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Florence Cardinal

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posted 07/22/2009, comments (0)

Author has Rare Sleep Disorder

George Dawes Green is an author of thrillers including, in 1995, "The Juror" and, in 2009, "Ravens." Writing, or any occupation where a person can set his own hours, is ideal for George Dawes Green, because he has a rare sleep disorder where his hours of sleeping and waking fall later every day.   This is known as free-running circadian... Read moreChevron
healthgal
posted 11/20/2008, comments (0)

Insomnia and the "Vulnerability it Creates"

Even occasional lack of sleep can put you at an escalated risk of developing certain health conditions.  Since there are so many variations of insomnia - here's a template to help you address the issues:   "I wake up too early in the am" - Early risers (especially the elderly) may have ASPS - Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome - which means... Read moreChevron
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Florence Cardinal

Florence Cardinal

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posted 11/11/2008, comments (2)

Your Ticking Clock

Picture the human body as a big clock, or perhaps a conglomerate of clocks, all ticking in unison. All forms of life respond to the cycles of the sun, the moon and the changing seasons. This is called the biological clock, or, to use a more scientific term, the circadian rhythm. The word "circadian" comes from the phrase "circa diem", which... Read moreChevron
healthgal
posted 08/13/2008, comments (0)

Jet Lag Has Become My Abomination

I am on a plane...a lot.  I travel to NY and back to LA and on to Atlanta and then back to LA, only to realize that i'll be back on a plane to Boston next week.  I have jet lagmania coupled with bouts of insomnia!!  And I'm one of your expert bloggers.....help!!  My luck arrives in the form of a medical journal that has... Read moreChevron
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Florence Cardinal

Florence Cardinal

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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 moreChevron
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