tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72284895153353731082024-03-13T12:32:50.491-07:00Insomnia Relief AlmanacIf you think you have insomnia here is the latest information. Find out the best tips for better sleep to save your mood, energy level, and overall health.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-83406658453854470822010-05-17T05:37:00.000-07:002010-05-17T05:37:44.209-07:00Insomnia Causes<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Sleeping Disorders - The Shocking Truth</strong></em></span><br />
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To successfully treat symptoms of any <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleeping disorder</a> it is necessary to understand the reason behind each particular inability to sleep. First of all insomnia is classified into primary and secondary insomnia.<br />
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The causes of <strong><em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">primary insomnia</a></em></strong> are most often related to irregular conditions in a person’s day-to-day life experiences. The causes of primary insomnia are environmental influences and are not related to other health conditions. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In contrast, <strong><em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">secondary insomnia</a></em></strong> is related to other underlying conditions such as health issues, chronic stress, <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/">depression</a> or anxiety, pain or discomfort during the night, medication or other substances consumed, like alcohol.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-causes-shocking-truth.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Caffeine image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6qiI7SSdu0yyOZFu-P9HgoEm2WwW_GrO2xY-KxsTp-byKCDZdv27StO4HovHw1ZipUVB_wj2h9VJJkZf-onpu0wNk1IPRRNHnPwbhnaXY1DeozKymdiNX8HIt7Jc8x_NawkRYWcwsbLh/s320/sleep-deprived.jpg" yr="true" /></a>The main causes of insomnia fall into four broad categories:</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cause #1</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Lifestyle</span></em></strong></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em><strong>Work:</strong></em> If you are a workaholic who works more than 10 hours per day or more than 6 days per week, you may be bringing on your own insomnia problem. If you seldom take time out of your busy schedule to relax you may be programming yourself to be an insomniac.</div><br />
<em><strong>Inconsistent hours:</strong></em> About 60-70% of all shift workers develop sleep disturbances. Working in non-conventional hours such as rotating shifts or maintaining later hours during weekends can make you vulnerable to sleep problems.<br />
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<em><strong>Napping:</strong></em> <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-when-to-nap.html">Daytime napping</a> will affect night time relaxation.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Food and drink</span></em></strong><br />
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<em><strong>Heavy meals:</strong></em> Foods with large amounts of protein (meats, beans) eaten close to a bed time affect the ability to fall asleep. <br />
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<em><strong>Light meals:</strong></em> On the contrary, if you go to bed hungry the hunger will keep you awake just the same way as heavy meal do. People that are trying to lose weight frequently wake up.<br />
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<em><strong>Sugar:</strong></em> Sugar is used in many foods; ketchup for example contains high amounts of sugar which can keep you awake at night. So make sure to check for the sugar content in the foods you eat leading up to bedtime.<br />
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<em><strong>Caffeine:</strong></em> Drinks containing caffeine such as coffee and some sodas can have a profound effect on your ability to fall asleep. There are also some foods that contain caffeine that you may not be aware about. Chocolate has caffeine in it and the darker it is, the more caffeine it has.<br />
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<em><strong>Medications:</strong></em> Common and over-the-counter drugs for asthma, colds and weight loss are noted for containing stimulants. Medications taken for allergies, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disease, birth control, pain killers, <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/09/drug-treatment.html">depression</a> (especially SSRI antidepressants) can lead to insomnia.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-sleep-cycle.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Alcohol Photo" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PMOxP882OKtXCuDdNOZr9bmlmSza_55wkpLd7kp8VHR-L-6ovk_yAyB4sU03W8DDfaTQ_nYUzQQ7Bd3d_SaTOKjmJ8LKSo0jJChvSrgFvdC2ygDUCb3q5ch4jX9hWunutuTZ13TKqHCJ/s200/alcohol.jpg" yr="true" /></a><em><strong>Alcohol:</strong></em> Although alcohol may help you fall asleep, it can be a contributor to insomnia. It interrupts your sleep cycle causing you to wake prematurely and preventing you from a full night's sleep.</div><br />
<em><strong>Tobacco:</strong></em> It has been found that smokers take longer to fall asleep than non-smokers due to the nicotine (a stimulant) present in their bodies. <br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Exercise Choices</span></strong></em><br />
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<em><strong>Sedentary lifestyle</strong>:</em> If you get little or no regular exercise, you are also at risk of developing sleep problems.<br />
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<em><strong>Exercise:</strong></em> Exercising too close to your bedtime can be one of insomnia causes. When you exercise, your blood is being pumped faster, waking up your senses. Exercising releases stimulating brain chemicals which may prevent sleep onset.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cause #2</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sleeping Environment</span></span></strong></em><br />
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<em><strong>Lights and Noise:</strong></em> Unwanted lights or noise may be keeping you from falling asleep or staying asleep.<br />
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<em><strong>Extreme temperatures:</strong></em> If the bedroom is too warm or if the air doesn't circulate well these are things that fall under the list of insomnia causes. Rooms that are cooler are easier to sleep in.<br />
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<em><strong>Space:</strong></em> A common cause of insomnia symptoms is not having enough natural space to twist and turn in the night. Blocks or objects in your bed can cause disruption to the natural <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleeping cycle</a> that can have lasting effects into the next day. <br />
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<em><strong>Partner:</strong></em> A lot of people may not know this but a <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-how-to-stop-snoring.html">partner snoring</a> can reach 90 decibels - that's as loud as a kitchen mixer. If your partner snores it is likely to wake you up during <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">REM sleep</a> - which is your most restful phase.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Stress Picture" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBgn9QT5JrOE5gc-ZATgVEz5MzMD9P1NWlffECLrmgWD228EfJ4xvtihWIOROkD8bAZM1Jn-h8HWy_r_mRaO_TbeiMjkHez08ymigLv7bp_ucpv6UJzlGmZfftOeWM1-Jyv68_O9Ey1PuK/s640/k0631584.jpg" yr="true" /></a><strong><em><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cause #3</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Psychological</span></span></em></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><em><strong>Stress:</strong></em> Stress from work, family, financial, or social situations contributes to short-term insomnia. Constant concerns can keep your mind too active, making you unable to relax. The effects of this can work in various ways, leading to stress symptoms which change your brain-chemistry or just leading to a 'busy mind' at night which stops you falling asleep. <br />
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<em><strong>Anxiety:</strong></em> Everyday anxieties as well may keep your mind too alert to fall asleep. <br />
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<em><strong>Learned insomnia:</strong></em> Worrying about having insomnia and then trying too hard or too much to sleep, making it much more difficult to feel sleepy.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0c343d;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cause #4</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Physical / Psychiatric Sickness</span></span></em></strong><br />
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<em><strong>Physical health problems:</strong></em> These include <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-apnea-syndrome-ranges-from.html">sleep apnea</a> (abnormal breathing while asleep), asthma, hyperthyroidism, tinnitus, arthritis, congestive heart failure, prostate problems and indigestion. <br />
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<em><strong>Pain:</strong></em> Some types of pain (muscle, bone, organ pain) can be key insomnia causes.<br />
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<em><strong>Emotional disorders:</strong></em> <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-depression.html">Depression</a> is one of the most common causes of chronic insomnia. <br />
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<em><strong>Hormonal changes in women:</strong></em> Menstruation, <a href="http://sleptlikealog.blogspot.com/2009/11/menopause-and-insomnia.html">menopause</a> and <a href="http://sleptlikealog.blogspot.com/2009/11/pregnancy-insomnia-natural-insomnia.html">pregnancy</a> can trigger insomnia. <br />
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<em><strong>Decreased melatonin:</strong></em> To feel sleepy your brain needs to produce a chemical called <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-supplements-healthy-way-to-sound.html">melatonin</a>, a natural sedative.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-9682196180828972172010-05-14T08:56:00.000-07:002010-05-14T08:58:12.921-07:00Sleeping Disorders - Insomnia Facts and Research<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
<a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Insomnia image" border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkI5bUl0ddUj5-oIWWO-BPZX8KCHuw-LEFrTqW-xhFgXrls2G6VMPj70hJoS7TDUEHyWALIx3YXxjR5Ypa1Ro_cawRWOqXfWMgAjdj5WV1Hgtz9L9Hvm3ZMYzFvoxugGLdfPJDHrcpj73G/s320/Insomnia.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>What Is Insomnia?</em></strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The <em>Insomnia</em> <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorder</a> is also known as Wakefulness or <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">Dysomnia</a> and is an inability to sleep, or to sleep for long enough to get a proper night's rest. When you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you have <em>insomnia</em>.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The majority of researchers recommend that grownups need to sleep between six and eight hours nightly. Most of us work best on eight hours that includes <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">REM time</a>. Up to 20 million people in the United States alone have serious difficulty sleeping nightly.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>Insomnia</em> actually takes its name from the Latin word, which literally means “no sleep” or the inability to sleep (“In” means no and “somnus” means sleep). <em>Insomnia</em> is a term used to describe several types of sleeplessness. With <em>insomnia</em>, you experience a significant lack of sleep on a regular or frequent basis. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>Insomnia</em> usually takes one or more of the following forms: </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">Difficulty falling asleep</a></em> - more common among young people. </div><br />
<em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">Difficulty maintaining sleep</a></em> (sleeping lightly and restlessly, waking often, lying awake in the middle of the night) - more common in people over 40. In younger people it may be associated with <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/">depression</a>. <br />
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<em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">Waking early</a></em> and being unable to get back to sleep - this is more common in older people and anyone worrying about something in particular. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep Disorders Photo" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDBgOLCO1KRWv6A4Hua96Z6VdjClfpgTTKGXB1C1LFOgSeScDFaQuoMwufy1aKueNH7v9WoWEAsEQhZEhvBmkKxPvEdui7VelkTjfPsL1_6brXccK3sVmEpnTvN5chI8DZLVpYe6hUBWX/s200/1262023012_45049740_1244824810_bessonnica%5B1%5D.jpg" width="145" wt="true" /></a></div><strong>There are two broad <em>insomnia</em> categories: </strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Transient insomnia</span></em></strong> - lasting for a few nights or weeks only, usually connected to a stressful event. <br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chronic insomnia</span></em></strong> - lasting for several weeks, months or even years. <br />
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<strong><em>Insomnia</em> is also classified into primary and secondary insomnia</strong>.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Primary insomnia</span></em></strong> is insomnia that is not caused by health problems. This is the most common type of insomnia.<br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Secondary insomnia</span></em></strong> is a symptom of another underlying condition that causes the insomnia. When you receive effective treatment for the underlying condition, the insomnia usually goes away.<br />
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People tend to sleep more lightly and for shorter time spans as they get older, although they generally need about the same amount of sleep as they needed in early adulthood. About half of all people over 65 have frequent sleeping problems, such as insomnia, and deep sleep stages in many elderly people often become very short or stop completely.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Insomnia Statistics: </span></em></strong><br />
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Psychological causes: 50% <br />
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stimulants or medication 10% <br />
Physical causes: 10%<br />
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The end result is poor-quality sleep that doesn’t leave you feeling refreshed when you wake up. Insomnia can cause excessive daytime sleepiness and a lack of energy. Insomnia also can limit the energy you have to spend with friends or family. Long-term insomnia can cause you to <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2008/10/do-you-have-depression.html">feel depressed</a> or irritable; have trouble paying attention, remembering and learning; and not do your best on the job or at school. Women and the elderly are the most common targets of this sleep disorder.<br />
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There is a variety of different types of insomnia medications. The different categories of medication are usually used depending upon the underlying reason for your insomnia. Insomnia medications are divided into four broad categories:<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sedative-Hypnotics </span></em></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sedative-hypnotics are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and increase the duration of sleep. These medications are generally taken orally at bedtime, although some of the newer forms of sedative-hypnotics can be taken on an "as needed" basis whenever symptoms occur. Sedative-hypnotics classified as benzodiazepines.</div>Sedative-hypnotics fall into two categories: benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Benzodiazepine Hypnotics</span></em></strong><br />
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The most common benzodiazepine hypnotic drugs are under the brand names <strong>Halcion, Dalmane, Restoril </strong>and <strong>ProSom</strong>. These drugs work by influencing the benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, which help make you feel sleepy. It acts by increasing the action of gamma amino butyric acids, which involves in slowing down the transmission of nerve signals in the brain. Benzodiazepine insomnia medications can affect an ability to stay alert. They can also cause restless sleep.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics</span></em></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sleeping pills picture" border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhur2mrYPZgGY8P4hKIkd7DZQLUBb_Z3r-YdyEy-vVc7wu7Y-PkKCEciTtDff0O3lH5N5ddO_vD5ya7TwyY40L0_bUe6ExDvzgK09ikUpFZFc1j5oBJFBFw4XzPhOOS5ySIlw-wyRn1JqwX/s200/photo-medications.jpg" /></a>The most common non-benzodiazepine hypnotic insomnia medications include <strong>Lunesta</strong><em>,</em> <strong>Sonata </strong>and<strong> Ambien</strong>. One of the most used non-benzodiazepine drug is zolpidem or the<strong> Z-drug</strong>. It is a newly developed drug and like benzodiazepine drugs, these insomnia medication work on the receptors in the brain, however, non-benzodiazepine drugs have shorter half-lives, which means they leave the body more quickly. These drugs can provide a more restful sleep. The side effects are drowsiness and dizziness, impaired coordination and loss of alertness. These insomnia drugs work very fast, so they must be taken right before bed and a person should allow for a full night's sleep or the effects of the drug may still be present the next day. </div><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anti-Depressants</span></em></strong><br />
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Antidepressants such as<strong><em> </em>Elavil, Pamelor, Desyrel, Sinequan </strong>and<strong> Serzone</strong> are also used as insomnia treatments. These insomnia medications are usually only used for someone whose insomnia prevents them from staying asleep but not falling asleep. These insomnia drugs usually produce a side effect of drowsiness, which is why they are used as insomnia medications. The most common side effects of anti-depressants are dry mouth, constipation and blurred vision. Some people may also experience an increased heart rate.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Antipsychotic Medications</span></em></strong><br />
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Even though these drugs can be prescribed for insomnia, most of them haven't been tested for this purpose and there are potentially serious side effects to using them.<br />
The antipsychotic medications like <em>Seroquel </em>and<em> Zyprexa</em>, which are intended to treat psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and severe depression, have also been used to treat insomnia because of their effectiveness at getting people to sleep.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the counter (OTC) medications</span></em></strong><br />
