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SHUTi Internet Program Promises to End Sleep Problems

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Brian Yalung

The Internet seems to be the savior of most people as far as learning and communication is concerned but now it looks like a new Internet software will help the sleepless in their various sleeping problems. The Internet program is called SHUTi. SHUTi makes use of interactive animation, games, quizzes and diaries to help sleep victims explore sleep deficiencies and get advice to improve their sleeping habits. The program also calculates a window of time during which patients are permitted to sleep.

For sure a lot of people remain apprehensive on what this program can do. But seeing as

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iSleep Laptop Pillow

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Brian Yalung

For the people who spend countless time doing work or some school work with their laptop, heading over to bed may not be their immediate option considering they may be too tired to stand up. So rather than sleep on a bare laptop, here is a solution that seems to get its concept from the usual airbags we see in modern cars.

The iSleep Laptop Pillow changes all that. By closing the laptop an air cushion blows itself up, which is connected via USB with your computer. The computer is in the “sleep mode” and air is blown into the pillow. The material is coated with La

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Alice PDx Sleep Analysis System

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Brian Yalung

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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Car Seats Pose as Respiratory Problems for Babies

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Brian Yalung

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

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Sleepzine

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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Parents Need to Adjust Sleep Patterns Once Again

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Brian Yalung

With the school year set to start soon, parents will now have to adjust once again their sleeping habits to make sure that their children get the proper preparations when trooping back to school commences. This is a familiar cycle where you have to admit that once Summer sets in, parents enjoy the break as well since they avoid having to wake up early to attend to their little tykes.

It is important that parents recognize that getting less sleep can affect disposition, learning ability, and recall. Parents with existing sleeping disorders need to be especially careful during

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Sleep May Help Pregnant Women Lose Weight

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Brian Yalung

The last thing you would think that could help people, especially the weight-gaining pregnant women would be sleep. We know that the reason for weight gain is linked to their added fetus inside and also the food intake as well as vitamins and minerals that help the mother and her unborn child healthy. But now, some people are saying that sleep can help them get back their actual frame.

A new study done by Kaiser Permanente in California finds sleep may be just as important

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A New Tip for the Poor and Troubled Sleepers

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Brian Yalung

The journey of people suffering from sleep issues continues and the solutions seem to be limited. And while all they can do for now is resort to pills, therapy and reading materials, here is one that can be added to that list.

Lisa A. Lundy is a well-respected motivational speaker and author who now shares a new video as well as accompanying documents which are available at her

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Sleep Disorder Treatment May Cure Psychological Problems

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Brian Yalung

Treat sleep disorder and you can address the psychological issues that a person has. The type of sleep disorder and its impact on mental health vary by psychiatric diagnosis. But the overlap between sleep and psychiatric disorders is so great that researchers have long suspected both types of problems may have common biological roots.

Doctors have traditionally viewed insomnia and other sleep disorders as symptoms of depression and other mental health problems. But recent studies suggest that sleep problems may raise risk for, and even contribute to, the development of some p

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