Correcting Your Sleeping Position To Avoid Back Pain When Waking Up

Correcting Your Sleeping Position To Avoid Back Pain When Waking Up    

It Will Also Help With Neck And Shoulder Pain    

A poor sleeping position might be the cause of shoulder, neck, or back pain. A soft mattress won’t be able to keep the natural curves of the spine, leading to back pain. This can be avoided by placing small pillows or rolled towels under the lower back and under the calves, the restore the curvature. If sleeping on the back. If sleeping on the side, a pillow between the knees will release the load of the lower back. Shoulder pain and neck pain can be caused by sleeping on a side with pillows too soft or too hard, among other causes. More details click here.

 

Excessive Coffee Ingestion Can Lead To A Caffeine Hangover

Excessive Coffee Ingestion Can Lead To A Caffeine Hangover    

Among The Symptoms Are Sleep Disorders, Headaches, Acid Reflux, Excess Anxiety, And Heart Palpitations    

Sometimes a deadline, final exams, or preparing a presentation can demand us working late for several nights. Most think about avoiding sleepiness with a good cup of coffee. And when one cup is not enough, the solution may be two or three more until the job is done. But what happens with the body when there is excessive caffeine ingestion? It can suffer from a caffeine hangover. People have different degrees of tolerance to alcohol. The same happens with caffeine. One symptom is a strong headache, however, caffeine is included in many headache medications. Specialists believe that excess caffeine can increase the risk of headache due to medication overuse. Another symptom is insomnia, even after many hours of taking the last cup. This is because the metabolism slows down with age, delaying the absorption of caffeine. The heart also can suffer, with a fast rate or palpitations. Excess caffeine in the body can affect the gastrointestinal system, promoting acid secretion in the stomach, and relaxing the gastroesophageal valve, which causes the food matter to return to the esophagus and throat, causing heartburn. In the case of patients already suffering from heartburn, it worsens this condition. Too much coffee also causes excess anxiety by stimulating the release of the hormone cortisol, which sets the body in a fight-or-flight situation. More info click here.

 

Unable To Sleep After Waking In The Middle Of The Night? This Is The Answer

Unable To Sleep After Waking In The Middle Of The Night? This Is The Answer    

If you wake in the middle of the night and cannot sleep again, chances are that you will be worrying about not sleeping, possible fatigue at work next day and low productivity. There is an answer. Get out of the bed and do something else, until you are sleepy again. This is because the brain works by association, and, with training, it will relate the bed with good sleep, whereas, staying in bed with insomnia will make an association with bad sleep. Additional details click here.

 

Portable Device Screens Affect Sleep Quality

Portable Device Screens Affect Sleep Quality    

They Emit Blue Light, Which Affects The Production Of Melatonin    

Diverse studies have shown that the artificial blue light emitted by the LED screens of portable devices affects sleep quality. It reduces the production of melatonin, a chemical that tells the body that it’s time to sleep and also increases alertness. According to researchers, this light can be avoided with special eyewear that blocks blue light and also anti-reflective lenses. Additional info click here.

 

Excessive Sweating Can Be The Symptoms Of A Serious Disease

Excessive Sweating Can Be The Symptoms Of A Serious Disease    

Excessive perspiration is not only a sign that the weather is too hot. Hyperhidrosis is caused by overactive sweat glands, but can also be a symptom of anxiety disorder, heart disease or diabetes. More Information click here.

 

Acupressure Can Quickly Relieve Back Pain, Headache, Stress, And Insomnia

Acupressure Can Quickly Relieve Back Pain, Headache, Stress, And Insomnia    

Acupressure is a natural way of healing. Pressing the correct point with your fingers can provide almost instant relief. There are points for back pain, for stress and anxiety, for insomnia, and for migraine and headache, among others. Check the list. Click here for more information.

 

Controlled Breathing Has Benefits For Insomnia, Anxiety, And Depression

Controlled Breathing Has Benefits For Insomnia, Anxiety, And Depression    

Controlled breathing can calm the nervous system. It relieves stress, boosts the immune system, and increases alertness. It can also reduce symptoms related to anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, depression and ADD. Controlled meditation results in changing the response of the body’s autonomous system. More details click here.

 

Poor Sleeping Causes Childhood Obesity, Mood Swings, And Attention Problems

Poor Sleeping Causes Childhood Obesity, Mood Swings, And Attention Problems    

Irregular bedtimes and poor sleeping are related to childhood obesity and increased calorie intake, according to a study. Lack of sleep also causes behavioral problems, chronic irritability, attention problems, and hyperactivity. However, there are ways to avoid poor sleep in children. Click here for more details.

 

Treatment For Insomnia Must Be Focused On The Mind, Not The Pills

Treatment For Insomnia Must Be Focused On The Mind, Not The Pills    

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT-I) Can Help Retrain The Mind    

Many specialists do not consider that sleeping pills should be the initial treatment for insomnia. The cause is that some pills can extend their effect after wake time, and people still feel sleepy when driving to work. Also, there are pills to induce sleep, but not pills to cancel the effects of sleeping pills and wake up. Instead, specialists are trusting more a technique called cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, also known as CBT-I. It changes the mindset of the insomnia sufferers, not treats them with drugs. The objective is to alight the circadian clock, which determined the sleep-wake cycle for the body, with the need for sleep. For example, if a person has insomnia and cannot sleep for two hours, CBT-I suggests going to sleep two hours later, when sleep arrives, and retrain the mind the next days by gradually going to sleep earlier. More Information click here.

