Tag Archive for 'sleepless-nights'
Economic Downturn Becoming a Problem for the Restless
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung September 17th, 2008 in How to sleep better, SLEEP News, Sleep Business.
By now, the world has perhaps been informed widely about the Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Merrill Lynch issue to which both had filed for Chapter 11 or bankruptcy due to financial problems. While many have been laid off, the impact it has is deemed worst than the September 11 attacks on the United States, making more people wonder what is in store for them as far as stability is concerned.
Ordinarily this may be seen as a temporary setback but for people who need to survive, sleepless nights are pegged ahead. It may not be categorized as a serious sleep disorder for now but if the trend continues, it should not be surprising as to how this will affect people mentally that may go as far as becoming medically related.
One thing that is for sure, you cannot tell people to take it easy. With an economy practically at the cliff, who knows what tomorrow would hold. That is perhaps why many cannot sleep well these days. There is no telling which company may follow the footsteps of Lehman.
Within the past year, 38 percent of Americans said they couldn’t sleep because of financial worries, 34 percent experienced the butterfly feeling in their stomachs for the same reason – while 9 percent have even broke out in cold sweats after toiling over their finances, according to the Birmingham-based bank’s Build-to-Order Free Checking Anniversary Survey.
(Source) Business Journal
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Inflation is Creating Sleep Problems
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung July 24th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Issues.
We all know that thinking too much may eventually result into sleepless nights. At the rate that everything is going up these days, the only thing that perhaps is remaining is to see our salaries and daily pay go up. Now that is something to ponder on. But while we can wait all we want, thinking and even dreaming of when that would be, sleeping better is the least thing we can do.
Another thing that contributes to the growing number of insomniacs is that more people are now trying to get a second job. There is the traditional 8 to 5 job and hence getting another one will surely penetrate our required number of sleep. So if you get a second job for income, chances are you may not be close to the usual 8 hours of sleep.
With coffee to keep you awake, you may say it is a temporary setup. But once you finally get your back to normal (assuming inflation is out), your next step would be to see a specialist. Now you have to address you sleep problem and likewise get yourself sleeping back to normal.
It seems all these things will never cease. You just have to address them one step at a time.
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Bad Habits to Avoid for Sleep
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung July 11th, 2008 in How to sleep better, Insomnia, SLEEP News, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Issues.
Some of them may be familiar but these are perhaps they key points why the number of sleep deprived people and insomniacs in the world today are growing. Apparently, they may sound too basic but they do have a great bearing on why sleep-deprived people are finding sleepless nights to go by.
The next time you go to bed, consider these things. Sometimes it all boils down to routine. Changing some of them may eventually lead to better sleep and of course better health and living.
1. Setting a Bright Alarm Clock
The looming glare of your alarm clock can be distracting when trying to sleep. The goal is to have as dark a room as possible. Block the bright numbers with a book or consider buying a small travel clock. Your cell phone alarm may also do the trick.2. Counting Sheep
When you just can’t fall asleep, it’s useless to stay in bed. If you’ve been trying to fall asleep for more than 30 minutes, the National Sleep Foundation suggests doing something mundane, like balancing a checkbook, reading or watching TV. An activity that demands marginal brainpower will lull your mind. Before you know it, you’ll be crawling back into bed genuinely tired.3. Exercising Late at Night
Daytime workouts will keep you invigorated for hours. That’s why you don’t want to exercise within three hours of hitting the sack. Intense physical activity raises your body temperature and pumps your energy level—both interrupt a calm transition into sleep.
(Source) Shine
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Power Nap Rituals from Thailand
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung May 26th, 2008 in How to sleep better, SLEEP News, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Issues, Sleep Therapy.
Here is something that most sleep deprived individuals may want to check out. We have been introduced to various means of getting sleep and most of them are geared towards the medical inclinations offered in the world today. While the specialists and pills will always be there, here are some therapeutic ways to resolve the sleeping problem that most of us have right now and it is called the Power Nap Rituals, a new treatment for people with sleepless nights.
Devarana Spas in Thailand have launched a new treatment to help those suffering sleepless nights. The new Power Nap Ritual is what the spas call ‘an emergency assistance’ for those who suffer from sleep deprivation to get the rest they need
Natural or herbal means of addressing the sleep issue has worked for many people and this one should not really be surprising. We all know the power of natural herbal means and this should be something worth checking out.
(Source) Asia Travel Tips
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