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Apnea and Dieting: How Hormones Work Against You

April 11th, 2009 | Add a Comment

For people with sleep disorders, a healthy diet and regular exercise is not enough to combat weight gain. If you suffer from sleep apnea then beware if you’re only losing sleep and not the unwanted fat. Yep! Not getting enough sleep is a known culprit to weight problems. If you find it practically impossible to stop gaining weight then you might have a hidden sleep problem, such as apnea that is harming your body’s hormone levels and causing your weight gain. And this is not some rare situation. You might be one of the estimated 80 million Americans with sleep apnea who has not yet been diagnosed! If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea then you’ll find weight loss will come naturally once you begin treating your apnea. The good night’s sleep brings … Read entire article »

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Getting to The Root of Your Insomnia Problem

March 16th, 2009 | Add a Comment

by Keira Adams Many things can cause you to stay up all night. There are physical factors that include the time you wake up and go to sleep and even factors like what you eat before you go to sleep. If you think carefully about the mood you are in before you go to sleep and what you were doing right before bed you are sure to be able to find what causes insomnia, more specifically your insomnia. Once you have established the root of the problem you will be able to find a natural remedy for insomnia, even if it is being caused by a medical condition. Physical Causes Is your bedroom an inviting place? Or is it cluttered and filled with things from work? If the answer to the second question is … Read entire article »

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Quit Snoring Immediately

February 9th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Do you have a snoring problem? If so, no doubt you, like most people who do, would love to be able to quit. Not only would you save yourself a lot of trouble, you would also help those who live with you once again get a good night’s sleep. You will be happy to know that there are many little things you can adjust in your everyday life that just may make your snoring problem vanish. Tips To Help You Quit Snoring Since the reasons behind snoring are many, it is important to first of all determine what is the cause in your case. You can do so by seeing a medical professional or doing your own research. For instance, if you are overweight, you will most likely have a snoring problem. … Read entire article »

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Insomnia Treatment Can Vary Based On Cause

December 21st, 2008 | Add a Comment

It is believed that an estimated that around 64-million people suffer from insomnia, a sleep disorder caused by a variety of influences. Insomnia can either be transient, short time or chronic, long time. Just as there are many causes of this sleep disorder the treatment may vary depending on the affected person. For those who suffer only an occasional bout of insomnia treatment may be a light dosage sleep aid or those who want to remain free of synthetic drugs will choose botanical methods to help them get the sleep they need. People can develop insomnia for a number of reasons physical pain, emotional stress, anxiety or the brains inability to allow the mind to become clear and focused on sleep. Each cause will need different treatments to enable a good night’s … Read entire article »

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Natural Treatments for Insomnia – Proven Effective Methods

April 30th, 2008 | Add a Comment

Medical treatments for insomnia can range from expensive to very expensive prices. Why would you shell out so much money when you can find natural treatments for insomnia in your very own kitchen? There are even available techniques so simple and familiar that it would fool the average person it can actually help in treating insomnia. Valerian is perhaps one of the most popular and safe natural treatments for insomnia. Used long ago, it has been thoroughly studied and research shows Valerian works by altering your GABA neurotransmitters. This will help calm you and help lull you to sleep. This is available over-the-counter in countries like Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland. It is proclaimed to be effective but it has a lag period of up to two to three weeks. Altering … Read entire article »

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Answering Common Questions About Sleep Apnea

September 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Sleep apnea is a common breathing condition that can range from mild to moderate to severe. It’s also a progressive disorder, which means that it gets worse with time. Approximately twelve to twenty million people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea. Adult sleep apnea is as common across the globe as is adult onset diabetes. More men suffer from it than women. In addition, it’s more common in those who are overweight and have a tendency toward loud, habitual snoring. According to The National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, approximately 38,000 individuals die annually as a result of cardiovascular problems relating in one way or another to sleep apnea. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder differentiated by pauses in breathing during sleep. These pauses can cover anywhere … Read entire article »

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Diagnosing Sleep Apnea

September 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment

If you suspect you may be suffering from sleep apnea, the only way to be certain is to visit your doctor. If, after careful examination of your nose, mouth and throat for signs of large or swollen tissues and a series of questions regarding your medical history in order to form a framework for the symptoms you’re experiencing, your doctor determines sleep apnea is a possibility, the next step will likely be a sleep-recording test. This kind of test is usually performed in a sleep laboratory or sleep center. In most instances, patients are required to spend the night at the sleep center while the test is being performed, though in some instances the sleep-recording test can be done at home. A polysomnogram (often abbreviated to PSG) is the most commonly administered … Read entire article »

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