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29th September 2009
When we hear about sleeping disorders we're commonly hearing about those who sleepwalk and can't sleep which is known as insomnia, but often we wonder why sleeping disorders are becoming a prominent issue in today's society. Right now according to the web... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon29th September 2009
The sleep disorder of sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, affects approximately 14% of school-age children between five and twelve years old at least once. Approximately one quarter of the children with this sleep disorder have more frequent episode... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon25th September 2009
Everyone at some point in their life finds it hard to sleep . Lack of sleep effects our bodies mentally as well as physically in many different ways. This includes stress, poor memory as well as concentration and many other symptoms.
Not only can sleep p... Read >
Author: roberto23rd September 2009
How much do you know about hypertension?
General Knowledge
Hypertension or high blood pressure, , is a condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is too strong. Over time, high blood pressure can damage the arteries, heart, and kidneys a... Read >
Author: kashmiri22nd September 2009
In the middle of every night, do you suddenly wake up choking and gasping for air? It can not be due to a nightmare every night. You definitely need to look into the matter as you might be suffering from a sleep disorder known as Sleep Apnea.
In the n... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Getting a good night's sleep is essential for feeling refreshed and alert during the day. When we sleep, our body rests and restores energy levels. However, sleep is an active state that affects both our physical and mental well-being. A good night's sl... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Getting a good night's sleep is essential for feeling refreshed
and alert during the day. When we sleep, our body rests and
restores energy levels. However, sleep is an active state that
affects both our physical and mental well-being. A good ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Menopause can be stated as the last menstrual cycle in a woman's life. It is part and parcel of your life similar to many other things. These symptoms begin long before your menstruation cycle completely stops. The symptoms of menopause can last for month... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
A new report by the National Academies' Institute of Medicine shows that between 50 and 70 million Americans struggle with chronic sleep problems, and according to the United States Surgeon General, sleep deprivation and disorders cost the nation $15 bill... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Have you been tossing and rolling in bed lately? Staring endlessly in the ceiling till the wee hours of the morning while counting sheep? Then you are suffering from sleeping disorder or insomnia. Insomnia can also be defined as difficulty falling asleep ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Overcoming Insomnia with natural alternatives is possible. Insomnia is a very frustrating and annoying sleep disorder. Most people turn to sleep medications to remedy insomnia but later on are probably likely to suffer the side effects due to the prolonge... Read >
Author: Andrew Tomkinson17th September 2009
Sleep apnea refers to a sleep disorder characterized by interruptions of breathing during sleep, so that breathing stops for ten seconds or more, cutting off precious oxygen supply to the brains. This interruption of the breathing cycle of the human body ... Read >
Author: Trevor Taylor17th September 2009
Overcoming Insomnia with natural alternatives is possible. Insomnia is a very frustrating and annoying sleep disorder. Most people turn to sleep medications to remedy insomnia but later on are probably likely to suffer the side effects due to the prolonge... Read >
Author: Charles Silverman16th September 2009
Sleep is vital for best physical condition. The quantity and quality of sleep we make every night will manipulate the mode we feel and our routine throughout daytime hours.
Elevated-level of performance of the nervous system requires that we obtain suf... Read >
Author: mail@fodgeeboi.com15th September 2009
Nocturnal eating syndrome is a sleep disorder that is more common in women than men. It is one of two eating disorders that are related to sleep. The other is called sleep-related food disorder. Nocturnal eating syndrome and sleep-related food disorder ar... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon13th September 2009
What is Slimming Pill? Look around, you will notice that there are advertisements from companies everywhere, from internet to magazines and newspaper, to justify, they have the best and safest slimming products. The fact is many of these products are eith... Read >
Author: Serene07th September 2009
Find yourself watching the clock at two a.m, waiting for sleep to finally allow your body to rest? Before you can solve your sleep troubles, you want to pinpoint which of the many sorts of insomnia you suffer. From lingering insomnia to primary insomnia... Read >
Author: Josh Gaines04th September 2009
People that suffer from the sleep disorder of chronic insomnia must decide whether or not they are going to take a sleep medication. This decision is usually made with their physician. Many people decide to take a sleeping pill because it offers relief fr... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon04th September 2009
Insomnia, a most common sleep disorder, affects about one third of the American population and is classified two different ways. It can be classified by how long it lasts. Transient insomnia lasts for only a few days, short term lasts for a few weeks and ... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon04th September 2009
There are many people that have an undiagnosed sleep disorder. They may feel very sleepy during the day. They may have trouble falling to sleep or staying asleep. Friends or relatives may tell them they look very tired. They may experience mood changes, i... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon04th September 2009
In modern day fast paced life it is no wonder that most people are experiencing stress and anxiety, especially when under pressure. Treating anxiety disorder is a challenge to doctors due to its complex nature.
In this article, you will learn various... Read >
Author: Mona04th September 2009
The best Insomnia treatment in my opinion is one which involves minimal or no use at all of medication. Using medication to cure your sleep disorder problem is not the way to go to especially on a long term basis. Yes medication can help for short periods... Read >
Author: Apple31st August 2009
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder and often a symptom of another more serious sleep disorder. Everyone at some point and time in their life has experienced trouble sleeping, but insomnia is classified as chronic difficulty in falling asleep, waking up d... Read >
Author: Apple31st August 2009
Find yourself watching the clock at 2 a.m., waiting for sleep to finally allow your body to rest? Before you can solve your sleep troubles, you need to pinpoint which of the many types of insomnia you suffer. From chronic insomnia to primary insomnia, thi... Read >
Author: Apple29th August 2009
As time passes, sleep apnea becomes more serious and dangerous to your life. All aspects of your life will be affected by this sleep disorder.
You will start with a very bad sleep, with nights struggling to breathe and noisy snoring that probably mak... Read >
Author: remyboy2126th August 2009
President Taft was our largest president. He weighed over 300 pounds and was almost six feet tall during his presidency. Many giggle at his obesity and lethargy but there is evidence that he suffered symptoms of a serious sleep disorder known as obstructi... Read >
Author: Jorock23rd August 2009
There is a sleep disorder that affects between seven to ten percent of teenagers called Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, also known as DNS. Most teenagers outgrow this disorder by the time they reach young adulthood. Less then one percent of adults are belie... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon23rd August 2009
Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can be life threatening and at times fatal. People with sleep apnea often fall asleep normally; however, once asleep their ability to breathe is blocked. Usually this inability to breathe is caused by the muscl... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon20th August 2009
Insomnia is a temporary disorder at its primary encounter. But proper care and sufficient treatments could help overcoming such sleep disorders before it gets chronic.
