For some people, staying awake at night seems to be a great way to lose some fat but this is by far not the best weight-loss solution you can consider. A body can reportedly burn about 161 calories for people who pass on sleep but is not a great weigh-reducing solution. The body tries to make up for the deficit by saving more energy than usual the next day and night according to the Journal of Psychology.

After staying up all night, volunteers burned about 28 fewer calories during eight hours of recovery sleep than they had during a full night of regular sleep. And the energy conservation didn’t stop there. In the 24-hour period during which people caught up on missing sleep, they burned about 228 fewer calories than during a comparable period in which they were sleep-deprived. Overall, when people slept normally, they expended 96 more calories than they did on days when they were making up for lost sleep.

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Hearing of celebrities trying to keep themselves awake is nothing new but for rapper Eminem, admitting he is a drug-crazed insomniac seems to something serious. The rapper was admitted into rehab after being addicted to prescribed medication, admitting that he consumed so many drugs since 2005 making him unable to sleep properly.

Eminem is comparing his problem with that of the late Michael Jackson who succumbed to an overdose of Propofol. Apparently while there is still time, Eminem may want to get the necessary help for him to overcome this dangerous predicament he finds himself in.

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Use of these technologies after bedtime was also associated with “high rates of daytime cognitive or mood problems … including ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties,” according to the report slated for presentation at the CHEST meeting.

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Here is a tip for the parents out there. When it comes to knowing how long and when your babies sleep at night, 2 to 4 month old babies sleep normally sleep through the night. This was found through a study made by the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.

The study should be helpful to parents, especially the ones who have to deal with sleep deprivation since they have to deal with their babies closely. A new study suggests that about half of babies will be sleeping through the night after about two or three months.

And the good news is that parents may experience better sleep once their child reaches 5 months. From there, parents can experience an uninterrupted and substantial period of sleep.

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Milk is identified as a good means of getting good sleep but this German-based milk may go to the next level by aiding Insomniacs as well. A German Company has patented a nocturnal milk which reportedly contains levels of the sleep hormone melatonin that are 25 times higher than that found in normal milk.

Scientific studies have shown that milk taken from cows at night contains much higher levels of melatonin than milk produced during the day. Melatonin helps to regulate the biorhythm of all mammals at night.

So now, it looks like companies are milking more cows at night due to this development. In fact, Munich’s Milchkristalle GmbH has started milking its animals in night-time conditions between the hours of two and 4am.

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It seems that men who are suffering from Insomnia better watch out. If they value their life or intend to live longer may want to address the number of hours they sleep.

According to a study, it seems that men who sleep less than 6 hours are more likely to incur a higher risk of death. People who said they did not have insomnia but who slept less than six hours a night did not have a significantly increased death risk.

Neither did self-described insomniacs who slept more than six hours in the lab.

Hence, the best way is to perhaps to see a specialist and remedy the insomnia issue as soon as possible. Otherwise, do not say you were warned!

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For the many people having problems sleeping, it may be all linked to the blue light from your iPad’s screen. The said blue light has been said to suppress melatonin production but the Zzz filter should change all that. The new filter is now available for $29.95 and installs in seconds.

This new screen filter for the iPad operates as normal through this easy-to-apply amber Zzz Filter. The new Zzz Filters have an easily applied, non-adhesive frame each made of durable cling vinyl. Beside the unique blue-blocking property, this filter also provides excellent scratch-resistance as does a similar clear protective screen which too is new to the market.

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Insomnia has been a growing problem for people who cannot get decent sleep and perhaps one solution is to find something to cure it. And thanks to a new study, it looks like Tart Cherry Juice can be a great way to address insomnia.

The drink is called CherriBundi was used on 15 older adults for two weeks where it was found that they had improved sleeplessness and saved about 17 minutes of wake time after going to bed. The high content of melatonin in the tart cherries may have helped moderate the body’s sleep-wake cycle.

Sleep issues plague more than 40 million adults in the United States, according to statistics by the National Institutes of Health. Cherries are also rich in anthocyanins that provide health benefits such as reduced inflammation.

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Neurim Pharmaceuticals has confirmed that Circadin has gained approval for treatment of primary insomnia in patients aged 55 and over. The European Commission has approved a change in treatment from 3 to 13 weeks (or 3 months).