 

This Sleep Disorder Causes Patients To Sleep And Wake Up Very Early

This Sleep Disorder Causes Patients To Sleep And Wake Up Very Early    

The Reason Is An Alteration Of The Internal    

Normally, sleep disorders include the inability to fall asleep and staying awake for long hours. However, there is another condition which causes the person to all asleep earlier and wakes up earlier. This is called advanced phase sleep disorder, in which the internal clock has moved backward. Waking up earlier results in unusually long mornings, but there might be a problem with night activities, in which there is excess sleepiness. In this condition, the person falls asleep as early as 6 pm and wakes up at 2 am. However, their sleep quality and a number of slept hours are normal. This is observed in the older population, which don’t have enough exercise or stimulation, and sleep earlier. It can also be a cause of accidents if driving at night. This condition can be treated with light exposure therapy, in which the patient is exposed to bright light early in the evening to push the internal clock ahead. More info click here.

 

Avoid These To Get A Pleasant Sleep

Avoid These To Get A Pleasant Sleep    

Certain Foods Will Tend To Keep Us Awake, As Well As Binge-Watching On A Big-Screen Tv    

If you are having issues getting a good sleep, chances are that you have a habit related to insomnia. For example, working out too close to bedtime, which will raise the body temperature, making it difficult to sleep. Also, certain foods will make it hard to get sleep. According to a study, low-fiber, high-fat foods, result in poor sleep, due to an increase in metabolism. Also, variations in sugar level lead to the production of cortisol and insulin, causing the people to wake up. This can be avoided by eating a teaspoon of raw honey before going to sleep. Several studies have warned against the blue light in the tiny smartphone screens. It gets worse when binge-watching a series on a big screen TV late night. Not only the light affects the circadian rhythm, but also, if the series finishes in a cliffhanger, it will stimulate our brain and result in poor sleep. Check all the habits that will avoid having a pleasant sleep. More Information click here.

 

Study Related PTSD To Sleep Disorder In Veterans

Study Related PTSD To Sleep Disorder In Veterans    

A research has shown a relation between nightmares and a higher risk of suicides. This risk was present even after other factors had been controlled, such as depression, PTSD and anxiety. However, few specialists ask about nightmares. Treating nightmares can be as beneficial for the patient as treating other mental issues. Click here for more information.

 

Camping And Exposure To Natural Light Can Cure Insomnia

Camping And Exposure To Natural Light Can Cure Insomnia    

If you are having trouble with insomnia and have tested all sorts of cures with no results, there is a natural way to get rid of it, and by natural, we mean that nature has to do with it. A recent research has found that camping and going to the backcountry resets the circadian rhythm. The study showed that the secretion of melatonin – a hormone that induces sleep – started earlier in individuals who returned from two days of camping. More info click here.

 

Poor Sleeping Could Lead To Additional Calorie Intake And Weight Gain

Poor Sleeping Could Lead To Additional Calorie Intake And Weight Gain    

A research has shown that insomnia and sleep deprivation results in lower energy in the next day. This causes an imbalance resulting in the body tries to compensate by eating additional calories the next day, thus leading to obesity. Click here for more information.

 

Researchers Have Identified The Neurons That Control The Sleep And Wake Cycle

Researchers Have Identified The Neurons That Control The Sleep And Wake Cycle    

Adjusting The Body’s Natural Cycle Will Prevent Conditions Such As Heart Disease, Depression Or Even Cancer    

Researchers have identified the neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine, which controls the brain’s circadian center, responsible for metabolism, sleep and wake cycles, and eating cycles. This area affects the ability of the body to adapt to new sleep/wake cycles, such as rotating shifts and jet lag. Modern life includes some activities that force the body to eat or work at odd times, such when traveling or adjusting to a different work shift. This results in an imbalance in the body’s natural cycles, leading to health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and even cancer, as well as mental disorders such as depression, attention deficit disorder and Parkinson’s disease. This will help in designing new drugs that target these specific neurons, thus resynchronizing these cycles. More info click here.

 

How To Get Rid Of Night Terrors In Children

How To Get Rid Of Night Terrors In Children    

It Will Give Children And Parents Peace Of Mind And A Proper Sleep    

Night terrors are different from nightmares. These are experienced by children between 4 and 12 years old and consist of intense terror and crying episodes, and the helplessness to wake up. These disorders have the same category as sleepwalking. One common myth is that is dangerous to wake up a child in the middle of an episode. These episodes occur between stage three and stage four of non-REM sleep, about 90 minutes from falling asleep. One way to avoid them is interrupting the first sleep cycle before the episode even occurs, which is about 75 minutes after falling asleep. This was reported to be successful in 90% of the cases. Click here for more information.

 

Are You Sleeping Too Much? You May Have Narcolepsy

Are You Sleeping Too Much? You May Have Narcolepsy    

Narcolepsy is a condition in which the patient can fall asleep almost immediately. Its symptoms include sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and cataplexy, caused by a muscle control disorder. It is characterized by excessive sleepiness in daytime and is different from tiredness. Click here for more info.

