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  • New method to treating sleep apnea - Shift Work Disorder News

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:02 pm
    Shift Work Disorder NewsNew method to treating sleep apneaShift Work Disorder NewsSleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the world today, especially among populations in highly-urbanized areas—where there are tremendous

  • Falling asleep for teens not always as easy as 1, 2, Zzzzzz - Daily News Transcript

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:44 am
    Falling asleep for teens not always as easy as 1, 2, ZzzzzzDaily News Transcript"I'd say a majority of teenagers in this country don't get enough sleep and a substantial number outside of that have sleep disorders," says Dr. Sarah Nath and more »

  • Jazz Pharma 3Q loss narrows on Xyrem sales - Forbes

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:03 am
    Jazz Pharma 3Q loss narrows on Xyrem salesForbesJazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. said late Thursday its third-quarter loss narrowed as sales of the sleep disorder treatment Xyrem climbed sharply. and more »

  • Women's Willpower Problem - Newsweek

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:16 am
    Women's Willpower ProblemNewsweekMany women suffer from undiagnosed sleep disorders, such as apnea (interrupted breathing during sleep). Apnea is more common in men, but a woman's risk and more »

  • Transcept wins notice of allowance for sleep disorder drug - Shift Work Disorder News

    6 Nov 2009 | 1:40 am
    Transcept wins notice of allowance for sleep disorder drugShift Work Disorder News[Trading Markets] — Transcept Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company, has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Transcept wins notice of allowance for sleep disorder drugTrading Markets (press release)Transcept wins notice of allowance for sleep disorder drugBehavioral Health Central (blog)all 3 news articles »
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  • Less Sleep Could Mean More Errors in Intensive Care

    Matthew
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:54 am
    Nurses who work in intensive care units were found to have a low sleep quality, which might lead to more errors and affect patient safety, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the... Visit http://www.sleepfoundation.org for more!

  • Falling Back Could Hurt Less Than Springing Forward

    Matthew
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am
    Fall is undeniably a great time of year for sleep enthusiasts because there's nothing better than gaining an hour of sleep. You might also find that it hurts a lot less than when you lose an hour in... Visit http://www.sleepfoundation.org for more!

  • CDC Finds Most Americans Experience Insufficient Sleep

    Matthew
    29 Oct 2009 | 1:56 pm
    A new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds a majority of Americans experience insufficient rest or sleep at least once during a 30-day period. The findings come... Visit http://www.sleepfoundation.org for more!

  • Don't Forget to Fall Back This Weekend

    Matthew
    26 Oct 2009 | 1:50 pm
    Millions of Americans will roll their clocks back one hour this weekend for the return to Standard Time. But as clocks move back and we wake on Sunday morning, after "gaining" an extra hour of the... Visit http://www.sleepfoundation.org for more!

  • Too Much Light at Night May Cause Depression

    Matthew
    23 Oct 2009 | 1:34 pm
    Much of our sleep patterns – feeling sleepy at night and awake during the day – are regulated by light and darkness. Light is the most powerful regulator of our biological clock. So what... Visit http://www.sleepfoundation.org for more!
 
 
 
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  • Coffee for Babies?

    Florence Cardinal
    13 Oct 2009 | 2:40 pm
    Research out of the University of Toronto suggests that babies who are given caffeine have a different sleep pattern and may develop sleep abnormalities. But health problems, especially sleep related, may develop much earlier, well before the baby is born.   Pregnancy There has long been conflicting arguments for and against drinking coffee during pregnancy. Drinking coffee was once thought to cause miscarriages. However, a more recent...

  • Sleep - Too Little? Too Much?

    Florence Cardinal
    30 Sep 2009 | 8:53 am
    Sleep is one of the necessities of life along with water, food and air. But just how much sleep do we need? What is too much? What is too little, and how does sleep affect our health?A new study, reported in Science News, explains that Alzheimer's is linked to lack of sleep. Plaques of Alzheimer's increase in the brains of mice and also in  the spinal fluid of people during wakefulness. These plaques destroy brain cells and lead to...

  • It May Be in Your Genes

    Florence Cardinal
    21 Sep 2009 | 2:10 pm
    "Gene" is a word used often in today's world - gene pool, gene therapy. genetics. But what, exactly is a gene?   The U.S. National Library of Medicine has an excellent definition : "A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes, which are made up of DNA, act as instructions to make molecules called proteins. In humans, genes vary in size from a few hundred DNA bases to more than 2 million bases. The Human Genome...

  • Sleep Apnea Tips

    Florence Cardinal
    31 Aug 2009 | 6:11 pm
    Most people know that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from heart attacks and strokes. However recent research has revealed that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from many causes, even in people judged to be healthy.   Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore revealed that men aged 40 to 70 with severe sleep apnea were twice as likely to die as men in the same age group who did not suffer from the disorder....

  • Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

    Florence Cardinal
    24 Aug 2009 | 1:45 pm
    It's annoying for anyone to have a buzzing mosquito flying around the room. They land for an instant, never long enough to swat them, but just enough to arouse, then off they go again for another circle of the room. This is not only irritating to a child but can be downright frightening.   To help keep mosquitoes and other flying insects out of the house, make sure doors are closed quickly. Don't stand and chat with a neighbor with the...
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  • Resolvement of respiratory failure and polycythemia after CPAP treatment in a middle-aged male with severe obstructive sleep apnea.

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:50 am
    We present the case of a 52 year-old obese (BMI = 46.2 kg/m(2)) man with severe obstructive sleep apnea (RDI of 60). Before CPAP treatment was applied, the patient was diagnosed with complete respiratory failure and polycythemia. During effective autoCPAP treatment (after 10 days AHI was 5.5 at 10 mbar pressure) we observed normalization of arterial blood gases (PaCO(2) of borderline value). After one month's treatment with autoCPAP at home, we found normalization of blood morphology parameters and PaCO(2) had returned to normal, and the patient was properly oxygenated. The patient lost 22 kg…

  • Cognitive Mechanisms in Chronic Insomnia: Processes and Prospects

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article summarizes and discusses recent evidence on five cognitive processes: worry and rumination, monitoring for threat, misperception of sleep, unhelpful beliefs about sleep, and safety behaviors that prevent disconfirmation of unhelpful beliefs. Emerging prospects garnering clinical and experimental interest in insomnia, including savoring and positive thinking, expectations about sleep, and daytime cognitive processes, are discussed. The article concludes with a discussion of treatment implications. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)

  • Management of Hypnotic Discontinuation in Chronic Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    The management of hypnotic discontinuation after regular and prolonged use may be a challenging task for patients and clinicians alike. Evidence suggests that a stepped-care approach may be a cost-effective approach to assist patients in tapering hypnotics. This approach may involve simple information about the need to discontinue medication; implementation of a supervised and systematic tapering schedule, with or without professional guidance; and cognitive behavioral therapy. Research evidence shows that this approach appears to be promising; further research is, however, necessary to…

