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Foods to Sleep On
Come 10 pm, when the rest of the world is starting to wind down, you're winding up. Maybe it's something more, but it could be what you're eating (or not eating). Yahoo Health has created this list of the top 10 foods to help you get a good night's sleep.
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Antihistamine/acetaminophen (By mouth)
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Can't Sleep: Try Dreamerz
We all have those nights when we have a hard time falling asleep. Maybe it's because we've had a hard day or maybe it's because our schedules are just off but for whatever the reason, you may want to consider Dreamerz, an all natural sleep aid beverage.
At first, I was not all for trying Dreamerz because I am not typically the type of person that likes to 'take' something to aid in sleep.
Sleepless in West Virginia
Last night I was up late firing my glue gun at the finishing details on my daughter's Halloween costume, so I was a little groggy this morning. Most of the time I do get plenty of rest, but according to a recent study, sleeplessness is a major US problem. Americans suffer from chronic lack of sleep, and the problem is most prevalent in the southeastern United States, particularly in West Virginia.
Insomnia
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- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and severe facial swelling (angioedema), which can occur even the first time a drug is taken
- Complex sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep driving, making phone calls, and preparing and eating food while asleep
Ability to Survive on Six Hours of Sleep Is Pipe Dream
One way that busy folks try to increase their productivity level is to sleep less, and many boast that they can survive with six or so hours of sleep. A good night's sleep, between seven and nine hours, has been found to be vital for our overall health. Chronic undersleeping can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers, not to mention depression and short-term memory loss.
Restless legs syndrome and related disorders
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- Causes
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- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends medications for restless legs syndrome (RLS) or periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) only for persons who fulfill strict diagnostic criteria and experience too much daytime sleepiness as a result of these conditions. (Excessive daytime sleepiness results from nighttime sleeplessness due to RLS or PLMD symptoms).
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in March 2007 that the dopamine agonist drug pergolide (Permax) has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market.
Another Reason to Get Your Zs: Reduced Blood Pressure
If you're stressed out or overworked, it's not uncommon to miss an hour or two of sleep each night. It may be doing more harm than you think. Besides making you cranky in the morning, new research shows that missing sleep regularly can lead to high blood pressure.
Narcolepsy
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
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Have Trouble Sleeping? Argue in the Morning
Tossing and turning in bed when you should be sleeping is not only frustrating, it is bad for your health. A good night's rest helps fight many health issues, from breast cancer to the common cold. To protect the sanctity of your sleep, you need to work on relaxing at night, which is why sleep experts say to save your intense conversations for the morning and keep the pillow talk sweet.
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