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- The Passionflower - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David OromanerThe passionflower (Passiflora incarnate) plant has numerous subspecies that fall under the passionflower name. Various species can be found all over the world, but the passionflower species that is generally used in medicinal and herbal formulas is native to the southeastern United States. It is ...
Views: 1301 - The Sleep Aid Tryptophan - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David OromanerUntil 1990 tryptophan was by far the most popular natural sleep aid on the market. In 1990 the United States Food and Drug Administration pulled all tryptophan from store shelves due to a sudden outbreak of eosinophilic-myalgia syndrome that occurred among some people who had taken the sleep ...
Views: 1222 - The Natural Sleeping Aid Melatonin - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from David OromanerMelatonin is the hormone that is released by the pineal gland in the brain in response to darkness. This hormone is what tells your brain it is time to start getting sleepy. It Helps regulate other hormones in the body and works to maintain the body’s circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm is the ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Why Snoring Is The Silent Relationship Killer - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Jennifer Ross-TaylorWhy Snoring Is The Silent Relationship Killer Snoring isn’t called 'the silent relationship killer' because it doesn’t make any sound. On the contrary, the sometimes raucous sounds that are called snoring could often rival a freight train going through the bedroom! Snoring has earned the ...
Views: 10260(2 votes) - What Are Hops? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from David OromanerWhen most people here hops they immediately think of beer. Hops provide a bitter aromatic flavor to beer. They are used to offset the sweetness of the malt in beer production. Before people began using hops in beer brewing many other herbs and flowers were regularly used for bitterness including ...
Views: 1717 - 9 Tips to Sleep Better on a Hot Summer Night - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisSleep problems during hot weather are very common and the fatigue that accompanies it makes sleep more important then ever. However, if you can not make yourself comfortable then you will not get the rest you need to have the energy you want during the day. So here are a few tips that might ...
Views: 2358 - Benefits of Valerian Root - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from David OromanerValerian root has been used for hundreds of years to treat all kinds of nerve, sleep, and anxiety disorders. It has the ability to slow down ones heart beat while increasing the hearts pumping force. Valerian root is particularly useful in treating insomnia issues that stem from nervousness, ...
Views: 3439 - What's Lemon Balm? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from David OromanerNative to European mainland, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), is now grown all over the world. It is an easy to care for perennial herb that is part of the mint family. It is sometimes referred to as lemon mint. It has no relation to the citrus fruit lemon or any part of the lemon tree. It ...
Views: 2020(1 vote) - 5 Health Hazards of Insomnia - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Paul StevensInsomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. It is a condition in which you face great difficulty in falling asleep. You do not get the amount of sleep you need. It may look like a very normal problem, but it can have very serious health effects. If you leave this condition untreated for ...
Views: 1614 - Solving the Sleep Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Shiroko SokitchSolving the Sleep Dilemma Have you spent nights tossing and turning without being able to rest? Some people spend every night that way. I’m amazed at how many people tell me that they sleep only one to four hours a night. When a person doesn’t get enough sleep at night nothing works ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Could Sleep Apnea be the Cause of Your Insomnia? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Paul StevensMany who think they are suffering from insomnia are actually experiencing sleep apnea. According to the Stanford University Web site, apnea is a “cessation of breath”. Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing while asleep. Some who suffer from sleep apnea stop breathing several times every ...
Views: 948 - 6 Symptoms of Insomnia - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Paul StevensThose suffering from insomnia are subject to a number of symptoms. Some might think that it would be quite obvious if you were suffering from insomnia because you would not be sleeping. But there is more than one kind of insomnia. One type is where the person with insomnia symptoms cannot ...
Views: 939 - Snoring and Separate Bedrooms… Are They A Sign Of Lost Intimacy? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Jennifer Ross-TaylorWith over 90 million snorers in America, and studies showing up to 80% of couples sleeping in separate rooms when one partner snores, it is no wonder that builders and architects alike are reporting that more and more Americans are building homes with two master suites or are remodeling homes to ...