  • Neurobiologic Mechanisms in Chronic Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article discusses the notion that insomnia is too often described in solely psychological terms. It is proposed that a comprehensive perspective on insomnia requires one that takes into account the neurobiologic abnormalities that may also function as predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors for chronic Insomnia. To justify this claim, the reader is provided with a review of the neurobiology of sleep and wakefulness as it pertains to sleep initiation and maintenance problems, sleep state misperception, and such psychological factors as worry and attention bias. Following the…

  • Comorbid Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article reviews the theoretical and empirical foundation for the new understanding of comorbid insomnia (CI) as a functional equivalent to primary insomnia. In both cases cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) should be considered as a highly efficacious first line of treatment. This article reviews the growing body of evidence supporting CBT-I interventions for CI and new research on methods to reduce barriers to access. Lower cost and more accessible interventions are needed to serve as a first step in a stepped-care model of CI treatment. The article also examines the…
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  • Resolvement of respiratory failure and polycythemia after CPAP treatment in a middle-aged male with severe obstructive sleep apnea.

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:50 am
    We present the case of a 52 year-old obese (BMI = 46.2 kg/m(2)) man with severe obstructive sleep apnea (RDI of 60). Before CPAP treatment was applied, the patient was diagnosed with complete respiratory failure and polycythemia. During effective autoCPAP treatment (after 10 days AHI was 5.5 at 10 mbar pressure) we observed normalization of arterial blood gases (PaCO(2) of borderline value). After one month's treatment with autoCPAP at home, we found normalization of blood morphology parameters and PaCO(2) had returned to normal, and the patient was properly oxygenated. The patient lost 22 kg…

  • Cognitive Mechanisms in Chronic Insomnia: Processes and Prospects

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article summarizes and discusses recent evidence on five cognitive processes: worry and rumination, monitoring for threat, misperception of sleep, unhelpful beliefs about sleep, and safety behaviors that prevent disconfirmation of unhelpful beliefs. Emerging prospects garnering clinical and experimental interest in insomnia, including savoring and positive thinking, expectations about sleep, and daytime cognitive processes, are discussed. The article concludes with a discussion of treatment implications. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)

  • Management of Hypnotic Discontinuation in Chronic Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    The management of hypnotic discontinuation after regular and prolonged use may be a challenging task for patients and clinicians alike. Evidence suggests that a stepped-care approach may be a cost-effective approach to assist patients in tapering hypnotics. This approach may involve simple information about the need to discontinue medication; implementation of a supervised and systematic tapering schedule, with or without professional guidance; and cognitive behavioral therapy. Research evidence shows that this approach appears to be promising; further research is, however, necessary to…

  • Neurobiologic Mechanisms in Chronic Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article discusses the notion that insomnia is too often described in solely psychological terms. It is proposed that a comprehensive perspective on insomnia requires one that takes into account the neurobiologic abnormalities that may also function as predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors for chronic Insomnia. To justify this claim, the reader is provided with a review of the neurobiology of sleep and wakefulness as it pertains to sleep initiation and maintenance problems, sleep state misperception, and such psychological factors as worry and attention bias. Following the…

  • Comorbid Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article reviews the theoretical and empirical foundation for the new understanding of comorbid insomnia (CI) as a functional equivalent to primary insomnia. In both cases cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) should be considered as a highly efficacious first line of treatment. This article reviews the growing body of evidence supporting CBT-I interventions for CI and new research on methods to reduce barriers to access. Lower cost and more accessible interventions are needed to serve as a first step in a stepped-care model of CI treatment. The article also examines the…
 
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  • Comorbid Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article reviews the theoretical and empirical foundation for the new understanding of comorbid insomnia (CI) as a functional equivalent to primary insomnia. In both cases cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) should be considered as a highly efficacious first line of treatment. This article reviews the growing body of evidence supporting CBT-I interventions for CI and new research on methods to reduce barriers to access. Lower cost and more accessible interventions are needed to serve as a first step in a stepped-care model of CI treatment. The article also examines the…

  • Neurobiologic Mechanisms in Chronic Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article discusses the notion that insomnia is too often described in solely psychological terms. It is proposed that a comprehensive perspective on insomnia requires one that takes into account the neurobiologic abnormalities that may also function as predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors for chronic Insomnia. To justify this claim, the reader is provided with a review of the neurobiology of sleep and wakefulness as it pertains to sleep initiation and maintenance problems, sleep state misperception, and such psychological factors as worry and attention bias. Following the…

  • Primary Insomnia: An Overview of Practical Management Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article gives a brief overview of cognitive behavioral therapy as the treatment modality of choice for effectively ameliorating chronic sleep difficulties. Recommended and endorsed cognitive behavioral components are briefly described, and future research directions, focusing on improving the psychological management of insomnia, are outlined. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)

  • Management of Hypnotic Discontinuation in Chronic Insomnia

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    The management of hypnotic discontinuation after regular and prolonged use may be a challenging task for patients and clinicians alike. Evidence suggests that a stepped-care approach may be a cost-effective approach to assist patients in tapering hypnotics. This approach may involve simple information about the need to discontinue medication; implementation of a supervised and systematic tapering schedule, with or without professional guidance; and cognitive behavioral therapy. Research evidence shows that this approach appears to be promising; further research is, however, necessary to…

  • Cognitive Mechanisms in Chronic Insomnia: Processes and Prospects

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    This article summarizes and discusses recent evidence on five cognitive processes: worry and rumination, monitoring for threat, misperception of sleep, unhelpful beliefs about sleep, and safety behaviors that prevent disconfirmation of unhelpful beliefs. Emerging prospects garnering clinical and experimental interest in insomnia, including savoring and positive thinking, expectations about sleep, and daytime cognitive processes, are discussed. The article concludes with a discussion of treatment implications. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)
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  • Insomnia and Depression

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:41 pm
    patients with depression often complain of difficulty getting to sleep, frequent awakenings during the night, early morning awakening, or nonrestorative sleep patients with mood disorders exhibit higher rates of sleep disturbance than the general population, and sleep disturbance can continue even during periods of remission patients with insomnia are up to 10 times more likely to have depression than normal sleepers individuals with persistent insomnia have a significantly higher risk of developing new-onset depression than those who have no sleep complaints 14% of patients with persistent…

  • Sleep Changes with Aging

    2 Nov 2009 | 10:39 pm
    Aging is associated with well described changing in sleep patterns. Total sleep time decreases, elderly sleep less It takes longer before falling a sleep Elderly go to bed earlier and they awake earlier There sleep architecture has changed, the slow wave sleep on EEG is reduced, REM sleep is reduced They’re easier aroused from sleep They sleep fragmented with many arousals Daytime napping In case of primary insomnia, that is sleeplessness that is not attributable to a medical, psychiatric or environmental cause. In that case the general principles of sleep hygiene are applicable.