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Antihistamines such as <strong>Benadryl, Nytol </strong>and<strong> Sominex</strong> are the most common form of over-the-counter (OTC) sleeping aid. Although antihistamines are designed to block the chemicals that the body releases during an allergic outbreak, they have the ability to calm which makes them effective at encouraging sleep. However, this is a point of considerable debate. Some OTC sleep aids contain pain relievers and even if they don't, OTC sleep aids should never be taken with alcohol. Even though they're available without a prescription, it's advisable to consult with a medical professional before taking any type of sleep aid.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-17062020100969604322010-05-10T08:52:00.000-07:002010-05-10T08:54:13.933-07:00Insomnia Help Video - Sleep Restriction Therapy<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-sleep-restriction.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep Restriction Image" border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYso-c5hDcEulALJavj70Ej_UnA3SLVQz5pSnI1UbSdWeLTS_lo8aG2OV3PYtMCfE5_3uFJKPq20HDmkFc9m27bx_S8agJB2BmTaX_IaKD0ikpfAYZNLlVesyjclSyXDAfqGZBsdArsSc/s200/1%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>10 Things you need to know about Sleep - Home remedies for insomnia. </em></strong></span></div></div><br />
Have you tried all the “best sleep tips”; seen a doctor, dieted, exercised, excluded caffeine and bad foods, etc, and nothing seems to really working? If so, do not lose hope. Recently researchers have learned new and effective way to help insomniacs regain those few precious hours and even minutes of <strong><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep</a></strong>. This one of the most effective <strong><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">natural insomnia treatments</a></strong> is called <strong>Sleep Restriction Therapy</strong>.<br />
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This possible option for treating <strong><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a></strong> seems to be paradox: You should restrict you sleeping time! This will help to reduce the time you spend awake in your bed tossing and turning and get rid of all worries about dificalty to fall asleep. <strong>Sleep Restriction</strong> will cause you to become tired again at the bed time and establish new routines to fall asleep. <br />
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Usually person starts <strong>sleep restriction therapy</strong> with only a very short period of sleep during each night. Then sleep time will increase until a normal sleeping time is achieved. If you find sleep for the short period of time you can increase the sleeping time by 15 or 30 min until you finally reach a <strong><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-much-sleep-do-you-need.html">normal amount of sleep</a></strong> according to your personal needs.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Sleep restriction therapy and Depression.</em></strong></span><br />
Insomnia and hypersomnia are both common <strong><a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2008/10/depression-symptoms-and-types.html">depression symptoms</a></strong>. Doctors who suspect <strong><a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-depression.html">depression </a></strong>usually ask their patients about sleeping patterns. Depressed people suffering insomnia frequently get to sleep at a normal time but wake up after a few hours and pretty much are up for the morning at around 5 am.<br />
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Sleep restriction therapy can actually be a short-term <strong><a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/09/natural-treatment.html">depression treatment</a></strong>. It does not really work for everyone, and it is hardly a long-term depression cure, but sleep restriction can play a part in overcoming depression without drugs. Indeed, staying up past one's normal bedtime can often produce a feeling of euphoria.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-80722133293219741872010-05-08T10:28:00.000-07:002010-05-08T10:28:08.075-07:00Circadian Sleep Patterns<em><strong><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Know Your Chronotype!</span> </span></strong></em><br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Are You A Lark, Owl or Hummingbird? </span></strong></em><br />
There are lots of factors that contribute to our preferred sleep schedule. The most important one called “chronotype.” It turns out that our DNA has a strong influence on when we like to sleep. We all fell into one of three major chronotypes; night owls (late night insomnia), morning larks (early morning insomnia) and intermediate insomniacs ( mid-sleep awakening). Chronotype refers to the sleep/wake center in our brains that regulates sleep and wake habits. Many of us have <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep problems</a> because this 'body clock' isn't functioning properly.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/02/circadian-sleep-patterns.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep patterns image" border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsk48r6PdsFrctiIZuw4NQjj6pBSsO28wVEHNntHidbXicEWFLpnccf1GemnEXVWU9zcDIxkk_zXQgNA_9GgZQ8y5gdXG-4gXoxPG8L8Is0rccX9F9hftZP0e7EfW8wYiIF6c-98G8QmLV/s320/Clocks-1.jpg" /></a>The chronotypes determine not only our natural sleep patterns, but when we’re at our most alert, productive and creative, as well as when we’re most likely to benefit from a nap. Chronotypes seem to be mostly hardwired, and likely have a genetic factor. We may force ourselves awake at unnatural hours, but we will never function at our best that way – and may even make ourselves sleep deprived to the point of psychosis.</div><br />
<strong><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Delayed Circadian Rhythm - Owls</span></strong><br />
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Some people have a circadian clock that makes them “evening types.” Their body clocks run a bit slow, so their daily cycle (or circadian rhythm), releases the sleep/wake signals later than normal. This is why night owls can't seem to wind down till late at night and then struggle to get up in the morning. No matter how hard they try to fall asleep at the right time, they can't because their body clock hasn't released the sleep neurotransmitters. This is also why morning time can be so difficult; at 7:00 am, their body clock still think it's midnight and not ready to release the active, energetic signals for hours. <br />
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They’d rarely rise before 10am or even noon, if given their druthers, and in our 9-5 culture, they not only need an alarm clock, they may need several alarms and a gallon of coffee to function at all during the hours their body wants to sleep. This also explains why changing sleep routine doesn't work (going to bed earlier, using relaxation techniques, etc.). <br />
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Some night owls have delayed sleep phase disorder. This involves a struggle to conform to work or social demands. It can be difficult for them to function well during the day. Twenty percent of the population are more owls in their patterns, being at their best in the evenings and even late night hours. <br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Advanced Circadian Rhythm - Larks</strong></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep patterns image" border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSCmIJDX4Cr-zo2BgCF-2FHG1MMQVeb9pD7xmSP1en5cI7-sPluZekzDRiEx2UDJLz_yKQeomuSpJVSNuHxyA7wnmn5SEIvSCdobASdKfGAVrSxGLUi19ON3wi2rzqCnFrZ31BLMhISGI/s320/Lark.jpg" /></a>Other people are natural “morning types.” These “larks” prefer to go to bed early and wake up early. Their body clocks tend to run a bit fast, which means they tire and fall asleep easily, but wake up earlier than desired. About ten percent of us qualify as larks – rising early often around six am without an alarm and singing through a caffeine free breakfast. These morning people are most productive in the mornings, at their sharpest around noon, and drowsy in the early evening, going to bed around 9pm. </div><br />
Some larks have advanced sleep phase disorder. In this case the body clock releases the night time hormones and neurotransmitters long before we are ready to go to sleep. The result is that by the time 'morning larks' fall asleep, their body clock may already be halfway through its sleep cycle, and so they wake up far too early. In fact, as we age, more of us experience this early morning insomnia. Again in this case modifying sleep habits will do little to fix the problem.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Intermediate Chronotype - Hummingbirds</strong></span><br />
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Not everyone fits neatly into the categories of morning or evening types. Hummingbirds account for the rest of the population, flitting somewhere between the other two types, some preferring to stay up a little later, some to wake a little earlier. Intermediate chronotypes may exhibit signs of either delayed or advanced problems, but usually awaken in the middle of the night and fall asleep again. <br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Night Owls Suffer Worst from Insomnia </strong></span><br />
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One reason insomnia hits night owls worse is because they constantly battle with trying to fall asleep; after all, at least those with early morning or intermittent insomnia are able to get some sleep before struggling with unwanted wakefulness. Although all groups have about the same <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-much-sleep-do-you-need.html">lack of sleep</a>, night owls are more aware of it. They are more concerned about their lack of sleep than others, which may lead to frustration, irritability and <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/">depression</a>. Night owls are more obsessed with their sleep problems, and this added worry perpetuated the sleep problem. <br />
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So do larks have an advantage over owls? After all, it was Benjamin Franklin who said, “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>How to fix your body clock </strong></span><br />
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The good news is that recent researchers have learned how body clocks work and how to regulate them. Because the body clock sends out daily sleep/wake signals, it looks for feedback or cues to tell it what time it is. The most powerful cue is bright light like morning sunshine, but researchers have discovered that a specific color and intensity found in sunshine is responsible for this beneficial reaction.<br />
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A special receptor in the eye is responsible for signalling the body clock, and this 'melanopsin' receptor was sensitive to light-blue light. This discovery is called the 'action spectrum of light ', and scientists advise to use this light to reset the body clock. Because the action spectrum is so effective, only 15 minutes daily exposure is needed to keep body clocks working properly.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>When should I use blue light? </strong></span><br />
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<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=halherindherg-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B000W8Y7FY&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>Since people's body clocks act differently, light therapy needs to be used at certain times of the day. For example, for those with slow body clocks (delayed circadian rhythms), morning light is best. For morning larks, evening light slows down the body clock, allowing it to release the sleep signals later into the night and early morning, like normal.<br />
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Many factors such as genetics and light exposure affect when you are sleepy and alert. A new study results show that females tend to go to bed earlier and sleep longer than males. The study even found a significant but small “season of birth” effect. People born in spring and summer went to bed later than those who were born in fall and winter.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-91233456338582924582010-05-07T16:48:00.000-07:002010-05-07T16:48:19.724-07:00Insomnia Medications Review<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Sleep Medications for Special Situations </strong></em></span><br />
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In general, <strong><em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">insomnia medications</a></em></strong> are most effective when used for short term situations for insomnia help. Examples include travel across time zones or recovering from a medical condition. Sometimes prescription sleep aids are used briefly at the beginning of <strong><em>insomnia treatment</em></strong>, especially if the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorder</a> has been severe. If sleep medications are used over the long term, they would be best used “as needed” instead of daily to avoid dependence and tolerance.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-medications-for-special.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep photo" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjU8B0Em7c1IFCfH5LBpCGvVijbvHtRBAakDIMbJ-iH3u74QO-e9Y0W1gUJPtnohR2MH4D2-6WUp4NHYHMcnW9Ji2x6Cz21A963wZvOtp-u2vY6KCUOOHfmT179Fy_Bsu4YlH16mFhA830/s320/sleep10.jpg" yr="true" /></a>In many cases, doctors will prescribe <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">sleeping aids</a> for <em>insomia help</em> and <em>insomnia treatment</em>. All <em>insomnia</em> medications should be taken shortly before bed time. Do not attempt to drive or perform other activities that require concentration after taking an <em>insomnia</em> medication as the sleeping aids will make you sleepy. Sleep medications should be used in combination with <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">natural insomnia treatments</a>.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Listed below are most popular drugs used to <em>relief insomnia</em>.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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These have fewer side effects than Benzodiazepine drugs and act more specifically on one area in the brain. Nevertheless they are listed as controlled substances despite having less dependency.<br />
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<strong><em>Ambien</em></strong> (Zolpidem): The original version works well at helping you fall asleep faster, but some people tended to wake up in the middle of the night. This insomnia medication is usually limited to short-term treatment periods of 1-2 weeks or less. Ambien CR is a new extended release version. It helps you fall asleep within 15 to 30 minutes, and the extended release part helps you stay asleep. You should not be taken Ambien or Ambien CR if you are not able to get a full night's sleep, which ia at least 7 to 8 hours. <br />
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The FDA has approved a prescription oral spray called <strong><em>Zolpimist</em></strong>, which contains Ambien's active ingredient, for the short-term insomnia treatment caused by difficulty falling asleep.<br />
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<strong><em>Lunesta</em></strong> (ESZOPICLONE): Lunesta made by Sepracor, is one of the newest insomnia drugs available. Lunesta helps you get to sleep quickly, and is to be taken just before bed, not with alcohol, and is meant for times when you have a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep available; otherwise you may feel groggy the next day. That is probably the most common complaint people have about taking prescription sleep aids, is that they feel tired or hung over still the next day. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs known as hypnotics. Lunesta enhances GABA activity, working with the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">natural sleep cycle</a> and chemistry in your body. Unlike some other prescription sleep aids, people taking Lunesta have not been seen to build up a tolerance for the drug, meaning that it remains effective even after long periods of usage.<br />
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<strong><em>Rozerem</em></strong> (RAMELTEON): This is a new insomnia medication. Rozerem is made by Takeda Pharmaceuticals and is a non-controlled substance, meaning it is less likely to lead to dependency or abuse and can be used long term. Rozerem works like a natural substance called <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-supplements-healthy-way-to-sound.html">melatonin</a> that is produced by your body. It helps regulate your <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleeping cycle</a> (circadian rhythm). It is prescribed for people who have difficulty falling asleep. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleeping pills photo" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfcYPCgSsdFmkpYkNRnhax0tzlMwrk0M8F7HsseJVrNCpbR6OzXpGWWEXsdoNWEi4JNQVmXIsOvH16UW6smAK9ZkOrG1djU7G6j_j7784dSQR-njeRc4_6ONXr7ORdKnCdqJ33YSvzoA6/s200/pills.jpg" yr="true" /></a><strong><em>Sonata </em></strong>(Zaleplon): Sonata is made by King Pharmaceuticals. This insomnia medication is used for a short time to treat people with trouble falling asleep. Of all the new prescription sleep aids, Sonata has a half life of just 1 hour, so it leaves your system more quickly than other insomnia medications. That means you can try to fall asleep on your own. Then, if you're still staring at the clock in the middle of the night, you can take it without feeling drowsy next morning. If you have other sleep problems such as not being able to sleep through the night, this medication may not be right for you. Zaleplon is known as a hypnotic. It works on certain centers in the brain to relax you and help you fall asleep faster.</div><br />
•<span style="color: #0c343d;"> <strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Antidepressants</span></em></strong></span><br />
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Some doctors prescribe antidepressants because their patients have both <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-depression.html">depression</a> and insomnia. Insomnia and <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/">depression</a> often occur together, but which is the cause and which is the symptom is often unclear. Thus, some <strong>medication for depression and insomnia</strong> are particularly effective in treating sleeplessness and anxiety that's caused by <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/09/drug-treatment.html">depression</a>. <br />
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<strong><em>Desyrel</em></strong> (TRAZODONE): Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or suicidal thoughts/attempts. Therefore, it is very important to talk with the doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication (especially for people younger than 25), even if treatment is not for a mental/mood condition.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-medications-for-special.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sleeping drugs image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq43JPsxo4l3tHJa4Jct8_bllTO2AtynC8GkwwOXlpAxAhNAG6la9rJ5o4KoFU-blBtnoAA9mCV6FQYi8ygk9BXjtAMl_1BvMzNB8QwDA-T_HwQu1RfAIPhqp5nVitkDOaM716UM_bKLe/s320/PillsHead.jpg" yr="true" /></a></div><strong><em>Elavil</em></strong> (amitriptyline) is a central nervous system depressant, and should be used very cautiously in combination with any medication that warns it 'may cause drowsiness,' or increases your level of alertness. Elavil belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Elavil is prescribed to treat depression, bulimia, chronic pain from a variety of conditions, reduce the incidence of chronic headache or migraine, ulcers, uncontrollable hiccups, primary insomnia, and to control the involuntary crying and laughing experienced by individuals with multiple sclerosis.<br />