There is a lot of promising insomnia solutions that could be adopted and utilized f... Read >
Author: Apple20th August 2009
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you stare at the ceiling for hours and hours every night, just hoping for a few hours of blissful sleep? If so, you may need a little assistance with your nightly sleeping patterns. Learn why sleep is important and h... Read >
Author: Shopopia18th August 2009
Although not a cause for immediate concern for the individual’s health, snoring can never- the-less pose a multitude of problems, for both the person suffering from the condition and those partners who must endure the constant disruption in sleep.
Ty... Read >
Author: Surf Pacific13th August 2009
In the present scenario, our day-to-day chores are so demanding that we hardly get enough time to think about ourselves – in terms of our physical health. It is a common human tendency that we try to move on with our daily rhythms by ignoring the early ... Read >
Author: Richard Rabins12th August 2009
In the present scenario, our day-to-day chores are so demanding that we hardly get enough time to think about ourselves – in terms of our physical health. It is a common human tendency that we try to move on with our daily rhythms by ignoring the early ... Read >
Author: Richard Rabins03rd August 2009
People who are suffering from depression take prescription drugs to deal with their everyday life. These people may benefit greatly from natural herbal remedy that is time-tested instead of taking prescription medication. St. John's wort is well known for... Read >
Author: Dr Ross Carter03rd August 2009
The spirit of competition brings forth the best out of the individuals, but at the same time it does cause a lot of stress. These days we lead an ultra fast-paced life, as if we are running on a treadmill and that’s the only way to move up in life. In f... Read >
Author: Richard Rabins01st August 2009
• waking repeatedly during the night
• waking far too early and being unable to fall back asleep
• being able to sleep only with the aid of sleeping pills or alcohol
Insomniacs often complain of being unable to close their eyes or rest their ... Read >
Author: Mason Hinton01st August 2009
After changing, a polysomographic technician will connect you to the electrodes that will record your brain waves and muscle movements throughout the night. The electrodes are placed in specific areas and applied with water-soluble glue and tape. The el... Read >
Author: Mason Hinton31st July 2009
People gain health benefits from bodybuilding. On the other hand, bodybuilding is a competitive sport. It needs hours of exercising and rigorous diet. Some bodybuilders find ways to cheat by using supplementation pills such as anabolic steroids to achieve... Read >
Author: skyner29th June 2009
Have you ever wondered if there was a correlation between ADHD and bedwetting? Even though there seems to be a tendency for ADHD and bedwetting to occur together in the same children, Dr. Joseph Biederman, a pediatric psychopharmacologist from Harvard Uni... Read >
Author: Zoey Eber26th June 2009
I f you think you may have a sleep disorder, your primary doctor or a doctor that specializes in sleep disorders may send you to a sleep center for diagnosis. There are a large number of sleep centers located across the United States and their numbers are... Read >
Author: Jonas Glass26th June 2009
Studies estimate that between a quarter and one-third of American and European adults experience some insomnia each year, with between 10% and 20% of them suffering severe sleeplessness. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that o... Read >
Author: Mason Hinton26th June 2009
While there is no one cut and dried reason why some people can't sleep, most experts agree that insomnia is brought on by stress, anxiety, medications, and/or caffeine - among other things. Transient and short-term insomnia has many causes.
A reaction t... Read >
Author: Mason Hinton15th June 2009
This is the second most popular sleep disorder and usually affects international flights and if it's domestic if they're going between time zones. This is what you call knocking your body clock out of synch because when you're traveling across different t... Read >
Author: Jonas Glass13th June 2009
While there is no one cut and dried reason why some people can't sleep, most experts agree that insomnia is brought on by stress, anxiety, medications, and/or caffeine - among other things. Transient and short-term insomnia has many causes.
A reaction t... Read >
Author: Mason Hinton29th May 2009
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder wherein breathing stops and starts quite frequently while sleeping. These episodes of temporary cessation of breathing last for about 10 seconds or even longer. People with this condition may not be aware of hav... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft29th May 2009
Insomnia is a very frustrating and annoying sleep disorder. Trying to sleep and end up staring at the ceiling all night is a very frustrating condition. Most people turn to sleep medications to remedy insomnia but later on suffer the side effects due to p... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera18th May 2009
There are few things in life as satisfying as a good night’s sleep. Mothers insist on it to help children grow well, doctors advise it for optimum health, and beauty gurus recommend it to stay younger and feel better. Thus, it is important to get the go... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera18th May 2009
Insomnia is a sleep disorder, so disabling that makes your life a constant nightmare. You’ll try to sleep rolling over your bed, your sheets and pillows, counting sheep etc. and yet you can’t find sleep. You’ll get up in the morning feeling dizzy an... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera18th May 2009
Insomnia is a sleep disorder or the failure to create sleep and remain asleep in a reasonable time. Suffering from insomnia is a torture; you are still awake in the middle of the night while everyone else is asleep. You are wishing for sleep to come until... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera15th May 2009
Fibromyalgia is a serious medical condition and is generally associated with low serotonin levels. Fibromyalgia, formerly know as fibrositis, is a common and chronic condition affecting the muscles. Fibromyalgia affects about 3 million to 6 million people... Read >
Author: Paul Rodgers15th May 2009
Finding specific information about eating disorder symptom might not be easy but we have gathered very helpful and relevant information about the general subject matter, with the ultimate aim of helping you out. Even if your search is about other eating d... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni12th May 2009
How much Sleep do you Need?
You may have thought that you'll just be tired and cranky if you don't get enough sleep. Scientists say it's much worse than that.
If you don't get enough sleep you're likely to have problems with short-term memory, slowe... Read >
17th April 2009
If want to lose weight then notice are you a lazy person and having no exercise? Do you have any tension? Are you suffering from sleep disorder? If all such things are happening with you then it must be affecting your Metabolism rate that refers to the ra... Read >
Author: umarsheikh17th April 2009
A very large number of teenagers all over the world do not get a proper regular sleep that is the need of each and every human being. And not having sufficient sleep on a daily basis can even cause a sleep deficit that can create the inability to be able ... Read >
Author: Alien05th April 2009
Jet lag is a common sleep disorder that just about any long-haul air traveler will be familiar with. It is caused by the body's inability to reset its internal clock quickly enough to bring it into line with local time when arriving at your destination.
