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Michael Rack, MD

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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 moreChevron
posted 05/12/2008, comments (3)|
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Sleep deprivation and your health

Sleep deprivation can undermine all areas of your physical and mental health. It weakens the immune system leaving us more susceptible to diseases and disorders like diabetes, cancer and even the common cold.   It is not uncommon for people who suffer from sleep deprivation due to sleep disorders - sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, etc. -... Read moreChevron
posted 04/30/2008, comment (1)|
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Migraines Cause Sleep Disorders in Children

I've always suffered from migraines - the blinding auras, the excruciating headaches. I remember when I was a child, about ten or twelve, riding my bike home from school while suffering a migraine. It was a three-mile ride, and the aura became so terrible that it seemed the road was spit in two, with one side higher than the other. I ended up... Read moreChevron
posted 04/20/2008, comments (2)|
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Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old

  "It is not the need for sleep but the ability that diminishes with age."   This quote, from Harold Rubin, Rehabilitation Counselor, and himself a senior citizen, is very true for many of the elderly. Many problems hinder getting the rest they need. They may have difficulty falling asleep, they may experience frequent nighttime... Read moreChevron
posted 04/11/2008, comments (0)|
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Overcoming Insomnia: No More Counting Sheep

Can't sleep? There are a number of ways to overcome insomnia. According to the Scientific American, however, you can forget about counting sheep. It's not going to work. Many times, insomnia is caused by an inability to shut off one's thoughts and distract the mind from worry. In a sleep study conducted by Oxford... Read moreChevron
posted 03/28/2008, comments (2)|
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