The approval was based primarily on data obtained in the latest SOUNDER-SLEEP Phase IV clinical study, indicating that Circadin was safe and more effective than placebo for at least 3 months. Circadin is now the only sleep medication to be approved for up to 3 months.

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Another research has found that sleep clinic patients have a higher probability of being suicidal. This was bared at the SLEEP 2010: Associated Professional Sleep Societies 24th Annual Meeting where a 2 to 4 fold rate for suicidal ideation was presented.

And while this new discovery may make people think twice about seeking treatment and help for their sleep apnea issues, it seems that it all boils down to the psychiatric state of the person seeking treatment. The results provide more evidence that psychological disorders and sleep problems are closely interconnected.

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Merck & Co. are developing a new drug that is said to help improve sleep and people suffering from insomnia. The drug is called the MK-4305 and belongs to a new class of sleep drugs which inhibit production of orexins in the brain, blocking stimulation of the brain’s arousal system.

Orexin is a neuropeptide that is believed to play a key role in regulation of the brain’s sleep/wake process.

The MK-4305 is made up of different dosages which are now being used in studies. 40 mg and 20 mg doses are being used on younger patients while elderly folks are using the 30 mg and 15 mg dosages.

There were no reports of serious adverse side effects. The most common side effects included upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, dizziness, drowsiness on waking, headache and vivid dreams.

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Having chronic insomnia is not really surprising as far as health issues are concerned but it seems that a new study has discovered that it could very well be three times deadlier. Though the scientists declined to associate insomnia with mortality, it seems quite alarming at how a person’s life would eventually be sped up as far as living is concerned.

Chronic insomnia was defined as experiencing difficulty falling asleep, problems getting back to sleep, awakening repeatedly or waking too early. These symptoms occurred more than five times per month. These findings were presented at an Annual sleep meeting held in Texas.

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It looks like a new classification for sleep disturbances has been uncovered by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Based on their findings, sleep disturbances are associated with “meaningful reductions” in quality of life and is multiplied as per the individual’s race or sleep disorder.

It was said that African-Americans who snored heavily had insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness. They were worse than Caucasian and Hispanic counterparts with regards to physical health deterioration. But Hispanic people with frequent snoring, insomnia symptoms or excessive daytime sleepiness showed greater mental distress than Caucasians, as did African-Americans.

(Source) Silent Night UK

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Lady GaGa calls it a passion but unfortunately she is also putting her health at risk. Admitting she was suffering from Insomnia due to her obsession towards her work has made her struggle to get some shuteye.

She has admitted that ever since she shot to fame, sleepless nights were starting to occur. So if you hear about another celebrity seeking sleep problems, Lady GaGa is sure to be one of them.

(Source) Digital Spy

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Based on a study conducted by the Shanghai Institution of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Disorders, about 7 million Chinese suffer from tossing and turning. Additionally, women were found to be suffering 1.5 times more than men.

In those numbers too, children are included. China has a population of 19 million and you can just imagine a percentage of that having to deal with such issues. Doctors have warned about the side effects of sleep deprivation, which can cause car accidents, depression, anxiety and cardiovascular problems. Studies also show that sleep disorders affect people’s memory, emotions and learning ability.

The report was shared in relation to the celebration of World Sleep Day which fell on a Sunday.

(Source) China Daily

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Just in case you missed it, yesterday was World Sleep Day. Sponsored by the World Association of Sleep Medicine, this event was meant to raise awareness on sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea. More than 1/3 of adults suffer from sleep disorders and much of this was addressed at this event.

For the sleep-deprived, here are some 10 Commandments of Sleep Hygiene shared. They may sound simple but check them out because you may have missed some of them in your daily routine.

1. Fix a bedtime and an awakening time.
2. Limit daytime naps to 30-45 minutes.
3. Avoid excessive alcohol 4 hours before bedtime and do not smoke.
4. Avoid caffeine 6 hours before bedtime. This includes coffee, tea and many sodas, as well as chocolate.
5. Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods 4 hours before bedtime. A light snack before bed is acceptable.
6. Exercise regularly, but not right before bed.
7. Use comfortable bedding.
8. Find a comfortable temperature setting for sleeping and keep the room well ventilated.
9. Block out all distracting noise and eliminate as much light as possible.
10. Reserve the bed for sleep and sex. Don’t use the bed as an office, workroom or recreation room.