... Read >
Author: naturalremedies02nd April 2009
It's not just the economy that keeps many of us wide-awake in the dark - although it certainly doesn't help!
Sleep disorders are becoming more and more common in todays' 'hurry-hurry, busy-busy' world. With so much to do, and so little time, sleep is s... Read >
Author: Sue12th March 2009
Today there are many parents who are dealing with the issue of child bed wetting. While many kids rarely wet the bed after age three, in some cases child bed wetting occurs in 5-6 year olds as well. If you have an older child wetting the bed, you may be f... Read >
Author: Wendy Owen09th March 2009
How to Get Your Sleep Back
We as people need our goodnight sleep to function into this fast-paced world. That is why I embarked in a quest to look at the numerous factors which causes insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and other sleep disorde... Read >
Author: Nicolley Shinger06th March 2009
Sleep is a precious necessity and that is why in the pre-industrial era people used to sleep for twelve hours. It was abnormal to work at night but with increased industrialization we have seen 24 hour operation in our places of work. People are more busy... Read >
Author: Gagan Deep Bhatia06th March 2009
Approximately one third to one half of the general population is affected by some type of insomnia or other sleep disorder . Insomnia can be described as difficulty falling asleep or difficulty maintaining sleep. Nearly all adults have had experience wi... Read >
Author: arstringfellow28th February 2009
Sleep deprivation in America has become a bigger problem than most will admit. It is estimated that
Between fifty and eighty million people are suffering from sleep deprivation at this moment and that
Most people will experience sleep deprivation someti... Read >
Author: Nittin Kumar26th February 2009
According to a recent report, more that 40 million Americans are subjected to chronic sleep disorder. Sleep disorder or insomnia is generally referred to abnormal sleeping pattern of a person. Sleep apnea, sleep walking, falling asleep spontaneously, waki... Read >
Author: johnpolish25th February 2009
Sometimes you lie in bed with open eyes and cannot sleep. Sometimes you fall asleep during the day and cannot focus on your work. If you have some of these symptoms, then we must draw your attention to your sleep process. As if you spend too much time try... Read >
Author: Mohan Khadka20th February 2009
Sleep apnea is a major sleep disorder wherein a person abruptly wakes up in the middle of sleep due to a blockage in the airway. At some point in their lives, a lot of people might have experienced this condition. But a sleep disorder should not be regar... Read >
Author: Amarjit Singh20th February 2009
Sleep apnea is a major sleep disorder wherein a person abruptly wakes up in the middle of sleep due to a blockage in the airway. At some point in their lives, a lot of people might have experienced this condition. But a sleep disorder should not be regar... Read >
Author: Amarjit Singh20th February 2009
We all need to get sleep. But what happens if you find you're experiencing restless nights or worse? What are the best sleep disorder treatments available?
1. Keep to a routine
If you go to bed at 9pm one night, midnight the next then your body will... Read >
Author: gurujione16th February 2009
A great many teenagers do not get anything like the amount of proper regular sleep the need. Not having enough sleep on a regular basis can lead to a sleep deficit, which can create emotional problems and also the inability to be able to concentration on ... Read >
Author: malc8816th February 2009
A great many teenagers do not get anything like the amount of proper regular sleep the need. Not having enough sleep on a regular basis can lead to a sleep deficit, which can create emotional problems and also the inability to be able to concentration on ... Read >
Author: malc8830th January 2009
SIDS is defined as "a sudden and unexpected death of an infant or young child, in which a thorough postmortem examination, and examination of the death scene, fails to demonstrate an adequate cause for death." It is the single most frequent cause of infan... Read >
Author: hans raj21st January 2009
The deep sleep disorder which most people are familiar with is insomnia. While nearly everyone experiences some degree of difficulty in falling asleep and staying in a state of restful sleep at some point in time, this occasional problem is not the true d... Read >
Author: ashwani21st January 2009
Sleep deprivation in America has become a bigger problem than most will admit. It is estimated that between fifty and eighty million people are suffering from sleep deprivation at this moment and that most people will experience sleep deprivation sometime... Read >
Author: Ronald21st January 2009
Millions of people worldwide suffer from some kind of sleeping disorder. What is troubling though is that many of them either do not know or refuse to admit it because they see their sleeping patterns as being normal. With our busy lives and somewhat dist... Read >
Author: Ronald21st January 2009
If you have a sleep disorder, it can disrupt your everyday life. Sleep deprivation can make you tired and sleepy, irritable and emotional. If you try to drive or operate heavy machinery, the lack of sleep may cause a loss of concentration, causing danger ... Read >
Author: Ronald21st January 2009
Sleep disorders are usually caused by anxiety and emotional distress. The factors that may cause any anxiety sleep disorder could be phobias, compulsions and fears that frequently occupy the person's mind. Constant worrying of certain aspects of life can ... Read >
Author: NidhiGoel320th January 2009
Many of us will be familiar with Narcolepsy because it has frequently been used for comical effect in stories and films. The common image is that of an individual in the middle of a conversation who suddenly drops to the ground going from a state of total... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders20th January 2009
Many of us will be familiar at least with the concept of Narcolepsy as it is frequently referred to for comical effect in films and stories. The common image is that of a person in the middle of a conversation who suddenly drops to the ground and goes fro... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders09th January 2009
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain that helps regulate other hormones and maintains the body's circadian rhythm. This hormone also helps control the timing and release of female reproductive hormones. Melatonin has been sho... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th January 2009
Recent TV commercials and news stories have brought home the discomfort of Restless Leg Syndrome sleep disorder (commonly referred to as simply RLS) to everybody. While of course those who have suffered with the disorder for many years know only too well ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders31st December 2008
Black wristbands are used for various causes. Black wristbands are used for accident purpose. People wear wristbands to remember those people who have met with any accident and are injured. Anti terrorism wristband are used to stop terrorism. Black wristb... Read >
Author: Brayan Peter17th December 2008
There are people who drink alcohol occasionally or socially, during special dinners or cocktails. Others use it to steady their nerves before making that important speech or public appearance. Still others who are suffering from a sleep disorder take a ge... Read >
Author: morningshift03rd December 2008
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by an inability to sleep or inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. It can be a result of tension, stress and anxiety. It makes you feel tired upon waking and can affect your daily routine. It can aff... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt02nd December 2008
Insomnia (sleeplessness) is a common sleep disorder in which a person experience difficulty in sleeping. Depression and anxiety are the two main causes of insomnia. Poor concentration, short memory, decreased alertness and mental sluggishness are major sy... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt02nd December 2008
Lots of people are looking for information on how to cure their insomnia sleeping disorder. Unfortunately for some of them, they have yet to read this article -- because if they had, they would no longer wonder about how they could cure their insomnia sle... Read >
Author: Writingman142102nd December 2008
Is the question of "do I have insomnia?" constantly twirling around in your head? Are you worried that you, like millions of others, are going to have deal with long term insomnia symptoms? Well, if you are, it may be time to take the "do I have insomnia"... Read >
Author: Writingman142101st December 2008
Insomnia or sleeplessness is the difficulty experienced in falling asleep. There are several reasons that may cause this condition. Knowing the different type of insomnia will help you to better understand the responsible factors.