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<strong><em>Pamelor</em></strong> (Nortriptyline) is used to elevate the mood of patients with depression. Nortriptyline is also a sedative and is useful in depressed patients with insomnia, restlessness, and nervousness. It is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants.<br />
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<strong><em>Serzone</em></strong> (nefazodone): Serzone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Serzone is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide. In rare cases, treatment with Serzone has been associated with serious liver problems, sometimes resulting in liver transplant or death.<br />
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<strong><em>Desyrel</em></strong> (trazodone): Trazodone is a antidepressant medication. It is thought to increase the activity of one of the brain chemicals (serotonin) which may become unbalanced and cause depression. It may also be used for relief of anxiety disorders (eg, sleeplessness, tension) and chronic pain.<br />
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<strong><em>Adapin</em></strong> (Doxepin): Doxepin is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Doxepin affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. Doxepin is used to treat symptoms of depression and/or anxiety associated with alcoholism, psychiatric conditions, or manic-depressive conditions.<br />
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• <strong><em><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Antipsychotic Medications</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Seroquel</em></strong> (quetiapine): Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Seroquel is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.<br />
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<strong><em>Zyprexa</em></strong> (olanzapine): Zyprexa helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia, the manic phase of bipolar disorder, and other psychotic disorders. It is thought to work by opposing the action of serotonin and dopamine, two of the brain's major chemical messengers. The drug is available as Zyprexa tablets and Zyprexa Zydis, which dissolves rapidly with or without liquid.<br />
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<strong><em>Excedrin PM</em></strong> (Diphenhydramine): It is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Diphenhydramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever. The combination of acetaminophen and diphenhydramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. This medication is also used to treat night time pain and help you sleep.<br />
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<strong><em>Unisom</em></strong> (Doxylamine): Treating occasional sleeplessness and reducing difficulty falling asleep. Unisom is an antihistamine. It works by depressing the central nervous system (brain) to produce drowsiness.<br />
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<strong><em>Benadryl </em></strong>(diphenhydramine): Benadryl is an antihistamine. Diphenhydramine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Benadryl is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes; itching; and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. Benadryl is also used to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat mild forms of Parkinson's disease.<br />
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<strong><em>Nytol </em></strong>(Diphenhydramine): Treating occasional sleeplessness and reducing difficulty falling asleep. Nytol is an antihistamine. It works by depressing the central nervous system (brain) to produce drowsiness.<br />
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<strong><em>Sominex</em></strong> (Acetaminophen): Relieving short-term sleeplessness due to minor aches and pains. Sominex is an antihistamine and analgesic combination. Sominex causes drowsiness to help you fall asleep. It works in certain areas of the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.<br />
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• Keep in mind that sleeping pills are designed as sedatives and depressants and should not be taken without a doctor’s supervision and consultation.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-1517867103673771622010-05-05T09:44:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:44:38.503-07:00Foods That Help You Sleep<h1><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>The Link Between Cherries And Insomnia </em></span></h1><strong><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">By: </span><a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/jonathan-townsend/18877" title="Jonathan Townsend's Articles"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Jonathan Townsend</span></a></strong><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/02/foods-that-help-you-sleep.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Foods for sleep image" border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmxc6Mb1gWmOzxNSWmePuP8HJYnWgrKbfTl7r4vi9TP7SWrdpv68lVuGa9spcR8FJ7pnO6JVxyyZaXhm0fJEeIhZIhKP7yEXuLHnu-P8m_hEJztCFuac_YdAjTSxiF9kMJg7YxgaPt-jw/s320/cherries2.jpg" /></a>The various medical studies about the properties of cherries have shown significant proof that cherries could be one key to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">curing insomnia</a>. Usually reserved as a pie filling or the topper for an ice cream sundae, cherries offer so much more for insomnia sufferers. Research has proven a very beneficial link between cherries and <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a>. In particular, a certain hormone in cherries, called melatonin, is the critical link for <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-supplements-healthy-way-to-sound.html">treating insomnia</a>.</div><br />
<strong><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">What is Melatonin?</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-supplements-healthy-way-to-sound.html">Melatonin</a> is a hormone that makes you feel tired. Melatonin is naturally made in the body by the pineal gland. It is produced by the body during sleep and around the night hours to induce sleep. The body produces less of it as we age, though, which is thought to be directly related to age related insomnia.<br />
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Melatonin is a natural way to fight insomnia because it does not have side effects and is all natural and safe. Yet, when the body does not produce enough melatonin a person may start to exhibit <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">symptoms of insomnia</a>. That is where the link between cherries and insomnia come in.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Cherries and Insomnia</strong></span><br />
When a person's body is not producing enough melatonin, they may start to experience insomnia. Not knowing the cause, some people typically reach for medications and other <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">sleep aids</a> to get rid of the insomnia. Sleep aids can cause side effects and many medications have been known to cause dependency, which can be dangerous. <br />
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Cherries are packed with melatonin. The high concentration of melatonin in cherries makes them very potent against insomnia. In particular, it is the skin of the cherries that contains the most benefit. Consequently, eating cherries is a natural way to boost melatonin in the body and is a natural way to get relief from insomnia. Instead of using pills, a person can simply eat a few cherries and reap the same benefits without the risks.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Cherries and Insomnia Cure</span></strong><br />
Specifically, the best way to use cherries to fight insomnia is to eat them right before going to sleep. Though there is no definitive evidence to suggest the proper amount of cherries to eat, researchers believe that a handful of cherries before bedtime should be adequate to gain the benefits of the melatonin.<br />
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Though cherries as a cure for insomnia may have never crossed your mind, the research has shown that the high levels of melatonin in cherries is more than enough to help people suffering from insomnia. So, the next time you have a bit of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/">trouble sleeping</a>, give cherries a try.<br />
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<em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Jonathan Townsend writes about </span></em><a href="http://www.theinsomniaproject.com/the-link-between-cherries-and-insomnia.html"><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">The Link Between Cherries and Insomnia</span></em></a><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;"> for </span></em><a href="http://www.theinsomniaproject.com/"><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">The Insomnia Project</span></em></a><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;"> - understanding the causes of and cures for insomnia. </span></em><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">(ArticlesBase SC #121972)</span></em><br />
<em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Article Source: </span></em><a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/"><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">http://www.articlesbase.com/</span></em></a><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;"> - </span></em><a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-link-between-cherries-and-insomnia-121972.html" title="The Link Between Cherries And Insomnia"><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">The Link Between Cherries And Insomnia</span></em></a>Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-23013967259153512522010-05-05T09:35:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:35:14.396-07:00Insomnia Help Video - Sleep Problems<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-sleep-problems.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Insomnia image" border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKBBm45GHgPd9AyfrMo8hWo-RR6KYs0q-Dsxu0CHPY2TEr2W1t7bvVdRrI4bbhGZqnYqYQx-fzNSuwH1UxuCdOYLBcg64piFI0BjK79Bd3fdZi81_VmFTfkaRhnkNGtAv21RQ9fq1vmZ1j/s200/Sleep1.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #0c343d;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">10 Things you need to know about Insomnia.</span></em></strong> </span></div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In this video tutorial we are going to introduce ten video lessons on how to conquer different <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/name-your-insomnia-six-distinct.html">insomnia types</a>. In the resent world most of us lead incredibly hectic lives. And if you are anything like me, getting <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-much-sleep-do-you-need.html">enough sleep</a> is a big problem. On average, a person needs between seven and nine hours of solid sleep a night. It is important to your general well-being that you get enough of quality sleep, as <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep deprivation</a> is a very common occurrence, with one in three people experiencing <strong>insomnia</strong> at some time. </div><br />
Getting enough sleep on a regular basis can make us a better version of ourselves. And even though we usually wish to have more time in the day it`s better to feel good and perform well after good night sleep than get to be a crankier, impulsive, sick version of ourselves for a few extra hours a day. So in this program we are going to look at ten different ways in which science can help insomnia sufferer to get a decent night sleep.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-bath-before-bedtime.html">Bath Before Bedtime;</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-sleep-restriction.html">Sleep Restriction Therapy;</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-when-to-nap.html">Sleep Studies or When to Nap;</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-how-to-stop-snoring.html">How to Stop Snoring;</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-sleep-cycle.html">Sleep Cycle;</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-video-help-power-of-blue-light.html">The Power of Daylight;</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">7. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/02/insomnia-video-help-foods-that-help-you.html">Eat to Sleep;</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">8. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/02/insomnia-video-help-7-proven-ways-to.html">Beating Jet Lag;</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">9. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/03/insomnia-video-help-relaxation.html">Relaxation Tips;</a></span></strong><br />
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We hope that in the one of the presented video clips you will find a solution to your <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">insomnia symptom</a>.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-36671077108717425012010-05-05T09:23:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:23:10.491-07:00Wulong Tea For Insomnia? Why not?<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>Wu Long Tea - <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">Natural Insomnia Medication</a>.</em></strong></span><br />
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Could <strong>oolong tea</strong> be an effective insomnia cure? Some findings seem to point in that direction. But since oolong tea contains caffeine then it should be avoided if you have insomnia? The good news is that if you drink a few cups of regular oolong tea throughout the day and decaffeinated tea at night, this can have a surprising impact on whether or not you <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">fall asleep</a> at night.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/12/wulong-tea-for-insomnia-why-not.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Insomnia medications image" border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNKLvses0si16Wldzrj-r5JAq2t8lQ_KIflOo8kw4gO15icsRNu21nrDuQthtdBG0Vr0vm5e4fGeIt6NzEXNauUPROnfoUPefHoo6744QbylLLTqUMFEHeiW9nTDI1x8K6k5YBQmxsGObX/s320/green-tea.jpg" /></a>Oolong tea is experiencing an amazing popularity over the last few years. Many celebrities like Oprah Winfrey have openly endorsed this magical tea. Oolong tea is also known as <strong>Wu long</strong> tea or <strong>Wulong tea</strong>, named after its originator. Other names for oolong are brown tea and rock tea, the most popular varieties are Wu-yi tea, <strong>Formosa oolong</strong>, Ti Kuan Yin, and Pouchong. Oolong Teas are the most expensive because they are semi-fermented and made in a more elaborate method. The color of this tea is usually a light yellow.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Chinese Wulong Teas</strong> were a well known drink, before eventually it came to be known as an <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-herbal-remedy-herbs-for.html">herbal remedy.</a> Try oolong tea for insomnia treatment. Wu long tea may be alternative to the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">sleep aids</a> because of the natural healthy elements it contains.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Wu long Tea is good for insomnia treatment because it relaxes you. The substance that is responsible for the sense of relaxation is called L-theanine. L-theanine is a natural amino acid found almost solely in tea plants and is the primary component in wulong tea. This main component is actually responsible for the exotic taste of the wu long. While L-theanine has been shown to reduce stress, promote relaxation without drowsiness, ease nervousness, irritability and lower anxiety, it can also safely and effectively promote the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sound sleep</a>. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">What is so remarkable about L-theanine is its peculiar paradoxical effect. Taken during the day, wu long promotes a focused, alert sense of calm without feeling drowsy. Yet because it induces a state of relaxation, L-theanine can also <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-supplements-healthy-way-to-sound.html">help to fall asleep</a> at night without drowsiness the next morning, a common side effect of many <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-medications-for-special.html">sleep aids</a>. Not only does L-theanine encourage relaxation but it also has a significant effect on memory and learning ability. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Wulong tea image" border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeFbNfCRWDNZZvgIQsKpwGR0Dv1i3WRZdwpy1I8eFiKdKY4liK1zTa6D3kcTU8hjQGSaSFgzWnABBN7a6gS4TTk4vYjwbs91_ZGzSYXEDriHjCdCtR5haDC7PYxirPQId2HsJAu46sKT5/s320/greentea.gif" /></a>Daily stress can trigger the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">insomnia symptoms</a>. But oolong tea lowers the levels of the stress hormone, Cortisol, by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. L-theanine affects emotions by interacting with neurotransmitters in the brain. These neurotransmitters, like <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-supplements-healthy-way-to-sound.html">Serotonin</a>, need to be at a high level to combat things like <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-depression.html">depression</a>, insomnia, suicide, and other stress related conditions.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Keep in mind, however, that green tea also has diuretic properties. You will wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom if you have more than one cup. Drink the wu long tea at least an hour before bedtime to minimize the diuretic affects.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">What we eat and drink can positively affect our minds, emotions, and bodies, and help combat insomnia symptoms . Wulong tea is a drink that has an effect on all three states of existence, in a positive way. Wu long tea may offer great health benefits, creating a positive mental state and bringing some peace of mind to your life.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><em><a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/12/oolong-tea-facts-and-health-benefits.html">Know more about Oolong tea health benefits</a></em></strong></span></div></div>Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-33849217501382234292010-05-05T09:17:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:17:46.374-07:00Sleep Supplements - the Healthy Way to Sound SleepThere are broadly two types of <strong><em>insomnia supplements</em></strong>. The first type helps in addressing the biochemical problem. It boosts the levels of melatonin and serotonin which in turn promotes better sleep. The second category helps in decreasing your stress levels. When the stress levels are reduced, you automatically tend to get a sound sleep.<br />
