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How To Treat Insomnia Effectively
2007-03-22 18:02:21
Sleeping well is part of balanced life. You need to sleep well to have the energy to work, to raise children, to be fulfilled in relationships, to simply enjoy the day to day pleasure life. Many people never consult their doctor for help in solving sleep problem. And many doctors know little about sleep disorders and [...]
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Understand The Risk Of Sleep Apnea
2007-03-09 09:09:28
Numerous scientific studies have shown a correlation between neck size and obstructive sleep apnea. Men with neck large than 17 inches in diameter and women with necks larger than 15.5 inches are more likely to snore and have sleep apnea. Anyone can have sleep apnea, but certain factors increase your chances of joining the ranks of [...]
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Turkey Sandwich – The Sleep Promoter
2007-02-17 11:13:12
Turkey is rich in tryptophan, which is one of the reason why everyone always seems sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner. Food that are rich in the amino-acid tryptophan promote sleep. Tryptophan, a protein building block, is one of the chemicals involved in the brain’s sleep initiation process. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups cubed cooked turkey breast 1 small apple, chopped 1/4 [...]
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How To Minimizing Jet Lag
2007-02-07 08:53:42
The following are some effective strategies for the occasional time-zone traveler: Store sleep before the trip, getting adequate or extra sleep for 2 to 3 nights prior to departing. Adjust to the new time zone in advance. If you’re going from Los Angeles to New York, start going to bed an hour earlier each week for the [...]


How To Treat Snore
2007-01-29 09:48:12
Snoring is one of the most common sleep related problems, causing discomfort and disturbance not only for the snorer themselves but for their partners too. Snoring is a typical manifestation of hyperventilation, but its cause is still unknown. It is often explained as a sound caused by vibrations of the soft parts of the mouth and [...]
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Don’t Even Think Of Trying These To Cure Your Insomnia
2007-03-26 08:37:05
Over the years, people who are desperate for a good night’s sleep have come up with a number of ways to try and trick themselves into nodding off. The following self-treatments you shouldn’t try at home, because no matter what your friends and coworkers tell you, these are bad sleep habits. Sheer force of will No matter [...]
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Natural Cure For Insomnia - Sleep With Sex And Exercise
2007-03-28 21:58:28
Since sex and exercise are both so much a part of being human, it’s not surprising that each can affect sleep for better or worse. They key to sleeping well is when and how we engage in these activities. Exercise during the day or early evening will make you more relaxed at night and help [...]
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Should I Try Melatonin To Cure Insomnia?
2007-04-03 21:27:02
This issue of melatonin dosage has several facets. First, since melatonin is not subject to strict FDA standards, the dosage may vary greatly from brand to brand and tablet to tablet. Trade name prescription drugs must contain the amount of medicine indicated on the label, with only a 5 percent variation. Generic medicines must be within 20 percent of the amount indicated on the label. No such controls exist for melatonin and other health food preparations. So the dosage per tablet is somewhat questionable. If you decide to use melatonin, purchase the most reputable brand available in your area. This is a great debate in the scientific research community. One issue centers on the most fundamental question: Does melatonin work any better than a placebo? The largest volume of evidence gives melatonin the nod. Yes, it is a sleep promoting agent. In healthy young adults, it decreases the number of nighttime awakenings and shortens the time from lights out the onset of sleep. But that doesn
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KEY TIPS FOR QUALITY OF SLEEP
2007-01-14 04:10:52
Go to bed only when you are really sleepy. By this I mean that your eyelids are heavy and you don’t want to do anything but sleep. If you are not sleepy, don’t go to bed. Use the time to do other things. Sleep on a rigid bed. A Japanese futon-style bed is ideal, but not with a thick mattress, a water bed is the worst. Keep a window open. Fresh air, full of negetive ions, is the best air to breathe. Deionised air affects the brain’s respiratory center, causing hyperventilation which, as we have seen, harms our sleep. House dust, cigarette smoke and air conditioners can have a similar effect, so keep a wondow open in all weathers. Sleep on your left side, not on your back. If you observe most animals you will notice that they do not sleep on their back. Dogs and cats on their left side with their nose under their paws. Birds sleep with their beak under their wing, for the same reason, and horses sleep standing up. Some people worry about sleeping on their heart, but t