 

New Developments In The Treatment Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

New Developments In The Treatment Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome    

The Brain Feels That The Body Is Exhausted, Even When Resting    

Chronic fatigue syndrome occurs when the body keeps telling the brain that one is exhausted, even when resting. It is severe disabling fatigue, which does not improve with resting at a bed and may get worse with mental or physical activity. According to a study, the disorder may be caused by a perceived increase in the fatigue signals. The cause is not clear, but specialists have detected that people with this disorder sense muscle metabolites, which are produced when energy is expended, even when there is no activity. In comparison, people without this condition do not feel their muscles when they are at rest. A treatment based on lidocaine injections has shown promising results. Additional information click here.

 

Digestive Issues Can Show As Poor Sleeping, Low Mood, And A Reduced Immune System

Digestive Issues Can Show As Poor Sleeping, Low Mood, And A Reduced Immune System    

Gut Bacteria Affects Other Parts Of The Body Besides The Digestive System    

The digestive system interacts with the rest of the body. Some of the symptoms of a digestive problem might appear in different parts of the body. While the most evident are heartburn and bloating, a low mood and depression can be related to digestive issues. It also makes us prefer fast food over healthy meals. This is due to certain bacteria affect the production of serotonin. Another symptom is a reduced immune system, leading to frequent colds and viruses, and hay fever. Poor sleeping is also related, due to protein-rich food increases the production of melatonin, a necessary hormone for a good sleep. More Information click here.

 

Avoid These Foods For A Good Sleep

Avoid These Foods For A Good Sleep    

There are foods that should be avoided before going to sleep because they interrupt the sleep process. For example, dark chocolate las low sugar, but a high amount of caffeine. Also, a steak is a high-protein food that will digest slowly and has been linked to sleep apnea. Spicy food will cause heartburn and raise body temperature. If you want to avoid coffee, trying decaf is not a wise choice, for it has enough caffeine to affect sleep. More Information click here.

 

Excessive Sleeping Can Feel Like A Hangover

Excessive Sleeping Can Feel Like A Hangover    

The Cause Is The Disruption Of The Sleep Cycle    

Excessive sleep can result in symptoms similar to a hangover. The cause is the disruption of the circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock that controls the sleep-wake time but also controls the startup and shutdown of many other body functions, such as digestion and hormone production. The disruption of the internal clock can cause excessive tiredness, also known as sleep inertia. Another cause can be waking up at the wrong time. The sleep process has 5 phases. The first two consists of light sleep and a slight sound can wake up a person. Phases 3 and 4 are for deep sleeping, and phase 5 is also known as the REM phase, in which dreams occur. Going through the complete 5 phases takes 90 minutes, and people require to go to the complete 5 phases to feel fully restored. Interrupting the process will result in tiredness and grogginess. Excessive sleep will start the sleep cycle again and there is a risk to wake up in one of the intermediate phases, with a feeling of tiredness. This can be avoided with a consistent sleep schedule, including weekends. Additional info click here.

 

These Unusual Tips Will Help Induce Sleeping

These Unusual Tips Will Help Induce Sleeping    

There are unusual tips that will work for dealing with insomnia when counting sheep does not work. One of them is doing the opposite and trying to stay awake – the brain does not process negatives well and thinks it is an instruction to sleep. Other that may seem the opposite is wearing socks to bed since it is recommended a cool temperature to induce sleep. The body shifts the blood flow to the extremities, which cools down the body and instructs the brain to go to sleep. Check all the tips. Additional information click here.

 

Sleep Deprivation Can Cause Hair Loss, Acne And Gum Disease

Sleep Deprivation Can Cause Hair Loss, Acne And Gum Disease    

It Has More Consequences Than Just Sleepiness And Bad Mood    

Sleep deprivation can show on diverse parts of the body, including the hair, face, and even the mouth, besides the usual sleepiness, bad mood, and irritation. It can increase the risk of gum disease and gum inflammation. It can also cause skin problems, such as acne, due to the weakening of the immune system. The hair also suffers. According to specialists, sleep deprivation is a form of stress, causing the secretion of the hormone cortisol, which prepares the body for potential danger. Cortisol can also cause telogen effluvium, which is excessive hair shedding. Another consequence of sleep deprivation is dark circles, caused by dilated blood vessels under the delicate skin around the eyes, and puffiness, which occur when the fluids accumulate under the skin, resulting in swelling. These issues show the importance of restorative sleep. Check all the consequences of sleep deprivation More details click here.

 

Binge Drinking Can Permanently Alter The Genes That Control Sleep

Binge Drinking Can Permanently Alter The Genes That Control Sleep    

It Would Make Sleeping More Difficult For The Rest Of The Life    

According to a study, four drinks in one session could permanently alter the sleep genes, making it more difficult to sleep for the rest of the life. Lab animals experienced an increase in non-REM sleep or dreamless sleep. Afterward, during periods when the lab rodents should have been asleep, they were awake. Specialists also observed that the test animals did not show an increase in adenosine, a chemical that promotes sleep, and did not have the impulse to sleep. They found that continuous drinking decreased the expression of the gene that controls sleep, therefore, the gene that controls sleep had lost effectivity after alcohol consumption. Additional details click here.