Deficiencies in certain vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes may be a cause of a <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorders</a>. Calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, folic acid and melatonin deficiencies may become one of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-causes-shocking-truth.html">insomnia causes</a>.<br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>TYPE 1</em></strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-supplements-healthy-way-to-sound.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="sleeping image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM23Ahj2CiFkDMfnChvH6MCtPfXPsbvvH6WvECKZ2lrlRaf74o-QTTVHuR4epj1r93ZPlrZVJLxxZPQQshtMLJLQWBjHBZX7DgSSETqIUCndoDRuLz9WKEhMd4sgttej6jSYt8XxZUW9_I/s320/sleep4.jpg" yr="true" /></a><strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tryptophan</span></em></strong> (L-tryptophan) is an amino acid that plays a key role in the repair of protein tissues and in creating new protein. In the brain, tryptophan is converted into serotonin, a natural sleep-inducing chemical. It also enhances the brain's ability to produce melatonin, the hormone that regulates your body's natural inner clock and <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep cycle</a>. It is a key amino acid for sleeping problems.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Tryptophan supplements were banned in the United States by the FDA after a contaminated batch from a Japanese manufacturer was suspected of causing a serious blood disease in several people. There is no risk though associated with eating tryptophan-rich foods. L-tryptophan is found in foods such as milk and turkey.</div><br />
Clinical studies showed that L-tryptophan produces only modest effects in the treatment for insomnia. More importantly, research showed that L-tryptophan can reduce <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">REM sleep</a> while increasing the time spent in <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">non-REM sleep</a>.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Serotonin</span></em></strong> is an important initiator of sleep. Our body makes serotonin from the amino acid tryptophan. Taking tryptophan will raise serotonin levels and promote sleep. Tryptophan is more effective for cases of sleep-onset insomnia, since its greatest effect is to shorten the time required to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">fall asleep</a>.<br />
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Phosphatidylserine is an amino acid that helps the brain regulates the amount of cortisone produced by the adrenals. It is helpful for those who cannot sleep because of high cortisone levels, usually induced by stress.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>5-HTP</em></strong></span> (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a form of tryptophan that is one step closer to serotonin administration. 5-HTP has also been found, in several clinical studies, to decrease the time required to<a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html"> fall asleep</a> and decrease the number of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">awakenings</a>.<br />
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5- HTP provides the quickest, most effective, and most consistent overall results in treating insomnia. It is an effective alternative for dealing with sleep problems in a safe and natural way compared to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-medications-for-special.html">sleep medicines</a>. 5-HTP improves the quality of sleep. More importantly, clinical studies show that 5- HTP is also useful in the treatment of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorders</a> other than insomnia.<br />
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5-HTP increases <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">REM sleep</a> significantly (typically by about 25 percent) while increasing deep sleep stages 3 and 4 without increasing total sleep time. 5-HTP achieve this by shortening the amount of time you spend in sleep stages 1 and 2, which in certain ways are the least important stages of the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep cycle</a>. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep medications image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EdZIDVdUojlnt0gw_GpeW226Z81HSUd09lTpSI__95oZq-B182Bn1M0hhLyqbU-doqYJkxynW1sEA1R8ZX8ZfqBkoPKxQGFxDI3l2r74e5imePidHuCEc8f4TN6jdG1H4axobuv7bJhY/s200/supplements.jpg" yr="true" /></a>The impact of 5-HTP on <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep stages</a> is dose-related; taking higher doses produces a somewhat greater impact. In most cases, the lower dosage is adequate. Higher doses may lead to a greater number of disturbing dreams and nightmares due to abnormally prolonged <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">REM sleep</a>. It can also lead to mild nausea.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">To increase the sedative effects of 5-HTP, take it with a food high in carbohydrate such as fruit or fruit juice near bedtime.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Melatonin</em></strong></span> is a hormone secreted naturally by the pineal gland. Melatonin is the sleep hormone. It is said to induce sleep without any negative side effects. In several studies, melatonin has been found helpful in inducing and maintaining sleep for both people with normal sleep patterns and those suffering from insomnia. It is also useful in banishing <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">jet lag</a>.<br />
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However, it appears that the sleep-promoting effects of melatonin are most apparent only if a person's melatonin levels are low. In other words, taking melatonin is not like taking a<a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html"> sleeping pill</a> or even 5-HTP. It will only produce a sedative effect when melatonin levels are low. Melatonin appears to be most effective in treating insomnia in the elderly, as low melatonin levels are common in this age group.<br />
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<strong>Safety</strong>: Studies of melatonin's safety are limited, with isolated reports of exacerbation of <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-causes-depression.html">depression</a>, fatigue and restriction of coronary arteries.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Calcium</em></strong></span>, especially when contained in food, has a sedative effect on the body. A calcium deficiency causes restlessness and wakefulness. Liquid calcium has been shown to have a relaxing effect.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-supplements-healthy-way-to-sound.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Insomnia drugs image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjz3c45X2JZKc3h_HDJ7lFQRmchyoW6OiWaVs9I845CrWsBXCxOeHRajstZkbZPtHaJjv_kHrPKfTkJwnkBzRZLIKZOzMTXorDA_0e0LV5JXG_e4pyBmsoxqvv1G8obmjc0lKXzAXY6uw/s320/v1.jpg" yr="true" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Magnesium</em></strong></span> can help induce sleep. Magnesium deficiency is responsible for nervousness that prevents good sleep. Magnesium-rich foods include kelp, wheat bran, almonds, cashews, blackstrap molasses, and brewer's yeast.</div><br />
The lack of calcium and magnesium can cause leg cramps during the night. Calcium and magnesium produce calming effects on the brain.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>B-Complex:</strong></span> B vitamins have long been known as the “Anti-Stress Vitamins.” B vitamins are essential also in fighting against anxiety and <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-causes-depression.html">depression</a>.<br />
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The higher metabolism and stress level, the faster B vitamins are used up. If high amounts of stress are present in your life, it is very essential to increase the amount of B vitamins in your diet. This is important as stress is one of the major factors that lead to insomnia.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Vitamin B6</em></strong></span> supplements can help to prevent insomnia. A tablespoon or two of nutritional yeast is an excellent Source of vitamin B6. Stir it into a glass of juice.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Vitamin B12</em></strong></span> is another important supplement for treating insomnia. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Vitamin B 5</em></strong></span> (Pantothenic acid) can serve as an effective anti-insomnia vitamin regimen. The B5 is good for relieving stress. The best food sources of the B vitamins are liver, whole grains, wheat germ, tuna, walnuts, peanuts, bananas, sunflower seeds, and blackstrap molasses.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Vitamin B8</em></strong></span> (Inositol) possibly alleviates insomnia. It is known that B8 influences the ability of the “calming” neurotransmitter named GABA to bind to its receptors and this action of inositol (which is similar to that of valium) may influence sleep. Some researchers claim that B8 enhances <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">REM sleep</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Chromium</em></strong></span> is often effective for someone with a blood sugar problem that is keeping them awake at nights. Brewer's yeast is a good source of Chromium.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-4679408261632622662010-05-05T09:07:00.000-07:002010-05-10T09:25:23.198-07:00Aromatherapy Recipes<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>A Striking Approach for Insomnia Cure </strong></em></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/striking-new-approach-for-insomnia-cure.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Aromatherapy Image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirYfodRCgazEu83dcKMJlj0sk0fm27goz228ica98_vQJBy6wgtfOXkHemWx0UcXpS4YIT3jhEgYnkC7eGvxOZy8utKo9ztf_0bYqVAuOXs5a00koMnKuyhIxLR5zNqKNhyphenhyphenNyTK2Zqy8Uo/s320/aromatherapy.jpg" yr="true" /></a><strong>Aromatherapy</strong> is a relatively new way to combat the verity of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep problems</a>, and help to ensure that you will fall asleep peacefully, and <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">chemical free</a>. People may not consider <em>aromatherapy</em> as a primary approach to relieving <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">insomnia symptoms</a>, mostly because of its simplicity. Often there are situations where the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleeping disorder</a> is quite serious and will need a <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">medical attention</a>, but everyday problems interfering in your <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep cycle</a> are not hard to overcome with aromatherapy oils.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>Aromatherapy</em> <em>products</em> is believed to have therapeutic properties that can heal many illnesses including insomnia. Recent studies have shown that natural, pure essential oils stimulate multiple areas in the brain, including spots controlling endocrine, immune, and limbic (emotional) functions. Essential oils have a direct and strong effect on the deepest levels of the body, emotions, and psyche, through inhalation, pure essential oils have a profound and immediate influence. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Using <em>aromatherapy products</em> for relaxation and insomnia can be a very effective and natural way to help the mind and body to relax. Some of the best herbs recommended for this purpose are <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/german-chamomile.html">Chamomile</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/valerian.html">Valerian</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/lemon-balm.html">Lemon Balm</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/peppermint.html">Peppermint</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-rosemary-indoors.html">Rosemary</a> and <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/09/sweet-marjoram.html">Marjoram</a>.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you are looking for a <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-herbal-remedy-herbs-for.html">natural remedy</a> you should try essential oils and aromatherapy. This option is easy to use and requires very little effort. There are a number of different natural essential oil blends that can be used to ease the restless nights and a variety of applications.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Aromatherapy Photo" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwTCaxr09qv0_jly_6RhNyzciuvwI0uNiAIAaiOR3ZYvptTDI3GPI1yOboeOYcIext48f1hsTQX3e8Y9BnpeSDWzKU8rtBJDIt2VWGu6wSasSZNMs3k361Wp9pMWqWY5Hrt7gNmi-dd1r/s320/home_pic.jpg" yr="true" /></a><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Insomnia and Anxiety</span></em></strong></span></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Chamomile Roman 10 drops </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sandalwood 15 drops </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Lemon 5 drops</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em><strong><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Insomnia and Exhaustion</span></strong></em></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Valerian 5 drops </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Lemon 10 drops </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Mandarin 10 drops</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><strong>Insomnia and Nightmares</strong></em></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Lavender 15 drops </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Chamomile 5 drops </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Mandarin 10 drops</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Insomnia and Fitful Sleep</span></em></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Marjoram 5 drops </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Lavender 15 drops </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Lemon 10 drops</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here are some simple insomnia cures you can try:</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="color: #274e13;">1. Aromatherapy massage or body oil.</span></strong> Combine 50 drops or 1/2 teaspoon of the essential oil of your choice together with 4 ounces of carrier oil. Massage it into your solar plexus (just between your ribs) in an anti-clockwise direction. This is very calming.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="color: #274e13;">2. Aromatherapy compress.</span></strong> This is considered as one of the easiest aromatherapy application. All you need to do is to add about 5 drops of essential oil blend to a cold or hot cup of water, dip a soft cloth in the mixture and apply to the forehead or back of the neck.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="color: #274e13;">3. Aromatherapy bath.</span></strong> Add 8 to 10 drops of the essential oil of choice to the warm bath water. Add the oil only after you have finished running the water and make sure you mix it well so that it was not sitting on top of the water in a oily puddle.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>4. Aromatherapy foot or hand bath.</strong></span> Add 10 drops of chosen essential oil to cold or hot water in a medium-sized basin. Stir the essential oil evenly to blend well with the water. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=halherindherg-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1580170757&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span>5. Aromatherapy pillow case.</strong></span> Put several drops of the essential oil blend on a tissue and place it inside your pillow case. Do not forget to replace the tissue nightly.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>6. Aromatherapy diffuser.</strong></span> Use several drops of chosen essential oil blend in the diffuser; this should be done in the evening while you are getting ready to sleep. Never leave your diffuser on throughout the night; it must always be attended as it is a heat source.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As a <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">holistic therapy</a>, aromatherapy is believed to benefit both the mind and the body. As far back as the time of the Egyptians, fragrant oils were used for bathing and massages. Once you treat yourself with aromatherapy, you may start sleeping like a baby without any external aid.</div>Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-53208378078954751832010-05-04T12:57:00.000-07:002010-05-04T12:57:32.443-07:00Moonstruck! Does the Moon Affect Your Sleep?Who hasn't been awed by the beauty of a <em>full moon</em> flooding over the horizon? But does the shine of the full moon have any influence on sleep? Does it increase your chance of <strong><em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a></em></strong>? Folklore tells us that the <em>full moon</em> has long been associated with magic, as well as with states of madness and <em><strong>insomnia</strong></em>. We've all heard the old warning: if you stare too long at the moon you may go mad.<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/moonstruck-does-moon-affect-your.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Moon photo" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2_WimxBm70SImX1cqV4ZrfMpe8GYqvLFLaxmyIKxMpndItBrTw35LyvHTexDtU3JPlhAEMS1Acv0jgTLnkWlgWFS9SKxdOiOaHwgagZAre7y5URtqW34T_NnXQT-LB0SNcgN85guQE3y/s320/Moon+Light.jpg" yr="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In fact, the <strong>Lunar cycle</strong> has influenced life and the mind of Man since the beginning of time. The link runs so deep in our culture, that we even see it in our language; the words 'lunacy' and 'lunatic' both derive their meanings from associations with Luna, the Roman moon goddess. Stories of lycanthropes, or werewolves, also feed heavily on this link between changing human states and the appearance of a <em>full moon</em>. Many calendars and almanacs include <strong><a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/moon-calendar.html">Moon Planting Calendars</a></strong> and even Fishing Guides.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A lot of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorders</a> seem to follow the phases of the moon. While the moon is full, some people may suffer from <strong><em>insomnia</em></strong>, strange dreams, nightmares, and some people even <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleepwalk</a>.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Indeed, the idea that the <em>full moon</em> has an effect on human and animal health and behaviour shows no sign of going away. In 19th-century England, lawyers used the "guilty by reason of the full moon" defence to claim that their "lunatic" clients could not be held accountable for acting under the moon's influence. Recent American study found that the belief in a lunar cycle effect among health professionals is waxing (decreasing Moon) rather than waning (increasing Moon).</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Everybody knows such expression as “mood madness”, in fact, it close to the truth. You may not believe that the moon can cause a person to go mad, but the full moon definitely has an effect on emotional condition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">There is no doubt now the phases of the moon do have an effect on the human mind. The moon does have a certain magnetic attraction which can cause tides, but recent studies show that the magnetic pull of the moon can also affect people’s moods and their brain activity. Some researches suggesting that a full moon, or a phase close to such, excites the brain’s impulses and making it harder to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">fall asleep</a>. <br />