10 BEST RECIPES FOR OILY SKIN
2006-12-01 05:46:22
Acne is a common skin condition producing pimples on the face and upper torso. Acne is caused by an interaction between hormones, skin oils, and bacteria that result in inflammation of hair folicles. Acne occurs mostly on the face, upper chest, shoulders, and back and is characterized by pimples, cysts, and sometimes abscesses. Both cysts and abscesses are pus-filled pockets, but abscesses are somewhat larger and deeper. Here then are the top 10 tips that will make your oily face much better, improve your oily skin and change the way you look and feel about yourself. Brewers Yeast Mask (For Oily Skin) >Make a paste using the yeast and a small amount of warm water. Carrot Mask (For Oily Skin) >Carrots make an excellent skin mask for acne and blemishes. >Apply raw, grated carrots to the face while lying down, a little lemon juice may also be added. >For a cooked carrot mask: Boil three large carrots and mash them, or process in a food processor. Add 5 tablespoons of honey or yogurt (opti


I’m Prone To Anxiety Attacks. Which Natural Remedies Can Help?
2007-12-03 07:08:16
If you are deficient in B vitamins or magnesium, this can leave your nervous system more hyped up. As a result, you can overreact to stress and find it harder to relax and to sleep. The easiest way to test this is to take a B complex supplement and 300mg of magnesium every day. Another possible [...]
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I’m On Anti-depressant Medication (Seroxat) And Want To Come Off. How Can I Do This?
2007-11-05 07:02:35
Any change in your medication must be agreed with you doctor, and should really be done under the guidance of health care practitioner. Many people experience cessation effects when coming off such anti-depressants and the slower you do it, the better. It’s likely that depressant drugs don’t deal with the underlying cause of depressant, which in [...]
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I’m Depressed And My Doctor Wants To Put Me On Anti-Depressants. Is There An Alternative?
2007-11-03 05:43:05
Emphatically, yes. Did you know that exercising more, keep a diary and owning a cat are equally, if not more, effective that anti-depressant drugs? Simple things like going for walks in the countryside, or having someone to talk to, really do help put things into perspective. That said, many people, especially women, do suffer from low [...]
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What’s Your View On Melatonin?
2007-10-29 06:18:18
Best know for beating jetlag, melatonin can also be a remarkably affective solution to other problem from insomnia to depression and perhaps even aging. The substance is produced by the pineal gland, at the base of the brain, and is depleted by stress and also decrease naturally as we age. Melatonin is released at night, [...]


Sleep Disorder and Insomnia In Women
2007-10-13 10:37:13
Inadequate or dissatisfying sleep is the most common sleep disturbance in America. As many as 40% of adult Americans report at least occasional insomnia, and of those, nearly 20% have severe insomnia. Severe insomnia is defined as difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep at least three times a week for 1 month or more, with the [...]
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A Traditional Sleep Solution
2007-10-12 09:11:48
Q: After really intense workouts, I have trouble sleeping. Why is this and what can I do about it? A: The inability to get proper sleep can be caused by any number of factors. The most basic of these is stress, which includes the physical stress of intense training. Learning how to cope with exercise-induced stress [...]
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How To Treat Circadian Rhythm Disorders
2007-10-10 08:32:36
Can't sleep normally or at the right time? Have sleep and work problems when traveling to a distant country or changing your working schedule? Then you are probably suffering from circadian rhythm disorders. This article has information on sleep disorder that you will find very useful. The circadian rhythm is the internal body clock that controls [...]
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What Is The Different Between Tiredness and REM Sleep
2007-10-07 05:33:05
Not many people know the connection between Tiredness and REM sleep behavior disorder - RBD ( REM Behavior Disorder) . Lately scientific researches show clearly that: Better sleep, better health Good sleep even helps to preserve health Good Night’s Sleep absence affects our health and causes chronic Tiredness, irreversible damage to the human’s immune system and even develops [...]