Types of Insomnia
... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt26th November 2008
Insomnia Help Explained
Insomnia is a very common condition, one that millions of people around the world suffer from on a regular basis. One who suffers from it find hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. As a result they can end up having troubles thro... Read >
Author: Ric Yan22nd November 2008
Do you wish to identify sleep disorder? Are you wondering if you, like millions of others, are suffering from insomnia or sleep deprivation? Then you're in the right place. Below is some handy information that may help you to identify your sleep disorder;... Read >
Author: Writingman142118th November 2008
The unfortunate fact about the symptoms of lack of sleep is that they are common symptoms of so many other illnesses and diseases. You may have all these symptoms, but you might not necessarily be lacking sleep. Taking that vital fact into account, try to... Read >
Author: Writingman142117th November 2008
Doctors claim that children also suffer from the same sleeping disorders that adults commonly experience such as insomnia, sleep apnea, as well as narcolepsy. However, sleep disorders are quite hard to determine or diagnose in children, for they are alway... Read >
Author: Marco Gonzaga12th November 2008
Fibromyalgia is an arthritis-related condition characterized widespread muscle pain and the presence of tender points, or areas of the body that are particularly sensitive to pressure. Other symptoms may include sleep disturbances, severe fatigue, depress... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick11th November 2008
A sleep disorder called sleep apnoea is a leading cause of disability, because it causes a lack of sleep and can affect the ability of its victims to operate well during daytime hours. It affects more than half a million people and less than one in four ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th November 2008
Sleeping problems or trouble sleeping are a common complaint of people living with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other rheumatic conditions. The combination of arthritis pain and sleep problems is often a two-way street. Poor quality of sleep and waking pa... Read >
Author: peterhutch04th November 2008
The symptoms of insomnia can run the gamut or be as simple as not sleeping enough. There are many ways to find out if you suffer from a sleep disorder or if you have insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder that affects most people who are in their declining year... Read >
Author: John Scott04th November 2008
If insomnia is interfering with your ability to function in your every day life, then it's time to get rid of it. Finding a sleep disorder treatment is easy enough with so many people suffering from these disorders. Finding an effective one that will give... Read >
Author: stbotanica30th October 2008
Experts on sleep are converging on Glasgow this September for the annual conference of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS). In celebration, let's take Scotland as our point of interest for this post. As a country, Scotland has a population of some ... Read >
Author: John Scott21st October 2008
While sleep is a means to relax and refresh the body and mind, it is not so for some people. Sleep disorders are not unheard of, and are becoming more and more common as our lifestyles become more active and more stressful. There are even some sleep probl... Read >
Author: keywriterM14th October 2008
Every now and then we use new ideas, products or services to better our lives only to find out later that they’re dangerous. Asbestos, thalidomide and plastics (now the subject of many lawsuits) are a few examples. Many prescription drugs also fall into... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart13th October 2008
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common and advanced form of snoring caused by an obstruction of an individual's airway.
OSA is characterized as intermittent cessation of respiration during sleep for at least 10 seconds with concomitant de... Read >
Author: Cathy Taylor01st October 2008
Snoring sleep disorder is a disorder which about half of the world's adult population has. Unfortunately your snoring sleep disorder won't get better with age. Snoring can be no more than just a noise to a person that sleeps by them self's, but if you sno... Read >
Author: stbotanicauk26th September 2008
The medical world is perplexed by many diseases that seem to have no specified causes, and for which treatments are still being researched. Fibromyalgia is characterized by severe muscle pain, fatigue and improper sleep. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder wh... Read >
25th September 2008
Lose Excess Belly Fat & Get a Six Pack
Let's face it, nowadays the vast majority of people are carrying around
varying degrees of extra belly fat. Most just think it's unsightly, hiding
their abs, and makes them self conscious (to varying degre... Read >
Author: Aidan Joseph18th September 2008
Sleep is a precious necessity and that is why in the pre-industrial era people used to sleep for twelve hours. It was abnormal to work at night but with increased industrialization we have seen 24 hour operation in our places of work. People are more busy... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji18th September 2008
There are many reasons why some people suffer from insomnia. There are some age-old methods that may help. However, for some people, such methods might not be enough to treat the problem. You can also seek advice from your doctor who can prescribe medicat... Read >
Author: Moses Wright17th September 2008
Ever laid wide awake at night sifting through all the different channels on your television? You’re almost bound to see an infomercial pitching you the newest way to get back your sleep. The one thing they all seem to tell you is that they’re the best... Read >
Author: Jwest0609th September 2008
Quackery: Strictly it is a fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skills.
That sounds interesting! Can somebody else declares someone to perform quackery, or is it the patient who gives the care provider the occasion to perform the act of quacker... Read >
Author: Henk Mutsaers09th September 2008
'The amount of antioxidants that you maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live' , quoted by Dr. Richard Cuttler, Former Director of the National Institute of Aging, Washington, D.C. USA . We are very sure that you would have... Read >
Author: D. Grace08th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Stephen Lau
To treat your bipolar disorder, you need to see yourself as an Olympic athlete, you need training not just for yourself but also for members of your family. Yes, they need to get involved with your bipolar depression. The... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau02nd September 2008
Losing Belly Fat
Nowadays the vast majority of people are carrying extra belly fat, with most just thinking it's unsightly, hiding their abs, and making them self conscious (to varying degrees) about their body.