  • Depression-Insomnia Link Reported at CureTogether

    30 Oct 2009 | 9:08 am
    CureTogether Data Finds Link Between Self-Reported Depression and Insomnia Patients at CureTogether (http://www.curetogether.com) who report depression are twice as likely to report insomnia than patients with no depression. This is among the first self-reported data that reproduces findings previously done in slow, expensive clinical research. It comes from an analysis of 761 patients, and is being released in conjunction with the TEDMED and BIL:PIL conferences this week – please see the chart, and details below. . Chart: Patients with depression are more likely to report insomnia than…

  • Biofeedback to Treat Insomnia

    23 Oct 2009 | 1:16 pm
    A recent article from Health magazine describes the use of “biofeedback” to treat insomnia.What’s biofeedback? It’s a form of therapy that gives you visual or auditory feedback for certain body signals. Cues may give you details about your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing or body temperature. Then you learn to control the body in a way that promotes sleep.Author Leslie Goldman describes how for eight years she struggled with sleep. Then she gave biofeedback a try.“The change has been dramatic,” she writes. “After nearly a decade of sleeping for no longer than two hours at a…

  • Use Bedtime Routines and Relaxation Techniques to Sleep Better

    18 Oct 2009 | 4:00 am
    A new study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine examines the strategies people use to reduce daytime sleepiness.Taking a bath was the most common sleep management practice for both men and women; 59 percent of men and 64.4 percent of women used it. Keeping a regular sleep schedule was the second most popular tactic.People also wound down for the night by listening to music, snacking and exercising.The results show that taking a bath and going to bed at the same time every night were the best ways to decrease daytime sleepiness. Snacking at night made people feel sleepier the next…
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  • Sleep Apnea and Snoring: Surgical and Non-Surgical Therapy [Book and Media Reviews]

    3 Nov 2009 | 11:57 am
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  • Sleep pattern in medical students and residents.

    31 Oct 2009 | 4:00 pm
    CONCLUSION: Sleep disturbances are an important issue among medical students and residents and associated with age, gender, living conditions, doing exercise, and workload. PMID: 19877745 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

  • Surgical intervention represents a feasible option for patients with mild obstructive sleep apnoea.

    31 Oct 2009 | 7:22 am
    CONCLUSIONS: Patients with mild obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) depict the disease as being detrimental to their health, causing significant symptoms. These patients were found to achieve significant improvements in OSA-related symptoms after surgical intervention. OBJECTIVES: Although the effects of surgical treatment on OSA have been encouraging in many previous studies, little is known about its effects in patients with mild OSA. The aim of our study was to assess the evolution of symptoms experienced by mild OSA patients after surgical intervention. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This was an…

  • Life Lessons From My Father

    30 Oct 2009 | 11:52 am
    It may sound strange, but I've come to think of my life not so much in terms of my "in-the-hospital" Melissa and "normal-spunky-redhaired" Melissa, but in terms of life before my father's suicide and the life I've tried to create from the ruins left behind in his wake.<!--break-->That second girl - the one who lost her father at the tender age of 21? I like to think of her as Melissa 2.0. On the outside, it's still me - green eyes, dots of freckles running up and down my arms, the cute little smile. But the girl on the inside has morphed into a woman. She was born the day my father…

  • New Injection Could Cure Snoring

    30 Oct 2009 | 7:48 am
    A new shot could cure snoring, London’s Daily Mail reported. (Source: FOXNews.com)
 
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  • Resolvement of respiratory failure and polycythemia after CPAP treatment in a middle-aged male with severe obstructive sleep apnea.

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:50 am
    We present the case of a 52 year-old obese (BMI = 46.2 kg/m(2)) man with severe obstructive sleep apnea (RDI of 60). Before CPAP treatment was applied, the patient was diagnosed with complete respiratory failure and polycythemia. During effective autoCPAP treatment (after 10 days AHI was 5.5 at 10 mbar pressure) we observed normalization of arterial blood gases (PaCO(2) of borderline value). After one month's treatment with autoCPAP at home, we found normalization of blood morphology parameters and PaCO(2) had returned to normal, and the patient was properly oxygenated. The patient lost 22 kg…

  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment and Adherence in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is highly efficacious in the elimination of nocturnal apneas and hypopneas of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), suboptimal adherence to treatment is common. Investigations of CPAP adherence reveal frequent adverse effects, and weak relationships between personality factors, OSA severity, symptoms, and CPAP use. Several well-conducted studies of mechanical interventions to overcome CPAP disadvantages have reported success; however, corresponding increase in adherence is not proportional to the reduction in adverse effects. Psychoeducational…

  • Obstructive sleep apnea and depression

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    Summary: There are high rates of depression in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in both community and clinical populations. A large community study reported a rate of 17% and reports for sleep clinic samples range between 21% and 41%. A large cohort study found OSA to be a risk factor for depression, but we are unaware of any longitudinal study of the reverse association. However correlations have not generally been found in smaller studies. Well-designed longitudinal studies are needed to examine temporal relationships between the two conditions and further research is needed to…

  • The clinical and pathophysiological relevance of REM sleep behavior disorder in neurodegenerative diseases

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    Summary: REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is characterized by vigorous movements associated with unpleasant dreams and increased electromyographic activity during REM sleep. Polysomnography with audiovisual recording is needed to confirm the diagnosis of RBD and to exclude other sleep disorders that can mimic its symptoms including obstructive sleep apnea, nocturnal hallucinations and confusional awakenings. RBD may be idiopathic or related to neurodegenerative diseases, particularly multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. RBD may be the first…

  • Cure for obstructive sleep apnea: didgeridoo?

    6 Nov 2009 | 2:03 am
    The didgeridoo has been used for over 1500 years in the Kakadu region of Australia’s Northern Territory. Apparently, it is now investigated as a treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in Switzerland:Cure for obstructive sleep apnea: didgeridoo?Link via Life in the Fast Line. Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, or follow me on Twitter. (Source: Clinical Cases and Images)
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  • Socio-professional handicap and accidental risk in patients with hypersomnias of central origin

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:10 am
    Summary: Narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia profoundly affect quality of life, education and work. Young patients are very handicapped by unexpected sleep episodes during lessons. Professionals frequently complain about sleepiness at work. Motor discomfort (i.e., cataplectic attacks) surprisingly is less handicapping in narcoleptics than sleepiness but only a few studies clearly assess the problem.Quality of life is also largely impaired in its physical and emotional dimensions. Sleepiness is the major factor explaining a decrease of quality of life and unexpectedly cataplectic attacks…

  • Multiple Sleep Latency Testing May Diagnose Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    4 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness, you may be a candidate for multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT). MSLT is a protocol that is often used to test whether an individual has an excessive drive to sleep. This is determined through a series of nap studies that determine sleep latency, or how long it takes you to fall asleep. Explore how MSLT is conducted and what it measures. In the right scenarios, it may be used to diagnose both narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Follow me on Twitter to receive notice of all the latest updates to this site.Multiple Sleep Latency Testing May…

  • Gray matter concentration abnormality in brains of narcolepsy patients.

