Tag Archive for 'sleep_disorders'
Christmas Shopping Creates Lesser Sleep
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung December 20th, 2007 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, Sleep Disorders.
Thinking about what to give this Christmas is one thing but finding ourselves always out and continuously shopping for those gifts in cramped stores is another. In short, the more time we invest while shopping outside means lesser time to sleep or rest. But regardless, we tell ourselves that this only happens once a year so why not sacrifices?
Perhaps it is good to make an exception but the fact remains that sleep disorders need to be checked. Especially for people who have chronic sleep problems, they may want to take a second look since it is their health at stake. So before you do your shopping and stay out late due to sales and promotions, make sure you have satisfied the area of health constraints before doing so.
(Source) “There just does not seem to be enough time to shop, attend holiday parties, decorate the house, work and sleep,” says Mary Battaglia, 42, a co-founder of the sleep aid company www.BedtimePlace.Com. “I try hard to get the right sleep because I know how important it is. But that does not always happen.”
“Stress, no question, causes sleep disorders,” says Jose Oliveros, a registered sleep technologist with North Shore Medical Center in Miami.
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Being Open to Tips for Better Sleep
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung December 17th, 2007 in How to sleep better.
Most people who have to deal with the sleep deprivation problems will probably do anything to be able to sleep better and improve on their health risks tied up with the sleepless nights they have to deal with. While most people would have their own set of tips that include reading a book, counting sheep or even drinking warm milk, it is best to have a good reference and guide on what you can consider to improve your sleeping habits.
Indeed, sleeping has become a hindrance to most people and their health may be put into question. While others may feel that they can overcome sleepless nights, it would be best to be more attentive at sleep disorders once you want to hit the sack.
1) Avoid watching TV before bed…especially in bed!- The bed should be reserved for two things…sleep and romance…not Desperate Housewives or football! Research shows that those who experienced the most sleep disturbances had televisions in their bedrooms and used the TV to fall asleep.
2) Try a different pillow or mattress. It’s scary to think how long some of us have been sleeping on the same pillows and mattresses for years and years. Does your mattress provide the support you like? Do you wake with your back aching? Is there enough room for you and your sleep partner? Do you sleep better, or worse, when you sleep away from home? These are all things to ask yourself to determine if your mattress could be the “sabotager” of your good night’s sleep. Or more simply, just replacing your pillow with a new, fresh, higher quality version could be all that you need.
3) Avoid caffeine late in the day. Did you know that even a small amount of caffeine even 10-12 hours before bedtime can cause problems falling asleep! Try eliminating the tea, soda and even chocolate and see if sleep improves.
4) Listen to relaxing music. Establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, such as listening to music, could be just the thing you need to signal your body it is time to sleep. So, dim the lights and throw some slow jazz or purchase a “relaxing sounds” CD to help slow your mind and body down for an evening of peaceful sleep.
5) Try mind- body techniques. After an action-packed day, your brain and body need to unwind and detox before sleep can occur (a.k.a. you need to chill!) Create a “ritual” for bedtime - take a bath, meditate, do some easy stretches or yoga. Try to do your “ritual” in the same way, in the same place, at the same time each night. The repetition will trigger your mind and body that it is time to relax and sleep.
6) Try a natural sleep aid. For many people, while the above tips and suggestions may help, it often isn’t enough. if you are one of those people who really have a hard time getting to sleep and staying asleep, you may want to try a natural sleep aid.
(Source) The American Chronicle
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Zedomax Network News - Are you in Sleep business? Reserve your page on the new paid Encyclopedia!
0 Comments Published by Max December 12th, 2007 in SLEEP News, Sleep Business.
What does it do? Basically, you can rank top 5 on Google search terms for your keyword such as “sleep wiki”, “sleep disorders wiki”, etc…etc…
Here’s a little bit of what it is:
The Quarter Wiki is a new paid online encyclopedia where you can buy your own page for just a quarter.
Unlike Wikipedia, you can add videos, RSS Feeds, Google Ads, and GoogleMaps to a page on the QuarterWiki.
More simply, QuarterWiki filters spam by charging a small fee for each page so you don’t have to deal with it.
To get started with QuarterWiki, sign up for an account and search for your desired words you’d like to purchase.
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Body Clock Switched On with Amino Acids
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung December 12th, 2007 in How to sleep better, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Issues.
One thing that most people have to deal with these days is adjusting to various shifts that normally pertain to work. This issue is perhaps present in people who work in call centers which at times require graveyard shifts. People who work in the early mornings need to adjust accordingly their sleeping habits to be up and awake during the required shifts.
Protein in amino acids has been tagged to help regulate the body clock when it is adjusting to sleep patterns. In the call to use sleeping drugs to treat sleep disorders, hopefully this will be pretty much helpful to people suffering from various sleep disorders.
(Source) Researchers say they have identified the chemical switch that controls the genetic mechanism regulating people’s internal body clocks.
Although the process involves complex genes, the whole mechanism is controlled by a single amino acid - a building block of protein - they say.
It is hoped the discovery may lead to more effective drugs to treat sleep disorders and related ailments.
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The Mysteries of Talking in Your Sleep
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung December 11th, 2007 in SLEEP Psychology, Sleep Disorders.
While you are asleep, there may be things that you are doing you are not really aware of. One of them is talking in your sleep. We hear of this from people who often hear their partners murmuring or saying things while they are in their slumber state. It is not really a problem for most. Sleep talking, also know as Somniloquy, is termed as an inconsistent behavioral pattern possibly stemming from stress or some shortcomings that affect the psychological aspect gone unnoticed.
While there is nothing serious about it in the normal course of living, it still remains that sleep talking can be associated with some known sleep disorders. Remember, when you are asleep and dreaming, there are times you fall in that small gap of not knowing what to do. Psychological problems may be present but the thing is, it is better to consult sleep specialist before resorting to any means of trying to medicate something that may not be all that serious.
(Source) The cause of talking in sleep is not entirely known. Most of the time, the cause of this sleep behavior cannot be linked to any identifiable underlying problem or disease. And in most cases, the problem is not serious and tends to resolve over time or with aging.
However, in some cases, it has been found to be associated with other sleep-related disorders, such as sleep walking, REM behavior disorder (an unusual disorder in which individuals tend to act out their dreams while asleep), sleep-related epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep apnea, and the nighttime sleep eating syndrome. In addition, in adults who begin sleep talking in adulthood (in other words, they did not do this as a child), there may be a higher rate of psychiatric disorders.
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