 

Anxiety Meds Can Have Dangerous Interactions With Certain Drugs

Anxiety Meds Can Have Dangerous Interactions With Certain Drugs    

Among Them Are Meds For Treating Acid Reflux, Insomnia, And Also Painkillers    

Certain drugs can have adverse effects on anxiety drugs, such as Benzodiazepines (Also known as “Benzos”), which are prescribed for anxiety, insomnia or panic disorder. Among these anxiety, drugs are Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam). The effects might be oversedation, accidents, or overdose. Other effects of the interactions are a decrease of benzo in the bloodstream, resulting in withdrawal effects such as severe being seizures or even death. Among the drugs that have dangerous interactions with benzodiazepines are opioids, such as the painkillers OxyContin (oxycodone), morphine, and Vicodin (hydrocodone), which can cause cardiorespiratory depression, and increase the risk of overdose and death. According to statistics, 75% of deaths related to benzodiazepines also involved an opioid. Another interaction to watch for are insomnia drugs, such as including Ambien (zolpidem), Lunesta (eszopiclone), and Sonata (zaleplon), which have a similar mechanism to benzos and can cause episodes of amnesia. Acid reflux drugs such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), and Protonix (pantoprazole), are also dangerous to combine with benzos, because they increase the level of benzodiazepines in the blood, and might worsen the effects of these drugs, including confusion, dizziness, sedation, falls and impaired driving. The fourth group of drugs to watch is fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Levaquin (levofloxacin), and Avelox (moxifloxacin), which compete for the same binding site as benzodiazepines. This means that both drugs cannot work at the same time and one drug blocks the effect of the other. Therefore, the antibiotics block the benzos, resulting in withdrawal effects from the latter, in the form of increased heartbeat and dizziness. Click here for more information.

 

Certain Sounds Can Cause Serious Health Issues

Certain Sounds Can Cause Serious Health Issues    

Among Them Are Headaches, Hypertension, Hearing Loss, Sleep Disorders, And Even Memory Loss    

Recently, the U.S. embassy staff in Havana started hearing a high-pitched sound, which resulted in a diplomatic incident between the two countries, even though the cause was not found. Exposure to this sound resulted in severe health consequences for the embassy personnel. Among these were headaches, memory loss, sleep disorders and ear-related conditions, such as hearing loss and struggle to maintain balance. Testing also revealed a sustained injury to widespread brain networks. Studies have proven that exposure to sound, including frequencies that go beyond the range that humans can detect, can cause hearing loss, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Click here for more info.

 

A Rare Syndrome Causes Sleepiness For A Month, Like Sleeping Beauty

A Rare Syndrome Causes Sleepiness For A Month, Like Sleeping Beauty    

There is an incredibly rare syndrome, in which a person can feel the need to sleep for months, waking up only to eat and use the restroom. When waking up the person has an altered behavior, feeling irritable or excessive food cravings. More details click here.

 

Check This Advice If You Have Trouble Sleeping On A Plane

Check This Advice If You Have Trouble Sleeping On A Plane    

Some travelers have many problems sleeping on a plane. A natural solution is valerian root capsules. Another solution is melatonin, which is the substance the body produces when the circadian clock says it time to sleep, or decaffeinated tea of chamomile or lemon balm, which have calming effects. Also, there are sleeping masks with light lamps and earphones. More details click here.

 

Poor Sleeping Can Affect Your Job Performance

Poor Sleeping Can Affect Your Job Performance    

Job burnout reflects in loss of motivation, personal accomplishment, and poor attitude towards work. This can happen when there are excess demands or inadequate jobs, among others. On the other hand, the body and mind must renew itself and prepare for the next day via a restful night. Poor sleeping will increase the risk of job burnout. More info click here.

 

Altered States Of Consciousness, Such As Waking Dreams, Can Result In Visions Of Ghosts

Altered States Of Consciousness, Such As Waking Dreams, Can Result In Visions Of Ghosts    

They Can Also Be Triggered By Oxygen Deprivation Or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning    

Sometimes, people have terrible dreams and cannot wake up. This is a state when the mind is alert but the body is still asleep, called a waking dream, and it is similar to sleep paralysis. In this altered state of consciousness, people can see things that are not there, such as ghosts or paranormal beings. This happens especially when the persons believe in them – therefore, if the person believes in ghosts or alien abductions, they will be prone to experience one. These can also be triggered by other factors, such as oxygen deprivation and carbon monoxide poisoning, which are common in old houses with mold or gas leaks (hence, the definition of haunted houses). It can be also caused by electromagnetic waves. Additional information click here.

 

Sleep Paralysis And Dream-Like Hallucinations Are Linked To Symptoms Of Depression

Sleep Paralysis And Dream-Like Hallucinations Are Linked To Symptoms Of Depression    

These Are More Common In Younger Adults    

According to a study, sleep paralysis and dream-like hallucinations are related to symptoms of depression, can be a sign of more serious sleep problems, and are more common in younger adults. These are called hypnogogic and hypnopompic hallucinations, which are dream-like experiences that happen while falling asleep or waking up, and can be very upsetting to those who experience them. These were reported by 24% of the sample, and sleep paralysis, by18 percent of the sample. Depression is also related to these conditions In the case of student athletes, they often have problems to find time to rest due to their schedules, which leads to shorter sleep duration and poor sleep quality, and contributing to disordered sleep. More info click here.

 

Study: Symptoms Of Depression Reduced By Staying In Bed A Little Longer

Study: Symptoms Of Depression Reduced By Staying In Bed A Little Longer    

Depression is related to insomnia. According to studies, most people with depression also have depression. And having insomnia increases the risk by 10 of being depressed. However, a recent research has found that two extra hours in bed improve the symptoms of depression. Click here for more info.

