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Sleep Programming

[Translate] “Here’s How YOU Can Simply Drift Off to Sleep One Night – And WAKE UP Enjoying More CONFIDENCE, More LUCK, More SUCCESS, Greater INTELLIGENCE – Even WEIGHT Loss.  …. And ALL Absolutely WITHOUT EFFORT!” Discover the HIDDEN SCIENCE Behind Sleep Programming! Find Out Why It’s MORE POWERFUL Than Hypnosis - And How the US Government Use It to Train Its Troops! WHAT [...]

Lucid Dreaming FAQ

[Translate] Frequently Asked Questions Just click on one of the following links for answers to frequently asked questions about theLucid Dreaming Kit:  What is lucid dreaming?  How quickly will I experience a lucid dream?  How often can I expect to become lucid?  What can I do in a lucid dream?  Is lucid dreaming safe?  But [...]

Stay Thin by Sleeping More?

[Translate] By Michael Conlon Jan 10, 2010 CHICAGO (Reuters) – A study published on Monday found that people who sleep less tend to be fat, and experts said it’s time find if more sleep will fight obesity.   “We’ve put so much emphasis on diet and exercise that we’ve failed to recognize the value of [...]

Latest News

[Translate] Changing Your Life: Getting More Sleep Can Improve Your Health Lack of Sleep is the Most Common Sleep Complaint Among Americans By LARA SALAHI and CHRISTINE BROZYNA ABC News: Feb. 18, 2010 President Bill Clinton’s stamina kept him so keyed up as he travelled around the world recently that it seemed hard to keep [...]

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Lucid Dreaming Technique

[Translate] The technique described below has been suggested by one of our readers who is practicing Lucid Dreaming for quite awhile. Here what he wrote: First, I want to say that I’ve been using this method for quite a while, and it’s been showing some AMAZING results. I think it’s the easiest approach and has [...]

Dream Recall

[Translate] Dream recall could be a very good indication of any sleep problems that may be developed during one’s life time. Please read this article and try to undersand the concept of Dream Recall:   It is usual to have around 40 REM sleep episodes each week, but only to recall two to three dreams [...]

How Do You Sleep

[Translate] Do you actually know how sleep at night? See for youself!         

Insomnia Treatment in Children

[Translate] General Sleep disturbances in infants, children, and adolescents, particularly bedtime problems and prolonged night wakings, are among the most common and challenging complaints in pediatric practice: difficulty settling and frequent night wakings in up to 40% of infants bedtime resistance delayed bedtime sleep disruptive night wakings in 25% to 50% of preschoolers bedtime resistance [...]

Sleep Medication for Children

[Translate] Children can experience sleep problems just like adults. Because children are growing, medication should be a last resort to treat sleep disorders In general, doctors suggest behavioral treatments first Some simple sleep time strategies, such as starting a bedtime routine or limiting activity before bed, are usually the most helpful treatments. The following guide [...]

Sleep & Depression in Children

[Translate] Depression in childhood and adolescence Depression in childhood and adolescence becomes more and more alarming, especially for the last 10-15 years. There is a serious and growing concern, with prevalence rates of 1–3% in of school-age children and rising to 5–6% in adolescents. These rates more than double in clinical samples, with 8–15% in children [...]

Panic Disorder in Children

[Translate] Let us examin the relation between sleep and panic disorder in children: Panic disorder is characterized by sudden and recurrent unexpected panic attacks It results in an individual developing a fear of future attacks and/or significantly changing their behavior as a result of having these attacks Sleep disruption in children Sleep disruption in children [...]

Insomnia in Children

[Translate] Insomnia is a primary symptom frequently endorsed by children presenting with generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a condition marked by excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control and causes clinically significant distress or impairment in daily functioning. While individuals with other anxiety disorders such as social phobia or obsessive-compulsive [...]

Post-traumatic Stress in Children

[Translate] A substantial area of research on sleep and anxiety in children relates to the effects of abuse or exposure to trauma upon sleep. Let’s analyze these efects: Stress is known to be a cause of transient insomnia a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is given when associated symptoms are particularly severe or persistent Symptoms [...]

Sleep and Anxiety in Children

[Translate] Sleep and Anxiety in children become more and more prevailant these days. Here is why:  Anxiety sleep disorders are among the most common psychiatric diagnoses in children and adolescents with approximate prevalence rates of 17% among children and adolescents. A recent study by Alfano, Ginsburg, & Kingery in 2007 who examined sleep in 128 children and adolescents with [...]