    31 Oct 2009 | 4:00 pm
    CONCLUSION: Gray matter concentration reductions were observed in brain regions related to excessive daytime sleepiness, cognition, attention, and memory in narcoleptics with cataplexy. PMID: 19885310 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Radiol)

  • In memoriam of Dr. Yutaka Honda (1929-2009), A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine and Narcolepsy Research

    31 Oct 2009 | 8:01 am
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  • Body Mass Index-Independent Metabolic Alterations in Narcolepsy with Cataplexy

    31 Oct 2009 | 8:01 am
    Conclusions: BMI-independent metabolic alterations and the relative hypophagia of patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy, as compared with patients with idiopathic hypersomnia without long sleep time, suggest that orexin-A influences the etiology of this phenotype. Moreover, considering that these dysmetabolic alterations are present from a young age, a careful metabolic follow-up of patients diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy is mandatory. Keywords: narcolepsy with cataplexy, orexin-A, metabolism, idiopathic hypersomnia, metabolic syndrome (Source: Sleep)
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  • The Consumption Of Melatonin, A Natural Hormone Segregated By The Own Human Body, Regulates Sleep Better Than Somniferous

    6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Melatonin, a natural hormone segregated by the own human body, is an excellent sleep regulator expected to replace somniferous, which are much more aggressive, to correct the sleep/wakefulness pace when human biological clock becomes altered.

  • Is Surgery The Best Answer For Children With Sleep Apnea?

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    For children with obstructive sleep apnea, standard care often includes a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. But researchers at Saint Louis University say further research is needed to determine if surgery is the best option for these patients. "We know surgery is associated with improvements in children with sleep apnea, but this research will be the first to allow us to investigate whether or not the surgery causes those improvements," says Ron Mitchell, M.D.

  • New Thrombosis Research Presented At CHEST 2009

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Extended Therapy for Blood Clot Prevention Yields Greater Benefits in Hip/Knee Surgery (#8587) Patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) or total hip replacement (THR) surgeries may experience better outcomes if they receive extended therapy for the prevention of thrombosis (blood clots).

  • New Sleep Medicine Research Presented At CHEST 2009

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    CPAP Therapy Associated With Slight Weight Gain (#7833) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), a common therapy for sleep apnea, is associated with a slight but temporary weight gain in patients. Researchers from the University of Toledo Medical College in Ohio followed 152 patients who underwent CPAP therapy for 1 month. Of the patients, 119 (78 percent) gained an average of 3 lbs. Weight gain occurred in 81 percent of men and 73 percent of women.

  • Coffee Decreases Quality Of Daytime Recovery Sleep For Night Workers

    4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to research published in the journal Sleep Medicine. A new study led by Julie Carrier, a Université de Montréal psychology professor and a researcher at the affiliated Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur Sleep Disorders Centre, has found the main byproduct of coffee, caffeine, interferes with sleep and this side-effect worsens as people age.
 
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  • Retro TV Alarm Clock

    Brian Yalung
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pm
    Here is another unique looking alarm clock, taking the shape of the old TV set styles. It plays 4 different game song themes and flashes a TV signal when it is time to rise. It even includes a remote control just like a standard TV set today which is used to remotely shut down the clock once the alarm goes off. The design may need some work but for now, this should do for people looking for a unique alarm clock to have. (Source) Craziest Gadgets Brought to you by: SLEEP Online Magazine - The SLEEP Blog - All about SLEEP, SLEEPING, and SLEEPINESS Retro TV Alarm Clock alarm clock, Alarm Clocks,…

  • Solar-Powered Hybrid Alarm Clock

    Brian Yalung
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:55 pm
    Here is a clock that is bound to be always energized. Thanks to solar or the usual battery-powered means, the Solar-Powered Hybrid Alarm Clock provides a blue glows at night thanks to the solicited solar power from exposure to the sun’s rays during the daytime. The clock also features an alarm mode with a snooze button, a calendar mode, a second time zone button, and a summertime switch to handle British Summer Time (BST). Price: £14.99 (excluding delivery) (Source) Envirogadget Brought to you by: SLEEP Online Magazine - The SLEEP Blog - All about SLEEP, SLEEPING, and SLEEPINESS…

  • Ecotones Duet Asks you to Spread the Word

    Brian Yalung
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:12 pm
    Adaptive Sound Technologies is gearing up to help more sleep deprived people and it all starts from the customers who have already tried their technology with the EcoTones and EcoTones Duet. ASTI has launched a “Tell A Friend Program” to reward customers who have been endorsing this new form of sleep therapy by letting their comrades and friends try it as well. ASTI-registered customers as of October 1, 2009 and new customers who subsequently buy directly from ASTI are enrolled in the program automatically and are sent a unique referral code shortly after their Ecotones or Ecotones Duet…

  • Do You Have Sleep Debt?

    Brian Yalung
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:04 pm
    Just in case you are wondering, sleep debt refers to sleep you have lost due to sleep deprivation or maybe due to work. And while some people know that sleeping more on weekends may help, it takes more than that to normalize you body clock on regulated sleep. Various studies have proven this and if you want to get to the nitty gritty, it takes more than a night of extra sleep to pay off your sleep debt. It is not as easy as sleeping the whole weekend which incidentally will make you feel entirely lazy afterwards. (Source) NY Times Brought to you by: SLEEP Online Magazine - The SLEEP Blog -…

  • Better Sleep Equals Better Golf Scores

    Brian Yalung
    2 Nov 2009 | 9:07 pm
    So now it can be told! That is if you are ignorant in acknowledging that sleep is needed to power up your golf game or any sport for that matter. But for the topic at hand, golf seems to be the immediate and proven beneficiary, especially for golfers who are suffering from sleep apnea. Apparently people who are not at all fond of using CPAP masks may now want to change their reception of this sleep masks to remedy the dreaded sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep apnea treatment improved golfers’ handicap ratings by more than one stroke on average, according to research presented at the annual…
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  • CHEST: Abnormal Sleep Can Affect Intensive Care Nurses

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Intensive care unit nurses are more likely than floor nurses to show evidence of abnormal sleep, which may be associated with an increased number of errors during their shifts. In addition, a high-intensity staffing model may decrease pneumonia rates in the intensive care unit, according to research presented at the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5 in San Diego.

  • CHEST: Bruxism Can Affect One-Quarter of OSA Patients

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, bruxism is highly prevalent, especially among men and Caucasians, according to research presented this week at the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5 in San Diego.

  • Impact of Childhood Sleep Patterns on Obesity Evaluated

    27 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    In children, getting more sleep on weekends and holidays may reduce the risk of overweight or obesity associated with reduced sleep during weekdays, according to a Chinese study published online Oct. 26 in Pediatrics.