Views: 2958(3 votes) - Insomnia – Causes and Treatment from an Energy Healing Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaWe all want to start the new day refreshed and rested. However, if we cannot sleep, we can be tired upon awakening and tired throughout the day. We may find it hard to focus, making mistakes in our work. And of course, lack of sleep makes us irritable and feeling down. If you know someone ...
Views: 3563(1 vote) - Sleep: Go to Your Room! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanSleep is a key component to health. Getting under 8 hours of sleep can lead to illness, obesity, and poor overall daytime performance. Feeling trapped in a cycle of daily fatigue and nighttime wakefulness? Applying the 3Rs will give you some solutions from the integrative, holistic ...
Views: 1266(3 votes) - Sleep: Why We Should (and Why We Don't) - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanWhat's so important about getting those zzzzzz's? Think about the last time you woke up after a really good night's sleep. Remember how energized and refreshed you felt? Your body's natural daily cycles of expansion, activity, and growth are taxing. Periods of nightly restorative rest and repair ...
Views: 1008(3 votes) - Natural Sleep Aids - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from David OromanerIn the last few decades the large pharmaceutical companies have made a concerted effort to get as many people as possible using prescription medicines. Often our doctors are willing accomplices in the business strategy of these drug companies. Of course the more people that are dependant on ...
Views: 1248(4 votes) - The Importance of Sleep For Your Memory - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Danna NorekSleep is as vital to you and I as oxygen, water, and food. An interesting fact to note is that you can actually go longer without food than you can without sleep before it starts to seriously affect your health. In particular, sleep deprivation affects your brain, and it doesn't take very long ...
Views: 2268(10 votes) - How to Get a Good Nights Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Angie CarterSo, what can you do? There are a few general principles for getting a good night’s sleep that applies to everyone. But, if you have arthritis, you have to be sure that it is well controlled, that's the first step. You should make sure that your doctor is working with you to resolve any ...
Views: 1793(3 votes) - CPAP, BIPAP and APAP; Which Therapy Should You UseCPAP, BIPAP and APAP; Which Therapy Should You Use - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisYou have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea or OSA and then they hit you with a bunch of words you have never heard before. They start talking about machines and mask and humidity. You are told this is long term therapy. What they do not explain is what the machine does, what types ...
Views: 2202(1 vote) - If You Do Not Sleep Properly, You Will Age Too Fast - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardAre you getting enough sleep or maybe depriving your body of optimal health as you age People just have not heard about their real need for proper rest as they age. Anti Aging Techniques alone will not optimize a youthful appearance without proper rest. There is nothing we can do about the ...
Views: 3393(7 votes) - Teens and Sleep; We Really Need to Rethink Expectation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisAn article was released about teens and the effects of caffeine and technology is having an effect of teens and their sleep. I know I live this issue daily. I have a teen son and a daughter who is just in her 20s. The problem is that we have not created a culture that supports teens and their ...
Views: 1291(5 votes) - When to Question a Snore - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisYour wife or husband tell you they need to go to bed before you or they will never sleep. You know if you are going on a trip you can not share a room with anyone else because they will complain. Do you know when a snore is something you need help for or just annoying? The fact is that no ...
Views: 1215(4 votes) - Treating Insomnia With Music Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Daniel RichardInsomnia effects millions of people every night, and most people try sleeping pills to help out with this condition. This article will show that you can treat insomnia without sleeping pills. What is insomnia? Insomnia is a condition where people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep ...
Views: 2651(2 votes) - Overcoming Sleep Disorders And Getting The Most From Life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Nathan TylerEven in this world of advanced medicine, cases of mental disorders and sleep disorders are on the increase. Shockingly sleep disorders affect almost half of the population. Today, people tend to ignore stress symptoms and get on with it, but this can have a damaging repercussions. Insomnia ...
Views: 1553(3 votes) - Acupuncture Can Beat Insomnia - an Effective Treatment For a Troublesome Problem - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Ruth KidsonAcupuncture may not be the therapy that immediately springs to mind if you are looking for a cure for insomnia. But it can be very effective. One of the reasons for this is that it is a holistic therapy . . . it treats the whole person, not just the symptoms which he or she is experiencing. ...
