• Satisfying evening sugar cravings may cause insomnia

    Updated: 2010-08-31 22:13:03
    What you eat probably affects how you sleep at night. Just eating late at night may cause insomnia. Now we’re told that although you should still avoid eating shortly before bedtime, if you have to eat, you should definitely avoid refined grains and sugars. Apparently, eating these foods will cause a ‘hormone rollercoaster’ which may disrupt sleep [...]

  • Enhancing sleep spindles could be the insomnia cure of the future

    Updated: 2010-08-30 23:44:38
    Why is it that most of us struggle to sleep in a noisy environment but some people seem to be able to sleep through anything? New research from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that the brains of people who can sleep through the night undisturbed are better wired to block out noise. Whilst this [...]

  • A Description Of Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy and Insomnia

    Updated: 2010-08-30 23:07:24
    Sleep is the body’s unplugged time, time to rest and regenerate ; however, when afflictions such as sleep apnea narcolepsy and sleeplessness meddle with this necessary recess, there can be medical and mental repercussions.   As if having only one of these sleeping problems would not be damaging enough to the system, it’s actually possible [...]

  • Sleep Apnea 5: Deus ex Machina {Video}

    Updated: 2010-08-29 02:35:26
    How to properly use a CPAP machine. These machines can be cumbersome and uncomfortable, so knowing how to use them properly is vital. They are certainly the best remedy for sleep apnea. My CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine arrives and Jim (the respiratory therapist) shows me how to use it. Much thanks to Jim [...]

  • Is meningeal compression the cause of your insomnia?

    Updated: 2010-08-27 22:34:43
    In a recent press release, the Neurologic Relief Centers blame meningeal compression (the encroachment or twisting of the spinal cord’s protective layer) for a whole host of symptoms – including insomnia, chronic fatigue, restless leg syndrome and fibromyalgia. Apparently, any irritation of the meninges can cause nerve fibers to fire irregular pulses to the brain – which are [...]

  • Sleeping Pill: iPhone app review

    Updated: 2010-08-27 01:29:39
    We’re happy to review products that claim to relieve insomnia – however, we always pass the opportunity to members of our insomnia help forums. That way, the most important people (our members) enjoy the benefits of trying new products and our readers get unbiased reviews. This review comes courtesy of Saire, who also writes for the [...]

  • Cure insomnia by quitting your call center job

    Updated: 2010-08-26 00:16:02
    An article from GMA News recently caught our eye – apparently, almost 50% of those employed in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in the Philippines (mainly call center workers) claim to be suffering from insomnia. Maybe that’s because this is a stressful, heavily supervised job. Maybe that’s because around 42% of BPO employees work the [...]

  • Does Your Dog Steal Your Sleep?

    Updated: 2010-08-25 17:58:22
    , Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD The Insomnia Blog Blog Home Archives Dr . Breus Official Website Official Website Official Website Visit Dr . Breus's official website for more information about sleep and Dr . Breus About Dr . Breus Michael J . Breus , Ph.D . a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sleep Disorders , is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction . Dr . Breus is dedicated to informing the public and healthcare communities about sleep disorders and disordered sleep” in a sleep-deprived society . Read the Book Appointments 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. You Can Also

  • The high cost of insomnia

    Updated: 2010-08-24 00:32:35
    We recently received an interesting infographic from insomnia.net and wanted to share it with you. If you’re an insomniac, consider joining our insomnia help forums for support (and fun).

  • Sleep Disorder Linked to Risk of Dementia

    Updated: 2010-08-23 14:57:19
    , Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD The Insomnia Blog Blog Home Archives Dr . Breus Official Website Official Website Official Website Visit Dr . Breus's official website for more information about sleep and Dr . Breus About Dr . Breus Michael J . Breus , Ph.D . a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sleep Disorders , is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction . Dr . Breus is dedicated to informing the public and healthcare communities about sleep disorders and disordered sleep” in a sleep-deprived society . Read the Book Appointments 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. You Can Also

  • Insomnia is a symptom of lead and mercury poisoning

    Updated: 2010-08-20 19:49:54
    We just finished reading an article over at The Province about products that are banned in Canada, yet often found available for sale. What really caught our eye was the relationship between lead and mercury poisoning and insomnia. Apparently, lead and mercury poisoning can cause insomnia – something we’d not heard of before. Perhaps the contamination [...]