  • Childhood Hyperactivity Linked to Shortened Nighttime Sleep

    20 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Children who are not able to sleep through the night are more likely to be hyperactive, with the risk especially high for boys with adverse family living conditions, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics.

  • Excess Weight's Role in Sleep-Disordered Breathing Studied

    14 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Excess body weight may serve as a potentially important predictor of oxygen desaturation severity during sleep disturbances caused by apneas or hypopneas, according to a study in the Oct. 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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    About.com Sleep Disorders

  • Multiple Sleep Latency Testing May Diagnose Narcolepsy or Idiopathic Hypersomnia

    5 Nov 2009 | 12:13 pm
    If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness, you may be a candidate for multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT). MSLT is a protocol that is often used to test whether an individual has an excessive drive to sleep. This is determined through a series of nap studies that determine sleep latency, or how long it takes you to fall asleep. Explore how MSLT is conducted and what it measures. In the right scenarios, it may be used to diagnose both narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Follow me on Twitter to receive notice of all the latest updates to this site.Multiple Sleep Latency Testing May…

  • When Difficulty Sleeping is a Disorder

    3 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm
    We have all had those sleepless nights. We toss and turn, struggling to find a comfortable position. Every little noise wakes us. We check the clock a million times. This may be a simple case of acute insomnia, but when is it something more? When does this cross the line and become a disorder? Learn about insomnia, how often it occurs, its classical symptoms, and the most common causes. Then share what most often causes your insomnia. Follow me on Twitter to receive notice of all the latest updates to this site. When Difficulty Sleeping is a Disorder originally appeared on About.com Sleep…

  • How Come You Want to Sleep In?

    1 Nov 2009 | 8:19 am
    It is something that you may experience nearly every morning when you wake up: that compelling, nearly irresistible desire to go back to sleep. Even after you get up, you may feel groggy and ready to return to bed. This is called sleep inertia, and it can make it very difficult to wake up and function at your best. Learn about this phenomenon and its potential cause. Follow me on Twitter to receive notice of all the latest updates to this site. How Come You Want to Sleep In? originally appeared on About.com Sleep Disorders on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 16:19:32.Permalink | Comment | Email…

  • Determine Your Sleep Needs

    1 Nov 2009 | 8:03 am
    Everyone has their own particular sleep needs. In five easy steps, you can determine just how much sleep you need. Start by setting aside time to focus on your sleep and you'll have taken the first step today. By following these instructions you'll be better rested before you know it. Follow me on Twitter to receive notice of all the latest updates to this site. Determine Your Sleep Needs originally appeared on About.com Sleep Disorders on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 16:03:29.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Don't Forget: Set Your Clocks Back

    1 Nov 2009 | 1:27 am
    In case you were too busy celebrating Halloween to remember, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour this morning. Daylight savings time ended at 2 a.m. on the morning of November 1, when the shift was made back to standard time with clocks moved back one hour. Do yourself a favor and use this time to get some extra sleep. Follow me on Twitter to receive notice of all the latest updates to this site. Don't Forget: Set Your Clocks Back originally appeared on About.com Sleep Disorders on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 08:27:00.Permalink | Comment | Email this
 
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  • Chronic Fatigue

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:04 pm
    How do I know when I have chronic fatigue syndrome or I'm just really tired?It's a different kind of tired, but it's not just being tired, it's also not being able to think clearly, not being able to recall things that you should be able to recall easily.

  • Losing Weight Could Help Sleep Apnea

    15 Oct 2009 | 12:01 pm
    Losing 10% of your body weight might help alleviate sleep apnea.

  • Sleep Disorders

    3 Sep 2009 | 5:59 pm
    Severe sleep breathing disorders are associated with an increased risk for death.

  • Why Do Some People Only Need a Few Hours of Sleep

    28 Aug 2009 | 12:48 pm
    Why do some people need eight hours of sleep, while others can function on just a few?

  • New Study on Teen Sleep

    14 Aug 2009 | 4:50 pm
    Insomnia affects nearly forty percent of teens - and this affects their grades.
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    Your Guide to Healthy Sleep

  • Sleep apnea therapy shaves strokes off golf score

    5 Nov 2009 | 9:11 pm
    Golfers with the nighttime breathing disorder obstructive sleep apnea can improve their scores by treating their problem, according to study findings presented this week at the CHEST 2009 meeting in San Diego, California. After a few months of using a night-time device that provides nasal positive airway pressure (NPAP)—a treatment that has been shown effective for curbing sleep apnea—a dozen golfers saw their average handicap fall significantly from 12.4 to 11.0. The effect was even more pronounced in better golfers (handicap

  • People with pensions sleep better after retirement

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:13 pm
    Retirees have something else to look forward to besides playing golf—much better sleep—particularly if they have decent retirement benefits and retire relatively early. That’s what Dr. Jussi Vahtera of the University of Turku in Finland and colleagues found in a study of 14,714 people who had retired from the French national gas and electric company. But because the workers in the study had excellent retirement benefits, including generous pensions, the findings don’t apply to everyone, Vahtera noted in a prepared statement. “In countries and positions where there is no proper…

  • Feeling sleepy? You’re not alone

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:23 pm
    Nearly 70 percent of adults in the US report having at least one day of insufficient rest or sleep per month, suggests a new survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For many, poor sleep is the norm. Eleven percent of respondents reported never getting enough rest or sleep, according to the survey published in the CDC’s weekly bulletin on illness and death. To investigate how adults feel about their sleep, Dr. L. R. McKnight-Eily and co-researchers analyzed survey data from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from all 50 states. A total of 403,981 subjects…

  • Sleep apnea therapy improves golf game

    2 Nov 2009 | 9:35 pm
    Golfers who undergo treatment for sleep apnea may improve their golf game as well as their overall health, shows new research. A new study presented at CHEST 2009, the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), found that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who received nasal positive airway pressure (NPAP) for their disorder improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by as much as three strokes. Researchers suggest that the possibility of improving your golf game may be a significant motivator to…

  • Too little sleep won’t make you fat: study

    23 Oct 2009 | 8:20 pm
    Skimping on sleep, is unhealthy, but it doesn’t make people fat, according to a new study. “We hoped we were going to find good evidence for that,” Dr. Diane S. Lauderdale told Reuters Health, “because it was such an interesting, intriguing, novel idea, with some reasons to think biologically it made sense. But we found nothing.” Chronic sleep deprivation is thought to be a risk factor for weight gain. While several studies have linked higher body mass index (BMI) to shorter nightly sleep, most have been cross-sectional, meaning they looked only at a single point in time—making it…
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  • Sleep Questions Answered: UARs and Fibromyalgia

    Dr. Krakow
    15 Oct 2009 | 10:19 am
    Dr. Barry Krakow answers an airline pilot’s question on UARS. To ask Dr. Krakow a question regarding sleep or sleep disorders, click here: http://sleepdynamictherapy.com/ask-a-question/

  • Sleep Questions Answered: UARS and Airline Pilots

    Dr. Krakow
    15 Oct 2009 | 10:17 am
    Dr. Barry Krakow answers an airline pilot’s question on UARS. To ask Dr. Krakow a question regarding sleep or sleep disorders, click here: http://sleepdynamictherapy.com/ask-a-question/

  • Obesity in Women Influence on healthy Aging

    Dr. Krakow
    12 Oct 2009 | 8:55 am
    Dr. Barry Krakow discusses recent articles talking about obesity in women how it will influence healthy aging.