Sleep Problems in Children

[Translate] According to Oxford University Press article published on Nov 8, 2007, ” The existing research indicates a significant symptom overlap between anxiety, depression, and sleep in children.” The following results have been shown by medical researches over the analysis of sleep disturbances in children: Disturbed sleep is one of the most common concerns presenting at pediatric [...]

Valium (diazepam)

[Translate] GenericName: diazepam Brand Name: Valium, Diastat Drug Class: Diazepam is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine family, the same family that includes: alprazolam (Xanax) clonazepam (Klonopin) lorazepam (Ativan) flurazepam (Dalmane) and others. Diazepam and other benzodiazepines act by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter (a chemical [...]

Ativan (Lorazepam)

[Translate] Generic Name: lorazepam Brand Name: Ativan Drug Class and Mechanism: Lorazepam is a drug used for treating anxiety. It is in the benzodiazepine family, the same family that includes diazepam (Valium) alprazolam (Xanax) clonazepam (Klonopin) flurazepam (Dalmane) and others. It is thought that excessive activity of nerves in the brain may cause anxiety and [...]

Type of Sleep Aids

[Translate] There are two type of “sleep-aids”: Those that put you asleep and Those that keep you asleep… The difference is their clearance times. Ambien and some of the others sleep medications have a clearance half-life of 2 hours. They help you get asleep. To keep you asleep you need sleep medication with several hour of half life. It [...]

Treatments for Sleep Changes

[Translate] Experiencing any changes in sleep patterns mostly related to some cronic or non-cronic syndromes or illnesses, not necessarily to sleep diorders. Medical science doesn’t  completely understand why this phenomenon take place. As with changes in people’s memory and human behavior, sleep changes somehow result from the impact of depression, anxety, apnea, and symptoms of Alzheimer’s [...]

Sleeping Pills

[Translate] New Problems with Sleeping Pills The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently warned that some sleeping pills can cause side effects, which can have serious health risks, such as: severe allergic reactions negative behaviors during sleep, such as driving while asleep. The drugs that have been associated with these side effects include: Ambien/Ambien [...]

Sleep Aids and Sedatives

[Translate] A sedative is a drug that depresses the central nervous system by causing the following symptoms:  sleepiness calmness slowed breathing,relaxation reduction of anxiety staggering gait slurred speech poor judgment slow reflexes. Sedatives may be referred to as:   tranquilizers depressants anxiolytics soporifics sleeping pills downers sedative-hypnotics.  Many of these drugs, at high doses or when they [...]

Sleep Medication for Travel

[Translate] Sleeping on a plane is a real adventure for several reasons: plane cabin  is ususally noisy seats are small and hard there are constant interruptions Many travelers turn to medications to help them sleep away hours spent in flight. With any sleep aid, it’s a good idea to try it out at home before you leave [...]

Relaxing Sleep Music

[Translate] Music for Deep Sleep Inner Splendor Media is proud to present Music for Deep Sleep – the perfect sleep music. This series consists of a mix of tools for achieving true rest. Choose from one of the following three areas: Nature Sounds: Explore the soothing power of our nature sounds that include thunderstorms, ocean [...]

Natuaral Sleep Aids

[Translate] Many natural sleep aids have been advertised as effective treatments for insomnia and other sleep disorders, such as restless legs, snoring, anxiety, etc. However, very little is known about their safety or effectiveness. Huge supply of  herbal remedies and dietary supplements may sound harmless, they can produce significant side effects or drug interactions. Moreover, they [...]

Sleep Medication: Insomnia

[Translate] Insomnia is treated by the following mnedications: Ambien (see also Ambien on thiw site) The intake of this medication will help the person fall asleep. There is another version of this medication and this is known as the Ambien CR. This newest release of the medication will help a person get to sleep in 15 [...]

Sleep Medication: Apnea/Apnoe

[Translate] Sleep apnea (or sleep apnoea in British English) is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Types of sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. It happens when the upper airway becomes blocked during sleep. Most frequently, the blockage of airways happens when the soft [...]

Anti-Anxiety Medication

[Translate] Definition Before trying to understand antianxiety it is recommended to read about anxiety first, which is described here: Anxiety Disorders. Antianxiety medications are used in the treatment of stress related anxiety. The best treatment of anxiety is would a combination of both psychotherapy and pharmacology . Antianxiety medication is administered for the relief of anxiety This type [...]

