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posted 06/23/2008, comment (1)
Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Sleep Questions
I would like to continue answering some of your very interesting questions. As before, in the interests of brevity some of the questions will be shortened. Question: I've been using CPAP for the past 8-9 years and have now become dependent on it to sleep. I've lost more than 40 pounds and wonder how and... Read more
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posted 06/10/2008, comments (2)
Insomnia Treatment: Get Some Exercise!
Exercise: A Nature Cure for Your Insomnia Studies have shown that exercise helps both physical and mental health. If you suffer from insomnia, exercise may be just the thing to improve your sleep. Done earlier in the day, perhaps just after lunch, or even after you get off work, it helps to tone and tire the body and the quality of your sleep... Read more
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posted 05/20/2008, comment (1)
Melatonin for Insomnia
A study done in Sheffield, England, shows that critically ill patients get a better night's sleep when given melatonin. Dr. Richard S. Bourne of Northern General Hospital in Sheffield tested the efficiency of melatonin when compared with a placebo. Those who took the placebo managed 2.5 hours of sleep, while those on melatonin slept... Read more
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posted 05/12/2008, comment (1)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep... Read more
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