(Source) Local 2 KPSP

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Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. got approval for its insomnia drug Silenor after three tries from the FDA. The company had initially sent their drug application as early as January, 2008 which eventually got declined. Somaxon resubmitted its application on January 21, 2010, which was considered as Class 1 resubmission with a two-month review cycle resulting in a decision date by March 21, 2010.

Silenor has not been designated as a controlled substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration because of its demonstrated lack of abuse potential. Silenor works by selectively blocking histamine that assists people in staying awake. The drug’s ability to treat sleep maintenance insomnia into the final hours of the night without meaningful next-day residual effects and without abuse potential is what made it stand out as a safe insomnia drug which many sleep-deprived people are sure to want to try out.

(Source) RTT News

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While sleep has always been known to be the time where we can relax and be at peace, sleep disorders will always be there to spoil such a belief. We have been hearing a lot of sleep disorders from the past years and perhaps it would be good to note the top 10 spooky sleep disorders, most of which you may already have come across. Here they are:

• Nightmare Disorder
• Sleepwalking
• Night Terrors
• Sleepy Hallucinations
• Exploding Head Syndrome
• Sleep Paralysis
• REM Behavior Disorder
• Nocturnal Sleep-Related Eating Disorder
• Sexsomnia
• Insomnia

For sure if you are a constant follower of Sleepzine, some of them have been tackled at one time or the other. But if you want a better understanding of the other sleep disorders, you can check them out at this link.

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Here is something weird. It seems that for some reason, sleep deprived people may encounter some reduced brain density courtesy of a study from the University of Cambridge. This was done through brain imaging where the people over at the University were able to link insomnia to brain density reduction in grey matter, fundamental to brain activity.

The study is significant because it begins to explain how insomnia disrupts the brain’s functioning. Whereas previous researchers have known that insomnia disrupts the brain’s functioning, the real cause of the malfunction had not been known.

(Source) Varsity UK

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The name could use some work but considering that Aswagandha is an Indian herb to help you sleep, it is not surprising why weird and hard to remember herbs are bound to have some medical benefits. Aswagandha is actually a scientific term for Withania somnifera and induces sleep for people suffering from insomnia. It calms the body and mind thus leading to eventual slumber.

Aswagandha’s odour is not palatable. It smells like a horse’s sweat. But its health benefits range from fighting insomnia to improving fertility levels, and from controlling diabetes to keeping epilepsy under check. It improves the muscles, fights fatigue and brings down the levels of trauma and suffering.

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(Source) Asian Age

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Chinese Medicine can be considered controversial yet amazing at times, depending on how you look at them. There are normally Chinese herbs that are for anything but mostly on a healthy aspect. Green Tea for one has been known as an anti-oxidant and from the looks of it, there is bound to be one Chinese medicine made for the sleep-deprived individuals.

There is actually an approach for Insomniacs with the “Calm the Shen”. “Shen” is best translated as the spirit of the person in a nonreligious sense. When evaluating Shen, the Chinese Medicine practitioner is looking for the emotional state and presence (or lack) of radiance, calm, and balance. Often with sleep disturbances, the patient will be experiencing patterns of stress, anxiety, or agitation. Chinese Medicine would call this “disturbed shen.”

Care to try it?

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For the sleep deprived people who have exhausted all means to find a suitable sleep disorder cure, perhaps this sleep inducing milk can be the next solution. New Image Group is trying out a new sleep inducing formula in Taiwan which if perfected may hit the market by mid 2010. The milk product contains a high level of peptides, or protein fractions, which are believed to help people sleep.

(Source) Stuff

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For the second time in a row the Silenor drug for Insomnia has been declined. Apparently the drug did not meet the approval standards for efficacy though no clinical issues were being placed in question. The FDA has requested the company to submit an amended risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS), including a medication guide to be distributed with the product.

Apparently this has been affecting the share value of the company which has dropped by more than 60%. The FDA declined to approve the drug back in February after citing concerns relating to heart health were the drug was concerned.

(Source) DB Techno

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Pzizz Sleep iPhone App

Pzizz Technology has announced a special price off on two of its sleep-related apps, the Pzizz Sleep and Pzizz Relax for the iPhone and the iPod Touch. Both are being sold for a limited-time offer price of $2.99. Both apps are designed to aid sleep and provide help with insomnia to sleep deprived consumers.

