Insomnia And Treatments
Insomnia Treatment Options
To continue where we left in our discussion of insomnia, we should start reviewing the treatment options. First, we should address the pharmacologic therapies (both prescription and over the counter medicines) and later on will get to the non-pharmacologic (such as behavioral or psychological methods) treatments.
Before I even start talking in detail about the medications that are used for the treatment of insomnia, I want to refer you to a recent National Institute of Health (NIH) con...
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Expert & Community Posts
Insomnia Treatment: Get Some Exercise!
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertExercise: A Nature Cure for Your Insomnia Studies have shown that exercise helps both physical and... Read more »
Are There Sleep Drugs That Won't Cause "Rebound" Insomnia?
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two... Read more »
The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertAs we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that... Read more »
Top Tips for Coping with Insomnia
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...much everyone suffers from the occasional bout of insomnia - I certainly have. The sleepless... Read more »
Battling Insomnia: Causes
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...shareposts, it's time we get into the nitty-gritty of insomnia, which often leaves people with... Read more »
Health Guide
Insomnia: Treatment
...behavioral methods are aimed at achieving these goals. Behavioral techniques can actually cure chronic insomnia and studies report their effectiveness in nearly all patients with primary chronic... Read more »The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...finally made it to the doctor to learn that your suspicions are confirmed: you’ve been suffering from insomnia. As someone who’s been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, I know that a... Read more »Insomnia: Risk Factors
Studies estimate that between 25 - 33% of adults experience some insomnia each year. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults... Read more »Primary Insomnia
Insomnia - psychophysiological (learned); Chronic insomnia Treatment The following tips can help improve sleep. This is called sleep hygiene. Use the bed... Read more »Dealing With Anxiety Symptoms: Insomnia
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Medications
...Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster... Read more »
...by your doctor. If you experience sleep problems (insomnia), talk to your doctor about switching... Read more »
...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »
...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »
... Uses Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »
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High Tech Insomnia Treatments for Vets
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Sleepless Nights Complicate Depression
April 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression is bad enough by itself. But depression coupled with insomnia is even worse. According to researchers from the... Read summary »
Insomnia Linked to Lack of Brain Chemical
November 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a tough time falling asleep? A chemical in your brain may be to blame. Researchers recently discovered insomnia in... Read summary »
Insomnia Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
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Online Sleep Therapy
June 04, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Online courses aren't just for school credit anymore. A new study on insomnia sufferers showed improved symptoms after... Read summary »
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