Monthly Archives: January, 2008
Are you suffering from insomnia? – by Olivia Andrews
Sleeping disorders have become quite common in most of the countries across the world. People suffer from problems such as falling asleep, inability to stay asleep, and failure to feel restored by sleep. In general, the causes for sleep disorders can be categorized into internal, external and due to disturbance in the normal circadian pattern. …
Why Poor Sleep Lowers Your Immune System – by Kacper Postawski
Have you ever wondered ‘exactly’ why we tend to sleep longer when we’re sick? As you might already know, we sleep in “sleep cycles”. We can categorize these cycles into “light sleep”, and “deep sleep.” But just HOW important deep sleep is to our immune system?…As you read, it’s during the first 3-4 hours of …
Why a Person May Suffer From Insomnia – by James Hunt
We all have to sleep; it’s a part of our lives that we can not change. There are many reasons why sleep is important to us and there are many things involved in sleep that affect us. Sleep The average adult needs to sleep about 8 hours in each 24 hour period. Many people do …
What is Sleep – by David Chandler
Sleep is the regular state of natural unconsciousness observed in all mammals, birds, and fish. It is heavily influenced by circadian rhythms and by hormonal and environmental factors as well. Sleep appears to perform a restorative function for the brain and body, as evidenced by the myriad symptoms that result when an individual is deprived …
What Are The Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea? – by Kathryn Whittaker
Sleep apnea is identified with pauses in breathing while asleep. There are signs to look out for that may indicate you are suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be a dangerous condition so you should consult your doctor should you display any of the common symptoms. The following paragraphs offer some answers. Of all …
Understanding The Different Stages of Sleep – by Donald Saunders
Although we might think that our bodies simply shut down and completely relax during sleep, in fact many parts of the body remain surprisingly active. This is especially true of the brain which sends out a constant stream of signals controlling what is known as our sleep cycle. There are five stages to a normal …
Treatments For Sleep Apnea – by Jason Bauder
Treatment for Sleep Apnea Millions of Americans have problems sleeping. One of the leading sleep disorders is called Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea occurs when a blockage occurs in the throat of the person and blocks oxygen from reaching the lungs. A person with sleep apnea can stop breathing for a few seconds or up to …
Three Shocking Myths About Sleep – by Christopher Guerriero
MYTH #1 ) “If you sleep longer, you’ll be more awake and have more energy in your life” TRUTH: Sleeping longer ROBS you of energy and damages your sleeping system. There are several reasons why sleeping longer damages your sleep system. What most people don’t know is that there is a very important element of …
The Truth About Sleep Deprivation – by Steve Bishop
As you may have discovered through your life, having sleep is very important to your well-being. Sleep is essential to you because sleeping will give you the necessary energy to live and breathe through another demanding and stressful day. Sleeping also gives you the time to take it easy, relax, and to stop thinking about …
The Single Thing You Can Do For A Safer, Happier Holiday – by Constance Weygandt
The holiday season is that time of year when we are tempted to overeat, go to bed later and wake up earlier. It seems that we have twice as much to do and half the time to do it. Here are four reason why it is more important than ever to get at least eight …