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    posted 06/18/2008, comments (0)

    How to Maintain your Body Clock

    Our society is characterized more and more by work patterns and other activities that have negative effects on the body clock. Shift work, being ‘on-call’, long-haul flights and even our food and drink contribute to body clock disruptions. The full extent of the relationship between sleep and health remains undiscovered. What we... Read moreChevron
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    Sleeping Pills and Bizarre Behavior

    I wrote an article a short while ago on the strange behavior that sometimes occurs when a person sleepwalks. Sleepwalking, in fact, has sometimes been used as a murder defense.   Something else that can cause similar behavior is the use of sleeping pills. An article in the Wall Street Journal mentions painting doors, trying to cook, cursing... Read moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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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
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    Melatonin - The Natural Sleeping Pill

    A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H. wrote:  "My husband had trouble sleeping the last few months of his life, and the doc prescribed 1mg of melatonin. He didn't want to put Jim on any more drugs. He was already taking insulin for... Read moreChevron
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