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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Remedies For Sleeplessness

Health Encyclopedia: Sleeping Difficulty

Alternative Names

Insomnia; Inability to sleep; Dyssomnia; Sleeplessness; Wakefulness


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Expert & Community Posts

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Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...disorders, or for those disorders to worsen with age. Insomnia, of course, means the inability... Read more »

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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 »

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The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that... Read more »

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

(CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of... Read more »

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Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 2: Sleepy? Do Something About It
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...  What should you do, if you can't fall asleep (insomnia), or sleep and wake in quick cycles... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
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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 »
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...every night.It should be stressed that only behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.In general, the... Read more »

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Most sleep issues concerning insommnia can be corrected by making a few simple changes.... Read more »

Medications

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...Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster... Read more »

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