According to the company, Pzizz uses neuro linguistic programming, music and sound effects and binaural beats to softly lull you to sleep. NLP is a system in which the brain is viewed as a computer that can be reprogrammed to think and feel in a way that helps people achieve specific goals. Both apps are now available at the iTunes app store.

(Source) Mac World

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Ambien has been known to induce sleep but sex? Well that is that the buzz is right now with Tiger Woods and his celebrated “affairs”. According to Rachel Uchitel, she and woods took Ambien before having sex to spice up their sex escapades.

Ambien is a brand name for a drug which, while used to treat chronic insomnia. And now it is said that it can enhance sexual experience dramatically in the minutes after it is taken. Well it looks like Woods will be a need a lot of sleeping pills to get himself out of this fine mess he is in. Last time I heard, he was even thinking of quitting golf!

(Source) Daily Mail

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You would think that insomnia would hit only the adults no thanks to their own doing. Some inherit them due to their preference to stay awake and sleep when they feel like it. However it seems that this is not the true case of where insomnia originates.

In fact a 4 year old girl has been discovered to be suffering from insomnia in Britain, often awake by midnight despite a structured bedtime routine. And while many would say that parents or specialists could teach their kids how to practice sleeping patterns but apparently the case is a lot serious than that.

Doctors discovered the reason for Jess Tinsley’s problem. It was all tied up to acting out her dreams, a lot of what she has done for the day. This ability to conjure up accurate mental images is known as eidetic imagery. It generally only affects children, as they tend to grow out of it. So technically, some psychological factor was associated with it which the Tinsley’s acted upon.

Sleep is important particularly for Jess’ age of four. And the solution? The psychologist suggested that rather than having her bedtime story in the sitting room, she would have it in bed, so that she knew that was where she had to stay.

And apparently it worked and results were seen after three days.

(Source) The Daily Mail

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You just have to give DJ Moby a lot of credit for being wise despite his growing Insomnia problem. Perhaps learning from the fate of stars such as Michael Jackson, he refuses to take sleeping pills to aid him with his Insomnia. His reason is of course being addicted to them which as we all know has led to more deaths than remedies.

His insomnia problem is so bad that he often hallucinates through lack of sleep but says that he won’t turn to medication to solve his restlessness. Kudos to DJ Moby and perhaps the battle against Insomnia still continues. But for sure, there will be a solution but the only thing is when?

(Source) SIFY

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People who are suffering from Insomnia may yet be able to be in reach with this latest device called the LightSleeper, a British made sleep device that should improve your sleeping habits. Boots is about to offer this sleep gadget in their stores. The LightSleeper is best known for projecting beams towards the ceiling which becomes a sight to be followed by your eyes.

You follow it with your eyes as it gently circles around, and it’s claimed even the most restless will soon be soothed into a deep sleep. It’ll shut itself off after half an hour, but you can tap it back to life for another stint if you’re still no closer to the land of nod.

(Source) Electric Pig

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Older women are believed to have more sleep issues than older men but did you know that they complain more? Weird as it may seem, sleep deprivation has been bugging both genders but of the two, a research finds that women are actually getting better sleep than men.

Through a study participants kept a sleep diary and wore a device called an actigraph on their wrists to determine their sleeping behavior and sleep patterns. And afterwards, the actigraphs themselves revealed that men actually had less sleep than women at 6 ½ hours. Women slept 15 minutes more.

As people get older they tend to sleep less, and to sleep more lightly. But this doesn’t mean we all have insomnia to look forward to. Obviously, the latter was in reference to women who complained more about Insomnia. Older people should realize they may need to sleep less and go to bed a bit later, and avoid snoozing away the day.

(Source) Reuters

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The King of Pop Michael Jackson is dead but up to now, the critics and specialists are not yet done and one on how he really died. Finger pointing continues and if the latest autopsy is any help, it is obvious that sleeping pills really had a hand on his demise.

If you will recall, his doctor, Conrad Murray, is under fire for giving Jackson Propofol (Diprivan) for his continued complaints about Insomnia. And now we have this autopsy report from a said specialist that he was fit as an ox. The only abnormal thing about his autopsy was that Jackson’s arms were covered with punctures, his face and neck were scarred and he had tattooed eyebrows and lips. It looks like Murray has dug an even deeper hole for himself!

