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Drug to Help Menopausal Women Sleep

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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There is a drug that was originally meant to aid seizures but based on a study conducted by the University of Rochester Medical Center, the same drug can be a great remedy as well for menopause women who have trouble sleeping.

The drug is called Gabapentin, a drug that has proven to provide improved sleep quality without the harsh side effects that sleeping pills are known to carry.

Gabapentin’s impact on the sleep quality factor in menopausal women may reflect improvement in hot flashes, stabilization of sleep architecture, or a decrease in the amount of time to t

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Alice PDx Sleep Analysis System

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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Thanks to Philips, a new sleep analyzer system is set to be unveiled in the market. The product is the Alice PDx sleep analyzer which should be a great device to aid people who have issues with obstructive sleep apnea.

This device can be set by anyone easily before retiring to sweet slumber. It is important to procure the results generated by the device which should eventually be handed over to sleep specialists via a SD memory card.

The device is also useful sleep labs and clinics that cater to cardio-respiratory sleep analysis.

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USANA Unveils New Sleep Formula

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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For the people who are looking for ideal sleep solutions to aid them, the new formula by USANA Health Sciences should be something to check out. Called Pure Rest, the new sleep formula will be unveiled at the 17th Annual International Convention in Salt Lake City.

Pure Rest supports healthy, restorative sleep by supplementing the body’s natural supply of melatonin and is ideal for people with age-related insomnia, jet lag, and sleep disturbances due to shift work. The product is made with high quality, pure melatonin from Switzerland.

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Physician Gave Propofol to Michael Jackson as a Sleep Aid

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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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.

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Car Seats Pose as Respiratory Problems for Babies

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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If you are constantly using a car seat or carriage to aid your child, be wary. Normally they are used to cradle a child to sleep and make sure that they are secure when mobile in vehicles but if this study is any indication, these baby car seats may pose some health issues concerning the breathing of your child.

Many parents think of car seats as a cozy spot for kids to sleep, even outside of the car, because they’re so easy to use. However, these seats, which require infants to be placed in an upright position, can also cause breathing problems when babies sleep in them,

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Birth Size Linked to Parental Sleeping Patterns

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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For anyone, sleep is important. With emphasis on the pregnant women and expectant parents, it would be advisable to get all the sleep you can get. Aside from potent health issues, lack of sleep may lead to small birth sizes, something that a study recently showed.

The study, which included 289 8-year-olds born healthy and full-term, found that the lower the children’s weight and length at birth, the greater their odds of having poor sleep or sleep disturbances such as sleep-related breathing problems or nightmares. What’s more, a mother’s prenatal drinking is a habit t

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SomnoMed’s First Annual Symposium in Oahu, Hawaii

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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Have you had you dental checkup lately? If not it would be recommended that you do so. As far as Dr. Kent Smith, Co-Director of the Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea, and course instructor for Sleep Breathing Disorders at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, dentistry may actually have something to do with sleep apnea and snoring.

All this will be tackled at the SomnoMed’s first Annual Symposium to be held in Oahu, Hawaii from August 14-16th. His lecture was designed to motivate denti

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Sleep DIY – How to Protect Yourself When Using Electric Blankets!

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Sleepzine
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Electric blankets can definitely keep you warm during those cold winter months.  If you have back problems, electric blankets can also help relieve pain for some people.  For one, I know my mom used to use electric blankets all the time.

You must remember though, these electric blankets can eventually get worn out and cause fires.  They are one of the leading causes of house fires.

According to the Become Shopping Blog:

Even if your blanket it is less than 10 years old, you should still keep an eye out for obvious signs like scorch marks and fraying on the power cord

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Fiji Baby Accent Lamp with Shade

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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Brighten up your child’s bedroom with the Fiji Baby Accent Lamp with Shade. It comes in lavender and apple green tropical print which should provide the necessary atmosphere to make a child’s room heavenly.

Rather than let your child rely on the higher consuming room lights which can be a problem once they want to sleep, here is a handy lamp they can use, especially if they are already in bed. Placed on a side table, it can create the necessary lighting that should get them sleepy and tucked up for the healthy Zzzs every child needs.

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Disney Cars Body Pillow

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Brian Yalung
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The bigger the pillows the better for some people. That is perhaps what best describes why most people prefer to have body-sized pillows by their side. Apparently, themes are the only thing missing and who would pass up having Disney’s Lightning McQueen as their body pillow?

The Disney Cars Body Pillow is made from 100% polyester and is machine washable. With the need for various needs to be able to sleep better, this is one body pillow certain to be a hit with the kids and the kids at heart!

Price: $24.99

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