 

A Daily Nap Can Improve Creativity And Help Recover Lost Sleep

A Daily Nap Can Improve Creativity And Help Recover Lost Sleep    

Just Keep It Below 30 Minutes    

A daily nap after lunch has many health benefits and will help recover the body. However, if it must take 20 and no more than 30 minutes of the body will feel more tired. It lowers blood pressure and allows the recovery of the cardiovascular system. A study revealed the three naps per week reduced the risk failure by 30%. It also boosts creativity by improving the attention, memory, and problem-solving. Also, in case you have lost sleep the previous night, it allows to recover it – just keep it below one hour. Check all the benefits of a good nap. More Information click here.

 

For A Restful Night, Consider “Clean Sleeping“

For A Restful Night, Consider “Clean Sleeping“    

For restful sleep, there is a new trend called “clean sleeping”. This consists of getting rid of electronics at bedtime since the blue light of devices can affect the circadian rhythm. Also, exercising in the morning and lowering smartphone use will help. Another idea is to find out the best moment to wake according to your circadian rhythm – this will allow you to toss the alarm clock and wake up more freshened. More details click here.

 

Sleep Disorders May Be Written In The Genetic Code

Sleep Disorders May Be Written In The Genetic Code    

Sleeping recharges the body and mind for the next day. However, a research says that insomnia, need for extra hours of sleep and dreams can be included in the genetic code. Sleep genes can help also treat other conditions related to sleep conditions, such as mood disorders. Additional details click here.

 

Craniosacral Therapy For Tinnitus Treatment

Craniosacral Therapy For Tinnitus Treatment    

It Can Also Be Used To Treat Anxiety, Insomnia, Headaches, And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome    

There are professional activities that have greater exposure to loud noises, such as musicians, and DJ. This is how one of them dealt with this condition. In noise-induced hearing loss, the hair cells in the cochlea become damaged, the sensory information sensory sent to the brain is incomplete. Therefore, the ear tries to find the missing information – analogous to a phantom limb – which results in the communication of a ringing sensation back to the brain. This worsens when there is chronic stress, which prepares the body for a dangerous situation. Among the effects is a hypersensitivity of the nervous system, in which the brain amplifies the nervous impulses that come through the senses, including the tinnitus noise. Craniosacral therapy looks for any tensions, imbalances, restrictions or disturbances, calming the central nervous system, which is directly linked to the cranial nerves of the ears and reducing the chronic stress, resulting in the decrease of tinnitus symptoms. It can be used also to treat anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome, among others. More Information click here.

 

Study: Symptoms Of Depression Reduced By Staying In Bed A Little Longer

Study: Symptoms Of Depression Reduced By Staying In Bed A Little Longer    

Depression is related to insomnia. According to studies, most people with depression also have depression. And having insomnia increases the risk by 10 of being depressed. However, a recent research has found that two extra hours in bed improve the symptoms of depression. Click here for more info.

 

A Rare Syndrome Causes Sleepiness For A Month, Like Sleeping Beauty

A Rare Syndrome Causes Sleepiness For A Month, Like Sleeping Beauty    

There is an incredibly rare syndrome, in which a person can feel the need to sleep for months, waking up only to eat and use the restroom. When waking up the person has an altered behavior, feeling irritable or excessive food cravings. More details click here.

 

Facts And Myths About Sleep And Sleep Disorders

Facts And Myths About Sleep And Sleep Disorders    

There are sleep facts that are just myths. For example, everybody needs 8 hours of sleep – the truth is that each person has an individual sleep need. Also, you can recover on the weekend all the lost sleep during weekdays – this disrupts the sleep cycle and can contribute to insomnia. Check all the myths. Click here for more details.

 

Avoiding Jet Lag – Watch What You Eat On A Plane

Avoiding Jet Lag – Watch What You Eat On A Plane    

Jet lag is the effect of the time-zone change in our bodies. Since the internal clock is out of sync with the destination’s hour, the body feels less alert and less motivated. One way to reduce jet lag is watching what you ingest in the plane: water instead of alcohol, foods like turkey, bananas, cherries, and carbohydrate-rich foods. Check the full list. Additional information click here.

 

Study: Less Sleep Might Be Good For Controlling Stress

Study: Less Sleep Might Be Good For Controlling Stress    

Many people suffer from insomnia, and wake up at night, being unable to sleep again and worried about not getting their eight hours of rest. However, recent studies have proven that this might be natural. They suggest that these hours of staying awake may be helpful to regulate stress. Click here for more details.

 

Poor Sleeping Causes Childhood Obesity, Mood Swings, And Attention Problems

Poor Sleeping Causes Childhood Obesity, Mood Swings, And Attention Problems    

Irregular bedtimes and poor sleeping are related to childhood obesity and increased calorie intake, according to a study. Lack of sleep also causes behavioral problems, chronic irritability, attention problems, and hyperactivity. However, there are ways to avoid poor sleep in children. Click here for more details.

 

Restoring Your Energy After A Poor Night’s Sleep

Restoring Your Energy After A Poor Night’s Sleep    

Suppose that you had an all-night party, worked all night to deliver a project, or simply you had insomnia. You know that the next day is going to be terrible. However, there are ways to avoid uneasiness. The first step is to eat a healthy breakfast. Also, find sunlight or turn all lights to restore the light cycle. A light exercise and deep breathing will help too. Check all the advice to restore your energy. More info click here.

