Monday, February 13, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "Advice"

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Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Suicide

Contemplating suicide just because you can't sleep may seem a bit drastic, and this would be true if the insomnia only lasted for a night or two or even several nights. But if it goes on for night after night, week after week, month after.... Well, you get the depressing picture.   There are several types of insomnia, and each one can be... Read moreChevron
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You and Your Mattress

I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems.   What's your bed like? Is it starting to look a bit the worse for wear? Does it sag in the middle? Can you feel the shape of the... Read moreChevron
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Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know

In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good... Read moreChevron
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Natural Remedies or Prescription PIlls?

Millions of sleeping pills and natural remedies are consumed every year. Very often people start with natural remedies before moving on to prescription medication. In this Sharepost I briefly consider the differences between natural remedies and prescription medication in terms of their benefits and limitations.   Are you hesitant about... Read moreChevron
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Let's Have a Nap

With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even the sports teams are getting into it.   "A lot of things may change in the NHL," Scott Mellanby of the Atlanta Thrashers says, "but not naps. It's just a part of being a hockey... Read moreChevron