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If you look at major cities all over the world, you will notice that the day before, after and during the full moon there is more rape and murder going on. The reason is that the full moon tends to cause a ripple in the magnetic field of the earth, and this change is enough to take people that are emotionally near the edge over the edge. The magnetic field affects the emotional body. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Dr Arnold Lierber suggests the biological tide theory, in which the moon exerts a pull on the water within the body (which is 65 percent water), resulting in a cascade of effects. Internal body rhythms may also be implicated, as could the effects on the pineal gland of the light emitted by the moon or a slightly warmer temperature triggered by the <em>full moon</em>.</div>Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-89211573195084270492010-04-21T15:31:00.003-07:002010-04-21T15:31:55.036-07:00Natural Insomnia Remedies<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>DECEMBER 2009</em></strong></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/12/aromatherapy-gift-baskets-for-insomnia.html">Aromatherapy Gift Basket for Insomnia Cure</a></em></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHP0hWavuyAcu23NYadlJH_on4cI8UkR6hzKEEtpZV5ZyhW_rmf_mK0h9OOZ9DWQ15LtpDjYCvuxll2ao77r0PMQ-b9IIVDijkjLDGpSYRHh9tgwgR4TYkTbnlfOu70OYX35G-YzqRArr/s1600-h/AromatherapyBath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHP0hWavuyAcu23NYadlJH_on4cI8UkR6hzKEEtpZV5ZyhW_rmf_mK0h9OOZ9DWQ15LtpDjYCvuxll2ao77r0PMQ-b9IIVDijkjLDGpSYRHh9tgwgR4TYkTbnlfOu70OYX35G-YzqRArr/s200/AromatherapyBath.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Unique Christmas Gift Idea - Insomnia and Relaxation Treats.</em></strong></span></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea for yourself or someone dear? If you are really looking for something really sensual and relaxing that would pamper the mind and body Aromatherapy gift basket may be something to consider.</div>As a holistic therapy, <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/striking-new-approach-for-insomnia-cure.html">aromatherapy</a> is believed to benefit both the mind and the body....<br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><strong><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/12/aromatherapy-gift-baskets-for-insomnia.html">Full Story</a></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/12/wulong-tea-for-insomnia-why-not.html">Wulong Tea For Insomnia? Why not?</a></span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wu Long Tea - <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">Natural Insomnia Medication</a>.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3NbejnCT4axJ2VSjwCASKy9teNgGDZ3gr0V_da_RC9qaNP51Cd3tBl4QLzqW2eR6pJ5YGSaEB8wgcjuxqGBEO4KZ0yAtCsxX52hZvlztyrDYN7cbcHiyFV68sT-E9HSBPKMz7Uk0nliV/s1600-h/green-tea-bsp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3NbejnCT4axJ2VSjwCASKy9teNgGDZ3gr0V_da_RC9qaNP51Cd3tBl4QLzqW2eR6pJ5YGSaEB8wgcjuxqGBEO4KZ0yAtCsxX52hZvlztyrDYN7cbcHiyFV68sT-E9HSBPKMz7Uk0nliV/s200/green-tea-bsp.jpg" /></a>Could oolong tea be an effective insomnia cure? Some findings seem to point in that direction. But since oolong tea contains caffeine then it should be avoided if you have insomnia? The good news is that if you drink a few cups of regular oolong tea throughout the day and decaffeinated tea at night, this can have a surprising impact on whether or not you fall asleep at night.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;"><strong><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/12/wulong-tea-for-insomnia-why-not.html">Full Story</a></strong></div>Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-35608590440212082942010-04-21T15:31:00.002-07:002010-04-21T15:31:40.643-07:00Aromatherapy Gift Baskets for Insomnia Cure<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEqxBWPqcBKcDwNl2yoctwv7xOCA6LSDFLn7r9DzZlXYu06MoeDEQVa-FmDOAE1CSjI0Ox_EjEdjw1PRABVlynOiOL1KV3ey7dpPeBw7z_pK7zx-jUOboEwfA_iJqlDoLvBqKpj6vHoAk/s1600/treat_aromatherapy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEqxBWPqcBKcDwNl2yoctwv7xOCA6LSDFLn7r9DzZlXYu06MoeDEQVa-FmDOAE1CSjI0Ox_EjEdjw1PRABVlynOiOL1KV3ey7dpPeBw7z_pK7zx-jUOboEwfA_iJqlDoLvBqKpj6vHoAk/s200/treat_aromatherapy.jpg" yr="true" /></a><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Unique Christmas Gift Idea - Insomnia and Relaxation Treats.</em></strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Looking for a unique <strong>Christmas gift</strong> idea for yourself or someone dear? If you are really looking for something sensual and relaxing that would pamper the mind and body <strong>Aromatherapy gift basket</strong> may be something to consider.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Aromatherapy gift baskets are the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who considers this relaxing method for <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">natural healing</a>. In recent years <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/striking-new-approach-for-insomnia-cure.html">aromatherapy</a> has become popular again for relieving stress and anxiety, helping insomnia sufferers and even to relive the <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2008/10/depression-symptoms-and-types.html">depression symptoms</a>. Aromatherapy uses essential oils that encourage psychological and physical well-being. So if you are suffering from <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a> or other <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleeping disorders</a> the Aromatherapy gift basket is definitely the good option. </div><br />
As a holistic therapy, aromatherapy is believed to benefit both the mind and the body. As far back as the time of the Egyptians, fragrant essential oils were used for bathing and massage. So, if aromatherapy was good enough for Cleopatra surely it is in perfect taste for you or your dears too.<br />
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Aromatherapy gift baskets are really a unique Christmas gift idea. Those who receive it as a gift will find it to be an amazing present. It is like giving someone a free week at the spa. Aromatherapy can be beneficial to everyone, and can provide the desirable relaxation to get the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sound sleep</a>. Aromatherapy gift baskets can help relax mind and body enough to let the natural healing process take place.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TWArs_CFDUvOFTzC8WcpBdv8uAGaurimapo4cRGyuFYWmrZBB1wSxEQXU6PsUdGwmlD4301uHlsakF5Tmmh7FP10_7v7nxodCaX3_Xk8R-tKuq2_x1yDuTtVuD_1r7cHpeHet8WcHqGL/s1600/Organic-Spa-Basket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TWArs_CFDUvOFTzC8WcpBdv8uAGaurimapo4cRGyuFYWmrZBB1wSxEQXU6PsUdGwmlD4301uHlsakF5Tmmh7FP10_7v7nxodCaX3_Xk8R-tKuq2_x1yDuTtVuD_1r7cHpeHet8WcHqGL/s320/Organic-Spa-Basket.jpg" yr="true" /></a>In the recent hectic world, aromatherapy gift baskets are a great way to provide the people you care about with a gift of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">natural healing</a>. Many people suffer from <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-causes-shocking-truth.html">insomnia</a> as a result of day to day stress. Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy that healing the mind and body naturally. If you are looking for a special Christmas gift aromatherapy baskets provide a unique gift that offers many hours of pleasure.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Aromatherapy gift baskets usually stocked with quality products that help a person reach a point of relaxation that prepares for a good night's sleep. There is some of the quality products that should be found in a relaxation gift basket: <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-lavender-indoors.html">lavender</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/valerian.html">valerian</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/peppermint.html">peppermint</a> and other special essential oils, bath salts, aromatherapy eye mask, a deluxe bath pillow, a plush bathrobe and relaxation music CD. <br />
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Finding a unique Christmas gift idea can sometimes be difficult, so consider getting the gift basket that is not the same old basket of cheese, crackers, wine, cookies or apples. Aromatherapy gift basket is definitely unique because of its contents. It comes with sleep aids that will help anyone who has <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/name-your-insomnia-six-distinct.html">sleeping trouble</a>. This type of Christmas gift is truly generous and can provide the lasting natural healing effects of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/striking-new-approach-for-insomnia-cure.html">aromatherapy</a>!Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-70886779607315206842010-04-21T15:31:00.001-07:002010-04-21T15:31:24.297-07:00Shocking Facts About Insomnia Side EffectsThe side effects of <em><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a></em> can vary from drowsiness during the day to an enhanced risk of developing a serious health disorder such as <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-causes-depression.html">depression</a>. The sleep deprivation brought on by insomnia can have a huge impact on your body and mind.<br />
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If you're worried about <em>insomnia</em>, you're probably also worried about<strong><em> insomnia side effects</em></strong>. Insomnia is a really unpleasant problem itself, since it's a terrible feeling to never be able to relax, and to never feel restored after a night of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">good sleep</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/shocking-facts-about-insomnia-side.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQBAAAFXx8s7N2ujiDJNSWvglkNdKVBQzhl7m_Ys4X_w24W9fl3poMI7CRSzxrITnqliKqzwx2DtR4XFQDqcP1yWs337W1CV1WSgzuxcCFnelpcsEYClzp8i1AMvNcytChDmD4f-heBtq/s320/sleep-on-desk.jpg" yr="true" /></a>Side effects of <em>insomnia</em> can be short term or long term depending on <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/name-your-insomnia-six-distinct.html">insomnia type</a>. The lack of sleep can be harmful to living a healthy life. <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">Sleep disorders</a> can bring about a number of issues besides leading you to feel unhealthy.</div><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Short Term Effects</span></em></strong><br />
Things such as feeling fatigued and lethargic without use of stimulants like <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-causes-shocking-truth.html">caffeine</a>, irritability and drowsiness. That's just the short term.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Performances:</em></strong></span> Those who are suffering from insomnia find it difficult to meet even the simplest challenges of everyday life. Decisions that used to be easy to make could be much more difficult if your judgment is clouded. Insomniacs lack concentration and become sluggish as their mental ability starts to fade. They may feel bad about their performances but just cannot control it. Actions become worse along with the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/name-your-insomnia-six-distinct.html">severity of insomnia</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Safety:</em></strong></span> Driving and operating machines become also affected by insomnia, making you more prone to cause or be in an accident due to slowed reaction time or poor judgment.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Long Term Effects</span></em></strong><br />
The long terms effects are much worse. From a medical standpoint, you risk serious <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-depression.html">depression</a> if you have untreated insomnia for a long period of time. Not just that but there is a large number of evidence that suggests that insomnia can lead to permanent damage to body and affect various aspects of health.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Psychological:</em></strong></span> One of the more serious side effects of insomnia is the danger of falling into <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2008/10/do-you-have-depression.html">depression</a> or suffering from an anxiety disorder. These psychiatric changes can lead to further complications in life in addition to sleep deprivation. Insomniacs often feel hopeless, dissatisfied and so <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/10/defy-devil-depression.html">depressed</a> that sometimes it can lead to suicide in severe cases.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Health:</em></strong></span> Health of a person is really affected by insomnia. Insomniacs are prone to illness and <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/09/treat-cold-flu-without-drugs.html">infection</a> as pour sleep weakens immune system. They often feel tired, fatigued, energy levels reduced and reflexes slowed. The rate of metabolism is slowed down due to lack of sleep. A growing number of people who suffer from insomnia also suffer from heart disease. A lack of sleep can also be accompanied by frequent and very painful headaches. This is one of the most widespread insomnia side effects and results for many to reach for pain relievers as a solution.<br />
One of the side effects of insomnia which can make a person question their mental stability is experiencing hallucinations. A hallucination seems like a real experience and can make a person feel as though they are losing their mind. It can be a real and serious consequence of insomnia, and it happens more often that you would imagine.<br />
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The effects aren't just medical either. Relationships and marriages have broken down due to sleep habits. Appointments are cancelled and friendships never seem to be the way they were.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Personality:</em></strong></span> The most noticeable side effect of insomnia is in personality. Those who are suffering from insomnia become more irritable and quicker to snap. They are also more likely to experience <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/12/bipolar-affective-disorder-is-more-than.html">mood swings</a>. This change in personality due to insomnia depends on the person and length of sleep that has been disrupted. When these changes are severe enough personal relationships and jobs can all be impacted.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong><em>Relationship:</em></strong></span> Sometimes side effects of insomnia destroy personal relationships. Because of the insomnia you will probably not be able to control your moods. You will find that maintaining relationships is either too complicated or not as important as it used to be. The best way to fight this particular effect of insomnia is to make sure the people in your life know that you are having trouble sleeping and seek <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-herbal-remedy-herbs-for.html">treatment for insomnia.</a><br />
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There is no doubt that insomnia can cause many damages to the human body and mind. Temporary lack of sleep can happen to any one of us and the consequence is usually tiredness. However, if insomnia gets out of control, then this can lead to serious health damages.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-80017908167322077492010-04-21T15:30:00.001-07:002010-04-21T15:30:54.027-07:00Insomnia Herbal Remedy - Herbs For Restful Sleep<em>Natural remedies for insomnia</em> allow you to be in control of your sleeping habits. You can make adjustments as needed without the fear of harmful side effects such as those from <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">medications</a>.<br />
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<em>Insomnia herbal remedies</em> actually work with your body and take a variety of ways. These herbs for insomnia most often come in <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/10/quick-guide-to-herbs-and-growing-tea.html">herbal teas</a> or supplements that you can take should tea be not your thing.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-herbal-remedy-herbs-for.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Tea herbs image" border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfw3ijilHZcZq7SrS3Zhd5dpGjz7ykCT9cPukjDD8ArHmUTICR_3XNZDuuDqZmNhsQmHZAk56txNar10YNnvfz8tdSFoCMiMrii5tLtQdm8pz6cmcv5O9vROAu8uVlOBygdQwrMVKtDEfL/s640/HerbalTeas.jpg" /></a><strong><em>Valerian</em></strong> - This natural sleeping remedy is known to help treat stress (even <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/09/supplements-for-treatment-of-depression.html">depression</a>) and insomnia. <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/valerian.html">Valerian herb</a> has been used for generations to help promote relaxation and induce sleep. This insomnia herbal remedy does not have any side effects, such as morning grogginess that is associated with prescription <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">medications</a>. Valerian root can help improve sleep quality as well. </div><br />
<strong><em>St. John’s Wort</em></strong> -This insomnia herbal remedy known for improving sleep and eliminating any insomnia you may have. This herbal remedy also works for <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/09/supplements-for-treatment-of-depression.html">depression</a>, and this condition can also cause insomnia. For the best results, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/st-johns-wort.html">St. John’s Wort</a> should be taken regularly, because it may take a few weeks for the maximum benefits and effectiveness.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em>Lemon Balm</em></strong> - Most often <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/lemon-balm.html">Lemon Balm</a> herb taken as a good tasting tea, this herbal remedy not only helps ease insomnia but also calms nerves, fights <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/09/natural-treatment.html">depression</a> and reduce fevers. It is also good for headaches and helps calm the digestive tract.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-herbal-remedy-herbs-for.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="herbal tea image" border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHExEpC7JuTEp0qaTkB9B-lXTbKJgd47L_1kiM5JQfVaUpdPUWAsQT34uP9KHD3RjR__JM4yETSLnrrPoe1h6nNdWaafY2d1lX1W8s3VDvib4fdJb9owxZysm45pdP7gzQ-SpWwRAwNnr/s200/herbaltea1.jpg" /></a><strong><em>Chamomile</em></strong> – This natural remedy for insomnia is known for its relaxing properties, and is a gentle sleep aid. Most <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/german-chamomile.html">German Chamomile</a> effective in <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/10/quick-guide-to-herbs-and-growing-tea.html">herbal tea</a> form, drink a cup of warm chamomile tea before bed.</div><br />
<strong><em>Rosemary</em></strong> - is another good herb for insomnia. This natural sleeping remedy can clean out your body and help with headaches. <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-rosemary-indoors.html">Rosemary</a> is actually known for being great at settling stomach. If you have stomach problems that are giving you trouble sleeping, rosemary might be a good choice for you. Another thing rosemary is great for, when used externally, is soothing sore muscles. For a minor muscle strain or injury as well as chronic muscle aches, rosemary can provide relief which will usually help to get a better sleep.<br />