 

This Pillow-Shaped Robot Will Provide A Tailored Treatment For Sleep Disorders

This Pillow-Shaped Robot Will Provide A Tailored Treatment For Sleep Disorders    

There is a new treatment for insomnia. It is a pillow-shaped robot that gathers information from the sleep process, determining if you are awake or in a deep sleep state. It detects the sleep pattern and uses it to provide tailored treatment, simulating breathing and inducing the body to sleep. Additional details click here.

 

Disrupting The Sleep-Wake Cycle On Weekends Can Lead To A Sleep Dysfunction

Disrupting The Sleep-Wake Cycle On Weekends Can Lead To A Sleep Dysfunction    

It Is Called Social Jet Lag And Occurs When The Sleep Cycle On Weekdays And Weekends Are Different    

There is a phenomenon that is causing sleep disorders on weekends. From Monday to Friday, people are used to waking up and go to sleep at a certain hour. However, on weekends, they go to sleep late and wake up late, which is causing a change in the body’s internal clock. This is called social jet lag and can cause a sleep dysfunction, leading to insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders, which affect the body’s internal clock that tells us at what time we get to sleep and when to wake. This gets worse when people have the habit of sleeping 6 hours or less on weekdays, and continue with sleep deprivation during weekends. Additional information click here.

 

Low Serotonin Can Be The Cause Of Sleep Disorders, Migraine, And Anxiety

Low Serotonin Can Be The Cause Of Sleep Disorders, Migraine, And Anxiety    

It Can Be Treated Naturally With A Diet Rich In Tryptophan    

Serotonin is a brain chemical that regulates sleep, mood, appetite, and memory. Some people might have low serotonin levels as a result of vitamin B6 deficiency, or certain amino acids. Symptoms include migraines, sleep disorders, depression, and anxiety, among others. It can be treated with diets rich in tryptophan, seafood, sunlight, and exercise, to name a few. For quicker results, there are treatments based on drugs called SSRIs. Additional details click here.

 

Sleep Deprivation Has Effects On How We Handle Our Emotions

Sleep Deprivation Has Effects On How We Handle Our Emotions    

It Increases Our Sense Of Danger And Makes Us Avoid Taking Risks    

Sometimes our daily jobs and responsibilities require working through the night (pulling an “all-nighter”) which results in sleep deprivation. While some might think that this is part of the job requirements, the truth is that it causes serious damage to the body and the brain. Among its side effects are negative emotions, heightened anxiety and being unable to differentiate threatening situations. Researchers found that sleep deprivation affected the amygdala, which increases negatives stimulus, generating an also escalates the fear response. In other words, sleep deprivation forces us to avoid potential losses and also avoid taking risks because it heightens the sense of fear. More info click here.

 

Determining The Number Of Sleep Hours To Lower The Risk Of Heart Disorder

Determining The Number Of Sleep Hours To Lower The Risk Of Heart Disorder    

Also, Sleeping Too Much Increased The Risk Of Obesity    

Sleep deprivation increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, affects attention and judgment. It also leads to higher stress levels and an increased sensation of hunger, resulting in overeating, and also increases the risk of autoimmune diseases due to higher inflammatory markers. All this can be avoided with proper sleep, but the number of hours depends on the individual. An average of seven to eight hours is related to a lower risk of heart disease. On the other hand, more than eight hours of sleep has been linked to a higher risk of obesity. More info click here.

 

Facts And Myths About Sleep And Sleep Disorders

Facts And Myths About Sleep And Sleep Disorders    

There are sleep facts that are just myths. For example, everybody needs 8 hours of sleep – the truth is that each person has an individual sleep need. Also, you can recover on the weekend all the lost sleep during weekdays – this disrupts the sleep cycle and can contribute to insomnia. Check all the myths. Click here for more details.

 

Strokes And Seizures Have Similar Symptoms, But Different Origins

Strokes And Seizures Have Similar Symptoms, But Different Origins    

Causes Can Be High Blood Pressure, Poor Circulation, Or Epilepsy And Even Lack Of Sleep    

Strokes and seizures are two conditions that affect brain functioning, have similar symptoms, but have different origins. A stroke occurs when a blood clot is cutting the irrigation in the brain, or when there is a hemorrhage in the brain. A seizure is a neurological event, in which there is a disruption in the electrical signals coming and going to the brain. A stroke can be caused by high blood pressure, diabetes and poor circulation, and is usually a one-time event because the second stroke usually results in death. Thus, it is very important to determine the cause of the stroke and follow the doctor’s orders to avoid a second one. A seizure is usually caused by epilepsy, but other causes can be high fever, meningitis, lack of sleep, among others. The doctor will prescribe a treatment once he has determined the origin of the stroke. Additional details click here.

 

Melatonin Must Not Be Confused With Sleeping Pills

Melatonin Must Not Be Confused With Sleeping Pills    

A Proper Dose Is Fundamental To Avoid Excessive Sleepiness And Dizziness On The Morning    

Melatonin is a natural hormone released by the pineal gland in the brain to regulate sleep. It can be obtained also as an OTC supplement, used for treating insomnia and jet lag, being safer than sleeping pills. Melatonin is released in higher doses when a person is in the dark to induce sleep, and the production is reduced when exposed to light. However, many people confuse it with sleeping pills and are not aware of how to use it. The objective is to help the body recover the body’s capacity to produce the hormone on its own. The correct dosing and duration of the treatment are fundamental. Side effects are excess sleepiness and dizziness, therefore, it is important to find the correct dose to avoid them. Patients do not know how much melatonin the body is producing, therefore, they don’t know what dose to take to cover the remaining amount. It is important to start slow, such as 1mg instead of 10mg, and observe the effects. If there are still sleep disorders, the dose must be increased. Starting with a higher dose might make very difficult to wake up the next day. Also, it takes 30 minutes to make an effect, so it must be taken half an hour before bedtime. Click here for more details.

