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posted 10/13/2009, comments (0)

Coffee for Babies?

Research out of the University of Toronto suggests that babies who are given caffeine have a different sleep pattern and may develop sleep abnormalities. But health problems, especially sleep related, may develop much earlier, well before the baby is born. Pregnancy There has long been conflicting arguments for and against drinking... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/16/2009, comments (0)

Diet and Sleep Part Two

You are what you eat I can hear you saying, "Okay... now I have to watch what I eat and when I eat it... but now you are going to limit my fluids?" No! However, there are certain factors that should be kept in mind when drinking any type of fluids. One troublesome item is caffeine. Caffeine interferes with sleep with most... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/07/2008, comments (0)

When Sleep Is The Nightmare

Imagine a scenario where you fear sleep so much you will do anything - really anything - to avoid it - at all costs. You will drink cup after cup of coffee, Red Bull and Coke; play video games all night long, in an effort to delay inevitable sleep. You'll stay up for 18 hours straight, feeling the jitters that come with enormous... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/27/2008, comment (1)

Cherries and Grapes

Many of us are aware that eating or drinking some food products hinders our ability to sleep. Coffee contains caffeine and should be avoided later in the day. Chocolate also contains caffeine and should also be avoided. Spicy foods can cause digestive problems, including heartburn and gas. For a good night's sleep, eat these foods in the afternoon... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/02/2008, comment (1)

Can't Sleep??Maybe It's the Caffeine Company You're Keeping

I just visited my local supermarket and began to count all the so called "energy drinks" available....93...94....Well according to the latest figures there are over 200 energy drinks to pump you up-boost you up - energize you - so you can be the best you can be!! Used to be we'd get our caffeine jolt from coffee or colas but now you've got... Read more Chevron

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