Insomnia

Sleep pertains to that nocturnal ritual that is characterized by a lack of voluntary muscle movement and consciousness, as the body recharges itself for the next busy day.  Sleep problems, also known as sleep disorders, are disruptions in these evening rest periods, resulting in various physical and mental effects.  One of the most common sleep ...click here to read more

Not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on all aspects of your life; health, work and relationships. Sleep problems can often be associated with pain. When that pain is constant and you end up suffering from insomnia, it is time to incorporate pain management strategies that can help you get back on track. ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that between 50 and 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Sleep problems can lead to unhealthy behavior and illness. Over the last few decades the medical community has come to realize just how important good sleep is to our health so more research has been conducted ...click here to read more

If you found out that those few extra pounds that you’ve been carrying around your waist could be one of the reasons for your suffering from tiredness and fatigue, would you be motivated to lose them?  Being overweight or obese can cause many health problems and new research shows that it may also cause sleep ...click here to read more

If you’re having sleep problems, you’re not alone. Approximately 30-50% of the population suffer from insomnia at some point in their life, with approximately 10% suffering from chronic insomnia. How you deal with insomnia can have a significant negative impact on your health, including your mental health. Determining the cause of your insomnia is important ...click here to read more

A nightmare is a scary and vivid dream that causes an individual to awake abruptly. Frequent nightmares can cause exhaustion, reduced brain function and memory impairment during the day and they can lead to sleep problems and insomnia during the night. Although there is no singular proven cause of nightmares, studies have found that certain ...click here to read more

The Monday to Friday in most of us has been heavily trained through years of conditioning to wake up early and go to bed early – or at least if you are in the majority of the population. However, on the other hand, many people look towards the weekend as a chance to get their ...click here to read more

Getting enough rest each day is one of the most important ways of leading a healthy lifestyle.  It can significantly improve one’s performance at work or at school, as well as maintain the normal physiologic activities of the body.  Sufficient sleep may also prevent the occurrence of accidents while driving or operating a motor vehicle.  ...click here to read more

Approximately 40 million Americans have difficulty sleeping every night. Sleep problems can ruin people’s lives. When someone has insomnia for example, it can lead to accidents, trouble concentrating, depression, and health problems. Sleep problems are nothing new and for years sufferers have been told to turn to warm milk as a way to help them ...click here to read more

Insomnia is incredibly common, and it can begin to influence many different areas of an individual’s life. It can be disruptive to work, and take a toll on your social life as well. What’s even worse, is the more trouble you have sleeping, the more it could start to take over your thoughts. Experts say ...click here to read more

Do you find yourself up all night instead of getting some good sleep? A recent study showed that sleep problems such as insomnia or the inability to sleep for a continuous duration of time is associated with a greater risk for developing obesity. According to the medical report published in the journal SLEEP, individuals with ...click here to read more

Are you getting enough sleep every night? For some people with sleep problems, this may mean spending more time awake in bed and only catching up on sleep during the early hours of the morning. For others, sleep problems involve snoozing for the entire night and even through the rest of the morning. The Cause ...click here to read more

Stress…we’ve all felt it before and in short bursts it’s actually good for us. Low levels of stress, once in a while, can help with your mental performance by keeping you alert and motivated. Stress also helps you to stay safe when you encounter a dangerous situation allowing you to react quickly and efficiently. While ...click here to read more

Drinking alcohol can be stress reliever after a hard day’s work, but for others, having a drink or two isn’t enough. If you are one of those who have to grab a drink every evening, do you know how much you are actually consuming? And have you noticed any difference in your general performance at ...click here to read more