How to Kill Insomnia

[Translate] How to get rid of insomnia To get rid of insomnia, you need primarily to find its cause: It may be fatigue, changes in weather, problems at work, or in the family, depression, illness, etc If the case of fatigue or agitation of the body and its nervous system you need to relax and calm down This [...]

Sleep Music

[Translate] Relaxation Music for Sleep, Stress, and Anxiety Relief from Enhanced Healing Podcast  Press the image above to get to the streaming channel. Select type of music you want and enjoy…

Sleep Medication: Travel

[Translate] General Sleeping on a plane is a true challenge : cabin noise rivals that of concerts, seats are small and hard, and there are constant interruptions Many travelers turn to medications to help them sleep away hours spent in flight With any sleep aid, it’s a good idea to try it out at home before [...]

Sleep Medication Over The Counter (OTC)

[Translate] Over-the-counter, also known as OTC, may refer to: Over-the-counter drug — medicine that may be sold without a prescription and without a visit to a prescriber (ie. doctor, dentist, vet), in contrast to prescription drugs. In some countries (eg. Australia) consultation is required with trained pharmacy staff or a pharmacist to ensure safe and [...]

Sleep Medication: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

[Translate] Obstructive Sleep Apnea is not generally treated with medication: In fact, sleeping pills and other sedatives can worsen the condition But if a patient suffers from excessive daytime sleepiness even while using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, there are medication options that can promote wakefulness These drugs are available by [...]

Sleep Medication for Seniors

[Translate] There are a number of medical problems that can disrupt sleep such as pain, sleep apnea disorder, restless leg syndrome and endocrine illnesses. There are also medications for particular medical problems that can cause insomnia. Depression and anxiety can also disrupt sleep. If your physician does not believe you are struggling with these illnesses [...]

Drugs and Counterfeits

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Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

[Translate] Delayed sleep-phase syndrome (DSPS), also known as delayed sleep-phase disorder (DSPD) or delayed sleep-phase type (DSPT), is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a chronic disorder of the timing of sleep, peak period of alertness, core body temperature, hormonal and other daily rhythms relative to societal norms. People with DSPS tend to fall asleep some [...]

Sleep Organizations

[Translate] American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)  American Sleep Association (ASA) American Thoracic Society (ATS)  Association of Polysomnographic Technologists (APT)  Australasian Sleep Association  Austria: OGSM (Austrian Sleep Research Association) Austrian Sleep Research Association  Belgian Association for the study of sleep (BASS) Belgium: BASS (Belgian Association for the Study of Sleep) [...]

Sleep Medication by Prescription

[Translate] The most commonly  sleep medications that needs to be prescribed consists of two classes of sedative-hypnotic drugs:  benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine, benzodiazepine receptor agonists In addition to these categories, a new medication, Ramelteon, under the brand name Rozerem, becames more widely available since 2006 that aids sleep with a unique mechanism of action. Sleep medications covers the following [...]

Sleep Medication: Rozerem

[Translate] Rozerem (ramelteon): Rozerem works differently from other sleep medications and is designed to work in conjunction with your body’s internal clock. It’s non-habit-forming, won’t make you feel groggy the next day, and is safe to use with many prescribed medications It’s not a controlled substance like most other prescription sleep medications Although Rozerem is [...]

Sleep Medication: Bipolar Sleep Disorder

[Translate] What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a medical illness that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning. These shifts may be very dramatic. They vary over the course of a person’s life Over 10 million people in America have bipolar disorder, affecting equally men and women  Bipolar disorder is a chronic and [...]

Hypnic Myoclonia Sleep Disorder

[Translate] Hypnic Myoclonia: (psychology) Startle-like muscle jerks often preceded by the sensation of having to fall. During stage 1, which is light sleep, we drift in and out of sleep and can be awakened easily.  Our eyes move very slowly and muscle activity slows. People awakened from stage 1 sleep often remember fragmented visual images. Many [...]

Sleep Medication: Trazodone

[Translate]   Trazodone   Brand Name: Trazodone Generic Name: Trazodone Hydrochloride Drug Classification:  Sleep/Depression Description:  Trazodone is an tetracyclic antidepressant medication. It is thought to increase the activity of one of the brain chemicals (serotonin) which may become unbalanced and cause depression. It may also be used for relief of anxiety disorders (eg, sleeplessness, tension) [...]

