Category: Insomnia

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Nothing can wreck havoc on a person’s well-being like a series of sleepless nights. Everyone knows that sleep is crucial for a healthy mind and body but we also know that sleep can be elusive at times. The search […]

Many people turn to medication to help them cope with anxiety and depression. Zoloft is a popular anti-depressant found on the market today and it has had some very positive effects on patients who use it for depression.
Everyone gets depressed at one time or another and everyone has anxiety at one time or another. Sometimes […]

Wellbutrin is the brand name for the drug bupropion, which is normally prescribed for the treatment of depression and is marketed today by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline.  Bupropion is of the amino ketone class of chemicals, and acts as both a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.  Chemically, it is a derivative […]

When you think of the islands of the South Pacific, several images and impressions probably come to mind. The sound of the sea, gentle breezes and sounds of leaves rustling as you enjoy the peace and serenity. Sounds good – let’s go there now!
Oddly, there is a tree native to the South Pacific islands called […]

Most of us get the occasional headache and it’s not major concern. A bit uncomfortable, but a couple of aspirin will fix you up. Migraine headaches are another story. If you’ve ever had one, you know you never want to have another. The trouble is, some people are afflicted with regular migraines, and nothing seems […]

Feeling stressed? Perhaps you are trying to do too much with your day. I know that some people scoff and say that there is never enough to do. Perhaps your problem might be that you are just too busy. You may be surprised to know that you may not have too much to do, you […]

Whenever you think of the Star of Bethlehem flower, you will be reminded of the Gospel of Matthew and the story of the Star of Bethlehem guiding the Wise Men to Jesus’ place of birth. If you’re the gardening type, you may think of the beautiful star-shaped flowers filling a meadow on a sunny Spring […]

A brandy before bedtime is one of the oldest prescriptions for a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, drinking alcohol anywhere close to bedtime may disturb rather than aid sleep.
While alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, it can significantly diminish the quality of sleep you obtain during the night. For example, having alcohol in your system […]

Many adults consume caffeine on a regular basis and, on average, ingest the caffeine equivalent of about three cups of coffee a day (about 280 milligrams). A select few of us (about 20 percent) have really got it had, consuming up to 500 mg or more.
As ubiquitous as caffeine is, it’s a drug that produces […]

Prescription sleep medications may be taken:
1. when sleep difficulties cause problems in carrying out daily activities
2. the cause of insomnia has been identified and found best treated with medication
3. the sleep problem is expected to be temporary and short-term
4. behavioral approaches did not help or the person is unwilling to try them
5. insomnia is expected […]

You Are Lazy If You Fall Asleep During the Day
Falling asleep during daytime is a sign of physiological need. Lazy people may fritter away their time at unproductive or pointless tasks, but they don’t necessarily have trouble staying awake in the daytime. Sleeping during the day is a sign of sleep deprivation. This can be […]

Older People Need Less Sleep
In truth, older people need just as much as sleep as younger adults. They may have trouble getting it because they wake up more frequently during the night, total sleep need does not decrease much with age.
Alcohol Does Not Help You In Your Sleep
Alcohol is not an effective sleep aid. Its […]

What happens if I do not get enough sleep?
Complete Sleep Deprivation
Normally, you are up about sixteen or seventeen hours between sleep sessions. Complete sleep deprivation is what happens as the hours go beyond this point. The immediate result is you feel tired, and you feel exhausted. By 2 or 3 A.M., many people have a […]

Even a few nights of bad sleep can be detrimental. One study found that people who were limited to three straight nights of sleeping five hours or less were more likely to have physical ailments such as headaches, stomach problems, and sore joints.
Other studies have shown that curtailing sleep to four hours a night for […]

If you suffer from insomnia, you know it’s a miserable illness and condition that can drive you to distraction. Insomnia is an inability to fall asleep normally, over a prolonged period. There are many possible causes, including diabetes, lung or heart disease and sleep apnea. Although there are several natural remedies that may bring relief, […]

If you have problems getting to sleep, you know how frustrating it can be. You may toss and turn for hours before you fall asleep or you may find that you wake up many times in the night no matter what you do. Others have problems with fatigue during the day, even though they think […]

Do you ever have trouble sleeping? Do you feel that there are times in your lives when you feel as if you should have been taught how to fall asleep? Nighttime rest is essential for your everyday function but it can be very difficult to get especially if you suffer from insomnia. Sleeplessness is no […]