  • Late Night Eating and Obesity

    Dr. Krakow
    5 Oct 2009 | 2:31 pm
    Dr. Barry Krakow discusses the connection between late night eating and obesity

  • Nocturia and ANP

    Dr. Krakow
    1 Oct 2009 | 10:49 am
    Dr. Barry Krakow answers a question regarding atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP).
 
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  • 10-21-09 Stop Counting Sheep, Get Some Sleep!

    ashvaj
    20 Oct 2009 | 10:58 am
    Americans lead busy lives — and the overscheduled often cut back on sleep. But sleeping five or six hours a night can carry severe health consequences. Studies suggest the adults need at least seven or eight hours of shut-eye — getting less can interfere with job performance, not to mention contribute to obesity, diabetes and [...]

  • Learn the Basics on Common Sleep Disorders:Human Resources-Upcoming Program

    ashvaj
    20 Oct 2009 | 10:47 am
    What Keeps You Up At Night? Human Resources’  Upcoming Learning Program It is an opportunity for Professional and Personal Development. Improve your skills and get ahead in your career by taking advantage of the development opportunities provided by Human Resources! You can pre-register for programs by visiting the online course catalog or by contacting Learning and Education at [...]

  • Free Sleep Apnea Awareness Seminar

    ashvaj
    20 Oct 2009 | 10:28 am
    A free seminar on sleep apnea awareness is offered the third Monday of every month. This is a regular monthly feature and the seminar intends to increase overall awareness among people with the help of experts and sleep specialists. The next monthly seminar will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Preferred Homecare, 529 25 1/2 [...]

  • Sleep Disorders:Sleep Study Helps in Treatment

    ashvaj
    18 Oct 2009 | 9:32 pm
    By Danica Lawrence No… Dr. Scherr did not pass out during my interview, he’s describing how quickly his patients fall asleep when they stay overnight for a “sleep study.” “Our patients sleep fine at 75 mph driving a car down the highway. We want to get them treated so that when they are driving that 2,000 lb [...]

  • Improved Diet and Exercise Alone are Unlikely to Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients

    ashvaj
    17 Oct 2009 | 9:21 pm
    (Press release)-Westchester, Ill. – A study in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that while a strict diet and exercise program may benefit obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is unlikely to eliminate the condition. Results show improvement in typical OSA symptoms including snoring, daytime [...]
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  • Stop Snoring Exercises Help You To ‘Stop Snoring’

    Charles
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:48 pm
    Some people out there may falsely believe snoring is caused from being overweight. There are other reasons people snore such as sinus issues and age. Anyone who snores or sleeps next to a snorer knows how much it can affect your life and affect the lives of those who have to live with you each night. There are actually fairly easy stop snoring exercises you can do at home to control your snoring problem. There is a theory out there that believes since snoring happens due to weakened tongue and throat muscles, you can do a few exercises to build up these muscles and reduce your tendency to…

  • Sleepwalking Sleep Disorder in Children and Adults

    Charles
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:59 am
    Sleepwalking sleep disorder can be found in approximately 14% of children and only about 1% of adults. Sleep walking is also known as somnambulism and, although many people will do it once or twice in their lives, it’s very rare that you will find someone who does it with the frequency necessary to consider it a sleep disorder. However, for those who do suffer from somnambulism, the effects aren’t only a lack of sleep, but there can also be dangerous aspects to sleepwalking. Before treatment can even be explored, it’s important to know what causes sleep walking and better understand it.

  • Benefits of Using Hypnosis for Insomnia

    Charles
    5 Nov 2009 | 3:58 am
    Over the years, many modern sleep-inducing procedures and medications have been developed but few of them come close to excellent results you can get by undergoing hypnosis for insomnia. This particular treatment method is said to be very effective in helping people overcome their inability to sleep at night. Causes and Symptoms of Insomnia Defined as the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep during the night, insomnia is a serious sleeping disorder that affects millions of people all over the world. Among its most common causes include extreme stress due to problems regarding work,…

  • Problems Associated With Snoring And Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    Charles
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:41 am
    Understanding snoring and obstructive sleep apnea is important, because you can determine the possible causes as well as recommended treatments that can help in finding relief. Obstructive sleep apnea refers to a condition in which the patient experiences trouble with getting adequate sleep and the reason for interrupted sleep is irregular breathing that also stops for a few seconds making it a life threatening condition. If you have snoring and obstructive sleep apnea problems, you will often be made the butt of jokes though it is far from a trivial matter because it can even lead to death.

  • Do You Need A Natural Sleep Aid for Insomnia?

    Charles
    1 Nov 2009 | 10:08 pm
    It’s been a long, stressful day and all you can think about is going to bed and getting some sleep. The idea of your pillow and blankets calls to you all evening long and finally, it’s time to go to bed. This should be bliss, but instead of falling asleep, you’re lying there, burning eyes staring at the ceiling – again. Maybe you’re thinking of what you didn’t get done during the day because you’re so tired, or maybe you’re worried that you didn’t lock all your doors, even though you just checked less than five minutes ago. Whatever it is that is causing your insomnia, it…
 
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  • Treatment for Sleep Apnea Can Improve Golf Game

    Denise Reynolds RD
    3 Nov 2009 | 10:21 am
    Men with obstructive sleep apnea who received nasal continuous positive airway pressure treatments not only improved their health, but also lowered their golf handicap by as much as three strokes, according to research presented at CHEST 2009, the 75th annual assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). Men with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who received nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP or NPAP) treatments not only improved their health, but also lowered their golf handicap by as much Source:  American College of Chest Physicians

  • Poor Sleep Affects Health

    Tyler Woods Ph.D.
    30 Oct 2009 | 7:27 am
    Sleep is a natural part of life and we need it for our bodies to function correctly. Sleeping is the bodies’ most important activity and poor sleep can affect our health and the ability to function correctly. In a recent study it was discovered that up to 70 million Americans are not getting enough sleep. Source:  References National Sleep Foundation, American Psychological Association

  • Many Americans Not Getting Enough Sleep

    Denise Reynolds RD
    29 Oct 2009 | 1:47 pm
    One in nine Americans reported a chronic lack of sleep in a new CDC report issued October 30th 2009. Approximately 50 to 70 million American adults suffer from sleep disorders, and a new report issued in this week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report< Source:  MMWR 2009;58:1175-79

