Our Sleep Disorders Experts

healthgal

Lose 18 Pounds in 2 Weeks…No Promises on Keeping it Off!

Ever notice how many, if not most of the diet books that hit the market and become best sellers, promise huge amounts of weight loss in short periods of time? That’s precisely what makes them huge financial windfalls for the author and publishing house. Consumers want big payoffs for their efforts, and they want these... Read more Chevron

posted 06/10/2013, comments (0)|

Notify me when there are new comments

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

Allen Blaivas, M.D., Health Pro

(Profile)

Sleep Disorder Specialist

Our Health Pros | Health Professional

RSS

Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know

In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good... Read more Chevron

posted 02/18/2009, comments (5)|

Notify me when there are new comments

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

Beth Irvine, Health Guide

(Profile)

Author, nurse and mother who is passionate about helping others.

Our Health Pros | Health Professional

RSS

Ring in Change

In looking to all good things for 2009, I want to share a fantastic resource with you called first30days.com. Change is Good Whether it be issues with sleep or anything we want to change in our life. We begin with the desire to make a change. Below is an interview I did for first30days on where I personally go in times of change, the... Read more Chevron

posted 12/29/2008, comments (0)|

Notify me when there are new comments

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

Dr. Diana L Walcutt, Health Guide

(Profile)

Our Health Pros | Health Professional

RSS

ARE SLEEP MEDICATIONS SAFE?

One wonders how many people actually use something to sleep at night. Whether it's a prescription, over the counter (OTC) or alcohol, nearly ALL of us will use something to help us sleep at some point. Each of us is likely to suffer from at least one bout of insomnia in our lifetime. We have become a society where even a little loss of... Read more Chevron

posted 12/18/2008, comment (1)|

Notify me when there are new comments

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message

Michael Rack, MD, Health Pro

(Profile)

Our Health Pros | Health Professional

RSS

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

posted 05/12/2008, comments (3)|

Notify me when there are new comments

Read all my posts | Subscribe | Send Message