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posted 07/07/2009, comments (2)

Did Diprivan Lead to Michael Jackson's Death?

It's no surprise to hear that Michael Jackson suffered from insomnia. According to an Associated Press news release, he'd been plague with insomnia as far back as 1989 and the "Bad" tour. Sleep problems are common among celebrities, and, no matter your personal opinion of Michael Jackson, there's no doubt he was a celebrity - a super nova... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/01/2009, comment (1)

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 more Chevron

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posted 03/13/2009, comments (0)

I Just Want a Good Night's Sleep....Help!!

I've written extensively about insomnia, but since so many of us have a bout of insomnia at some point during our lives, it continues to feature prominently in topics that I track. If the insomnia is short-lived, it's considered a part of life and we usually know that stress, anxiety, worries, some life transition, a sudden change in our... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (3)

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 more Chevron

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posted 01/27/2009, comments (0)

Acupuncture to Help Insomniacs

The Alternative Medicine site at About.com describes acupressure as "The application of pressure to certain points along the flow of energy or "qi" in the body. This therapy is used to promote health, prevent and treat disease, and relieve pain." Some reports tell us that acupuncture (acupressure using needles) has a 90% success rate... Read more Chevron

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