However, what most do not realize is ... Read >
Author: Aidan Joseph02nd September 2008
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders seen today and is characterized by restlessness, frequent sleep interruptions, shorter than normal sleeping time and sometimes by complete wakefulness.
Apart from being extremely annoying, insomnia can... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders02nd September 2008
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders seen today and is characterized by restlessness, frequent sleep interruptions, shorter than normal sleeping time and sometimes by complete wakefulness.
Aside from being very annoying, insomnia can resu... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders22nd August 2008
A widespread muscoloskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue characterizes Fibromylagia. The exact causes of Fibromyalgia are still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other fibrous tissues in the body.
Women are more p... Read >
20th August 2008
Sleep aids are used by people around the world to help them get to sleep and stay asleep throughout the night. Often these people have had many nights of restless behavior, trouble falling asleep, or an inability to remain asleep before the sleep aids ar... Read >
Author: Niall Roche14th August 2008
The reason you need sleep is to rest and restore energy levels. But when your sleep is disturbed, you end up with fragmented sleep patterns and dangerously low oxygen levels in your bloodstream. Some of the most common sleep disorders occur when your inte... Read >
Author: Phil Tsang24th July 2008
Narcolepsy is a well-known sleep disorder that causes people to fall asleep uncontrollably at any time of the day. This is a very serious and dangerous condition because the person could fall asleep while driving, cooking, shopping or any other normal da... Read >
Author: Andrew Kerry22nd July 2008
Sleep walking,
Sleep terrors
Sleep apnea
We’ve all heard these terms to describe various types of sleeping disorder but have you ever heard of “sleep sex” or “Sexomnia”?
“Sexomnia” is a term being applied to at least 11 different typ... Read >
Author: Andrew Kerry18th July 2008
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders most frequently associated with virtually all age groups. Sleep apnea is mainly observed when a relative or a bed mate notices it, passing usually unnoticed when one sleeps alone. Close observation of ... Read >
Author: JSG17th July 2008
Also known as nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder or NS-RED, night eating disorder is not an eating problem strictly speaking. It is known as a sleep disorder type that enables people to eat while seemingly asleep. While sleeping, they could eat while... Read >
Author: peterhutch16th July 2008
Fibromyalgia makes you feel tired and causes muscle pain and "tender points." Tender points are places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms or legs that hurt when touched. People with fibromyalgia may have other symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, mor... Read >
Author: peterhutch09th July 2008
Insomnia is a condition in which you have trouble falling or staying asleep. Some people with insomnia may fall asleep easily but wake up too soon. Other people may have the opposite problem, or they have trouble with both falling asleep and staying aslee... Read >
Author: John Mathew25th June 2008
Advanced sleep phase syndrome (ASPS) is a condition in which patients feel very sleepy early in the evening and wake up very early in the night. The disorder is more likely to appear in the elderly. ASPS may be corrected through exposure to bright light f... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th June 2008
Getting adequate sleep is a key contributor to positive physical and psychosocial functioning. Many of us never seem to get enough sleep may be due to depression, or Either we don't have time to sleep or we can't seem to fall asleep once our heads hit the... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson09th June 2008
Getting adequate sleep is a key contributor to positive physical and psychosocial functioning. Many of us never seem to get enough sleep may be due to depression, or Either we don't have time to sleep or we can't seem to fall asleep once our heads hit the... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson04th June 2008
Cataplexy is a strange neurologic condition, occasionally confused with epilepsy. Cataplexy, a sudden loss of voluntary muscle control. Cataplexy is sometimes confused with epilepsy, where a series of flashes or other stimuli cause superficially similar s... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2008
Jet lag (desynchronosis) occurs while rapidly crossing time zones, or, more specifically, it occurs after crossing the Earth's meridians. Meridians demarcate geographic position in relation to the Earth's poles and, ultimately, define time zones. Jet lag ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown21st May 2008
When we travel quickly across time zones, the body's natural clock needs to be reset. This is what causes jet lag, a common disorder once thought to be imaginary, but we now know has a biological basis. Many functions of the body are controlled by time, e... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
Temporomandibular joint disorder or simply TMJ disorder is a disease related to the lower jaw which may occur due to improper function of chewing muscles and the jaw joints. Millions of people all over the world suffer from this disparate disease with its... Read >
Author: charles14th May 2008
What is Insomnia? The Insomnia sleep disorder, also known as Wakefulness or Dysomnia, is an inability to sleep, or disturbed sleep preventing you from getting a proper night's rest.
The main effect of insomnia is that you may feel constantly tired and ... Read >
Author: andrew-p-jones14th May 2008
Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an average night's sleep, a person will experience about four or five cycles of sleep. The sleep problems and sleep disorders are becom... Read >
Author: Sander Bel14th May 2008
Make after-dinner playtime a relaxing time. Too much activity close to bedtime can keep children awake.
Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as soaking in a hot bath or hot tub and then reading a book or listening to soothing music.
Quan... Read >
Author: Sander Bel14th May 2008
There are two kinds of sleep: non-rapid eye movement eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Sleeping is the on of the most important factor i... Read >
Author: Sander Bel14th May 2008
Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an average night's sleep, a person will experience about four or five cycles of sleep. The sleep problems and sleep disorders are becom... Read >
Author: Sander Bel01st May 2008
In broad terms, insomnia refers to difficulty experienced in falling asleep or maintaining restoring/refreshing sleep. It is a topic of great debate whether insomnia is a symptom or disorder. Whether disorder or symptom, different kinds of insomnia have b... Read >
Author: Cindy28th April 2008
Night terrors are a sleep disorder which is relatively common in children from the ages of six months to three years old, affecting roughly five percent of the population. It can potentially occur in people of any age, but is far less common at one percen... Read >
Author: Jarn11th April 2008
Traveling is the best way to beat stress and visit some of the most exotic places around. We all tend to plan well for our trips and take utmost care that everything goes well till catching the flight. But, how many of us really bother to plan to cope for... Read >
Author: Cindy B09th April 2008
Sleep is important for a person's body to function, mature, and heal after an injury. Most studies recommend that adults need from six to eight hours of sleep each night. Many people, however, find themselves unable to achieve this. Approximately 20 milli... Read >
Author: Alan B. Densky09th April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Hailey Harris
A widespread muscoloskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue characterizes Fibromylagia. The exact causes of Fibromyalgia are still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other fibrous tiss... Read >
06th April 2008
Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an average night's sleep, a person will experience about four or five cycles of sleep. The sleep problems and sleep disorders are becom... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune06th April 2008
Make after-dinner playtime a relaxing time. Too much activity close to bedtime can keep children awake.
Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as soaking in a hot bath or hot tub and then reading a book or listening to soothing music.
Quan... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune05th April 2008
There are two kinds of sleep: non-rapid eye movement eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Sleeping is the on of the most important factor i... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune05th April 2008
There are two kinds of sleep: non-rapid eye movement eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Sleeping is the on of the most important factor i... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune02nd April 2008
Sleep Apnea Syndrome refers to transient cessation of respiration during sleep. The most common kind of sleep apnea is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) which is defined as the cessation of airflow during sleep preventing air from entering the... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes02nd April 2008
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder among all ages, especially among senior citizens. The patient should remember or write down all the insomnia symptoms he/she experiences and discuss with the physician to help in making a correct diagnosis. The most typ... Read >
Author: Kenneth Koh27th March 2008
I was stunned to find out that doctors wrote prescriptions to 49 million people last year who complained that they couldn't sleep. That is 1 out of every 7 people with a sleep disorder. Four times that many took over the counter drugs to induce sleep.
... Read >
Author: Anne Keefe25th March 2008
Phoenix is the capital city of the U.S. state of Arizona and county seat of Maricopa County. There are many Acupuncture clinics situated in this most populous city of the Arizona state. Along with all these Acupuncture clinics, Phoenix Institute of herbal... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu25th March 2008
In broad terms, insomnia refers to difficulty experienced in falling asleep or maintaining restoring/refreshing sleep. It is a topic of great debate whether insomnia is a symptom or disorder. Whether disorder or symptom, different kinds of insomnia have b... Read >
Author: Cindy25th March 2008
Sleeping disorder is generally found in people of all ages and because of a hectic life people today have. Excessive work pressures some times make them feel un comfortable sleeping in night which in turn makes them restless. Medically this condition is c... Read >
Author: jyoti17th March 2008
Looking back in retrospect (there's an oxymoron for ya) it is hard to describe the feelings I had when those words "you have diabetes" were heard. Disbelief and maybe numbness. I say those words now because I remember doing nothing about it for quite a lo... Read >
Author: Jack Krohn04th March 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Rebecca Hanson
Have you ever met a seven-headed dragon? Slaying it is nearly impossible, because as soon as you cut off one head two more grow in its place! I know this first-hand, because I fought with this dragon for 20 years unt... Read >
Author: Rebecca Hanson03rd March 2008
Why call Insomnia ?
It 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" in Latin.
Who has Insomnia ?
According to the National Institutes of Health,... Read >
Author: Cherry Joe03rd March 2008
It's estimated that a quarter of young children have severe long and short term sleep problems. A prolonged sleep disorder can have a profound impact on a child's development. Studies have shown that kids who are sleep deprived don't perform well in schoo... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON26th February 2008
Of all the sleep disorders, apnea is one of the most serious. Because breathing is stopped, often hundreds of times a night, the side effects of the disorder can be debilitating. Besides persistent sleepiness, apneas can lead to depression, diabetes and e... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON25th February 2008
If you're snoring loud enough to wake up yourself and your partner, then this could be a sign of sleep apnea syndrome. This sleep disorder occurs when the upper airway is blocked by the narrowing of the respiratory passages.
However, apnea can have a ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON23rd February 2008
After you put the last dinner dishes away and the evening news, you probably think about going to bed. But for the 40 million estimated Americans who suffer from a chronic sleep disorder, going to bed doesn’t necessarily mean going to sleep. And for the... Read >
Author: Alvaro23rd February 2008
Your snoring can be more than an annoyance to your partner. It can also be a sign of a serious sleep disorder that can have long terms effects on your health. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when the upper airway becomes obstructed by a... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON21st February 2008
Everyone suffers from an occasional nightmare or sleepless night, but millions of Americans suffer from extremely severe sleep disorders that can negatively affect their health if left untreated. In fact, ninety-five percent of people suffering from such ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON20th February 2008
Do you have good sleep habits? The majority of people in our society are to some extent sleep-deprived. Increasing work-related demands, family responsibilities, social activities, 24-hour access to the media and Internet as well as sleep disorders are la... Read >
Author: Alvaro20th February 2008
Women who regularly get fewer than seven hours of sleep each night may have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
British researchers found that among more than 10,000 adults who were followed for five years, women who... Read >
Author: Alvaro13th February 2008
Snoring, Effects of Snoring, Why we should care Snoring?
Why we should care Snoring?
Everybody Snore occasionally even a baby may Snore. Studies show that at least 1/3 of the adult snores. If you have Snoring, it does not only affect yourself, i... Read >
Author: Cherry Joe13th February 2008
Snoring in Children, Causes of Children Snoring and Symptoms Children Sleep Apnea
Everybody Snore occasionally even a baby may snore. Studies show that about 10% or more children Snore during their sleep. Children who are three years or older more ... Read >
Author: Cherry Joe12th February 2008
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.” ~ Irish Proverb
We all need a good sleep after a hard day’s work. Sleeping help us energize and rebuild the stamina that was lost during the day. It is very important to ha... Read >
Author: Mercola.Com11th February 2008
With the proliferation and widespread adoption of SMS technology comes problems unheard of before. One such problem is texting addiction. It was reported that a Scandinavian therapy center, has treated around 60 addicts since 1998 and this number should h... Read >
Author: teodolfo clearsms11th February 2008
Oh sleep! it is a gentle thing,/ Beloved from pole to pole.
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)
You're getting sleepy...very, very sleepy
You hope that's so – when you need it to happen.