(Source) KOLD

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For the insomniac who have tried all the stops in battling their sleeping adversary in Insomnia, maybe it’s time to say goodbye to those prescriptions and usual sleep specialist visits that don’t seem to help. Or maybe perhaps if you are looking for something new, this new therapy, the Cognitive Behavior Therapy from the Sleep Wellness Institute may offer something different in addressing that sleep disorder.

CBT has been used for years to successfully treat everything from anxiety to chronic pain. Studies now show that 70% to 80% of people with chronic insomnia see improvement with CBT treatment. Studies also show that the sleep improvement lasts for years after treatment is finished.

So if you are tired of those remedies that don’t seem to be helping at all, perhaps a change of approach can do the trick.

(Source) Press

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The never-ending story behind the real cause of death of Michael Jackson continues. Sleeping aids were said to be the reason and while many presumed that it was a mild case of overdose, new evidence shows it was way beyond that. And according to the Washington post, the sleep aid was Propofol.

What the heck is Propofol?

Propofol, also known as Diprivan, is an IV anesthetic agent typically used in operating rooms to put patients to sleep in about a minute. In drip form, it keeps them asleep. It’s reserved for procedures where a patient would otherwise be uncomfortable — say, plastic surgery, a colonoscopy or hip replacement — but must be meticulously monitored because the drug can stop a person’s breathing.

Propofol is fairly easy for a doctor to acquire, but is never intended for home use, where proper equipment to resuscitate a patient is typically absent

We are all aware of the sleeping problems of Michael Jackson and how extreme he could get just to get some good sleep. And so now the question remains, did Michael Jackson want it or did his physician purposely give it to hear the end of Michael’s continued complaint about his sleep problem?

For now, all eyes are on his physician, Conrad Murray who has been treating Jackson’s Insomnia problem. He claimed that he feared Michael was growing addicted to it, referring to it as milk. If he knew this from the start, then why didn’t he stop it? Well, it looks like Dr. Murray is in a very deep hole!

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As far as Insomnia cases are concerned, it is bad enough to have to deal with them while ensuring our health. But if you look a bit farther, you may be surprised that Insomnia adds to the burden of medical costs and losing from professional practice since it hinders our natural routines to carry out our lives.

One research aims to justify all this. The Center for Medicine in the Public Interest (CMPI), has released a report showing the lag in the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia translates to billions of dollars in lost productivity and absenteeism in the American workforce. CMPI also estimates insomnia is responsible for at least $42 billion in direct and indirect healthcare costs each year.

Among the findings include:

• People with insomnia miss work twice as much as those who do not suffer from the condition.
• Insomnia costs employers about 4.4 days of wages per untreated individual over a six-month period, not including money spent on indirect costs, such as lost productivity and costs to treat the medical consequences of insomnia.
• Healthcare professionals-in-training who work recurring 24-hour shifts with little sleep have been found to make 36% more serious medical errors and five times as many serious diagnostic errors than those whose work is limited to 16 consecutive hours.

But here are some course of action that many may find interesting as far as managing Insomnia is concerned.

• Assemble a coalition of mainstream media, social media, and an array of private, corporate, and government partners to raise public awareness of the serious impact insomnia has on public health and the American economy.
• Identify pathways for diagnosing and treating insomnia.
• Execute targeted outreach to patients and health care providers based on specific criteria that reflect the latest findings in genetics, clinical research and outcomes data. Patients need to be able to identify and communicate insomnia symptoms and health care providers must be primed to identify patient complaints that indicate insomnia as well as be well-versed in available solutions.
• Educate media, healthcare insurers, and employers about their roles in spreading awareness, improving care, and helping to move to a value-based treatment approach.
• Encourage health plans and employers to design wellness programs that integrate insomnia management.

So for people who think Insomnia is plainly about not sleeping, guess again. It has victimized us more than ever and if treated improperly, we are losing more than just sleep.

This study is not affiliated with Sleepzine.

(Source) Press

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Perhaps not, even me, I couldn’t sleep because I was too excited.

You can watch Obama Sleepless and being inaugurated as the new U.S. President right here on Sleepzine.com:

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What is a Cyberchondriacs?

Cyberchondriacs is a term that has been concocted to describe Web-savvy individuals who go online to learn about the symptoms they are experiencing and end up feeling even more anxious about the state of their health

It is quite interesting to note if any Cyberchondriacs is an insomniac himself or a sleep deprived individual. With millions of things to discover on the web, it should not be surprising if sleep deprived people are composed in majority by Cyberchondriacs.

