Archive for the 'Insomnia' Category
Side Effects Of Insomnia Can Be Dangerous
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007Insomnia affects nearly everyone at one time or another. Most of us will suffer from temporary insomnia, also known as transient insomnia. This type of sleep disruption will last a few nights to a few weeks, and can generally be attributed to a particular event or stress. Chronic insomnia affects a smaller percentage of people, […]
Age Factors in Sleep Disorders
Friday, April 6th, 2007Most of us take sleep for granted. We see it as a natural part of life that just happens. However, once you are nearing retirement age, the natural ability to fall asleep and stay asleep slowly loses its grip on you. Many older adults have problems sleeping and think the problem is just […]
Treating Childhood Insomnia
Sunday, March 11th, 2007You may not know this, but insomnia is a sleep disorder which can occur in all age groups. While stress is the main cause of insomnia in adults, childhood insomnia occurs for totally different reasons.
What Causes Childhood Insomnia?
Childhood insomnia is believed to be caused by two main factors:
The failure to assign and keep […]
Is Caffeine A Cause Of Insomnia?
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007Skip That Last Cup After Dinner
Are you a serious insomniac, sometimes going for more than 24 hours without sleep? Try eliminating caffeine from your diet. Caffeine is a stimulant that can cause a person to stay up when all they really want to do is sleep. Could it be, if you can’t find sleep, that […]
What is Your Definition of Insomnia?
Saturday, March 3rd, 2007If you were asked to define insomnia, what would you say? Some people say they are suffering from insomnia if they have trouble falling asleep for a night or two. Others would say that is is waking up too early. Let’s examine four basic types of insomnia.
Difficulty Falling Asleep
Difficulty falling asleep is one definition of […]
Exercise – A Natural Insomnia Cure
Tuesday, February 27th, 2007Exercising has many benefits. Here are 3 of them:
helps you lose weight
gets you more energy
helps you fall asleep
“What?”, you ask, “Are you serious about that 3rd one, Richard?”
Yes, I am. Studies have shown that people, particularly women, who regularly exercise during the day, sleep longer and better at night. So, before you reach for […]
