• Baby Sleep Patterns

    Updated: 2010-04-30 02:39:54
    Babies have different sleep patterns as they grow and age. At first, it may seem that your new baby is sleeping all the time. This is because newborns are only awake a few hours every day. This sleep pattern lessens as the baby grows so by the time he is 3 months old, he is only [...]

  • Sleep and Anxiety

    Updated: 2010-04-30 00:55:49
    If you have trouble unwinding at night, chances are it’s because you suffer from some kind of anxiety. Anxiety may be related to an event in your life or it may be chronic which means you feel anxious without knowing why. Both types of anxiety lead to stress which causes your muscles to tighten without [...]

  • Link Between Sleep Apnea and Eye Disorders

    Updated: 2010-04-30 00:13:59
    , Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD The Insomnia Blog About Dr . Breus To make an appointment with Dr . Breus in Scottsdale , AZ , please call : 480-860-8998. To make an appointment with Dr . Breus in Glendale , AZ appointments on Fridays only please call : 623-334-4000. Learn how to sleep better read the book , Good Night CLICK HERE to order and receive a FREE relaxation mp3 Watch Dr . Breus on TV Take the Sound Sleep Solutions Sleep Evaluation Search Lijit Search archives by month April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008

  • Yoga poses for insomnia

    Updated: 2010-04-29 16:08:25
    We’ve written before about yoga relieving insomnia – we even provided you with an insomnia yoga pose. Well, now we want to go one step further and give you a few more to try. India Today recently shared five yoga poses for insomnia. They include: Padahastasana Bharamari Pranayama Dhanurasana Sashankasana Savasana You can head over to their site for full instructions and [...]

  • Fatal familial insomnia: a genetic death sentence

    Updated: 2010-04-28 15:29:00
    (Source: Sleep Education)

  • Does the iPad cause insomnia?

    Updated: 2010-04-28 15:22:06
    Itching for one of those shiny new Apple iPads? You might want to hold off… or at least think twice. According to the Los Angeles Times, iPads may cause insomnia. Apparently, the iPad’s liquid crystal display is the culprit – because it emits light, it can inhibit the body’s secretion of melatonin. As we’ve mentioned before, [...]

  • If you’re not asleep, get out of bed!

    Updated: 2010-04-27 19:37:48
    , Home About Feedback Introduce yourself Occupational therapists only Coping skills HealthSkills Weblog Entries RSS Comments RSS Top Posts Some awesome CBT worksheets and resources If you're not asleep , get out of bed If you're new to pain management Curiousities Useful resources : handouts on basic coping skills Friday Funnies . Light relief on a wet n' wild Friday Case formulation : A simplified example Faking' or Malingering' or Exaggerated Pain Behaviour' Health trivia or how to impress your friends with useless knowledge Blog Stats 258,416 hits Categories Select Category assessment 47 back pain 53 book review 12 Chronic pain 418 Clinical reasoning 243 CME 34 Cognitive behavioral therapy 183 cognitive behavioural therapy 57 Cognitive skills 78 Coping Skills 218 Pacing’ or Quota 16

  • A Good Night’s Sleep for Good Sex

    Updated: 2010-04-27 19:25:18
    , Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD The Insomnia Blog About Dr . Breus To make an appointment with Dr . Breus in Scottsdale , AZ , please call : 480-860-8998. To make an appointment with Dr . Breus in Glendale , AZ appointments on Fridays only please call : 623-334-4000. Learn how to sleep better read the book , Good Night CLICK HERE to order and receive a FREE relaxation mp3 Watch Dr . Breus on TV Take the Sound Sleep Solutions Sleep Evaluation Search Lijit Search archives by month April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008

  • Meditation as an insomnia cure

    Updated: 2010-04-27 17:46:20
    We recently read an excerpt of the upcoming book, ‘Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia‘ over at Marie Claire and we have to say it looks like an interesting read. What really caught our attention was how the author went through the lengthy process of trying to cure her insomnia only to find that everything she [...]

  • Chronic Back Pain: What You Can And Can’t Do

    Updated: 2010-04-27 11:24:24
    For people suffering from chronic back pain very often the only thing they can think of is relief. As any expert will tell you, it's important that you get a thorough understanding of all the factors contributing to severe back pain so that you can understand what the best treatment options are and what you can and can't do about this problem.

  • Diabetes Medication Roundup

    Updated: 2010-04-27 00:38:45
    Diabetes has been a growing problem over recent years. More than likely you or someone you know has been affected by diabetes in one way or another. A report today by ABC.com stated that 45 percent of adults have diagnosed or undiagnosed high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. It is important to know what kind [...]

  • To sleep, perchance to dream…

    Updated: 2010-04-26 19:34:11
    , Home About Feedback Introduce yourself Occupational therapists only Coping skills HealthSkills Weblog Entries RSS Comments RSS Top Posts Some awesome CBT worksheets and resources If you're not asleep , get out of bed If you're new to pain management Curiousities Useful resources : handouts on basic coping skills Friday Funnies . Light relief on a wet n' wild Friday Case formulation : A simplified example Faking' or Malingering' or Exaggerated Pain Behaviour' Health trivia or how to impress your friends with useless knowledge Blog Stats 258,416 hits Categories Select Category assessment 47 back pain 53 book review 12 Chronic pain 418 Clinical reasoning 243 CME 34 Cognitive behavioral therapy 183 cognitive behavioural therapy 57 Cognitive skills 78 Coping Skills 218 Pacing’ or Quota 16

  • iPad insomnia: Amazon Kindle better for your sleep than Apple tablet

    Updated: 2010-04-26 15:12:00
    (Source: Sleep Education)

  • What are the causes of your insomnia?