(Source) Asia One

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Direct costs included $191.2 million for doctors’ visits, $36.6 million for transportation to and from these visits, $16.5 million for prescription drugs, $1.8 million for over-the-counter remedies, and a whopping $339.8 million for alcohol used as a sleep aid.

Eight percent of individuals in the study, average age almost 44 and 60 percent female, reported having used alcohol to fall asleep, including 28 percent of those with insomnia symptoms or syndrome.

(Source) Washington Post

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What makes a person become paranoid? While there are a lot of point leading to the reasons behind Paranoia, you can surely add insomnia to that list. Insomnia has been known to cause stress, anxiety and depression to people suffering from it, and if you look a bit closer, it is without question that these are present in people suffering from Paranoia as well.

We have been used to seeing one health issue related to another and if you expound the issue of Insomnia, Paranoia would have certainly the same symptoms as well.

“As most of us know, a few nights of poor sleep can make us feel stressed, muddled in our thinking, and disconnected from the world.

“These are ideal conditions for paranoid fears to take hold. Regular, good quality sleep is important to our psychological well -being.”

(Source) AFP

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Insomnia is normally inherited by thinking too much or wanting to get things done in a hurry. This would mean staying up late and on extended hours which could later on immune your body from the regular sleeping patterns.

With that said, the Scullcap may be a good solution to normalizing your human anatomy which include spasms, reduce fever, stimulate the kidneys, and also has cleansing effects. Try it out especially if you are seeing no progress with other sleep aid solutions.

Scullcap is a traditional Chinese herb that is used medicinally to treat many different health conditions. This includes hepatitis, cancer, epilepsy, and assorted infections. Scullcap contains flavonoids that make it so effective, yet researchers have not been able to determine exactly why or how skullcap is so beneficial.

(Source) Natural News

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How does this oral spray work?

Zolpimist is an oral spray that contains zolpidem tartrate, the same active ingredient found in the widely used prescription sleep aid Ambien. The substance is absorbed through the oral mucosa directly into systemic circulation. According to NovaDel, the most commonly observed side effects in clinical trials were headache, sleepiness and dizziness.

So if you are tired of the usual sleeping aids and pills, this can be a good alternative that will be worth trying out. You can get more information at their website here.

(Source) eFlux Media

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The Purple Stuff, a drink that is supposed to relax people and help them sleep better for those who suffer from insomnia and jetlag, can get a lot of reprieve with the consumption of one just one can. But the manner of advertising leaves a lot to be improved as it has been hit from using controversial terms and slogans nearing the lines of misleading consumers.

“Drank,” “purple stuff” and “lean” are street terms for the mixture of codeine syrup with soft drinks or alcohol, a concoction that is believed to have factored in the deaths of three local rap stars. “Sippin’ syrup” is believed to have originated in Houston, and it remains a common topic for Southern rappers.

(Source) Chron.com

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There are growing cases of insomnia and sleep disorders all throughout the world and apparently they are not solely because of anxiety but on their overall mood. At times we find ourselves restless and thinking a lot and if there is one thing that can help us sleep, it is to relax our minds and body.

We turn to spas and massage parlors but the power of traditional aromatherapy can really do wonders. Such is the focus of Scent to Sleep as it specializes in the production and distribution of premium aromatherapy essential oils sleeping mist.

“The sleep mist has ingredients such as lavender that promotes a calming feeling, so that you can fall asleep without the need of a prescription,” said Harris. “In this economy, you need an edge if you are to survive. Think how much more productive you could be if you had a deep, restorative nights sleep every single night.”

(Source) Eworldwire

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A lot of people in the world are addressing the problem of insomnia. However much of them attribute this to lifestyle but as far as scientific explanation, most attribute it to food consumption or psychological issues that affect us when we are thinking too much.

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the most common inhibitory transmitter in the brain, has been identified as severely reduced in people suffering with primary insomnia. Primary insomnia is a manifestation of a neurobiological state of hyperarousal, which is present during both waking and sleep at physiological and cognitive levels.

So as far as insomnia is concerned, we can see that it is a lot more serious than just not being able to sleep. Much of our nervous system components are bound to be affected so it would be best to address it and see a sleep specialist to find some cures for it.

