Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Expert_badge Allen Blaivas, M.D.

Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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Sleep Disorder Specialist

S.A.D. and Circadian Rhythms

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”   - Anne Bradstreet, British poet   It’s that time of the year again.  Especially for those of us not fortunate enough to live in warmer climes- the winter is coming.... Read moreChevron
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Internet Psychotherapy? Does It Work?

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,... Read moreChevron
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Sleep Expert Patient

Help! There's a Cat on my Bed

I had to get up this morning at 2 AM to let my cats out. They have a perfectly good litter box, but would much rather use the great outdoors as a bathroom.   I live in northern Canada. The temperature early this morning was close to twenty degrees below zero, too cold to leave my pets outside for four or five hours. I waited up. They must... Read moreChevron
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Sleepiness vs Tiredness vs Fatigue

Classic Triad of Sleepiness, Tiredness, and Fatigue Symptoms These symptoms are the three most common reported by sleep patients. After all, if your sleep is of a poor quality, you should expect some problems during the day with too much sleepiness, tiredness or fatigue. Remarkably, many sleep patients do not appreciate the distinctions between... Read moreChevron
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You've Never Slept so Well, Expert Claims

Just because you'd like more sleep doesn't mean you actually need it. Sleep expert, Professor Jim Horne, director of Loughborough University's Sleep Research Center, UK, says genes determine whether you feel fresh and alert during the day - not eight hours of shut-eye.   Compare today's sleeping patterns with 150 years ago, Horne says,... Read moreChevron