Tag Archive for 'sleep_disorder'
The Dreamhelmet for the Sleepy Drivers
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 16th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP Gadgets, SLEEP News.
But a temporary solution has now been developed and it is called the Dreamhelmet. While some people may find it awkward to wear, do remember to address your sleep disorder problem first above all.
The Dreamhelmet, a patented combination sleep-mask sound blocking pillow, launches a campaign to alert their customers and the public about the hazards of ‘drowsy driving’. The release explains how planning ahead and the use of the Dreamhelmet can prevent accidents and protect automobile travelers in emergency situations.
(Source) Press Release Newswire
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Try Out a Sleep Retreat
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung February 15th, 2008 in How to sleep better, Insomnia, SLEEP News, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Events, Sleep Therapy.
People who go on vacation to various destinations can now consider sleep retreat among the potential agenda for going there. This was apparently the whole concept launched by Dr. Reza Samvat regarding sleep retreat at the Domain Casuarina Beach Resort.
Obviously, this has been targeted towards the people who lack the proper amount of sleep or have been dealing with sleep problems like sleep apnea and insomnia. So if you cannot find proper cure from medication and therapy, why not make your break a sleep retreat session to get to the bottom of this problem.
Basing it on what has been reported, it is really something that will attract people, both sleep disorder patients and the people who simply want some adventure of a different kind.
“The three packages available offer an intense revolutionary program aimed at identifying the major areas contributing to the individual’s sleep issues,” Dr Samvat said.
“It makes the treatment and clinic more accessible to people with busy lifestyles as the packages are intense and concentrated so that results can be achieved in a shorter period.
“Sleep therapy packages are also ideal for the corporate market, such as business executives who lead a high-pressure working lifestyle. The retreat will assist them in re-balancing and improve sleeping cycles.
(Source) News.com.au
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Discounting the Presence of Sleep Apnea
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung January 12th, 2008 in How to sleep better, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea.
We hear about sleep apnea everywhere. While we are being educated with the effects that this sleep disorder provides, it would be best to check ourselves in advance if we may have symptoms of this sleep depriving disease.
Many will say that nothing beats knowing your own health better, but just the same, we can never tell when this sleep disorder may strike. Sleep apnea is no joke and going ahead and trying to determine on whether it indeed exists in our bodies is the best thing we can do to avoid complications in the end.
Risk factors include:
_Loud snoring and choking or gasping during sleep, signaling narrowed airways that can be temporarily blocked as throat muscles relax too much.
_Being overweight.
_A family history of apnea.
_Having small airways. Apnea can occur at any age, and in children, enlarged tonsils or adenoids may cause narrowed airways. In adults, weight, neck shape or other medical conditions can play a role.
_High blood pressure.
(Source) The Associated Press
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Daylight Savings Time Causes Sleep Problems
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung November 12th, 2007 in SLEEP News, SLEEP Psychology.
Some may call it a mental problem but dealing with the daylight savings time that has been in effect today has some people suffering from sleep disorder issues encountering more problems. The transition from the old time to DST is really something that many deem as affecting the normal body clock of people. But then again, adjustments should be made to be able to get the proper amount of sleep.
People unaware of the time adjustments to daylight savings time would normally live their usual lives. The thing with people today is that adjusting is taken in vain. Just try ignoring this adjustment and there is really low to none adjustments if people so choose to do so.
Sleep can be considered a ‘change of shifts.’ There is the ‘awake’ day brain and the ’sleeping’ night brain. The transition or ’shift change’ from wakefulness to sleep normally takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes. The body needs time to properly shut down the ‘awake’ brain and activate the sleep cycles.”
“Many people with sleep disorders tend to rationalize their symptoms,” says Craig. “They believe fatigue is just part of growing older. Others think they are tired all the time because they are working too hard. Sleep issues are persistently ignored. Sleep studies can help identify the problem early.”
Source: Daylight-saving time brings potential sleeping disorders to light
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Insomnia FAQ: Do We Know it All?
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung October 1st, 2007 in How to sleep better, Insomnia, SLEEP News, Sleep Disorders.
We hear it from word of mouth and certain sleep disorder reference books. Insomnia is known to be a problem when it comes to getting the proper amount of sleep and also threatening the overall health as well. We are at risk when we fall under this category of health issues. But do we know everything there is to know about Insomnia beforehand?
First of all, it does not only mean a person has Insomnia if he cannot sleep. It lies more on the sleeping patterns to which people are forced to adjust to sleep in the weirdest parts of the day to get the proper respite.
Learn more on the facts of Insomnia here: Inform Yourself - Know The Facts About Insomnia
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