• Feel Like You’ll Never Sleep Well Again? Give These Natural Methods A Try

    Updated: 2012-08-31 07:26:22
    It’s a fact that two thirds of the population has trouble sleeping. Lots of people deal with these problems by turning to sleeping pills and/or prescription drugs. But you don’t have to do this. You can overcome your sleep ailments … Continue reading →

  • This doctor’s insomnia advice? Stop complaining!

    Updated: 2012-08-28 21:57:45
    Insomnia sufferers are used to receiving little in the way of sympathy – largely due to the word ‘insomnia’ being over-used, and the condition being poorly understood. However, we thought it would be reasonable to expect a little more sympathy and understanding from doctors. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always prove to be the case. Not only [...]

  • How To Reduce Your Prescription Medication Costs

    Updated: 2012-08-28 15:48:45
    Looking to reduce your prescription medication costs? Well look no further, eDrugSearch.com is here! For those of you who are unfamiliar with eDrugSearch.com – “We’re a FREE cost comparison engine that has been helping consumers get safe access to affordable and life-saving prescription medications since 2006.” To compare prices just [...]

  • A high-fat diet undermines sleep

    Updated: 2012-08-27 21:12:20
    , 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 Why are we so bad at getting a

  • Four ridiculously easy steps you can follow to cure your insomnia right now

    Updated: 2012-08-24 19:32:40
    Note: for those who are not regular readers of Insomnia Land, please set your sarcasm detectors to ‘high’. According to the 2012 National Sleep Foundation Poll, insomnia sufferers simply need to follow these steps and their insomnia will be magically cured: Step one – make your bed in the morning. Apparently, those who made their [...]

  • Natural insomnia remedies should focus on the mind, not pills

    Updated: 2012-08-24 00:18:06
    Fu Fang Zaoren Jiaonang was marketed in Canada as a natural remedy for insomnia and anxiety. Unfortunately, government officials discovered that its active ingredient (L-tetrahydropalmatine) could damage your liver and other internal organs in as little as two weeks. Fortunately, Health Canada has now removed the product from sale – but it just goes to [...]

  • Why are we so bad at getting a good night’s sleep?

    Updated: 2012-08-23 15:42:37
    , 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 Are sleep problems the next global

  • Another survey finds that Americans are terrible sleepers

    Updated: 2012-08-21 21:10:08
    Consumer Reports surveyed over 26,000 readers and found that 60% have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or wake up feeling tired. Of those who reported trouble sleeping, 69% were unemployed. Women and those who were obese reported the highest prevalence of sleep problems. When asked what was keeping them awake at night, the most popular responses were [...]

  • Are sleep problems the next global health crisis?

    Updated: 2012-08-20 16:14:19
    , 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 Sleep problems may contribute to

  • One way to cure insomnia caused by a racing mind

    Updated: 2012-08-16 20:15:01
    If your insomnia is caused by an inability to switch off your brain, we have another form of meditation that may help you sleep. This technique is known as belly breathing and should help you sleep by switching on the parasympathetic (calming) nervous system rather than the sympathetic (fight or flight) nervous system. All you need to [...]

  • Natural remedies for restless leg syndrome (Willis-Ekbom disease)

    Updated: 2012-08-14 22:51:38
    We already know that magnesium supplements may help those suffering from restless leg syndrome, but are there any other natural remedies for this condition? Well, we recently stumbled across a few more so we thought we’d share them with you today. B vitamins, particularly folic acid, can help alleviate the symptoms of restless leg syndrome [...]

  • How to address travel related insomnia

    Updated: 2012-08-09 18:51:02
    No, we’re not talking about high altitude vacations or even the fact that 18% of Americans report insomnia whilst on vacation. Instead, we’re referring to insomnia as a result of frequent traveling – typically business related travel. Insomnia is a major complaint amongst travelers and many either accept the fact their sleep will suffer when [...]

  • The prevalence (and cost) of sleeping pills in the UK

    Updated: 2012-08-04 01:03:58
    In 2010/2011, the UK’s National Health Service spent £49.2 million ($77 million) on 15.3 million prescriptions for sleeping pills – that’s an increase of 17% compared to three years before. In the North West alone, £8.5 million was spent on 2.5 million prescriptions for sleeping pills. The most popular sleeping pill was zoplicone (a non-benzodiazepine [...]

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