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<strong><em>Lavender</em></strong> - is one of the most popular natural remedies for insomnia. <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-lavender-indoors.html">Lavender</a> has a smell that is proven to be calming and relaxing and help people sleep. Also, like <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-rosemary-indoors.html">rosemary</a> and lime blossom, lavender is good for relieving tension, curing headaches, settling stomachs and making you feel generally stronger and healthier. These qualities help improve your chances of getting a better sleep.<br />
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<strong><em>Jasmine</em></strong> - It`s <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/10/quick-guide-to-herbs-and-growing-tea.html">herbal tea</a> has been used for thousands of years to help people fall asleep. Jasmine tea is really flavored and it is a true pleasure to drink it. As a natural insomnia treatment Jasmine tea has become more favored all around the world due to its unique relaxation properties. Prepare a jasmine herbal tea and drink it warm, half an hour before going to bed; this is a traditional Asian insomnia treatment that will soothe nerves and induce a state of well-being.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-herbal-remedy-herbs-for.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Herbs in tea photo" border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HvPerSjeRikevcMzj-9csITXJ1zymJUdJn6TVDt32-rHmbR22Jv_Dd-VRFWy106v45A3_uMMn_KcixNeVAuXPbNS2GKGQNfCMvRSaP0it6Hm02Rkn6BpVI8BGevl9qmlfUqzDF_EKx9r/s200/P10404551.JPG" /></a><strong><em>Dill</em></strong> – This well known <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/09/cooking-herbs.html">culinary herb</a> has also been used as a remedy for insomnia (eaten with dinner and sprigs near pillow). The relaxant properties of <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/09/dill.html">dill</a> help overcome insomnia and are good for stress related digestive disorders.</div><br />
<strong><em>Peppermint</em></strong> - The best way to defeat insomnia is to decrease your level of stress. One easy way to do this is to take advantage of the soothing properties of <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/peppermint.html">peppermint</a> to calm your internal systems and allow your mind to relax.<br />
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Prepare some insomnia <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/10/quick-guide-to-herbs-and-growing-tea.html">herbal tea</a> and drink it before heading off to bed. A cup or two is all you need to induce sleepiness and relaxation. Don't add sugar for taste, even if you REALLY want to. Sugar is a stimulant which will prevent you from getting to sleep quickly.<br />
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Drinking one of these herbal insomnia remedies in a tea form not only brings the effects on quicker, but it also makes you stop and relax for a moment as well, breathing in the vapours while drinking the mixture.<br />
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With herbal remedies; however, if you are on <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">medication</a>, are pregnant, or have health concerns you should consult your health care provider. Some herbs, chamomile and lavender for example, is not to be taken by pregnant women and others can interfere with certain types of medications so be sure to seek advice before beginning any herbal regiment.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com143tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-10909673688146173052010-04-21T15:30:00.000-07:002010-04-21T15:30:36.537-07:00Insomnia Treatment Ideas That WorkSome people think that the only way to cure<em> insomnia</em> is to take the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">sleeping pills</a>. This is not true. In fact, these sleeping pills should be avoided because of their possible side effects on human health. You could be saying good night to <em>insomnia</em> by using these <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">drugs</a>, only to discover one day what harm have been done to your body. Instead of using sleeping pills, people with <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleeping disorders</a> are better of using <em>insomnia</em> natural remedies that are much more effective and safer to the body. Natural <em>insomnia</em> cure is a healthy way to say goodnight with a smile to your health.<br />
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Finding the right <em>insomnia</em> natural remedy to suit might take a little trial, but the reality is when one of these pays off, it tends to do so without worry of side effects. Simple, yet effective tips for <em>insomnia</em> natural cure:<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Insomnia herbs image" border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHp6_4Ix_YHE_tRSrWZfrZZUU6YaiAXGidiS88Nabt0TDokZov_W90aSrEE0_X7tmYu2Gg7KX0ldZymZpu5CZjzeC4mDvAKHqcshKqDxHa7dXQCXhonFWhq8lAn7KXcmqN1LapH-N0uLXi/s320/hall_herbs.jpg" /></a><strong><em>Herbal Medicine.</em></strong> <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/valerian.html">Valerian root</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/german-chamomile.html">German Chamomile</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/lemon-balm.html">Lemon Balm</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-catnip-indoors.html">Catnip</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-lavender-indoors.html">Lavender</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/peppermint.html">Peppermint</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/09/thyme.html">Thyme</a>, <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/10/st-johns-wort.html">St. John`s Wort</a>. <em>Insomnia</em> herbs may be taken alone, you may also mix an herbal cocktail if you wish. This insomnia natural remedy might take a few weeks to work. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em>Diet changes.</em></strong> This is one of the biggest insomnia natural treatment ideas that works and tends to do so very well. Be flexible with your diet, add some red meat and vegetables rich in magnesium in order to improve your sleep. Adding these contents to the diet helps women, especially during their menopause. Take actions to push up your nutritional levels. Lack of nutrients also causes the sleep to suffer, with the brain not getting enough nutrients for it to supply chemicals. If coffee, soda, chocolate and other foods that contain caffeine are used in abundance, cutting them out of a diet can help immensely. Caffeine in coffee has stimulants that do not allow the brain to relax. Another play on this <em>insomnia</em> natural remedy is to ensure that eating does not take place right before the bed time. Limit food intake to a few hours before bed to reduce acid reflux problems and <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2008/09/basil.html">digestion issues</a> that can keep people up and walking.</div><br />
<strong><em>Relaxation.</em></strong> Of all the <em>insomnia</em> natural remedy options going, this one might be the best. Learning to use relaxation techniques and mediation can help not only with getting more sleep, but also reducing level of stress. It might take some time to learn these techniques, but the effort will be worth it in the long haul.<br />
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<strong><em>Exercise.</em></strong> Some light exercising like walking just before sleep can be a wonderful natural insomnia cure. Be careful not to overdo the exercise, as you could burn your body out completely. 15-minute exercise recourse should be good enough for you. <br />
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<strong><em>Acupuncture.</em></strong> Many people find this insomnia natural remedy works very well for them. It might also help with other issues that are causing the insomnia in the first place.<br />
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<strong><em>Yoga</em></strong>. This natural insomnia treatment could be the best alternative of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">insomnia medications</a> for your sleeping issue. Practise yoga for 10-15 minutes just before you sleep. In fact, yoga combined with another 5 minutes meditating, is something that would be highly beneficial for you.<br />
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<strong><em>Aromatherapy</em></strong>. This is an easy insomnia natural cure that is used by many. English <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-lavender-indoors.html">Lavender</a>, for example, is used in all sorts of aromatherapy candles, fragrances and even soaps to help people relax. It is considered safe enough that many baby bath products use this to help little ones sleep sooner and sounder. A hot bath with <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/11/growing-lavender-indoors.html">Lavender</a>, an hour before getting into bed is a wonderful natural insomnia remedy.<br />
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<strong><em>Music</em></strong>. Simple, soothing sounds often distract the mind and allow it to relax. This insomnia natural treatment is quick and easy to try.<br />
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If you have found these steps simple enough to integrate in your daily lives, get started on your way to find a natural cure for insomnia.<br />
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Besides these steps, there are other natural techniques that you can use to get drug-free refreshing sleep. One of these techniques is increasing your exposure to sunlight. Others are changing your sleep routines and changing the way you think about sleep. There a numerous alternatives to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">drug-induced sleep</a>.<br />
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In fact, when you learn about the various natural sleep remedy options, it is highly unlikely you will turn to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">medications</a>. After all, who would choose to expose themselves to negative side effects when there is a better option?Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-68952498327792420832010-04-19T08:51:00.000-07:002010-04-19T08:53:07.370-07:00Sleeping In Pregnancy - Maternity Secrets<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>Pregnancy Insomnia - Natural Insomnia Cures </strong></em></span><br />
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During the third trimester of your pregnancy, you have plenty to worry about, the bits you may need to buy ready for your new arrival, safe guarding your home and preparing yourself for the birth.<br />
One thing that causes many women stress is pregnancy <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a>. This is a worry that we can do without on top of everything else a pregnant woman has to deal with! <br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, what causes pregnancy insomnia in expectant women?</span></strong><br />
It is reported that around 75% of pregnant women suffer from this <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorder</a> and there are several main causes. I am sure you are all aware that your hormones are everywhere, I know most pregnant women walk around apologizing for their mood swings, but this can also have an effect on your <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/02/circadian-sleep-patterns.html">sleeping pattern</a>.<br />
In addition to this, the fear and anxiety of actually having the child may play a significant role in sleep deprivation as well as all of those aches and pains that taunt us throughout the final trimester. <br />
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Most pregnant women try to take as little medication as possible, meaning that <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">natural sleep aid remedies</a> for insomnia are extremely important to pregnant women. <br />
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The starting point for handling your insomnia whilst pregnant is to try to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible once you have gone to bed, by doing this your body will know that it is time to sleep. Get ready for bed by taking a <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-bath-before-bedtime.html">relaxing bath</a> with <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/striking-new-approach-for-insomnia-cure.html">aromatherapy oils</a> like one scented with lavender which will allow you to relax. <br />
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If you find that you can not sleep whilst in bed, try getting up. Laying there worrying that you are not sleeping will not help you drift off. <br />
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Busy yourself by reading, taking a walk or just potter about the house. This should take your mind off of the fact that you are struggling to sleep and will allow you to get a good night sleep when you do go back to bed.<br />
As Helene Malmsio from the Sleep Aid Tips website suggests, "Try to work out what your 'window of opportunity" is in your <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep cycle</a>, so that you can just slip in between the sheets just as your natural sleep cycle is coming around. They can be anything from 45 minutes to 2 hours apart, so timing is important for the optimum time to settle down for sleep." <br />
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When you go back to bed, if your mind is still full of worry and this is preventing you from getting to sleep, try listening to something soothing. Many people find that white noise aids them to a restful night sleep, I personally prefer an audio book, but find something that allows your mind to wander and helps you to sleep.<br />
If none of these natural sleep aid remedies are helping your pregnancy insomnia to reduce, you may wish to visit your local health store, on their shelves there are many different types of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-herbal-remedy-herbs-for.html">herbal remedies</a> for insomnia, but be careful. <br />
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Although most of them will be fine, always consult your doctor first as some, although stating they are 'safe for pregnant women' may not always be suitable for you. <br />
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Remember that any concerns that you may have about your pregnancy, including that of pregnancy insomnia, your doctor is there to help reassure and solve any niggles or issues you will have. <br />
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Although you may be tempted to resort to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">medication</a> to aid your sleeping, ensure that any medication is not going to have an adverse effect on you or your child. Usually, these tried and tested natural sleep aid insomnia cure remedies ease the pressure and allow you to re-establish your sleeping pattern. <br />
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<em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Author: </span></em><a href="http://www.blogger.com/authors/cordel-dietzig/10201" title="Cordel Dietzig"><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Cordel Dietzig</span></em></a> <br />
Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder that is thought to stem from issues with <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep</a>. When our bodies reach the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">deepest levels of sleep</a>, it regenerates the tissues and muscles that have experienced damage and fatigue during the day. If we never reach that stage, our muscles and tissues, continue to become damaged and worn down. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/04/is-insomnia-symptom-of-fibromyalgia.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Fibromyalgia pain photo" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGKey6A-2A2vU8deMiMuLv4IWrWkrXS2rfHGa0QH2i9q7v08A4dywvAif_44T5LoZAw8Vyn781Y23Z86DON3ceFv0zgX5jsfVBbSff7mX0gIq1cKd9-jWwjaLMUX9b7YSSiRNpe-6mqIr/s320/mag3-depressiya%5B1%5D.jpg" wt="true" /></a>If this is a constant thing, then we start to experience pain and weakness. If the Fibromyalgia sufferer experiences this, they start to experience extreme pain and sickness. In this article, we will be reviewing ways that the Fibromyalgia sufferer can deal with <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a>.</div><br />
The first step to dealing with insomnia when you have Fibromyalgia is ensuring that you speak with your primary doctor on ways that you can handle the insomnia. Chances are, you are already undergoing some sort of treatment for the Fibromyagia, and it is important to ensure that the steps that you wish to take to handle the insomnia associated with the illness do not interfere with your current treatments. <br />
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One of the main things that the Fibromyalgia sufferer can do to deal with insomnia is to make sure that their diet and exercise program is put to work on a consistent basis. Following the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/02/insomnia-video-help-foods-that-help-you.html">right diet</a> and getting exercise regularly will help with any issues that the Fibromyalgia patient that is experiencing insomnia may have. <br />
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The next step that the Fibromyalgia sufferer may do to ensure that they do not experience insomnia is to stay away from products that contain caffeine. Many over the counter medications have caffeine in them, particularly ones for pain. While many sufferers may choose to purchase over the counter medications for pain, be sure to check the ingredients and make sure that they do not contain caffeine. <br />
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Another tip for getting restful sleep at night is to do things that relax you in the evening hours. This may include writing in a journal, taking a <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-bath-before-bedtime.html">warm bath</a>, reading a book, or simply spending time with your family. <br />
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It is not advised that you spend a lot of time in front of the television, internet, or in front of work that you may bring home with you. Doing <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/03/insomnia-video-help-relaxation.html">relaxing activities</a> will help your body adjust to a restful sleep prior to bedtime and will help you reach a sound sleep once you go to bed in a quicker fashion. <br />
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Once you go to bed, if you find that you are lying in bed for more than twenty minutes and are <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-sleep-restriction.html">not asleep</a>, you should get out of bed and try to find something relaxing to do. You may want to perform this activity for 30 minutes to an hour before trying to go back to bed. <br />
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There are numerous other steps to getting a good night's rest with Fibromyalgia. Though it may seem as if getting a restful sleep is nearly impossible with this condition, but it is quite possible. <br />
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It will take some patience and experimentation to find out what works for you, but with some persistence, you are sure to find a way to getting a restful sleep.<br />
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<em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">By </span></em><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Phil_Tsang"><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Phil Tsang</span></em></a> <br />