  • New Technique Treats Primary Snoring

    Deborah Mitchell
    5 Oct 2009 | 8:10 am
    There is good news tonight, and perhaps every night, for those who have primary snoring or who live with a snoring partner. A technique called radiofrequency ablation combined with partial uvulectomy can successfully reduce snoring. There is good news tonight, and perhaps every night, for those who have primary snoring or who live with a snoring partner. Source:  Deborah Mitchell

  • Weight loss significantly reduces sleep apnea

    Kathleen Blanchard RN
    28 Sep 2009 | 7:03 pm
    New research shows that weight loss can significantly reduce the number of sleep apnea episodes experienced by individuals diagnosed with the disease. In the first study of its kind, researchers find that patients who lost weight were more than three times more likely to nearly eliminate sleep apnea episodes, compared to those who did not lose weight. New research shows that weight loss can significantly reduce the number of sleep apnea episodes experienced by individuals diagnosed with the disease. Source:  Kathleen Blanchard RN
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  • Acupuncture Blog Chicago: Can't Sleep? Try Chinese Herbs

    Jennifer D.
    27 Oct 2009 | 8:56 pm
    Insomnia Is Harmful; Chinese Herbs Can Help By Cathy Margolin L.A.c According to several recent studies from the National Sleep Foundation and Science Daily the answer to that question . . .

  • Acupuncture Blog Chicago: Chinese Herbal Medicine For Insomnia

    Jennifer D.
    16 Oct 2009 | 12:16 pm
    Chinese Herbal Medicine For Insomnia By Cathy Margolin L.A.c . According to a USA Today article, in the 1950s approximately 7.5 hours of sleep a night was the norm for most Americans. . . .

  • Insomnia Research Study

    Insomnia Study
    13 Oct 2009 | 1:38 pm
    Brigham & Woman’s Hospital in Boston, MA, is looking for people aged 18-65 who have been diagnosed with insomnia to participate in a research study. The study involves approximately 2 weeks . . .

  • melatonin

    Kimberly B.
    22 Aug 2009 | 6:31 pm
    Hi everyone, i'm new here.  I have problems sleeping most nights of the week.  I just bought a bottle of Melatonin, but am still apprehensive about using it.  I've done extensive research, . . .

  • Acupuncture Blog Chicago:Chinese Medicine For Insomnia

    Jennifer D.
    10 Aug 2009 | 9:01 pm
    Chinese Medicine For Insomnia Chinese Medicine is not a well known treatment option for insomnia, but it is effective nonetheless. In my Chicago practice, I have great success treating people . . .
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  • email1

    James Cahoon
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pm
    Subj: [Name], How to Make Those Insomnia Remedies Actually WORK! Dear [Name], If you’re aggravated to wits end that nothing you try helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and get deep, rejuvenating sleep… then this email will expose a major mistake you’re making when trying any insomnia remedy. I used to have the same problem – as a matter of fact, I suffered for over 7 years struggling with insomnia! For many years I made no progress at all and found that my insomnia only grew worse.  I tried dozens of pills, wasted tons of money on a new bed, and tried everything else…

  • 8 Tips For Dealing With Restless Legs Syndrome

    James Cahoon (admin)
    24 Oct 2009 | 9:10 am
    MEDICAL DISCLAIMER While this guide provides information on insomnia and sleep strategies, it is not a substitute for appropriate medical diagnosis or treatment. If you are having a persistent problem, you should consult your physician.  The author of this guide is not a licensed practitioner of medicine.  All of the information, suggestions, and techniques in this guide are, therefore, meant for informational purposes only. The readers are encouraged to verify for themselves all of the information within this website before making any decisions based upon the advices in this guide. The…

  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming For Reversing The Downward Spiral Of Insomnia

    James Cahoon
    12 Sep 2009 | 10:36 am
    The Daily Battle Against Insomnia MEDICAL DISCLAIMER While this guide provides information on insomnia and sleep strategies, it is not a substitute for appropriate medical diagnosis or treatment. If you are having a persistent problem, you should consult your physician.  The author of this guide is not a licensed practitioner of medicine.  All of the information, suggestions, and techniques in this guide are, therefore, meant for informational purposes only. The readers are encouraged to verify for themselves all of the information within this website before making any decisions based upon…

  • Insomnia due to noisy neighbors, how can I prevent "hearing" their noise while sleeping?? (10 points)?

    James Cahoon (admin)
    5 Jun 2009 | 4:04 pm
    Yes, very bad neighbors.Polite request is not an option so I'm looking for a solution for myself. I tried stuffing my ears with cotton and it does dampen the sound a bit but can still hear a bit of the noise. And though noise may not be much, my emotions would go surging which is probably also the reason of me not being able to relax.Is there an ear deafener tool for sleeping? like the ones used in constuction sites, except much more comfortable for sleeping? What type of materials are used for sound proofing a room?(an expensive option) Note that I only have insomnia when there are…

  • how to deal with insomnia?

    James Cahoon (admin)
    4 Jun 2009 | 5:26 am
    i have insomnia and am wondering how i can deal with it. a friend of mine who has it also says sleeping meds make things worse, so never bothered telling doctor. anyone know another solution or how they get by with insomnia please? Here are some things you can try to make you sleep better: 1. Improve your sleep habits. Work on your relaxation techniques. Make your environment conducive for sleeping and establish a bedtime routine. 2. Avoid large meals, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine before sleeping. Strenuous activities should also be avoided. 3. A relaxing activity like reading or listening…
 
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  • Housework After Sex, Not Sleep

    Dr. Mike
    4 Nov 2009 | 10:07 am
    Hold on to your seatbelt for this one. Professor Elwyn Isaac from England’s University of Leeds has just discovered an astonishing behavior among fruit flies: after mating, females ditch their usual afternoon siesta in favor of engaging in intense foraging (ahem, that would be akin to domestic-type duties or housework). The trigger? A “sex peptide” that is produced in the males’ accessory gland, the equivalent of the human prostate, and attaches itself to the surface of the sperm’s tail. This sex peptides appears to have a chemical effect on the female, preventing her from taking…

  • When Power Snoring Exceeds a Power Saw

    Dr. Mike
    2 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Think you’ve got it bad putting up with a snoring bed partner? Well, think again. This month a British woman has been recorded as one of her country’s loudest snorers. Her snore is so loud that from a decibel standpoint, it’s louder than a jet plane! Impossible? Not at all. Though snoring rarely exceeds 85 decibels, sixty-year-old Jenny Chapman comes in at 111.6 decibels, which could drown out a spinning washing machine, diesel truck, and speeding express train. People confuse decibels all the time, because they aren’t “units” per se. A decibel is literally one-tenth of a…

  • Andy Rooney on Sleep

    Dr. Mike
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:02 am
    Yes, Andy, we do sleep about a third of our lives away. And I agree, it would be nice to have a gauge on us to let us know when we need to get some shut eye or when we’ve had enough, much like a battery light that comes on to tell us it’s time to charge a certain device for optimal use. Green means go. Red mean stop.Earlier this month when Andy Rooney gave his classic spiel during the last segment of 60 Minutes, he talked about sleep. He doesn’t quite understand why so many people have problems with sleep, especially since he “can sleep night or day, sitting, standing, or lying…
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  • SIDS and Slow Wave Sleep