 

Natural Fixes For Insomnia

Natural Fixes For Insomnia    

Insomnia can be treated in a natural way, with no pills. However, one first understands the origin of insomnia, such as excessive anxiety or chronic pain. Once they are addressed, you can try other methods, such as using essential oils, improve the ability to relax, and also take note of the number of bathroom breaks during the night – this could be a symptom of diabetes. Click here for more details.

 

Enjoy A Good Night's Sleep Better With This Scientifically-Backed Advice

Enjoy A Good  Night's Sleep Better With This Scientifically-Backed Advice    

There are scientific tips that will allow a better sleep. For example, reduce the clutter in the house because it is a source of anxiety. Also, block sounds and light and take naps to avoid sleep deprivation. Food is also important - taking more fiber will help with sleep, while saturated carbs and fats will promote insomnia. More details click here.

 

This Sleep Calculator Will Tell You The Exact Time To Go To Sleep For Waking Up Energized

This Sleep Calculator Will Tell You The Exact Time To Go To Sleep For Waking Up Energized    

Learning about sleep cycles will help you calculate when going to bed. This is because if you wake up or put the alarm clock at the wrong time of the cycle, you will feel tired. This is because the sleep cycle lasts about 90 minutes, which includes five stages of sleep, four of non-REM and a fifth REM (rapid eye movement) cycle. Waking between cycles will make you feel fatigued, but waking at the end of the cycle will wake you energized. This can be detailed in the sleep calculator. More Information click here.

 

Types Of Sleep Disorders And How To Treat Them

Types Of Sleep Disorders And How To Treat Them    

Sleep disorders occur when there is an interruption of the sleep pattern. This can be caused by teeth grinding, night terrors and insomnia, among others. They can also be sleepwalking, bed wetting and narcolepsy. These can be treated with medication and behavioral management. More Information click here.

 

Anxiety Meds Can Have Dangerous Interactions With Certain Drugs

Anxiety Meds Can Have Dangerous Interactions With Certain Drugs    

Among Them Are Meds For Treating Acid Reflux, Insomnia, And Also Painkillers    

Certain drugs can have adverse effects on anxiety drugs, such as Benzodiazepines (Also known as “Benzos”), which are prescribed for anxiety, insomnia or panic disorder. Among these anxiety, drugs are Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam). The effects might be oversedation, accidents, or overdose. Other effects of the interactions are a decrease of benzo in the bloodstream, resulting in withdrawal effects such as severe being seizures or even death. Among the drugs that have dangerous interactions with benzodiazepines are opioids, such as the painkillers OxyContin (oxycodone), morphine, and Vicodin (hydrocodone), which can cause cardiorespiratory depression, and increase the risk of overdose and death. According to statistics, 75% of deaths related to benzodiazepines also involved an opioid. Another interaction to watch for are insomnia drugs, such as including Ambien (zolpidem), Lunesta (eszopiclone), and Sonata (zaleplon), which have a similar mechanism to benzos and can cause episodes of amnesia. Acid reflux drugs such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), and Protonix (pantoprazole), are also dangerous to combine with benzos, because they increase the level of benzodiazepines in the blood, and might worsen the effects of these drugs, including confusion, dizziness, sedation, falls and impaired driving. The fourth group of drugs to watch is fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Levaquin (levofloxacin), and Avelox (moxifloxacin), which compete for the same binding site as benzodiazepines. This means that both drugs cannot work at the same time and one drug blocks the effect of the other. Therefore, the antibiotics block the benzos, resulting in withdrawal effects from the latter, in the form of increased heartbeat and dizziness. Click here for more information.

 

These Unusual Tips Will Help Induce Sleeping

These Unusual Tips Will Help Induce Sleeping    

There are unusual tips that will work for dealing with insomnia when counting sheep does not work. One of them is doing the opposite and trying to stay awake – the brain does not process negatives well and thinks it is an instruction to sleep. Other that may seem the opposite is wearing socks to bed since it is recommended a cool temperature to induce sleep. The body shifts the blood flow to the extremities, which cools down the body and instructs the brain to go to sleep. Check all the tips. Additional information click here.

 

New Cognitive Behavior Treatment For Insomnia, Based On Web

New Cognitive Behavior Treatment For Insomnia, Based On Web    

Insomnia is usually treated with sleeping pills, but these can result addictive and in some cases lower their effectiveness. There is another therapy base on cognitive behavior, which helps reset sleep patterns. Now, this technique is available as a web-based six-week program, with successful results. Additional details click here.

