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Florence Cardinal

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posted 07/08/2008, comments (0)

What's Your Position?

According to Dr.Samuel V. Dunkell, MD, Psychiatry, New York, there are four basic sleep positions and they reveal a lot about your sleep patterns, sleep difficulties and even personality traits. The four basic positions are: PRONE POSITION - Sleeper lies face down on the stomach revealing a compulsive, stubborn personality. ROYAL... Read more Chevron

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Beth Irvine

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posted 07/07/2008, comments (0)

A Natural Soother: Your Breath

Sometimes it's the simple things that make all the difference in our life. Try this breathing technique and let your breath's natural rythmn soothe you. Sit and breathBegin by sitting. Bring all of your atttention, your awareness to your feet. Feel your feet touching the ground. Feel the base of your body as being very heavy. Imagine... Read more Chevron

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healthgal

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posted 07/02/2008, comment (1)

Can't Sleep??Maybe It's the Caffeine Company You're Keeping

I just visited my local supermarket and began to count all the so called "energy drinks" available....93...94....Well according to the latest figures there are over 200 energy drinks to pump you up-boost you up - energize you - so you can be the best you can be!! Used to be we'd get our caffeine jolt from coffee or colas but now you've got... Read more Chevron

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Jerry Kennard

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posted 06/26/2008, comment (1)

Smell the Coffee and Wake the Genes

News that just the smell of coffee helps reduce the stress of sleep deprivation may come as welcome news to those who need a coffee boost to get them started. Not only does the aroma of coffee smell good, it appears to activate a group of genes and proteins in the brain. Study author Han-Seok Seo of the Seoul National University, points... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 06/23/2008, comment (1)

Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Sleep Questions

I would like to continue answering some of your very interesting questions. As before, in the interests of brevity some of the questions will be shortened. Question: I've been using CPAP for the past 8-9 years and have now become dependent on it to sleep. I've lost more than 40 pounds and wonder how and... Read more Chevron

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