Are you spending your nights tossing and turning? Not being able to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep</a> is something we all could do without. It's a fact that we humans are sleeping less than we used to. With the stresses of life, it's probably the last thing we need.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Subconscious Mind Image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFNg9Bk1eZogRsUbdrMypSzcC49T-RmrJEHNQtIsJSd-tFua1gfDvyFf6C93LBHXkj_B0EAXN0EQaI00EnE3uUdBIlptBSDFbv-OXZfEcMvcbJj48BcMUmk4A69BhjHzSJR-Z6XKkXAIf/s320/worry.jpg" wt="true" /></a>What's ironic is that although we have reduced the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-much-sleep-do-you-need.html">amount of hours we sleep</a> per night, we can't seem to make use of those precious hours. Instead we spend the night restless and sleepless. Regardless of what we try, whether we take <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">sleeping pills</a>, count sheep or improve or <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">sleep hygiene</a>, we still end up with a poor sleep.</div><br />
You may have searched for free insomnia advice and always find the same rehashed information that you've seen time and time again. It is possible to find quality information on the Internet about insomnia and <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorders</a>, but what it really comes down to is implementing the advice.<br />
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There is no magic bullet for insomnia and sleeplessness. It takes time to overcome a sleep problem, especially if you have suffered for a long time, but it can be done. Most of us believe that there must be some sort of instant cure for insomnia. It's this ideology that we've developed from society that there must be a fast way to accomplish anything.<br />
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Fast meals, diet pills, fast trains, instant ab machines, the list goes on. We're a nation obsessed with convenience; we don't want it in 10 minutes, we want it in 5. Perhaps our minds and bodies are not suited for such a fast paced life. It's hard to believe that our ancestors were hunters and gatherers living in caves (probably sleeping better too!).<br />
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There's no doubt that a high proportion of the population feels the pressures of life. <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/">Anxiety and depression</a> are becoming as common as the cold. With more people relying on <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-medications-for-special.html">medication</a> to tackle their sleep problems, the mentality that insomnia quick fixes are the answer becomes more ingrained into society.<br />
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Big medical corporations only feed the public's need for fast answers. Silly when you consider that insomnia develops into varying degrees and forms. It's almost impossible to get away from the lures of so-called 'cures for insomnia' but what else can we do when we're desperate, sleep deprived and desperate for good sleep?<br />
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Believe it or not, the answer lies within you to beat insomnia. Yes, your <strong>subconscious</strong> is the key. It's the subconscious mind that makes us the way we are. Your emotions, thoughts and reactions are all derived from your subconscious mind. It's here where we are able to learn, create and develop ourselves further.<br />
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Through alternative therapies we can make a direct connection with the subconscious mind and make subtle changes to the way we think and feel. Consider the simple fact that the mind without negative thoughts, we are instantly happier. The subconscious mind carries many negative habits that we have ingrained through our lifetime.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep Aids Photo" border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6q6RgHT0o2mdcp1x0a6DNG0_vD8Z-F1ePU1_iKhZ6ZsBYx4iAMz_sW_kORzRBOIoYni3WhnMlm5cVW8UzPI8mgkTwUMgGiXCwNBsSL1FWxUAXvHJI1uiG_HK1OzCejCdpzhEHKfXqJR1D/s200/drugs_dees.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a>And just as you can ingrain negative habits and learn how not to cope with life's struggles, you can do the opposite. Instead of wanting to scream and curl up into a ball when faced with life's challenges, you can learn how to attack them with confidence. Instead of reacting negatively in a situation, you can choose to let it pass.</div><br />
Just as you learn to walk, read, ride a bike and cook you can keep learning to do positive things that can have a huge impact on your life. Learning how to deal with insomnia and even cure it is very possible.<br />
For most insomniacs a change is needed in how to overcome insomnia. Stop believing that there is an instant cure for everything. It's been fact that sleeping pills are no more effective than a sugar pill and many who suffer from <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/name-your-insomnia-six-distinct.html">chronic insomnia</a> end up becoming long term users.<br />
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If you want healthy sleep, you need to really pay attention to your lifestyle and more importantly make gradual changes. No one knows you better than you do. Your thoughts, your emotions, your worries and anxieties can be controlled be you. Forget about curing insomnia overnight; focus on implementing positive sleep habits and reaching to the heart of the cause.<br />
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<em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">By </span></em><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sherry_L_Harris"><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Sherry L Harris</span></em></a> <br />
Every time you turn on your television, open a newspaper or magazine or even listen to the radio you are bound to hear about people having <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a>. The problem - most of the information is coming from pharmaceutical and biotech companies determined to take advantage of the sleepless masses.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/04/sleep-medicine-do-you-really-need-it.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep Medicine Image" border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14H6ixYX0e7r23kXi-SkbidmBYDHyMLnE-JfU3GAIKGPxGJqBMm5Py8Mu_cKXKfwAPGg8VGrDAnqFu_gQqEXN1xXKWbrR6LvvAjxWjyv0yC7MvWAaSgnL646IH3c9UB4oozWVTvwg5T6d/s320/doctors_jpg.jpg" /></a>The market for <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/medications-and-sleep-aids-for-insomnia.html">insomnia drugs</a> in the U.S. reached $4.6 billion in 2006 alone. No wonder many pharmaceutical companies are treating this phenomenon as the "new gold rush". These companies are in a race to capture market share.</div><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>How big is this market?</em></span></strong><br />
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An estimated 30-50% of the general population is affected by insomnia. According to the National Institute of Health, more than 70 million Americans experience insomnia. However, only 15% seek treatment for their insomnia. The number one reason most people refuse to take insomnia drugs are because of the <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/shocking-facts-about-insomnia-side.html">side effects</a>.<br />
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Some of those side effects include:<br />
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Now that the pharmaceutical companies realize they have the medical profession behind them the advertising has reached an all time high. It is understandable that the medical profession would agree that insomnia is a problem. They believe <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">treating insomnia</a> is important because a <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-much-sleep-do-you-need.html">lack of sleep</a> can lead to serious disorders. <br />
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But, the trend of enticing an entire nation to believe that <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-medications-for-special.html">sleeping pills</a> are some how a magical quick fix is erroneous. Many of the successful treatments for insomnia are time-intensive and require a lot of work by the insomniac. So, with all of this hard work and the insomniac being bombarded with ads, all of a sudden the thought of a pill that can solve your sleeping problem quickly sounds like a winning proposition. <br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Listed below are a few of the more prevalent sleep drug treatments:</span></em></strong><br />
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o Benzodiazepines, which are included in a class of drugs called hypnotics. Some types of benzodiazepines include Klonopin, Valium, Restoril, Xanax, and Ativan.<br />
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o Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics such Ambien, Sonata and Lunesta treat <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/name-your-insomnia-six-distinct.html">short-term insomnia</a>.<br />
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o Opiates, such as codeine, oxycodone, methadone, dihydromorphone, and propoxyphene. These drugs may be used to treat <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/02/insomnia-video-help-7-proven-ways-to.html">restless legs syndrome</a>. <br />
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Pick up a newspaper, tune into the television or surf Google AdWords on any given day, and you're likely to find at least a dozen ads related to insomnia. One thing is for sure, trends come and go, but consumers are pretty savvy. They seek products that are safe, natural and cost-effective.<br />
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<em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">by </span></em><a href="http://www.articledashboard.com/profile/Gerrard-Mackenzie/51546"><em><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;">Gerrard Mackenzie</span></em></a> <br />
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“Insomnia among infants?” Yes you are reading it right. Infants have their own version of insomnia. Latest research says that this is more likely experienced by infants born to mothers who are suffering from <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/">depression</a>. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Baby Sleep photo" border="0" height="240" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S8YdGEXbRaS9aX8PzyGjMEllewZF4RvN0HjC8amHsuAmPezjSb9LYVUb6vaWNFNUt0qbbmWgOoo0p27bkq4WzTiLQffrdcJjnbPbV_lMOiyTWRXTpDbmFLEjdnfzw4-GGjbD6Z_WBjDX/s320/babysleep.jpg" width="320" /></a>The University of Michigan did a study which says that the first six months of life is crucial in establishing <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/02/circadian-sleep-patterns.html">circadian rhythms</a> - normal sleep and wake pattern. This factor is vital in the development of healthy sleep hygiene among children they grow up.<br />
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Being an important stage, this is also a perfect time when prevention measures can be implemented. This is the reason why a mother has to understand and give priority not only to nutrition and other developmental milestones, but also in the establishment of normal <span id="goog_837714506"></span>sleep patterns <span id="goog_837714507"></span>and the implementation of ways to ensure that the baby gets adequate <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-much-sleep-do-you-need.html">amounts of sleep</a>.</div><br />
The research showed how neglect of this particular aspect affects not just the mother but also the baby. The incidence is found to be higher among mothers who experience mood changes during and after pregnancy. Denial and ambivalence are normally experienced at the onset of pregnancy age. <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/postpartum-depression-help.html">Post partum blues</a>, a mild and temporary form of depression is also experienced by some after giving birth. However, some mothers unavoidably experience extreme depression during pregnancy and after delivery (intrapartum and postpartum depression.) <br />
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The cause is not yet clearly understood. However, some studies strongly link postpartum depression to endocrine factors. Regardless of whether the hormones are the culprit or not, the gravity of its effects on the mother and on the baby is undeniably serious. <br />
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The mother with post partum depression may experience a wide array of symptoms (severe mood swings, intense irritability and anger, loss of appetite, difficulty bonding with the baby, withdrawal from family and friends, etc.) Furthermore, <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a> here can be one of the causes and it can possibly be a result.<br />
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When all these things happen to a mother, indeed, the quality of care given to their babies suffers. There are some who are not capable of taking care of the baby while some even develop a tendency to harm the baby.<br />
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According to the University of Michigan (UM) research team, babies born to depressed moms are “prone to having chaotic sleep patterns in the first half-year” as compared babies born to non-depressed moms. Chaotic sleep patterns are manifested among infants who are sleeping more during the day, taking longer time before they can be put to sleep at night, with more frequent waking episodes, which is somehow similar to adults. This also predisposes them to <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2010/02/depression-in-teens.html">depression</a> as they grow up. <br />
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The leader of the UM Sleep Lab, Dr. Roseanne Armitage said that, “this doesn't mean that babies born to depressed moms are doomed to follow in their mothers' shoes, even though depression does tend to run in families.” Likewise she also added that this also does not mean that moms without history of depression should not pay attention to their babies sleep hygiene. It all boils down to one thing - all parents (with or without history of depression) must give importance to the sleep hygiene as early as the infancy period.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/03/research-update-infant-insomnia.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep Picture" border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG174II-o4c6eOD5QOvikAsyIEjKBaMG0twGCAOpCOmeEaPSIe3cH248GwNxpcYWUyC-FGuzSfFUI6R7TAdWtp361-QIkD0qF2ahHZ-8utSV25LZbpQuwsKnFcWlJbCl_k8YSaJOnncrE4/s320/BabySleep.jpg" /></a>In general, infants need a lot more hours of sleep than the grown ups. In the first 2 months, infants need 11 to 18 hours of sleep. In the next 10 months, they need 11 to 15 hours, on the average. However, infants get those hours of sleep in shorter chunks of time throughout the day.</div><br />
Establishing an ideal sleep pattern among babies is quite a new idea for some but parents can implement this in various ways.<br />
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Parents can put on day clothes for daytime sleep and change into night clothes to help babies develop normal circadian rhythms, because babies can feel this. It would also help if parents make sure that their babies are exposed to <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-video-help-power-of-blue-light.html">adequate amounts of light</a> during daytime so they can learn to distinguish daytime from nighttime sleep. <br />
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There are a lot more rituals that can be done to help strengthen the circadian rhythm of infants, but what we are working on is training the baby’s brain to sleep when it’s dark and be awake when there’s light or when it’s bright. Parents should also remember that the key to ensuring normal sleep among their babies is good parenting. You cannot just leave the infants on bed and expect that they automatically sleep.<br />
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Most people will find they <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">can not sleep</a> at night due to a 'busy mind' at some point. This may be the result of anxiety or worry, or equally can be due to excitement or digesting some good news. Whatever the reason, relaxing yourself to sleep is a viable method of setting your mind at rest for long enough that you can drift into a soothing and regenerating night of recuperation. This article looks at 5 key relaxation methods for sleeping and discussed the merits of each one.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Technique #1</span> - Counting And Mental Distraction </span></strong></em><br />
The most famous of the 'counting techniques' involves <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/15th-sleep-myths-you-should-ignore.html">counting sheep</a> as they jump over a gate. This is actually one of many related ideas which come under the broad heading of 'engaging your mind'. The idea being that you focus on counting to stop thinking about any worries or concerns.<br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Technique #2</span> - Abdominal Breathing Techniques </span></strong></em><br />
Deep breathing, along with related progressive breathing techniques, can lead to relaxing yourself to sleep remarkably quickly. Like many of the relaxing methods, this can work even better when combining the physical effects with purely mental treatments such as counting. The focus on breathing deeper and slower, with the goal being to draw air downwards towards your abdomen is extremely relaxing and can result in sleeping very quickly indeed. <br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Technique #3</span> - Progressive Muscle Relaxation</span></strong></em> <br />
Another physical relaxation idea, this can also be completed in parallel with mental distraction or visual imagery <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">sleeping treatments</a>. The idea is that you tense and then slowly relax muscle groups starting at the feet and slowly working your way up the body, slow and deep breathing is required and the process itself involves a certain amount of focus - preventing distractions due to a 'busy mind'. <br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Technique #4 </span>- Visual Imagery</span></strong></em> <br />
This can be thought of as a more advanced variation of the 'mental distraction' sleeping techniques outlined above. The idea is to utilize the power of your imagination - letting your mind wander to tranquil scenes at the same time as relaxing the body. While common choices include beaches and waterfalls, each individual is free to choose their own imagery, making this idea interesting as well as conducive to sleep. <br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Technique #5</span> - Meditation </span></strong></em><br />
Meditation is really the opposite of the imagery technique, since it involves clearing your mind of all possible thoughts and mental distractions. Performed alongside breathing and relaxing techniques, meditation is a powerful method of falling asleep for those who have been trained in how to achieve this tranquil state. <br />
