Archive for February, 2008
Here is something I stumbled upon on the web. I found it amusing and made me think that perhaps some mothers in the world today may use it especially if they are lacking in sleep.
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my sanity to keep.
For if some peace I do not find,
I’m pretty sure I’ll lose my mind.
I pray I find a little quiet
Far from the daily family riot
May I lie back–not have to think
about what they’re stuffing down the sink,
or who they’re with, or where they’re at
and what they’re doing to the cat.
I pray for time all to myself
(did something just fall off a shelf?)
To cuddle in my nice, soft bed
(Oh no, another goldfish–dead!)
Some silent moments for goodness sake
(Did I just hear a window break?)
And that I need not cook or clean…
(Well heck, I’ve got the right to dream)
Yes now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my wits about me keep,
But as I look around I know…
I must have lost them long ago!
(Source) The Lighter Side of Sleep
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Tryptophan to Induce Better Sleep
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 8th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP News.
Apparently, when we have trouble sleeping, it is not all limited to how well we rest or relax. The things we eat play an important role as well and it would be wise to find food that have Tryptophan, same thing in turkey –that your body then converts to melatonin and serotonin, to aid us in sleeping better.
We usually don’t put proper emphasis on the food we digest. But then again, it would be wise to consider what we eat rather than avoiding the known ones which affect our sleeping habits.
Such food that contain Tryptophan include:
- Warm Milk
- Valerian
- Comfort Foods
- Carbohydrates
- Melatonin
- Kava
You can view more of these here: (Source) BNet
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Loud Snorers Have Cures
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 7th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP News, Snoring.
As far as snoring is concerned, the immediate generalization of most people is that they stem from fatigue. But if they are looked upon closely, there may be other things of concern such as some health problems involved.
The best way is to make visit to your physician or sleep specialist. They can more or less diagnose any health-related issue concerning the whole ordeal. While some would choose otherwise, many would be surprised at the things they would learn such as breathing problems and even higher levels of health problems is concerned.
There are medications and devices that can help people cure snoring. Do not just conclude anything without the express insights of a licensed physician. The difference may be serious to your health as you would think.
Experts believe there are as many as 300,000 sleep apnoea sufferers in the UK but only one fifth are diagnosed.
The rest simply believe they are bad snorers.
The condition causes the muscles in the throat to collapse, closing the airway and causing the sufferer to stop breathing for up to ten seconds.
After the airway has closed, they “wake” and breathe deeply which produces the snoring sound. However, the sufferer does not regain consciousness in the process and is not aware of it.
(Source) Daily Mail
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Smoking Identified as Sleep Disorder Contributor
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 6th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP News.
Smoking has been found to be another factor that contributes towards sleep disorders. Apparently this stems from the fact that smoking results in poor sleep due to nicotine withdrawals that essentially leads to poor sleep.
We have already identified smoking as an obvious health risk and being chosen as another reason for sleep deprived individuals should not really be surprising.
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University studied 40 people who reported smoking at least 20 cigarettes per day and claimed to have no health problems. The researchers also studied the same numbers of non-smokers.
(Source) The Times of India
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The Culprits of Sleep Deprivation
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 5th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP News.
For some people, encountering sleep problems as far as sudden instances of finding themselves lacking in sleep can be caused by several things. Other than the usual forcing-yourself not to sleep by most people who have to stay awake, there are also other factors such as health deterioration or even the food you digest.
There are certain food types such as spicy foods or buffet meals that can really get you stuffed in a hurry. And for people who find themselves feasting, it comes to a point that you feel uneasy to sleep immediately. Chances are that time is running and you are not aware that it is already time to get up.
As a guide, here are some of the usual problems that food brings to the person who finds difficulty sleeping:
- Spicy Foods Garlic, chilies, cayenne, and other intense spices are yummy going down but can keep you up with heartburn or indigestion. Avoid MSG too, as it can trigger dreams that are a bit too vivid.
- A Big Dinner An overtaxed digestive system takes hours to settle down and there’s nothing restful about that. When sleep’s critical, make lunch your largest meal and enjoy a light 500-calorie dinner early in the evening.
- Raucous Veggies Eat those good-for-you-but-gassy foods–beans, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts–in the middle of the day. A tankful of gas can keep anyone up at night.
- Speed Eating Relax and enjoy meals to avoid swallowing air, another common cause of midnight tummy trouble.
- Nightcaps Alcohol may make you drowsy at first but later on it disturbs sleep patterns and leads to awakenings and restlessness. A 4-ounce glass of wine with dinner won’t hurt, as long as it’s not within two hours of bedtime.
- Coffee after breakfast Caffeine can linger in your body for as long as 12 hours. So if you’re often wide-eyed at bedtime, make sure you’re caffeine-clean for at least 12 hours. (Skip tea, chocolate, cola, or other caffeine culprits too.)
(Source) Yahoo Food
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