We all want to wind down... Read >
Author: Alicia02nd February 2008
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a contentious disorder that is believed to be a developmental disorder that is largely neurological in nature. It is known to affect around 5 percent to 7 percent of all children in the United States, six... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes01st February 2008
You can stop the rate of insomnia by preventive the naps less than 15 minutes during day time, adopting relaxing activity such as reading or listening to soothing music, and avoiding big meals. Psychologists who support the idea that insomnia is just a... Read >
Author: Ronny Welch31st January 2008
I'll bet that the question of how to prevent snoring has been on everyone's mind at some point. Maybe it was when you were camping and one person in the group snored all night and you did not get any sleep. Worse yet is living with someone that snores. It... Read >
Author: Trevor wilson28th January 2008
Snoring is a trademark symptom of sleep apnea, but not everyone who snores has it. Here is information on who should get checked for the sleep disorder. Risk factors include:
•Loud snoring and choking or gasping during sleep, signaling narrowed airwa... Read >
Author: Pedro24th January 2008
For light sleepers, insomnia can be an annoying problem. The
barking dog outside. The ticking of the alarm clock. Even the sound of your
partner shifting in the bed can disturb your Zs.
If you're tired of awakening at every little sound, maybe
... Read >
Author: Antonio LeMaire22nd October 2007
Some patients have recurrent episodes of hypersomnia, which often is associated with compulsive overeating and hypersexuality. This presentation is termed Kleine-Levin syndrome, or KLS. The periods of hypersomnia occur for days to weeks at a time but recu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2007
Many individuals experience a disturbance in the natural cycle of sleep at one point or another. Many times, complications from sleep disturbances can result in numerous negatives effects on an individual’s health. In this article, I will review importa... Read >
Author: hamza13th September 2007
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea is recognized as a problem by others witnessing the individual during episodes or is suspected because of its effects on the body (sequelae). In sleep apnea, yo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Insomnia
Many adults have suffered from symptoms of insomnia at one point in their life. As many as 30-40% of adults surveyed report symptoms of insomnia over the period of a year; however, less than 10% of people actually have chronic insomnia. Inso... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th August 2007
It is very difficult to stay awake the whole night when everyone is fast asleep. You can share the experiences with those who suffer from sleepless night. Such problems are called Insomnia. It is a sleep disorder often characterized by inability to sleep ... Read >
Author: gordy weiss24th July 2007
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is an illness that many people fail to recognize until after the symptoms have caused grief to the family and employers. In fact, the spouse is often the first one to realize that there may be a physical reason for the odd behavior... Read >
Author: Jonni Good20th July 2007
On average, we need about seven to eight hours of sleep a night to function optimally. In today’s fast paced and high stress society, a third of the population reports difficulties with sleep, and about 10% of people report chronic insomnia, a condition... Read >
Author: Web Writer13th July 2007
Read this article to know the best Home Remedies for Snoring. First of all let me tell you what is Snoring?
Snoring is an ordinary condition that can affect all people at any age, but it happens more frequently in men and people who are overweight. Sn... Read >
Author: Tom alter13th July 2007
Sleeping is a part of everyday function. To sleep is to give our mind and body a rest. To sleep and dream, beautiful dreams are sometimes taken for granted. There are some people who had a hard time falling asleep or not getting enough sleep.
Insomnia... Read >
Author: rachel13th July 2007
This is probably the most frightening and mysterious sleep disorder and I can speak from personal experience having suffered with this for many years.
Many sufferers are reluctant to talk about the condition as certain aspects of it can appear to be at... Read >
Author: Ray Martin12th July 2007
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain illness. It is characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. It is also called is Central Nervous System-myalgia. In FMS, there is a generalized distu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th July 2007
Insomnia is a sleep disorder. Sleep is a state of consciousnesses, which gives your body time to rest and build up your strength. It is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomnia affects all... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th July 2007
Do you want to stop suffering from the torturous effects of insomnia? Do you want to sleep soundly like a baby and wake up feeling refreshed? These facts about insomnia can give you a better understanding of your sleep condition and help you find the appr... Read >
Author: Michael Lee29th June 2007
How to Beat Insomnia
But Sleeping Pill Users Live Shorter Lives
The Smart Solution is safe, quick, and easy
30, 40, or 72 million -- depending on whom you believe -- is the number of Americans who have a sleep disorder. How do they gather these stats... Read >
Author: David11th June 2007
Yoga and Pranayama is an important measure to reduce work place negativity, tension, anxiety and so many other problems. Sleep problems are some of the most common problems parents face with their kids. Some children may have chronic sleep difficulties, a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen07th June 2007
Snoring is a common sleep disorder problem that will not only affect you but it will also disturb others sleep. Other persons cannot sleep freely while you sleep. Mostly your bed partner will get irritated and frustrated because of your snoring. Most peop... Read >
Author: anandhmoorthi22nd May 2007
For many years doctors have known about and stressed the importance of sleep. Not only will sleeping keep us refreshed in our daily activities making us alert and better equipped for the challenges ahead, but sleeping plays a vital role in keeping our im... Read >
Author: David Giusti15th May 2007
Insomnia is inability to remain asleep for a reasonable period. An individual can be clasified as a patient of insomnia if he complains that he is unable to close eyes or rest mind for more than a few minutes at a time. Insomnia is of two types - organi... Read >
Author: jasperknowapp10th May 2007
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. P... Read >
Author: debbie shimadry09th May 2007
Cure Insomnia - Herbal Remedies
Insomnia is one of the more miserable of complaints suffered on a regular basis by mankind. Many sufferers of Insomnia and other sleep disorders lay there night after night staring into the dark becoming more and more de... Read >
Author: PhilipTheElder25th April 2007
One of the most difficult problems these days is what is
called a sleep disorder or Insomnia. People have long
lasting stress related problems which can present in
many cases as a sleep disorder or Insomnia. To cope with
Insomnia people tend to opt fo... Read >
Author: PhilipTheElder28th March 2007
Severe day drowsiness is the main and initial sign that you might already be suffering from narcolepsy. It might reach years to finally identify a sleep disorder as narcolepsy because other factors might have triggered it, and the problem happens no matt... Read >
Author: articlesubmitters27th March 2007
It is truly stressful not being able to get good sleep. In fact over 100 million people today are suffering from Sleep Disorder!
What Is Sleep Disorder Anyway?
A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a disorder in the sleep patterns. Some sleep disorder... Read >
Author: david smith27th March 2007
It is truly stressful not being able to get good sleep. In fact over 100 million people today are suffering from Sleep Disorder!
What Is Sleep Disorder Anyway?
A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a disorder in the sleep patterns. Some sleep disorder... Read >
Author: david smith15th February 2007
People that have fibromyalgia syndrome experience pain in the ligaments, tendons and muscles, and they say that they ache all over. Sometimes, patients can feel that their muscles burn, and sometimes twitch.