    Updated: 2010-04-26 01:30:20
    MSN Health & Fitness recently posted an article that listed 8 factors that could be keeping you up at night: Pain Mental illness and stress Snoring Jet lag Shift work Hormonal changes Medical illnesses Drugs To be honest, we’re not sure that mental illness should be considered a separate factor from medical illnesses. Additionally, whilst we accept that these factors can indeed lead to [...]

  • The effect of video games on teenage insomnia

    Updated: 2010-04-21 16:26:56
    We’ve written before about the importance of sleep for teenagers and the risks associated with teenage sleep deprivation. We’ve even suggested that texting may be partly to blame. So what about that other popular teenage past time – video games? The Times of India reports on a new study which found that after playing a ’stimulating’ [...]

  • Insomnia cures from the Baltic

    Updated: 2010-04-20 16:21:34
    The Baltic Times recently posted an article about insomnia and it was an interesting read. They certainly described a few insomnia causes and insomnia cures we hadn’t heard of before. As is our duty, we’ll share them with you. Here are some of the highlights: Eat an apple or drink a glass of kefir before bed. Use [...]

  • Judge Andrew Napolitano Gives a Heartfelt Speech About Freedom and From Where Our Rights Come

    Updated: 2010-04-20 16:04:24
    The Judge explains the hard core truth about the Constitution and why we must fight to regain and retain our freedoms. Courtesy of www.CampaignForLiberty.com. Andrew P. Napolitano is a 59 year old former New Jersey Superior Court Judge. He is a graduate of Princeton University , and Notre Dame Law School. At [...]

  • Is Sexsomnia Real?

    Updated: 2010-04-20 09:03:25
    , Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD The Insomnia Blog About Dr . Breus To make an appointment with Dr . Breus in Scottsdale , AZ , please call : 480-860-8998. To make an appointment with Dr . Breus in Glendale , AZ appointments on Fridays only please call : 623-334-4000. Learn how to sleep better read the book , Good Night CLICK HERE to order and receive a FREE relaxation mp3 Watch Dr . Breus on TV Take the Sound Sleep Solutions Sleep Evaluation Search Lijit Search archives by month April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008

  • Like a dream, Rockies pitcher can’t sleep after no-hitter

    Updated: 2010-04-19 16:54:00
    (Source: Sleep Education)

  • Chronic insomnia may increase risk of clinical depression

    Updated: 2010-04-19 15:48:43
    We often hear insomnia described as a symptom of depression. A new study has now found that the opposite may also hold true – that chronic insomnia may cause clinical depression. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology followed 555 chronic insomniacs. After four years, the researchers found the group was up to five [...]

  • Inside the mind of an insomniac

    Updated: 2010-04-16 18:47:03
    This post is more for those that don’t suffer from insomnia – we want to give you a better idea of what the typical insomnia sufferer has to go through each night when their brains keep them awake. This blog post from Kyle at The Reformed Buddhist does a great job of describing the battle an [...]

  • New product may offer an alternative to laboratory sleep studies

    Updated: 2010-04-15 17:57:39
    Ah, technology. When it comes to finding a cure for insomnia it seems to hold so much promise. From beds to chairs to iPhone apps. We’re skeptical of all of them, but the latest product about to hit the market (at least in Japan) may sway us a little. The Tanita Sleep Scan Mat fits under [...]

  • Where to go for insomnia help if you aren’t happy with your doctor

    Updated: 2010-04-14 16:14:38
    A lot of people tell us that their doctor wasn’t particularly helpful when it came to diagnosing or treating their insomnia. Many people give up seeking further professional advice once their primary care physician appears to give up on them. Of course, the solution could be to change doctors – but you run the risk of being [...]

  • New York Times blogger's battle with insomnia

    Updated: 2010-04-14 14:18:00
    (Source: Sleep Education)

  • Cholesterol Medication Rundown

    Updated: 2010-04-12 23:33:11
    A healthy lifestyle is the first and most important way to win the battle against cholesterol, but for some it’s just not enough. Many who diet and exercise still find themselves in a fight against cholesterol, and prescription medication may be the way to best combat high cholesterol. Cholesterol medications help by decreasing your [...]

  • Sleeping Pills and Obstructive sleep apnea

    Updated: 2010-04-10 14:22:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar sleepdoctor The commentary of a sleep specialist Saturday , April 10, 2010 Sleeping Pills and Obstructive sleep apnea This question was recently posted on Medscape's Physician : connect I am treating a man who has sleep apnea and uses CPAP . He is on Trileptal and Lamictal . Recent problems with insomnia has made me suggest Sonata . Are there any concerns about this Contraindications This is my answer which also includes a response to a few of the comments posted on Physician Connect If a person is on an effective cpap pressure , the adverse effects of hypnotics should be no different than in someone without osa . I have treated thousands of patients with osa some of them require ambien lunesta Sonata . I occasionally use benzodiazepines , especially restoril

  • Sleeping Pills and Obstructive sleep apnea

    Updated: 2010-04-09 13:00:20
    Sleep Deprivation to Cure Postpartum Depression: The New York Times reports that researchers find insomnia can lead to faster recovery from certain types of depression. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt)

  • What Medication Should You Use For Your Heartburn?

    Updated: 2010-04-06 18:33:52
    Heartburn or acid reflux is something that almost everyone has dealt with at one time or another and can be very discomforting, and to some, even debilitating. The good news is that now there are many different options and medications that can be used to treat heartburn or acid reflux. So many in fact, it [...]

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