Sleep Medication: Herbal Xanax

[Translate]   Herbal Xanax   Brand Name: Herbal Xanax Generic Name: Herbal Xanax Drug Classification:  Herbal Xanax Sleep Aid Description:  Herbal Xanax (SleepWell) is a Non-Prescription herbal medication for insomnia and related sleeping disorders. Unlike the popular prescription drugs, it is very safe and has no dependence or withdrawal problems. Sleep Well makes you sleep [...]

Sleep Medication: Temazepam

[Translate]     Temazepam   Brand Name: Temazepam Generic Name: Restoril Drug Classification:  Sleeping Aid / Benzodiazepines Description:  Temazepam (marketed under brand names Restoril, Euhypnos, Normison, Remestan, Tenox and Norkotral) is a powerful intermediate-acting benzodiazepine drug. Temazepam is used on a short-term basis to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night   [...]

Sleep Medication: Nitrazepam

[Translate]   Nitrazepam   Brand Name: Nitrazepam Generic Name: Mogadon Drug Classification:  Sleeping Aid Description:  Nitrazepam is a sedative used to treat insomnia. Nitrazepam is in the group of drugs known as benzodiazepines, a class of antidepressants, anti-panic agents, and muscle relaxants. Nitrazepam is usually used as a short term treatment for temporary insomnia, but [...]

Sleep Medication: Sonata

[Translate]   Sonata   Brand Name: Sonata Generic Name: Zaleplon Drug Classification:  Sleeping Aid Description:  ZALEPLON (Sonata) is a sedative-type drug that helps to treat difficulty falling asleep (insomnia). If your main sleep problem is waking up after falling asleep, then zaleplon will not be helpful for you. Zaleplon helps people with problems falling asleep [...]

Sleep Medication: Herbal Ambien

[Translate] Herbal Ambien     Brand Name: Herbal Ambien Generic Name: Herbal Ambien Drug Classification:  Herbal Sleep Aid Description:  A non-prescription herbal medication for insomnia and related sleeping disorders, SleepWell (Herbal Ambien), unlike the popular prescription drugs, is very safe and has no dependence or withdrawal problems. Making you sleep like a baby and wake [...]

Sleep Medication: Lunesta

[Translate] Lunesta® (eszopiclone) is a prescription sleep medicine used in adults for the treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia. Symptoms of insomnia include trouble falling asleep and waking up often during the nightIn clinical studies LUNESTA was proven effective to help the majority of patients fall asleep quickly and stay asleep for up to 7 [...]

List of Sleep Medication

[Translate] Below is information on prescription pharmacy drugs widely known as insomnia drugs and sleep medication:    List of Sleep Drugs: Ambien Herbal Xanax Lunesta Herbal Ambien  Nitrazepam Temazepam Trazodone  Sonata Some older sleep aids include Restoril (temazepam), Halcion (triazolam), and ProSom or Eurodin (estazolam). These are not used frequently anymore – and have a history of being [...]

Sleep Medication for Kids

[Translate]  Children with sleep problems are likely to be prescribed a sleeping pill or other medication approved only for adults, according to a new study. Study conducted by sleep researchers from Ohio State University and University of Missouri evaluated 18.6 million children’s doctor visits for sleep problems They found that 81% of visits included a prescription for a [...]

Sleep Medication for Animals

[Translate] Sleep Medicine for Dogs? Question: I have a 4 yr. old lab that has been “whining” for the last couple of nights, (intermitently).  She has eaten and behaved normally during the day.  My wife ventured this morning “If their were sleeping pills for dogs…” I am leaning against this notion, but, perhaps, there is/are other recommendations that we could [...]

Sleep Medication Dependency

[Translate] Addiction to Sleep Medication All people taking sleep medicines face some risk of becoming dependent on the medicine! Dependency to any medication creates potential risk to anyone taking that medication.  That is why: Sleep medication can cause dependence, especially when used regularly for longer than a few weeks or at high doses. Some people develop [...]

Sleep Medication: Side Effects

[Translate] All medicines have side effects! When taking a sleep medication, you want the benefits to outweigh the risks In clinical studies, majority of sleep drugs have been shown to have low abuse potential As with any medication, it is important that you use sleep medication as prescribed If you have any questions about any [...]

