Archive for May, 2007
Sleeping Disorder #2 - Restless Legs Syndrome
Friday, May 18th, 2007Do you experience painful leg muscles and an abnormally uncontrollable desire to move around just to partially relieve the pain? Beware of those symptoms for it could be a sign of a more serious illness.
Facts and Symptoms
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a type of neurological sickness which is characterized by painful leg muscles, which […]
Sleeping Disorder #1 - Night Eating Syndrome
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007Has this happened to you?
You woke up one morning, and you found that there were wrappers of candy bar all over your kitchen. Incidentally, your stomach aches and you see that you have chocolate smudges all over your hands and face. Your parents or your husband tells you that you are up all night long […]
Who is More Prone to Insomnia?
Saturday, May 12th, 2007Reports have it that 90% of people can acquire transient insomnia at some point in their lives. While an estimate of 30% suffers from its chronic form. Which groups of us are more prone to insomnia?
Women
Women are said to be more at risk in acquiring insomnia because of the following reasons:
Pre-menstrual syndrome with symptoms […]
Causes of Insomnia
Sunday, May 6th, 2007I have mentioned these before and now I’ll go into more detail on each of Emotional Distress, Substance Abuse, Biological Clock Disturbance, Environmental Factors, Health Problems, and Pre-bedtime Activities.
1. Emotional Distress
More particularly when it is from internalized anxiety or anger, emotional problems can easily trigger this sleep disorder.
2. Substance Abuse
Drinking too much […]
