Sleep Disorders Expert Beth Irvine shares Sleep Disorders management news and commentary at MySleepCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.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/sleep-disorders/c/33137 http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137 http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/53743/change Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:08:04 -0500 Beth Irvine In looking to all good things for 2009, I want to share a fantastic resource with you called first30days.com.   Change is Good Whether it be issues with sleep or anything we want to change in our life. We begin with the desire to make a change. Below is an interview I did for first30days on where I personally go in times of change, the best thing about change and the best change I ever made... What is the belief you personally go to... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/53743/change http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/53544/yoga-sleep Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:23:00 -0500 Beth Irvine This is my favorite yoga pose to do when I have a lot on my mind and need to get a good night's sleep. Try spending about 15 minutes in this yoga posture before turning in⎯and see how it can aid in sending you off into a restful slumber. Putting your legs up the wall is a very gentle way to do an inversion (or up-side down) pose. "Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose" brings blood to your head and heart, and always seems to clear out the cobwebs for... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/53544/yoga-sleep http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/52751/winter Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:24:32 -0500 Beth Irvine The days are getting shorter...however, with all of the hustle and bustle right now you may not have even noticed? This Sunday, December 21st, marks the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. It is the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere. Look to the change of season and use the naturally shorter days to your advantage. This is a magical time of year Worldwide this period holds a magical flavor. Differing from culture to... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/52751/winter http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/52032/dreams Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:41:46 -0500 Beth Irvine If all of the holiday preparations have left you feeling that sleep is more of a dream than reality, here is a natural remedy that may help.Valerian Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a safe and effective herbal sleep aid and can help alleviate insomnia. The name is believed to come from the Latin word "valere" meaning to be healthy or strong. The root of the plant is believed to contain its active constituents. 2,000-year track... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/52032/dreams http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/48079/bedtime Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:19:55 -0500 Beth Irvine It’s been a few hours since you ate your dinner. Perhaps, as your evening comes to an end, your thoughts turn to a little snack before bedtime? Don’t feel guilty, go ahead and have one. Foods that can aid your sleepA small appropriate snack may be the extra boost your body needs to send you off into a restful calm. Our bodies release sleep-inducing hormones before we sleep. Foods rich in tryptophan (especially when combined with a... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/48079/bedtime http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/46762/problems Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:28:03 -0400 Beth Irvine Research documents that people with sleep problems often have issues with weight gain. I recently received an email from a listener who told me how she has lost a lot weight over the last year. Dear Beth: I have lost 30 pounds over this past year, very gradually and without much effort. I am making wiser choices in selection and portion control. I feel more aware of the present moments in my life. I have been listening to your guided meditations... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/46762/problems http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/46440/forward Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:41:14 -0400 Beth Irvine I receive regular feedback on the free-guided relaxations I broadcast each week. It made me think - how can this feedback help others, too?   Pay it forwardI find sharing our stories, no matter how simple or dramatic, is a great way to connect to others. Our stories, provide hope, inspiration, and that comfortable feeling that YOU are not alone. If you have a story to share, please reply and I will help pass it on.   Shared... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/46440/forward http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/45333/switching Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:18:00 -0400 Beth Irvine Think back to the time of your childhood.  Most of us, as kids, mastered the art of riding a bicycle. Can you remember how daunting it felt - fearful, yet completely focused on balancing, maneuvering the pedals, and guiding the handlebars - all at once? How it almost felt impossible. Anytime we learn something new, it feels a little scary. Its like riding a bikeChildren and adults alike can struggle with constant thoughts appearing in... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/45333/switching http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/44849/cell-sleep Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:23:24 -0400 Beth Irvine In our current household of three teenagers, a common adolescent accessory is a cell phone. Their nimble fingers seem able to effortlessly tap out frequent text messages quicker than any naval Morse code.Sleep StudyEuropean researchers report that teenagers who use their phones more than 15 times a day have more trouble falling asleep and staying asleep than those who use their phones sparingly. The researchers studied 21 healthy teens, aged 14... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/44849/cell-sleep http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/44276/internal Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:26:00 -0400 Beth Irvine Have you ever experienced that nauseated-stomach, foggy-head feeling that comes over you from lack of sleep? Is the refreshed, energized mood that only a good night's sleep can bring, a memory from the past? Let me give you some inside scoop on how your internal clock "ticks" to keep you in balance, and why the delicate balance of your clock can work to your advantage. Circadian rhythms Our body has an internal clock, known as the "circadian."... http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-disorders/c/33137/44276/internal