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Old and New Insomnia Remedies- Part 1

Over the centuries, a variety of cures for insomnia have been tried. One of the first, and, unfortunately, one that's still in use today, is alcohol.   It's true that alcohol will put you to sleep - it's called passing out in many cases - it's not a good choice for a sleeping pill. Although you do go to sleep, later in the night, sleep... Read moreChevron
posted 09/08/2010, comments (0)|
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Guitar Hero Study Shows Link Between Sleep and Test Scores

Want to be a Guitar Hero? Despite the things you've heard about avoiding exciting video games near bed time, researchers at Trent University in Ontario have discovered a method to use the game Guitar Hero to find out if there's a link between a good night's sleep and improved test scores.   Guitar Hero requires complex motor skills.... Read moreChevron
posted 08/30/2010, comments (0)|
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Warning: Sleep Plus Can be Addictive and Dangerous

  Several herbs, either taken alone or in combination, can prove helpful in treating mild insomnia. Valerian, one well-known remedy, is preferable to prescription medication because it's not addictive, and it has been proven to work. A cup of chamomile tea helps you to relax and can lull you into sleep. Melatonin is not an herb, but rather a... Read moreChevron
posted 08/23/2010, comments (0)|
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Get Kids Back on a School Sleep Schedule

It's about a month until school's back in session. It may seem like a long time, but it's not too early to start getting the kids back on a school time schedule.   Summer days may stretch far into the evening. No problem. Kids can sleep in in the morning. But once school starts, it's to bed at a reasonable hour and up early to get ready for... Read moreChevron
posted 08/09/2010, comments (0)|
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Coping with Narcolepsy

When discussing sleep disorders, sleep apnea is often the hot topic. But another sleep disorder can be just as life disrupting as apnea, and has many of the same problems, plus more than a few of its own.   Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that causes sufferers to fall asleep without warning, no matter what they're doing at the time -... Read moreChevron
posted 08/03/2010, comments (0)|

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