(Source) PsychCentral

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Jet lag has long been a problem particularly for people who frequently travel. Changes in the time zone are often the problem and having to adjust sleep, sometimes extending just to adjust to the actual time schedule of the region you may be is a problem.

Now reverting back to the regular sleeping schedule may become an issue. In fact, it can be health risk as the need to address how your body can take such is in question. With that in mind, studies have found a solution to ease the problems brought about by jet lag and it comes in the form of pine extracts called Pyncnogenol.

While Pyncnogenol has been known to reduce problems like swelling of the brain and blot clotting they have been found as related to jet lag issues.

(Source) Canada.com

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The program being used by Highmark, Aetna and Kaiser Permanente has users think about where their thoughts and beliefs are coming from and reminds them that not all worries are based on facts. The idea is to stop the cycle of negative thoughts and fear about not being able to get to sleep so the mind relaxes. Various programs differ, but they usually last five or six weeks, with users able to access a session of the program once a week.

So if you want to try out something new to help cure your sleep problems, check this out. It may be better than putting you health at risk with these sleeping pills.

(Source) CalorieLab

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For married couples, listen up. At times either you or your partner may be having some sleep problems and while they are classified in various states, being bugged with Parasomnia seems to be the last situation you would want to hear.

Just take the case of this Englishman, Derek Barfoot, who at 75 has been restricted from sleeping alongside his wife due to some weird attacks on his wife while sleeping. Apparently it was a case of sleep terror and the unfortunate receiver of the whole attack was his wife, Elaine.

Parasomnias are disassociated sleep states that are partial arousals during the transitions between sleep cycles. Examples of these disorders include confusional arousal, sleepwalking, and in Barfoot’s case, sleep terrors, where the person causes physical harm to property or people and cannot remember it afterward.

(Source) Fox News

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One thing about Insomnia is that your eyes are bound to be the receiving end. Often, you will see insomniacs having a hard time sleeping and with their bulging eye bags, the need to treat them and lessen the strain that they bring is a need.

Eyessuese helps remedy these eye issues. You have the choice of air pressure, heat, vibration or magnetic therapy, and the Eyesseuse lets you either manually control the session or let a scientifically preset massage go to work for you. You’ll feel more relaxed, more alert and more attractive.

Eyesseuse Eye Spa Features:

• Reduces eye fatigue, caused by extensive use of computers, long periods of driving, studying and reading.
• Helps people who suffer from Insomnia by allowing a deep state of relaxation that allows for a restful night’s sleep.
• Nourishes skin while operating.
• Utilizes Infared heating, Vibration, Air pressure massage, and magnetic therapy.
• The massaging portion reduces swollen or puffy eyes along with dark rings caused by poor blood circulation
• AC adapter and 4 AA batteries included.

Price: $79.99

(Source) EParty Unlimited

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Sleep issues can become great alibis for some, especially for crimes that will carry certain penalties like imprisonment. But in the case of this Toronto-based landscaper who was said to be suffering from Sexsomnia or sleep sex.

Sexsomnia occurs when a person is asleep and yet proceeds to initiate sexual activity with their bedmate. Sexsomnia is also known as “somnambulistic sexual behaviour”.

(Source) The Register

As a result, Jan Luedecke has been ordered to undergo a new trial for raping a woman at a party. He has claimed to be suffering from this sleep-like state which is a mental disorder. However, proof to support his claims like tests to see the validity of his claims has been called for.

“The respondent personifies one of the most difficult problems encountered in the criminal law,” Mr. Justice David Doherty said. “As a result of his parasomnia, he did a terrible thing – he sexually assaulted a defenceless, young victim.

(Source) Globe and Mail

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Other than getting the right education, most students have to deal with sleep deprivation sooner or later to keep up with the strains of fulfilling requirements for school. We see today that teenagers no longer have the luxury of taking their time before they study and hit the sack. These days, they have to be fully aware that untimely insertion of extra-curricular activities is like taking the place of sleep time.

This is not to condone their acts. But the fact of the matter is even the standard student has to sacrifice sleep for his studies. Factors? Well the school time is one. They are expected to go to classes early and leave late. Add the need to review some lessons and you will find that they will need to stay up late to ensure they complete their assignments and reports. Sleep? It can come later and that is where sleep deprivation and insomnia set in.

(Source) Natural News

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