    29 Oct 2009 | 5:43 pm
    There's an interesting discussion about the possible relationship between SIDS and Slow Wave sleep here:http://sleepdoctor.blogspot.com/2009/10/osa-sleep-deprivation-and-alcohol.html

  • OSA, Sleep Deprivation, and Alcohol

    11 Oct 2009 | 11:09 am
    Once a person has one sleep problem, they are less able to cope with another one. For example, persons with obstructive sleep apnea are less able to cope with the demands of shift work.A. Vakulin and colleagues pubished "Effects of Alcohol and Sleep Restriction on Simulated Driving Performance in Untreated Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea" in this months issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. This study compared patients with untreated OSA and matched controls on a driving simulator. The study found that "Patients with OSA are more vulnerable than healthy persons to the effects of alcohol…

  • Alcohol, Sleep, and Pregnancy

    4 Oct 2009 | 1:31 pm
    Below is a small excerpt from the article "Sleep disorders associated with alcohol use and abuse," available at Medlink Neurology:Alcohol use should be avoided during pregnancy. The potential adverse physical and neurocognitive effects, including fetal alcohol syndrome, of maternal alcohol consumption on the developing fetus have been extensively reviewed (Wattendorf and Muenke M 2005). Recent research has clarified the effects of prenatal alcohol consumption on the child’s postnatal sleep. Maternal prenatal consumption of alcohol results in infant postnatal sleep fragmentation as well as…

  • It's been a while...

    29 Sep 2009 | 5:38 pm
    It's been over a month since I even looked at the comments on this site. Things have been busy at the sleep centers I work at; I am currently reading about 200 sleep studies a month. Also I have been writing an article for Sleep Review , as well as working with some physicians, researchers, and statisticians analyzing data from the Jackson Heart Study.I do expect things to slow down a little for the rest of the year. My association with Hancock Medical Center is ending. Dr. Brenda Hines is working with me and seeing patients at Somnus Sleep Clinic. She has been a big help.I do plan on posting…

  • Sleep Disorders Linked to Aviation Accidents

    25 Jul 2009 | 3:41 pm
    Sleep disorders, especially obstructive sleep apnea, are common among truck drivers. USAToday reports that the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating fatigue as a cause of accidents in the aviation industry:While efforts to reduce fatigue in aviation have focused on pilots' schedules, federal accident investigators say pilots and other vehicle operators also need to be screened for sleep disorders. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is preparing to take a stand on the issue within weeks, according to testimony at a recent public meeting.
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  • Sleep Questions Answered: UARs and Fibromyalgia

    Dr. Krakow
    15 Oct 2009 | 10:19 am
    Dr. Barry Krakow answers an airline pilot’s question on UARS. To ask Dr. Krakow a question regarding sleep or sleep disorders, click here: http://sleepdynamictherapy.com/ask-a-question/

  • Sleep Questions Answered: UARS and Airline Pilots

    Dr. Krakow
    15 Oct 2009 | 10:17 am
    Dr. Barry Krakow answers an airline pilot’s question on UARS. To ask Dr. Krakow a question regarding sleep or sleep disorders, click here: http://sleepdynamictherapy.com/ask-a-question/

  • Obesity in Women Influence on healthy Aging

    Dr. Krakow
    12 Oct 2009 | 8:55 am
    Dr. Barry Krakow discusses recent articles talking about obesity in women how it will influence healthy aging.

  • Late Night Eating and Obesity

    Dr. Krakow
    5 Oct 2009 | 2:31 pm
    Dr. Barry Krakow discusses the connection between late night eating and obesity

  • Nocturia and ANP

    Dr. Krakow
    1 Oct 2009 | 10:49 am
    Dr. Barry Krakow answers a question regarding atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP).
 
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  • Sensational.com Review of Speed Sleep

    Frank
    2 Nov 2009 | 4:23 pm
    Sensational.com has the widest range of Sleep Product reviews in America. Speed Sleep® CD Review Summary What is the most appropriate, the safest and most effective solution when we cannot fall asleep? Should we drink warm milk, take an herbal supplement or get a prescription for something stronger? Prescription pills can be dangerous and herbs are often unregulated. Guided meditation or soothing sounds may induce relaxation and facilitate sleep. Speed Sleep® is a 25-minute guided visualization using both voice and background music specifically designed to condition the response of deep…

  • Trend Hunter Review of Speed Sleep

    Frank
    29 Oct 2009 | 8:20 am
    Trend Hunter Magazine Review of Speed Sleep http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-sleep-sleeping-your-way-to-success Sleeping your way to success is now possible, thanks to Speed Sleep (no, not that kind of success - get your mind out of the gutter!).  Speed Sleep is an audio track that uses guided visualization to teach listeners to fall asleep quickly and deeply, as well as to nap effectively.  Besides being a great alternative to prescription drugs or OTC sleep aids, the kind of regular high quality sleep that Speed Sleep promotes helps reduce stress and boosts creativity and…

  • SOME SLEEP MYTHS AND FACTS

    Frank
    31 Aug 2009 | 7:39 am
    Myth: Men and women are affected the same way by insomnia. Fact: Insomnia is nearly twice as common in women than in men, and women are more likely than men to report insomnia to their healthcare professional. A woman’s sleep is uniquely influenced by menstrual cycle, biological life stage, stress level, health, mood, parental status, work hours and other life responsibilities. Myth: Exercising before bed will make me tired, and help me sleep. Fact: Exercise can be helpful for good sleep, especially when done regularly in the morning or afternoon and not too close to bedtime. If you…

  • Some Great Nap Tips

    Frank
    7 Jul 2009 | 7:56 am
    Here are some quick tips that will improve your napping skills. They can be used just before you do a Speed Sleep: Take six deep breaths- After you get comfy, take six really deep, slow, breaths. If you can, breathe in from the nose, and out through the mouth. Nice, slow, easy. Feel your aches- Without moving, take a quick inventory of the aches and pains you feel, especially around the face, the neck, your jaw, and your lower back. Think of warmth- Imagine sending liquid warmth through those parts, such that the warmth pours over the aches, and washes them down out of your body off the bed,…

  • Creativity: Another Sleep Benefit

    Frank
    25 Jun 2009 | 9:19 am
    The National Sleep Foundation has recently posted an article on the connection between sleep and creativity. Speed Sleep is designed to provide an added benefit of increased creative problem solving abilities. The research supports the impact at the REM sleep levels that are achieved by using Speed Sleep. Here is some info from their findings: Whenever you’re facing a problem or tough decision, you might get the following advice from a friend: “Sleep on it.” According to new findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, that might not be a bad…
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