What Are The Different Types of Treatment For Depression?
2008-03-17 08:41:22
Types of treatment for depression fall into two broad categories: psychosocial and pharmacological. Within each category are many choices. Psychosocial treatment includes individual therapies, group therapies, vocational services, family couple’s therapies, as well as others. Furthermore, there are different types of individual therapies, such as supportive, insight oriented or cognitive behavioral. There are also various levels [...]
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Is Medication or Therapy More Effective For Depression?
2008-03-25 13:04:59
Both medication and therapy are effective treatments for depression. The treatment choice depends on the severity of the episode. Mild depression is often effectively treated with cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal therapy alone, for example. More severe forms of depression typically require the adjunctive use of medication. Some individuals only take medication, but studies have shown [...]
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Will I Become Addicted To The Depression Medication?
2008-04-08 05:02:15
The one major concern for many patients who take these medications for years is the fear that they are addicted to the depression medication. Addiction is a complicated and controversial issue that bears some explaining. Form a medical standpoint, addiction is defined as pursuit of a substance in such a manner that the pursuit and [...]
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Are There Any Natural Remedies For Depression?
2008-05-07 16:24:17
Natural ” or alternative treatments describe any treatment that has not been scientifically documented or identifies as safe or effective for certain medical condition. Examples of alternative treatment include acupuncture, yoga, herbal remedies, aromatherapy, biofeedback, and many others. In considering an alternative treatment, as with any scientifically documented treatment, one should consider the risks versus the [...]
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Natural Sleep Remedies – Calming Chamomile
2008-06-24 14:18:04
Chamomile is the perfect choice to create a calm evening. Alexandra Stoddard, an interior decorator and prolific author of lifestyle books, was once filmed for an episode of the Oprah television show sitting on her bed sipping a cup of chamomile tea. Chamomile’s pretty white flowers with yellow centers make a mild, relaxing beverage [...]
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Who Sleep with You?
2008-07-18 03:23:54
Do you share your bed? Do you sleep with another adult, with pets, or have an open family bed policy? Do your evening’s sidekick wakes up often, have allergies, and take up too much of the bed or the blankets, snore, watch late night TV from bed, or go to sleep with cold feet? Do they have [...]
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Relaxing Refreshment To Make You Sleep
2008-07-07 12:53:49
“You are what you eat.” This is popular slogan reflects the serious consequences our eating habits can have on our lives. Food affects health, vitality, and mood. When assessing a sleep problem, amend this phrase to “You sleep what you eat,” since your choice of when and what you eat affects your sleep. Schedule your evening [...]
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Changing Habits That Hinder Sleep
2008-06-30 05:43:05
The major culprits of sound sleep are the jolting substance nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine. Several studies suggest that the stimulating effects if cigarette smoking steal sleep time. Heavy smokers tend to take longer to fall asleep, rouse more often, and experience less deep sleep. Some smokers wake up craving a cigarette during the night. [...]
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The 7 Essential Habits of Highly Successful Sleepers
2008-08-04 11:30:22
They give sleep top priority by assuring themselves ample sleep time. They provide themselves with a comfortable place to sleep. They choose daily activities that enhance their sleep. They approach sleep problems as temporary challenges that can be remedied with creative perseverance. They accommodate the physical changes and emotional transitions that negatively affect their sleep. They replenish
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A Soothing Sleep Setting
2008-08-12 09:02:46
Is your bedroom conductive to sound sleep? Your sleep space should be clam, comfortable, clean and cozy. While mental clutter may keep you from falling asleep, physical clutter in the bedroom, such as piles of dirty clothes, unwieldy stacks of magazines, or too many knickknacks, can also distract. Spend some time cleaning out the [...]
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