Published: February 26, 2009
Do you have trouble going to sleep at night? Are you suffering from insomnia? The stressful and hectic lifestyles that many of us lead in today’s society have led to a great number of people succumbing to sleep-related disorders such as insomnia. And, if you rely on prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids, you may still not be getting the relief you seek. Fortunately, there are some changes you can make to you diet to get the sleep you need. Keep reading to find out about the sleep-inducing “soporific foods” and get on the way to better sleep.
Published: February 03, 2009
Can't sleep? You may be adding to the problem when you take a nap!
Published: December 08, 2008
Help has arrived for your sleeping partner! He/she can be rid of those annoying earplugs with these natural cures for snoring.
Published: November 21, 2008
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in Florida and undiagnosed with sleep apnea in California.
Published: October 30, 2008
If you are having trouble falling and staying asleep, you’re not alone: 70 million Americans are affected by some sort of sleep problem, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and 40 million of them have a chronic sleeping disorder. In fact, insomnia is among the five most common complaints that patients present to their doctors. But are sleeping pills the answer? Keep reading to find out why your sleeping pills might be doing more harm than good and what natural options are available for better sleep.
Published: October 27, 2008
You know that sleep is important for so many things, including brain function, keeping your weight in check, and overall good health. But can sleep help your memory as well? It looks that way – and in more than one way! Two recent studies prove that making sure you are catching your “Zzzzz’s” will not only help protect the memories you have, but also improve your ability to remember current information. Let’s examine this developing research . . .
Published: August 07, 2008
Do you suffer from sleep apnea and its resulting health issues? You may be surprised to learn that 12 million people in the United States alone literally stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep. Even scarier, some may stop breathing for even a minute or longer. But a new study reveals that natural substances in green tea can help with cognitive deficits caused by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Let’s take a closer look at this discovery . . .
Published: July 31, 2008
You may have heard the buzz about how not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain. But now it’s looking like either too little or too much sleep can actually be connected to obesity. This is according to one of the largest new government studies done to link irregular sleep and obesity. Let’s take a closer look at this recent discovery . . .
Published: July 08, 2008
What if you could get that kind of child-like sleep back? Wouldn’t that be the cat’s pajamas? Well, maybe you can. There are a number of sleep aids out there – both over-the-counter and prescription - that promise to deliver just that kind of sleep. But are they safe? And what are the potential side effects – or long-term effects, such as addiction?
Published: July 01, 2008
Are you planning to get on a plane anytime soon? Perhaps you’re headed to see family or friends across the country – or even across the globe – sometime in the near future. If so, there’s one thing you should be aware and concerned about . . . and no, it’s not airplane food! It’s jet lag. So what exactly is jet lag? And is there a way to avoid it? Let’s take a close look at this unfortunate side effect of traveling . . .
