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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 10/08/2008, comment (1)

All Sleep is Not Created Equal

In my last blog we were reviewing the fundamental question of why we sleep. We left off trying to sort out the level of activity of the brain and body during different stages of sleep (i.e. Non-REM and REM). During non-REM the body and brain are at their most relaxed state. Ironically, most people think of REM as deep... Read more Chevron

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Florence Cardinal

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posted 09/15/2008, comment (1)

What's Keeping You Awake at Night?

The things that keep us awake are many, and tend to vary from person to person. Noise, illness, including sleep disorders, and stress, to name a few. Stress means worry, and it's worry that's keeping many folk awake - worry over something called the "credit crunch." A survey done by the budget hotel chain, Travelodge in the UK suggests... Read more Chevron

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Michael Rack, MD

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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 Chevron

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posted 06/22/2007, comment (1)

I need advice from people that has been there and done this to share their experiences with us.

I need true advice on sleep paralysis,Cataplexy,etc. When my grand-daughter started having these attacks, the dallas doctors, subscribed Diastat Rectal Gel to stop seizures. I use it when she has one of these attacks, if I weren't so scared and freaked out about it all, I might should wait about using it, and see if she would pull out of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/08/2007, comments (2)

Welcome to MySleepCentral.com!

Hello and welcome to MySleepCentral.com! I am the producer of this Website, meaning I work behind the scenes to make this the best and mosthelpful sleep site around. Let me know if you have anyquestions, concerns or feedback - and let's start sharing tips, advice,questions, and more!

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