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July 13th, 2011 By antonio carrilo Posted in Sleep

Signs and Symptoms of Adult Sleep Disorders

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Adult Sleep Disorders.

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Adult Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders in adults may increase your chances of developing hypertension, heart disease and mood and memory problems. If indicated, following an outpatient evaluation, patients are referred for an overnight sleep study.

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Sleep disorders in adults may increase your chances of developing hypertension, heart disease and mood and memory problems. If indicated, following an outpatient evaluation, patients are referred for an overnight sleep study.

The appropriate amount and quality of sleep provides mental and physical restoration. Many individuals do not have restorative sleep, which can significantly affect daily functioning and quality of life.

More Sleep disorders symptom includes:

  • Interrupted breathing during sleep
  • Unable to sleep through the night
  • Wake up early in the morning
  • Sleepiness during the daytime
  • Concentration decreasing
  • Feeling uneasiness after a nigh sleep
  • Loud snoring
  • Excessive daytime tiredness
  • Pre sleep dreams
  • Fall asleep uncontrollably for long periods
  • Lack of Energy + Continue Reading

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July 13th, 2011 By antonio carrilo Posted in Sleep

Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Disorders

What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Problems?

What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Problems Need to learn more about sleep disorders? Sleep problems, including snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, sleep deprivation, and restless legs syndrome, are common among millions of Americans. It’s important to understand why sleep is necessary for optimal health, how the natural hormone melatonin affects sleep and wakefulness, and how the different states and stages of sleep impact sleep quality, quantity, and sleep dreams.

Sleep Disorders
Sleeping disorders are now considered a well-known and recognized medical issue. A child who falls back to sleep after rocking or holding is not necessarily suffering from sleeping disorders.

Sleep apnea, a condition that causes victims to stop breathing while asleep, is also a concern of children and adults. The rate of sleep apnea jumps sharply after menopause, affecting 9% of postmenopausal women.

An important part of the sleep cycle is REM (rapid eye movement) sleep–the deepest level of sleep, and the level necessary for the restorative and healing aspects of the body. The sleep cycle is highly important to maintain a healthy demeanor and immune system; and sleep disorders throw this into disarray. + Continue Reading

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June 24th, 2011 By nuranni Posted in Sleep

The trouble with Sleeping Pills

The trouble with over the counter sleep aids

Do you have trouble sleeping? Tips on how to have enough quality sleep to feel alert and well rested.

If you have trouble keeping your energy up all day or get sleepy whenever you slow down, you're probably not getting the sleep you need. Insomnia is extremely common and includes not being able to fall asleep, sporadically waking up in the middle of the night, and not being able to fall back asleep if woken up.

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The idea of a pill that can instantly solve your sleep problems is very appealing. Unfortunately, sleep medications don’t cure the underlying cause of the insomnia, and in fact can often make the problem worse in the long run. Concerns about the use of both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription sleep medications include:

  • Side effects. Side effects can be severe and include prolonged drowsiness the next day, confusion, forgetfulness and dry mouth.
  • Drug tolerance. You may have to take more and more of the sleep aid for it to work, which in turn can lead to more side effects.
  • Drug dependence. You may come to rely on the medication to sleep, and will be unable to sleep or have even worse sleep without it. + Continue Reading

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June 24th, 2011 By nuranni Posted in Sleep

Alternative Therapies for Insomnia

Understanding Insomnia and Its Symptoms.

Understanding the triggers that contribute to insomnia and learning to balance daily stress, tension, and anxiety are the first steps to effectively dealing with a sleep disorder.

Common Symptoms of Insomnia. Most people who don’t get enough sleep experience common symptoms like irritability and daytime sleepiness. There is a decrease in comprehension skill, they can have difficulty concentrating and paying attention to details, and may be unable to perform repetitive tasks.

The National Sleep Foundation’s 2009 Sleep in America poll showed that 59% of adults in the U.S. experienced symptoms of insomnia a few nights a week or more. About 35% of adults report at least one of the symptoms of insomnia. Primary insomnia persisting for at least one month yields estimates of 8%.

Insomnia is a very common sleep problem. Chronic insomnia can even contribute to health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Insomnia is the inability to get the amount of sleep you need to wake up feeling rested and refreshed. Because different people need different amounts of sleep, insomnia is defined by the quality of your sleep and how you feel after sleeping. + Continue Reading

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May 10th, 2011 By nuranni Posted in Sleep

Foods For Sleeping

How Food Could Help You Sleep.

How Food Could Help You Sleep

Some foods contribute to restful sleep; other foods keep you awake. Wakers are foods that stimulate neurochemicals that perk up the brain. Tryptophan is a precursor of the sleep-inducing substances serotonin and melatonin. Eating carbohydrates with tryptophan-containing foods makes this calming amino acid more available to the brain.

A high carbohydrate meal stimulates the release of insulin, which helps clear from the bloodstream those amino acids that compete with tryptophan, allowing more of this natural sleep-inducing amino acid to enter the brain and manufacture sleep- inducing substances, such as serotonin and melatonin. + Continue Reading

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