Health Expert Dr. Diana L Walcutt shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/14526/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/14526/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/14526/index http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/14526/52814/sleep-safe Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:13:00 -0500 Dr. Diana L Walcutt One wonders how many people actually use something to sleep at night. Whether it's a prescription, over the counter (OTC) or alcohol, nearly ALL of us will use something to help us sleep at some point.  Each of us is likely to suffer from at least one bout of insomnia  in our lifetime. We have become a society where even a little loss of sleep can cause panic which leads to more than a single bad night.   Take into account how... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/14526/52814/sleep-safe http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/14526/50047/internet Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:00:33 -0500 Dr. Diana L Walcutt I read an article the other day in the Los Angeles Times and was intrigued by the idea it was presenting. Health insurance companies are supporting an idea of offering Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, or Cog B) for patients with insomnia.   Now, we know that Cog B is one of the most effective treatments for depression, anxiety, and yes, sleep disorders that are related to psychological issues. But I had kinda assumed that I... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/14526/50047/internet http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/14526/41807/perchance Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:25:00 -0400 Dr. Diana L Walcutt   Do you ever wonder why you don't dream when you sleep? The truth is, if you are getting proper amounts of sleep in proper time periods, (and not taking medications or using alcohol or illegal substances), you are dreaming. You just don't remember them unless they wake you.   REM REM sleep, or Rapid Eye Movement sleep is when you typically dream. You may have images float by in earlier stages, particularly when you are going... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/14526/41807/perchance