• Sleeping gives memory and learning a lift

    Updated: 2012-05-31 16:17:45
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  • The best and worst careers for sleep health

    Updated: 2012-05-30 18:51:53
    We already know of a few careers that are likely to harm your sleep (and one that may help!) – but now we can share a slightly more comprehensive list. Best careers for sleep: Forest/Logging Workers Average sleep duration 7 hours 20 minutes Hairstylists Average sleep duration 7 hours 16 minutes Sales Reps Average sleep duration 7 [...]

  • Natural and Herbal Sleep Medications – Any Good?

    Updated: 2012-05-29 05:45:16
    A lot of people who try natural or herbal sleep medications end up going back to taking sleeping pills. Why? One answer could be because natural sleep medications do not have an instant effect because they don’t cross the blood … Continue reading →

  • Targeting insomnia with Chinese medicine

    Updated: 2012-05-29 03:18:56
    We think there’s a lot to be said for acupuncture and acupressure as insomnia treatments. In fact, we’re big proponents of any non-pharmaceutical interventions when it comes to improving sleep. Therefore, today we wanted to share some information on the use of Chinese medicine to help relieve your insomnia. Apparently, the theories of ancient Chinese medicine [...]

  • Salt caves may hide the cure for insomnia

    Updated: 2012-05-24 21:50:33
    The last time we heard salt could be a potential insomnia cure it was mixed with pine extract and added to a bathtub. This time around, you simply breathe it in. Apparently, salt caves are the next ‘big thing’ when it comes to relieving your insomnia and improving your sleep naturally. Salt caves are rooms [...]

  • The best form of exercise for improving your sleep

    Updated: 2012-05-22 22:20:35
    We already know the right amount of exercise you need if you want to improve your sleep quality, now we may know what the best form of exercise is for insomnia sufferers. The study in question looked at the effects of aerobic exercise in insomnia sufferers over the age of 55 (most were women). Participants [...]

  • Can autonomous sensory meridian response help you fall asleep?

    Updated: 2012-05-21 23:27:37
    This one definitely needs to be filed under ‘unusual insomnia cures’ – but we figured we’d share it with you anyway! Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is defined as a physical sensation characterised by a pleasurable tingling that typically begins in the head and scalp, and often moves down the spine and through the limbs. [...]

  • Dark Circles and Sleep (Guest Post)

    Updated: 2012-05-21 19:39:48
    For those who have trouble sleeping, the paranoia of looking noticeably tired increases. People suffering periods of bad sleep worry that they will develop dark circles around the eyes. Yet while a lack of sleep can cause darkness around the eyes, this isn’t the case for everyone and not the sole reason for dark circles. [...]

  • Undertanding Sleep Cycles and the Effects of Sleep Deprivation Symptoms

    Updated: 2012-05-20 09:41:04
    It’s tempting to try and fit more and more into every day. Everyone has different ways of trying to get through the ever mounting list of tasks that have to be done before bed. If we slept one hour less … Continue reading →

  • Zopiclone is not a safe alternative to sleeping pills

    Updated: 2012-05-17 20:56:37
    Zopiclone is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic often prescribed to insomniacs by their doctors on the assumption that they’re safer than other types of sleeping pills. Unfortunately that’s not the case and some experts are growing concerned that the so-called ‘Z drugs‘ are being over-prescribed and that this has been taking place for too long. Z drugs have [...]

  • Fill your house with people if you want to cure your insomnia

    Updated: 2012-05-15 18:15:10
    Apparently, the more people that live in your house, the better you’re going to sleep – according to Georgian Opinion Research Business International after looking at households across eight countries. The research found that those who live alone were more likely to experience insomnia. Don’t go overboard after reading this, though – you don’t want [...]

  • Cure your insomnia with wild lettuce

    Updated: 2012-05-14 21:11:29
    Sure, food influences sleep quality – but apparently, the magical elixir we’ve all been waiting for is hidden inside the humble lettuce! Wild lettuce extracts come from the sap, seeds and leaves of Lactuca virosa – a plant that is found natively in the South and South East of England and the Punjab region of [...]

  • Some Free and Inexpensive Ways to Stop Snoring

    Updated: 2012-05-13 03:43:51
    Snoring has to be one of the most annoying conditions to be affected with, not least because you may be unaware that you’re doing it. However this condition affects millions of people worldwide and can even indicate a serious health … Continue reading →

  • The link between insomnia and multiple personality disorder

    Updated: 2012-05-10 23:15:44
    We already know that sleep deprivation can alter our minds. Now it would appear that a very real risk is associated with sleep disturbance and multiple personality disorder. Now known generically as ‘dissociation’, the condition describes the disruption of normal psychological or conscious functioning. It often leaves people feeling detached from their emotions and surroundings. [...]

  • 5 foods that will help improve your sleep

    Updated: 2012-05-08 20:00:20
    Food has a big influence on how we sleep. Here are five types of food you may want to add to your diet in a bid to improve your sleep naturally. Fish Salmon, halibut and tuna contain high levels of vitamin B6, which is required by the body in order to make melatonin. If you [...]

  • Energy drinks elevate blood pressure

    Updated: 2012-05-08 15:07:19
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  • Working a lot, not sleeping enough

    Updated: 2012-05-07 17:01:33
    , , The Insomnia Blog Sleep Doctor Michael Breus , PhD 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 . Dr . Breus' New Book Now Available Read Good Night Dr . Michael Breus : Good Night : The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health Follow Dr . Breus on Twitter You Can Also Find Me Here How sleep friendly is your

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms – What to Do?

    Updated: 2012-05-04 00:31:48
    It’s no secret that a good night’s rest is essential to your overall well being. Unfortunately, there are a number of sleep related disorders that can severely affect you and potentially pose a risk to your health. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is … Continue reading →

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