 

Try This If Unable To Sleep In Hot Weather

Try This If Unable To Sleep In Hot Weather    

It Involves Cooling The Body’s Pressure Points With Ice    

There are times in which falling asleep is very difficult due to high temperature. One way is to turn the air conditioner on. But if this is not possible, there is a simple trick which involves cooling the pressure points in the body. There are points that will transmit the sensation of coolness to the rest of the body and are located in the wrists, neck, and feet. The idea is to apply ice cubes inside a cloth or plastic bag to these pressure points. Another idea is dipping the feet in a bucket of cold water. Additionally, cooling the neck and head can lower the body temperature. This can be done by putting the pillow or bedding inside the refrigerator or freezer for 10 minutes. Additional information click here.

 

The Best Ways To Prevent Headaches

The Best Ways To Prevent Headaches    

Among Them Are Hydrating Frequently, Avoiding Sleep Deprivation, And Having A Proper Meal Schedule    

Many people say that the best way to deal with a health condition is preventing it. The same happens with headaches. There are seasons, in which headaches are more frequent, such as summer, because the heat can result in excessive dehydration, and winter and spring, which can increase the frequency of allergies and sinus inflammation. Therefore, it is important to be properly hydrated, especially if suffering from migraines. Drinking can result in a hangover, but one way to prevent it is by taking one glass of water for every glass of wine or beer to keep the body hydrated and prevent waking up with a hangover. One quick alternative for headaches are pain meds, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, but taking them in excess, more than 2 or 3 times per week, can cause a rebound effect and make headaches worse. Sleep deprivation is also a cause for headaches. According to a study, sleep disorders increase 8 times the risk of suffering headaches. Also, a poor eating schedule will lower blood sugar, which will trigger a migraine. In this case, it is better to have 5 smaller meals, instead of the usual 3. Check the complete advice to prevent headaches. Additional information click here.

 

Beliefs And Thoughts Related To Chronic Pain Can Result In Poor Sleep

Beliefs And Thoughts Related To Chronic Pain Can Result In Poor Sleep    

Individual attitudes, beliefs, and thoughts can be related to the duration and severity of chronic pain which can initiate pain-related insomnia. Therefore, thoughts focused on pain can be related to poorer sleep quality. More details click here.

 

This Sleep Calculator Will Tell You The Exact Time To Go To Sleep For Waking Up Energized

This Sleep Calculator Will Tell You The Exact Time To Go To Sleep For Waking Up Energized    

Learning about sleep cycles will help you calculate when going to bed. This is because if you wake up or put the alarm clock at the wrong time of the cycle, you will feel tired. This is because the sleep cycle lasts about 90 minutes, which includes five stages of sleep, four of non-REM and a fifth REM (rapid eye movement) cycle. Waking between cycles will make you feel fatigued, but waking at the end of the cycle will wake you energized. This can be detailed in the sleep calculator. More Information click here.

 

When People With Normal Sleep Quality Swear That They Cannot Sleep

When People With Normal Sleep Quality Swear That They Cannot Sleep    

It Is A Condition Called Paradoxical Insomnia    

There is a type of sleep disorder in which the patient believes he has not slept in days in weeks. However, the partner or spouse confirms that the patient has been sleeping. Also, if the patient had not slept in weeks, there would be other symptoms, which are not present. When the patient goes through a sleep study, it reveals that the patient is sleeping normally. This condition is called paradoxical insomnia, also called sleep state misperception (SSM), in which the patient honestly believes that he has not slept. It is caused by a discrepancy between objective sleep quality and subjective perception of sleep. The reason is not understood, but it seems that there is elevated activity in the central nervous system. Another cause is a pre-sleep anxiety, which gives the impression that the patient is awake, even when he is asleep. More info click here.

 

Working From Home Not Always Balances Work And Personal Life

Working From Home Not Always Balances Work And Personal Life    

Home Office Workers Report Stress, Insomnia And Back Pain    

People who work from home don't have to worry about that constant boss supervision or distraction from coworkers. However, when a person can work from anywhere, he could always be working. For many workers, it results in a reduction in commuting time, greater working autonomy and more for time management, better balance in the work and life and higher productivity. However, this activity affects personal life, because the boss can contact the worker at any time, even on weekends, increasing their stress. Additionally, they reported insomnia and stress. Also, a study reported that half of the remote workers did not have an office chair or work desk at home, resulting in back pain. The best idea, in this case, is to define boundaries between work life and personal life. Additional information click here.

 

Check This Advice If You Have Trouble Sleeping On A Plane

Check This Advice If You Have Trouble Sleeping On A Plane    

Some travelers have many problems sleeping on a plane. A natural solution is valerian root capsules. Another solution is melatonin, which is the substance the body produces when the circadian clock says it time to sleep, or decaffeinated tea of chamomile or lemon balm, which have calming effects. Also, there are sleeping masks with light lamps and earphones. More details click here.

 

Excessive Sweating Can Be The Symptoms Of A Serious Disease

Excessive Sweating Can Be The Symptoms Of A Serious Disease    

Excessive perspiration is not only a sign that the weather is too hot. Hyperhidrosis is caused by overactive sweat glands, but can also be a symptom of anxiety disorder, heart disease or diabetes. More Information click here.

 

This Procedure Can Reset Circadian Rhythm, Ending Jet Lag

This Procedure Can Reset Circadian Rhythm, Ending Jet Lag    

Jet lag is the result of an alteration of the circadian clock. The body is used to sleep at certain times, and it has to learn to sleep at different times, affecting productivity. However, a study has shown that reducing 3% of the oxygen in the blood can resynchronize the circadian rhythm, ending jet lag. Additional details click here.