Fibromyalgia syndrome has unknown causes, and ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola09th February 2007
This is probably the most frightening and mysterious sleep disorder and I can speak from personal experience having suffered with this for many years.
Many sufferers are reluctant to talk about the condition as certain aspects of it can appear to be at... Read >
Author: Ed03rd February 2007
Rapid eye movement behavioral disorder, or RBD sleep disorders, is a relatively new condition which wasn't diagnosed until 1986 and was brought to light by an individual by the name of Schenck as well as Schenck's associates. This sleep disorder has psyc... Read >
Author: Alex Wilson24th January 2007
A sleep disorder condition known as sleep paralysis is one which affects individuals from time to time. This sleep disorder revolves around the time when an individual is asleep, either when they first wake up or before they fall asleep. It is important t... Read >
Author: Alex Wilson21st January 2007
There are now many researchers who are looking into the sleep disorder which is now commonly known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be described as the pausing of ones breathing at night when you are asleep.
This is now a problem that quite a lot of peo... Read >
Author: Alex Wilson06th January 2007
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is also called chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is known for its symptoms associated with extreme fatigue that cause a substantial reduction in activity leve... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th December 2006
In the United States as many as forty million people suffer from chronic long term sleep disorders while as many as twenty million have occasional sleep disorders. Good health requires sleep, even though this phenomenon is not completely understood by sci... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo05th December 2006
A person who is suffering from sleepless nights, someone who frequently wakes up at night and rises up early in the morning even though that person does not have enough sleep is having a sleeping disorder known as insomnia. Literally meaning no sleep, in... Read >
Author: David Odell16th November 2006
Sleep apnea is a common breathing condition that can range from mild to moderate to severe. It's also a progressive disorder, which means that it gets worse with time.
Approximately twelve to twenty million people in the United States suffer from slee... Read >
Author: David Silva01st September 2006
How much do you know about hypertension?
General Knowledge
Hypertension or high blood pressure, , is a condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is too strong. Over time, high blood pressure can damage the arteries, heart, and kidneys a... Read >
Author: Lance Teo21st August 2006
It is commonplace for several people to suffer at least an occasional night of almost non-existent sleep. The causes of insomnia differ from person to person. What made a student insomniac varies from what caused a shift worker or a traveler or an employ... Read >
Author: Helene Malmsio01st August 2006
Many people throughout the world are victims of sleeping disorders of various types which can each have negative effects on the body although the effects can differ depending on the type of disorder that a person suffers from. The effects that suffering f... Read >
Author: Crystal Pretorius23rd June 2006
While the cause of fibromyalgia is not agreed upon in the medical community, belief that it derives from an oxygen metabolism dysfunction is mounting. The various proposed hypotheses about fibromyalgia's origin are varied, ranging from an infectious viral... Read >
Author: Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.18th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Desaulniers
You've probably seen it in movies a hundred timesthe caricature of narcoleptics: one moment they're chatting with you over dinner; the next, they're fast asleep, their faces in their dinner plates. This caricature, more... Read >
Author: Mary Desaulniers21st May 2006
What are the various causes of insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder defined as the inability to sleep satisfactorily or to have any sleep at all. It is characterized by restlessness, sleep interruptions, a decreased in normal sleeping time, or, at wo... Read >
Author: Wendy Owen10th May 2006
Eating while sleeping? It's probably a disorder.
Has this happened to you?
You woke up one morning, and you found that there were wrappers of candy bar all over your kitchen. Incidentally, your stomach aches and you see that you had chocolate smudge... Read >
Author: Nishanth Reddy07th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
Do you wake up refreshed in the morning without the use of an alarm clock and feel energetic all day? If you don't, you may not be sleeping enough (adults need between 7.5-8.5 hours a night of sleep) or you may suffer fr... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva03rd May 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Desaulniers
Fifteen years ago, I fractured my ankle. It required surgery, the insertion of one metal plate and four pins. My leg was placed in a cast and I was told to keep the leg suspended for at least 2 months. Despite the hospit... Read >
Author: Mary Desaulniers23rd April 2006
Insomnia is a debilitating sleep disorder symptom that manifests itself in the inability to get to sleep or to remain asleep for a healthy sleep cycle or long enough period of time. Insomniacs frequently have trouble calming their mind of finding comfort ... Read >
Author: Blair Stephens20th April 2006
Insomnia comes in many different forms, and for various different reasons. This sleep disorder article will give you a broad view of this particular sleep problem and some ideas for finding help with insomnia.
To begin with, it's important to realise ... Read >
Author: Malcolm Moorhouse07th April 2006
Insomnia sleep disorder is as old as time itself and affects the lives of literally millions of people from just about every country causing modest irritation to some and seriously affecting the quality of life for a substantial proportion of us.
Curin... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders13th February 2006
It is estimated that almost 80 million Americans and 20 million Europeans suffer from acute sleep disorders, characterized by inadequate or poor quality sleep. No matter how hard these people try, they simply can't get enough sleep! If you can't sleep lon... Read >
Author: Robert Kokoska24th December 2005
Adult enuresis (involuntary passing of urine during the night) affects many millions of people throughout the developed world. There are various different conditions that can lead to the onset of adult enuresis, but the most common are either a physical ... Read >
Author: Jared Winston16th November 2005
If you're one of the "still" surprisingly many that just
can't get the sleep thing right, keep reading! How many
times a week do you wake up where you can't figure out if
you're getting up or going to bed or you wake up with a
headache, numb leg or t... Read >
Author: Neil Teasdale09th November 2005
Between 2000 and 2004, the use of sleep medications doubled among adults aged 20-44. But the use of such medications among children aged 10 to 19 also went up by 85 percent. And money spent on such drugs within that age group was up 223 percent.Also of no... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola08th September 2005
If you or your sleeping partner snores, you may think of snoring as merely an irritant. But, snoring can have serious social and health consequences. So, there is every reason why one should attempt to stop snoring.
Snoring can cause severe problems in... Read >
Author: Josh Riverside19th August 2005
Fibromyalgia: A Literal Pain in the Neck
2005 KissaFrog Creations
Sometimes it follows an accident or illness.
For others the onset is as mysterious as the
syndrome itself. You suddenly realize the
constant muscle ache in your back and legs
do... Read >
Author: Beth Ferree
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