Views: 1255(6 votes) - Homeopathy - a Gentle Way to Treat Insomnia - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Ruth KidsonIn the treatment of insomnia, homeopathy has two great advantages over the use of sleeping tablets. First, it has no side effects and, second, it is holistic - it treats the whole patient. This means that, whereas orthodox drugs simply act on the nervous system to induce sleepiness, a ...
Views: 1360(4 votes) - “You Are Falling Asleep” - Using Hypnosis to Cure Insomnia - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2011 from Ruth KidsonAsk anyone to pretend to be a hypnotist and you can be fairly certain that they’ll look you in the eyes and say (possibly in a foreign accent!) “You are falling asleep”. Although a hypnotic trance is not actually a form of sleep, it is a very similar state. And because of its ability to induce ...
Views: 1018(4 votes) - How to Shut My Brain Down So I Can Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Dr Laura UmferHow to Shut Down My Brain So I Can Sleep Many people suffer from insomnia or sleeplessness at some point. Insomnia is often a symptom of something else, although it is a diagnosis all its own. You may have read about sleep hygiene 101 telling you to limit caffeine and cut caffeine intake by ...
Views: 5836(6 votes) - Your Bed May Be The Culprit For What Ails You - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui can be used in any part of your home or working space, but focusing on rooms that you frequent is a good place to begin. As you will spend much of your life in your bedroom, this is where many people feel comfortable making changes first. The bedroom is not only the location in which ...
Views: 1169(4 votes) - Sleep and Quality of Life - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Amy Korn-ReavisSleep may not seem productive because we believe we are not doing something we define as productive. Unfortunately, this belief causes many people to put sleep at the bottom of their priority list. Te long term effects of sleep deprivation will keep you from having a quality of life you have ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - Ways In Coping With Panic Attacks Without Anxiety Medication - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2010 from Nathan TylerWhen bedtime becomes a time of worry, coping with panic attacks can be especially difficult. Thoughts of dread and worry about going to bed only aggravate attacks and make them more likely to occur. It can be extremely hard not to fall into this cycle of fear especially when a person has ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - Breast Cancer Walk For A Good Cause! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Neelima ReddyWondering what is Breast Cancer Walk? Through this passage you will come to know about breast cancer walk, some breathe taking breast cancer facts and most importantly breast cancer diet. If you are in USA, then you should know this. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer are held in cities ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - 5 Resolutions for a Better Night Sleep - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisWe all make resolutions for the New Year. And some of them are large and ambitious and some are small and practical. These are five easy changes that will help you to improve your sleep and wake up with more energy every day. 1. Turn off the television: Too many people are watching ...
Views: 1238(4 votes) - Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steven ParkHere's a radically new approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea: hypoglossal nerve stimulation. I read about initial successful pilot studies many years ago out of Johns Hopkins, but thought the concept never took off since I didn't hear anything more. I was wrong. ImThera recently announced ...
Views: 2021(3 votes) - How Sleep Disorders Impact Health in Trauma Survivors - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Kathleen Kendall-TackettSleep disturbances are common in trauma survivors, and they can exacerbate depression and PTSD, increase symptomatology, and have a negative effect on health (Krakow et al., 2000; Roberts et al., 2000). In a sample of female rape survivors with post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma-related ...
Views: 4295(3 votes) - Sleep - how much is Normal and When should you Worry! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Tova GreenbergThe amount of sleep we get changes as we grow and is not fixed until we are adults. So 8 hours sleep is not "normal" for everyone. But if you know what to expect then you can identify problems and deal with them before they become chronic. This flu season it is especially important that we ...
Views: 1895(4 votes) - How to Turn Sleepless Nights into Sweet Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Elsabe SmitThis is a quote from the Wall Street Journal in September 2009: “A recent study reported that 52% of working French don’t sleep well on Sunday night. But work-related stress is not a French disease, and is ubiquitous and severe in all developed economies. In the U.K. and U.S. 70% of employees ...