  • Insomnia relief for menopausal women

    Updated: 2010-08-19 23:48:59
    We’ve written before about the link between menopause and insomnia – and today we’ve come across some advice for menopausal women struggling with sleep. Over at WomensDay, Christina Boufis tells us that bioidentical progesterone cream helps her feel sleepy. Unfortunately this cream doesn’t help her stay asleep – for that she turns to Qigong. We know that many [...]

  • Infant Comfort Helps Adults Sleep Slightly Sooner

    Updated: 2010-08-18 21:45:00
    (Source: Sleep Education)

  • The Boys of Summer: Sleeping, Pitching (and Winning)

    Updated: 2010-08-18 16:42:42
    : , , Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD The Insomnia Blog Blog Home Archives Dr . Breus Official Website Official Website Official Website Visit Dr . Breus's official website for more information about sleep and Dr . Breus About Dr . Breus Michael J . Breus , Ph.D . a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sleep Disorders , is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction . Dr . Breus is dedicated to informing the public and healthcare communities about sleep disorders and disordered sleep” in a sleep-deprived society . Read the Book Appointments 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. You Can

  • Not Sleeping Sucks: Could Cherry Juice Help Insomnia?

    Updated: 2010-08-16 17:42:45
    photo: Thinkstock What’s the best drink for falling asleep at night? A bottle of red wine, right? Nope, but another red drink might do the trick. Researchers found that adults who drank eight ounces of tart cherry juice every morning and evening for two weeks had a significant drop in insomnia during those two weeks. The reason is the antioxidant melatonin in cherry juice. It is produced naturally by the body, and it helps make you sleepy at night and awake during the day. Would you try this to get better sleep? via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Not Sleeping Sucks: Could Cherry Juice Help Insomnia? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3)

  • CPAP for Sleep Apnea Obstructed by Insomnia

    Updated: 2010-08-16 15:21:00
    (Source: Sleep Education)

  • 4 Easy Ways to Save Even More Money Using eDrugSearch.com

    Updated: 2010-08-16 13:05:06
    Everyday more people are becoming aware of how much they can save ordering their prescription medications online through eDrugSearch.com. Recently, we have had several individuals contact us to walk them through their first time purchase. Although the process is simple, ordering your drugs online can be a little confusing your first time through. Let’s walk [...]

  • Sleep Drug during Depression Treatment can Solve Insomnia Symptoms

    Updated: 2010-08-15 00:26:00
    (Source: Sleep Education)

  • Doctors need more insomnia training

    Updated: 2010-08-13 23:54:57
    According to a new report, even though over 3 million people in the UK meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia, most do not seek medical advice and doctors often aren’t prepared to identify and address the problem. The study from Datamonitor found that more than half of insomniacs didn’t seek treatment due to the perception that [...]

  • Is valerian an effective insomnia cure?

    Updated: 2010-08-12 23:07:01
    Valerian and melatonin are perhaps the most popular natural insomnia remedies. We recently posted a round-up on the effectiveness of melatonin as an insomnia cure. Now we want to give you an overview of valerian, with the help of a recent report from The Buffalo News. Valerian is sourced from the root of the valerian plant – [...]

  • A Dream within a Dream

    Updated: 2010-08-04 21:39:42
    Inception (2010) is a Sci-Fi / Thriller written and directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight). The movie illustrates the life of a thief who specializes in corporate espionage (played by Leonard DiCaprio). With the help of high tech technology he steals secrets from deep within a person’s subconscious, while the victim is asleep and [...]

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