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<a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Simple-Ways-to-Relax-Yourself-to-Sleep&id=1681714" target="_new"><span style="color: #444444; font-size: x-small;"><em>http://EzineArticles.com/?5-Simple-Ways-to-Relax-Yourself-to-Sleep&id=1681714</em></span></a>Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-69059674482583670822010-03-08T15:12:00.000-08:002010-03-08T15:12:06.717-08:00Sleep Apnea Ranges From Fatigue to Death!<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><strong><em>What is Sleep Apnea? </em></strong></span><br />
<strong>Sleep Apnea</strong> is a night time breathing disorder that affects more than 15 million of Americans. <em>Sleep apnea</em> affects both men and women of all ages; even children can develop sleep apnea syndrome. Most people who display <em>sleep apnea</em> <em>symptoms</em> do not realize that they have this <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorder</a>; even though their sleep is frequently interrupted throughout the night. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-apnea-syndrome-ranges-from.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep Apnea Syndrome Photo" border="0" ct="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8NUbA6IzEVgJUH1a9_Mb4SIn4eE3C0qO3Gw3G20BPvPE5d0UV032T3fWFkRWc6FEgSt-CVoT3dEHFDa-SFSP0DAdEVoJBNCmQSs-deJOoW4QA5aijBVBb5Bcfa5HTZUcAl9SPKpWuoAk/s200/snoringa.gif" width="200" /></a><em>Sleep Apnea syndrome</em> is a condition involving pauses or decreases in breathing during sleep, which usually occurs due to airway closure. This collapse happens in the nose and/or the throat, where air enters the nostrils and to the back of the tongue. Frequently, <em>sleep apnea syndrome</em> is inherited and can start in the childhood. During sleep, the throat muscles become relaxed and the brain is not as attentive to the breathing and on inhalation the airway walls can either completely collapse or significantly narrow. This creates a problem because the body struggles to breathe and the brain has to “turn on” to reopen the airway.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Sleep apnea sufferers wake up often throughout the night, it caused by oxygen is being restricted or completely cut off. The sleep apnea syndrome can continue unnoticed because sufferers do not fully awake to recognize they are waking. With sleep apnea, breathing may temporarily stop or become shallow hundreds of times during a night’s sleep.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">These frequent awakenings lead to fragmentation of night time sleep. In fact, patients with <em>sleep apnea</em> can wake-up more than 30 times an hour and think that they slept uninterrupted through the night. Since sleep must be continuous and unified in order to be restorative, a number of problems can occur with sleep deprivation: daytime sleepiness, memory problems, concentration difficulties, emotional instability, irritability, slowed reaction time, and an increased risk of vehicle accidents.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Who sleep apnea affects?</em></strong></span><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sleep Apnea can affect anyone but men are at greater risk. The risk increases if person is overweight and over forty years old. Other risk factors include a large neck size; 17 inches or greater for men or 16 inches or greater for women. Large tonsils or a large amount of tissue at the back of your throat can cause increased blockage and higher risk as well. Sleep Apnea can run in families, suggesting that there may be a genetic component.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em><strong>Sleep Apnea Types</strong></em></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Sleep Apnea not only devastates your sleeping cycle it also affects your body. There are three categories of sleep apnea. All three might be equally lethal.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/sleep-apnea-syndrome-ranges-from.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep Apnea image" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0aVR0ezDSNWQeGSFp4W4NL6Z4Ibqd3xaCqZE28mNX7fcexHgWNd-5QIgOu4JnLyhzERWfL49Shr-9UhQSUdypXi7yHFgmmUWEWYjG6YOei509qYCAe69ypC7CgOsxXR4L0W-anJ7nenr/s320/sleep9.jpg" yr="true" /></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Obstructive Sleep Apnea</strong></span></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome is a widespread type of sleep apnea. Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs when the air passage at the back of the throat becomes blocked. When muscles in the throat relax, this causes the soft palate to relax as well, which then narrows the airway. The same course of events causes snoring, although, not all people who snore have obstructive sleep apnea. </div></div><br />
When the airway gets obstructed, it lowers the level of oxygen in the blood and leads to a condition known as hypoxia. The airflow restriction causes a gasping sensation, which prompts a period of shallow wakefulness. While partially awake, normal breathing is restored. This persistent blockage of the airway can happen several times an hour, causing a fragmented night of sleep. <br />
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It also elevates the blood pressure and increases stress on the heart. This state prevents the sufferer from entering into sound sleep which leads to the lack of quality sleep. A person suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea snores, wakes up choking and tries desperately to fell asleep again.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Central Sleep Apnea</strong></span><br />
Central Sleep Apnea is not common. It takes its name from the Central Nervous System, which regulates the body’s necessary functions. This Sleep Apnea Syndrome occurs when the brain fails to send impulses to the body to breath. As a result signal to breathe is delayed; and throat breathing, abdominal breathing and oral breathing cease simultaneously. Though the interruption in breathing lasts a few seconds, it lowers the oxygen level in the blood and tissues significantly. A person suffering from central sleep apnea experiences high blood pressure, irregular heart beat and even heart stroke. People who suffer from heart failure or other heart and lung conditions may also develop Central Sleep Apnea.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Mixed Sleep Apnea</strong></span><br />
Mixed Sleep Apnea is a condition characterized by experiencing the combination of two Sleep Apnea syndromes— Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Central Sleep Apnea.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Signs</span></em></strong><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Sleep Apnea and Insomnia" border="0" ct="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-ZcEMemxxK_3L3WgpELpRxJiFuJlabIGZEyjyxbaX5aK87TMqvWLvVzXT0Z-sGoxBVDFdCdXm1h5PRAwe9jpZFq5eUhva39HAvwvaI-he3DaYVlhfjvUiD3omWxZOKpkK5BIV7AniopA/s320/Sleep-Apnea-and-Insomnia.jpg" /></a></div>There are many different effects sleep apnea syndrome can cause, both physically and mentally, ranging from mildly irritating to life threatening. The most obnoxious symptom associated with the sleep apnea disorder is loud, pronounced snoring interspersed with gasping for air. When the throat collapses, the body will go without air for a second or two until it rouses and forces the throat open to breath. This gasping sound increases the level of snoring. Another common sign of sleep apnea is a sore or dry throat and headache in the morning. Headaches due to sleep apnea typically are associated with the oxygen deprivation suffered during the sleep.<br />
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Frequently people with sleep apnea syndrome wake several times during the night, sometimes by their own snoring, or from a choking or gasping sensation caused by their airway being blocked. These wakeful periods during the night interrupt <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep cycle</a> and cause daytime sleepiness, which is another well documented sleep apnea symptom. <br />
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Upon waking in the morning, a person with sleep apnea syndrome often feel tired and disoriented. Some other symptoms include: forgetfulness, mood swings, headaches or a decreased sex drive. Among sleep apnea symptoms are rapid weight gain, lethargy, high blood pressure, lack of concentration and even <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/">depression</a>. The sleep apnea symptoms can be confused with <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2008/10/depression-symptoms-and-types.html">symptoms of depression</a> because they are so similar; personality changes, irritability, mood swings, memory problems, feeling lethargic and <a href="http://dodgedepression.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-depression.html">feeling depressed</a> are some of the shared similarities.<br />
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Illness, such as a <a href="http://mightyherbs.blogspot.com/2009/09/treat-cold-flu-without-drugs.html">cold or flu</a>, can increase the frequency of sleep apnea. A person may suffer from dozens of episodes a night, but only remember waking once or twice, even though their natural <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-sleep.html">sleep cycles</a> and rhythms are disturbed. It may take longer than usual to get started on the day and feeling of drowsiness will persist through the whole day. <br />
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A person with sleep apnea syndrome never gets a solid night's rest and will begin to show symptoms of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep disorder</a>. In some cases, where the sleep apnea goes untreated for years, the constant sleep deprivation can impair job performance, social interactions, weight loss efforts and more. While sleep apnea can be treated, knowing whether the problem is physical (obstructive) or neurological (central) or a combination (mixed) can help a doctor diagnose and treat the root causes as well as the actual sleep apnea.<br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Causes of Sleep Apnea</em></strong></span><br />
There can be several causes that lead to the obstruction of your airway passage during sleep, leading to Sleep Apnea. One of the major reasons is that the throat muscles and tongue relax and shrink excessively than normal.<br />
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If you are overweight, the soft tissue in the throat can become stiff and enlarged and causes obstruction in the airway passage. The other reasons could be increased size of your adenoids and tonsils, which further contribute in the disruption of flow of air.<br />
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Overweight men, over the age of 40 are at the highest risk to develop sleep apnea syndrome, but it can affect anyone including children. Sleep apnea in children may be related to increased the tonsils and adenoids.<br />
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Obstructive sleep apnea is related to enlarged tissue in the throat area. The enlarged area of soft tissue collapses, blocking the passage of air through the throat. Some doctors suggest that losing weight may alleviate some of the issues associated with too much tissue and that surgery to remove excess tissue may be an option if more non-invasive methods are unsuccessful in treating sleep apnea.<br />
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Central sleep apnea is distinct because it is neurologically based. The brain is failing to send the correct messages to the muscles that control breathing. Central Sleep Apnea may be related to stroke, brain injury, encephalitis, neurological diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's), cervical spine damage or complications from surgery.<br />
Excessive use of alcohol or any other sedatives before sleep may contribute to sleep apnea significantly.<br />
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Untreated sleep apnea leads to a series of health issues including (but not limited to) high blood pressure, memory problems, impotency, headaches and weight gain. <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep Apnea Treatments</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">• Behavioral Treatment</span></em></strong><br />
There are many treatments available for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The common ones include losing weight, avoiding alcohol consumption during the evening and sleeping on the side. Medical treatments include Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Oxygen Administration. Surgeries are also can be done, tracheotomy is a surgery used in treatment of severe Sleep Apnea syndrome.<br />
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The treatment of Central sleep apnea depends on the root of the problem. If it is a result of another desiese, for example, congestive heart failure, then the main condition is treated. In this case, the physician would address the congestive heart failure and by doing so, it should take care of the central sleep apnea and the patient should not experience sleep apnea again. If the Central sleep apnea syndrome is caused by other reasons, then the treatment options can vary.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228489515335373108.post-37114998436444171122010-03-05T15:03:00.000-08:002010-03-05T15:09:08.961-08:00Pure Sleep - Four Stages of Sleep and REM<strong><em><span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The Mystery of the Sleep. </span></em></strong> <br />
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While <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/reality-of-sleep-disorders.html">sleep</a> is still something of a mystery, researchers have determined that there are distinct stages of sleep that a person goes through if they get a full night's rest. The exact function behind each is still being studied, but scientists have come up with at least a few reasons behind the stages. When you sleep, your brain goes through 5 different stages of sleep. <br />
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Usually sleepers pass through five stages: 1 - 4 Non-REM sleep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. These stages progress cyclically from 1 through REM then begin again with stage 1. Each stage of sleep exhibits a different brain wave activity and each serves a different purpose.<br />
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<strong><em>Non-REM sleep</em></strong>. The brain is quiet, but the body may move around. Hormones are released into the bloodstream and our body repairs itself after the wear and tear of the day. <br />
There are 4 stages of non-REM sleep:<br />
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<strong><em>Stage 1</em></strong> <br />
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Pre-sleep - the muscles relax, the heart beats slower and body temperature falls. <br />
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This state has many names such as day dreaming, zoning out and many others. It is the first step of <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-recognize-insomnia.html">falling asleep</a>. In this stage, a person is still somewhat aware. Sounds may be enhanced and the awareness is being shifted inwards. During stage 1, sleepers may suddenly feel out of balance as if they were falling, or make jerky movements with their whole body.<br />
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This is also the most effective stage of sleep when <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2010/01/insomnia-help-video-when-to-nap.html">taking a nap</a>. It allows the brain to rest and replenish without shutting down the body. Most people who sleep normally stay in this stage for five minutes or less, but someone with <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-is-insomnia.html">insomnia</a> might stay for much longer.<br />
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<strong><em>Stage 2</em></strong> <br />
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Light sleep - we can still be woken easily without feeling confused. <br />
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Stage 2 is categorized by sudden bursts of brain activity. This is the period when the body is shutting down. It may be accompanied by random arm and leg movements. The on-off transition into deeper sleep ensures that the body is in a safe and secure position before completely shuts off.<br />
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In this stage the heartbeat and respiration slow and become very regular. The body relaxes more deeply. Sleepers can still be aroused, but not so easily as when they're in stage 1. Most people spend about 30 minutes in stage 2. Stage 2 accounts for about 50% of all sleep time.<br />
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<strong><em>Stage 3</em></strong> <br />
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Slow wave sleep - our blood pressure falls, we may talk in our sleep or sleep walk.<br />
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This is known as deep sleep and is very hard to rise from. During deep sleep, blood pressure, breathing, and heart rate are at their lowest of the day. Blood vessels are fully dilated and blood is allowed to flow to areas that are normally turned off. Muscles are able to be nourished and repaired.<br />
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<strong><em>Stage 4</em></strong><br />
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Deep "slow wave" sleep - we become very hard to wake.<br />
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Stage 4 is categorized by the deepest, most restorative sleep and if awoken from may result in grogginess. This is when the body has completely shut down and is rejuvenating.<br />
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During a normal night, sleep stage 4 which is for really deep replenishment of the body, is only reached during the first few cycles of sleep. It may even never be reached if the body is kept inactive. <br />
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<strong>Rapid Eye Movement</strong> (REM) sleep. It comes and goes throughout the night, and makes up about one fifth of our sleep time. During REM sleep, our brain is very active, our muscles are very relaxed, our eyes move quickly from side to side and we dream.<br />
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<strong><em>Stage 5</em></strong><br />
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During REM sleep, your eyes move rapidly back and forth under closed eyelids. Here, person is temporarily paralyzed, apparently Mother Nature's safeguard to prevent the physical acting out of dreams.<br />
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REM sleep accounts for about 20-25% of total sleep time in a normal adult.<br />
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<strong><em>Sleep Cycles</em></strong><br />
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During sleep, the brain cycles from sleep stage 1 to sleep stage 5 numerous times. Each sleep cycle lasts about 90 minutes.<br />
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Early in the night, the brain spends more time in sleep cycles 3 & 4 and proceeds to spend more and more time in REM sleep.<br />
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In order for our sleep to be effective we must have enough time to allow for several cycles of Non-REM and REM sleep. If we miss out on any of these stages of sleep then our sleep is less restful. When considering how to get a good night sleep it is important to look at <a href="http://insomniaalmanac.blogspot.com/2009/11/insomnia-treatment-ideas-that-work.html">lifestyle, diet, exercise</a> and other factors that affect our sleep.Zoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915130384123620799noreply@blogger.com2