Views: 1718(4 votes) - What You Don't Know About Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Steven ParkProper breathing is fundamental to good health and vitality. Breathing is the most basic physiologic function that we must do to survive. Improper breathing can lead to illness, disease, and ultimately, death. Ancient Indian cultures recognized this basic principle and developed very ...
Views: 1364(5 votes) - Thinking about a sleeping pill? Hypnotizing sleep for insomnia is betterSubmitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Online HypnosisDo you have an issue falling asleep at night? Or, once asleep, do you wake up in the middle of the night, tossing and turning? You, like a huge percentage of people, are experiencing insomnia. Your lack of sleep can cause many problems in life: the next day, your mental ability is lowered, ...
Views: 1512(4 votes) - 10 Tips for Better Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jesse CannoneGetting a full night's sleep is as important to good health as maintaining a proper diet and getting enough exercise. Yet a third of Americans get less than 6 ½ hours of sleep each night - much less the recommended 7-8 hours. Lack of sleep is associated with an inflammation causing increase ...
Views: 1175(3 votes) - A New Snoring Cure? The Snoreplasty Procedure - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Steven ParkIt seems like snoring and sleep apnea treatments are rediscovered and proclaimed by the media as a new "cure," when in fact, it’s been described years before. A British doctor reports that by injecting a scarring agent into the soft palate, snoring is eliminated. The material he used was sodium ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - Turn To Healthy Diet Choices For Help Falling Asleep - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jenelle JordynYour diet says a lot about your overall health. The old saying 'you are what you eat' holds a lot of truth. In fact, many conditions can be cured or at least improved by eating the appropriate foods and avoiding others. Insomnia is one of those conditions. While it's not the answer in 100% of ...
Views: 963(3 votes) - When it comes to Sleep - How much is normal? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Tova GreenbergThe amount of sleep we get changes as we grow and is not fixed until we are adults. So 8 hours sleep is not "normal" for everyone. But if you know what to expect then you can identify problems and deal with them before they become chronic. This flu season it is especially important that we ...
Views: 1541(4 votes) - Anxiety Busted - a Prisoner No More! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Verina StavenAnxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, chronic fatigue, insomnia, fibromyalgia, phobias - what stealers of life these are. And so often, several of these conditions are present at the same time. When anxiety rules your world, you are a prisoner with no quality of life. Believe me. I've ...
Views: 1061(2 votes) - Fifty year old technology making a new comeback in the battle to end Sleep Problems - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Tova GreenbergIf you are one of the millions of people in this fast paced society who have developed sleep problems there is an alternative to taking drugs - you probably just don't know about it. It's a 50 year old science with an unblemished safety record that was designed to work with your body’s natural ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Effective Stop Snoring Ways That Will Help You Get Rid of This Terrible Problem - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from John KennedyOne better way of curing snoring is to learn all you can about the condition in general; before attempting to solve the problem. The good news is that the internet is perhaps the best and easiest source of information you can find today. Before you go off and pay a consultancy fee to see a ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Treating Sleep Apnea – Alternatives to CPAP therapy - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Thiery RemyThe alternatives to CPAP therapy are a life saver for many sleep apnea patients. Not all the persons with sleep apnea can tolerate a CPAP treatment. There many reasons why they give up their treatment, depending on each patient. Here are several reasons : feeling of suffocation dry ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - What Do Hot Flashes Have To Do With Anxiety? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Kris CallowayHot flashes triggered by anxious feelings are characterized by extra blood flow to the skin and perception of heat. Anxious hot flashes have a variety of extra minor side effects such as sweaty palms of your hands. Anxiety hot flashes are analogous to the hot flashes experienced by menopausal ...
Views: 6745(2 votes) - Having Trouble with Your Memory; How Did You Sleep? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisWe have many excuses for why we can’t remember where we put the car keys or why we can’t remember what we had planned for later today? There can be certain lifestyle decisions that can be contributing to this problem. How you sleep can be contributing to that problem. The problem is that ...
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