actually shows. #1. People need less sleep as they ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - 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: 1620 - Alcohol Can Cause Difficulty Sleeping Through The Night - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Darlene NorrisAlcohol and sleep don't go together. Contrary to popular belief, a beer or a glass of wine before bed isn't a great idea. Even though an alcoholic drink may help you fall asleep faster, it may keep you from sleeping through the night. This is called a "rebound effect." And women are affected ...
Views: 1618 - ZZZZZZMA? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellZZZZZZMA? 06 August 2014 If you train and exercise regularly increased sweating or an inadequate diet can lead to losses of vitamins and minerals, particularly lower levels of zinc and magnesium. Studies have shown that less than 70% of us get enough zinc, and less than 40% get ...
Views: 1617 - 4 Things That Can Helps you in Better Sleep & Health - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2018 from Arpan AroraWe can’t deny the comforts and conveniences of the modern world. We also can’t deny the sleep deprivation that seems to be plaguing modern society. According to a study of 48 countries, not a single one managed to reach the average of 8 hours of sleep each night! What does that mean? It means ...
Views: 1614 - Relieve Insomnia Naturally with Qi Gong - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonYou’re laying awake in bed at 3 am and cannot sleep. You’ve tried a wide variety of solutions from pharmaceutical sleep aids to dietary supplements such as melatonin, yet find yourself consistently awake in the early hours of the morning. In the Chinese medicine system, the pattern ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - In Need Of Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Roseanna LeatonThe health benefits of sleep are both varied and well known. We all need to have an adequate amount and quality of sleep so as to be able to function as we should on both mental and physical tasks. Sleep is probably the best beauty treatment available to a person, allowing you to ...
Views: 1608 - Stress and Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachStress and Sleep Are you getting enough sleep? According to the latest survey from the Better Sleep Council , 68% of American women admit to getting less than 8 hours of sleep per night. You can bet that percentage is higher among moms! Sleep eludes some of us because stresses in our lives ...
Views: 1599(2 votes) - 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: 1593 - Have You Tried These Natural Insomnia Treatments? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Jennylyn PereiraPersons who have problems with insomnia find it hard to fall asleep or remain asleep once sleeping has commenced. There could be serious or mild cases of the condition, according to the number of times it is experienced and how long it lasts. It can, therefore, have short bouts or lengthy ones. ...
Views: 1593 - Why Better Sleep Could Mean Better Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Anna RodriguezIn this time and age where we have to do a lot of things, sleep is one of the things that suffers. Some people sacrifice sleep to be more productive, but the result is the opposite. A number of independent studies show that employees are likely to perform effectively and profitably with ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Psychologist Brisbane - How To Sleep Well At Night? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Rajia SultanaIncase you did not know, having sufficient sleep is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Psychologist Brisbane in consultation with other experts has proved beyond reasonable doubt that having adequate sleep is an indication of good health. If the recent statistics are anything to go by, then ...
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