Have you ever had the experience of sleeping for over eight hours and feeling tired and lethargic the next day? In fact it?s just as bad as not having enough sleep isn?t it?
So what happened?
You?ve had too much sleep. More exactly most of that sleep was probably light sleep. Yes you were asleep for a [...]
Cluster headaches are rare headaches that often occur in groups or clusters and are frequently associated with drooping eyelids, red, watery eyes and nasal congestion on the affected side of the face. This is also characterized by severe headaches of piercing quality near one eye or temple that last for between fifteen minutes to three [...]
For people who are suffering from insomnia, there is nothing so important as finding a good insomnia treatment. After all, the persistent inability to sleep, the constant fatigue, and the frustration of failing to get any rest night after night takes its toll. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for people who [...]
OVERCOME THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF SLEEP APNEA
Sleep apnea is surprisingly quite a common problem in people who suffer from interrupted periods of sleep. So what exactly is sleep apnea and do you know if it is the cause of your lack of sleep?
Sleep apnea is a cessation of breathing during sleep. This [...]
One of the symptoms of modern life seems to be an excessive quantity of people suffering from headaches and other stress related conditions. It?s also becoming increasingly popular to fix the problem by popping a pill. And why not? You need to function to get on, and when you?ve got a headache, functioning becomes that [...]
Just how many of us are getting the recommended 6-8 hours of sleep? If you fall asleep, can you stay asleep throughout the night? With the amount of prescription sleep aids sold in this country it appears that many of us are having difficulty meeting our sleep requirements. Getting approximately 8 hours of sleep is [...]
Melatonin
Melatonin, or 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, is a hormone produced by
pinealocytes in the pineal gland, located in the brain, but also in the retina
and GI tract. It is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan.
Melatonin produced in the pineal gland acts as an endocrine hormone since it is
released into the blood. On the other hand, [...]
Insomnia is a common problem as highlighted by a recent Which? report that suggested in the United Kingdom “Up to one in four people report difficulty sleeping at least three times a week, and the problem is more common in older people.” In the United States it?s estimated that $2.4 billion is spent a year [...]
If you are having sleep problems, whether you are not able to fall asleep, wake up too often, don’t feel well-rested when you wake up in the morning, or simply want to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep, try as many of the following techniques below as possible:
My current favorite for insomnia is [...]
Shift work and sleep
Shift workers really do get a raw deal when it comes to getting enough sleep. They have to try and sleep when the rest of the world is waking up and their body clocks have a hard time adjusting.
Short rotation shift workers are the worst affected. They have to change their sleeping [...]