Sleep Medication During Pregnancy

[Translate] WARNING: Sleep medicines may cause sedation of the unborn baby when used during the last weeks of pregnancy. Make sure to tell your healthcare professional if: if you are pregnant if you are planning to become pregnant or if you become pregnant while taking sleep medicine. If you are concerned about the risks of side [...]

Sleep Drugs: Ambien

[Translate] Ambien (zolpidem) Ambien is available in two forms Ambien (and its generic), which help you fall asleep, and Ambien CR (no generic), approved to help you fall asleep fast and stay asleep. Usefull information about ambien: Ambien may not be safe for those who have a history of depression, liver or kidney disease, or [...]

Sleep Medications

[Translate] The following articles were written in June 2009: Sleep Meciation part I                     written on June 2, 2009 Sleep Meciation Part II                   written on June 3, 2009 Please refer to the following articles for more information on Sleep Medication, Sleep Aids and Sedatives, Sleep Medication Types, and many more:    Sleep Medication                        [...]

eBooks on Sleeplessness

[Translate] The Sleep Sound- Get Rid Of Sleeplessness (1 MB) This revolutionary program is a safe natural alternative cure for sleeplessness. It is a drugless, doctor less almost miraculous cure. It is not expensive, a……

eBooks on Teeth Grinding

[Translate] Teeth Grinding Treatment: Save Your Smile, Stop Grinding- Guide (1 MB) At last! This is a complete program to stop teeth grinding while you sleep. Are you literally grinding away your teeth without even knowing it? Are you aware…… Cure Teeth Grinding Problem: The Truth About Bruxism (1 MB) Bruxism is grinding of the [...]

eBooks on Bedwetting

[Translate] Bedwetting Alarms: Stop Bedwetting Today (1 MB) Discover the Breakthrough Bedwetting Solution That Works Like a Charm Wetting the bed can be extremely embarrassing for children and they need your love a……

eBooks on Sleep Disorders

[Translate] 3.95 USD 25 Plr Articles: Sleep Disorders (0.04 MB) If you are out of content to post to your blog or put to your website, this is absolutely for you.. If you have a website or you know a bit… 10.00 USD Cure For Insomnia And Sleep Disorders (1.83974 MB) Are Your Sleepless Nights [...]

eBooks on Nightmares

[Translate] Books For Nightmares: How To Stop Bad Dreams & Nightmares. (1 MB) HOW TO STOP BAD DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES is an easy to read, easy to print ebook detailing 25 common bad dreams, what they each mean, and how to stop them…. 4.99 USD Nightmare! A Tale Of Waking Terror (0.25 MB) CLASSIC HORROR [...]

eBooks on Sleep Tips

[Translate] 0.99 GBP (1.64 USD) Sleep Better With Sleep Well And Natural Sleep Techniques (2.68229 MB) This ebook is jam-packed with the sleeping tips, tricks, techniques and secrets you need to know to enjoy a restful nights sleep tonight and the next night …… 1.49 GBP (2.47 USD) Sleep Well With Mrr (2.68229 MB) Discover [...]

eBooks on Sleep Remedies

[Translate] Health Tips: Healthy Sleep Remedies (1 MB) Natural sleep remedies are increasingly popular among insomnia sufferers as they are generally non-addictive and safer compared to prescribed sleeping pills……. 2.99 USD *new* Sleep Well: A Natural Remedy Guide For Healthful Sleep With Master Resale Rights (0.669342 MB) Discover How to Get Rid of Your Sleep [...]

eBooks on Snoring

[Translate] 19.95 USD *new* How To Stop Snoring Without Surgery! Step By Step System Teaches You How To Stop Snoring Naturally (0.301333 MB) If You’re Fed up With Complaints About Your Snoring or Just Want a Good Night Sleep… Give Me 50 Minutes and I’ll Show You How to Stop Snoring Without Re…… 1.25 EUR [...]

eBooks on Sleep Apnea

[Translate] 1.49 GBP (2.47 USD) Sleep Apnea Full Resale Rights (0.242481 MB) What you need to know about sleep Apnea What is sleep apnea? Why is sleep apnea a concern? Who is Affected? What are the health affects? The effect on r…… 0.99 GBP (1.64 USD) How To Win Your War Against Snoring And Sleep [...]

eBooks on Anxiety

[Translate] Anxiety & Panic Attack Treatment: Panic & Anxiety Removal System – Ebook (1 MB) *Pain and Anxiety Removal System*, anyone who wants to achieve more and be more can learn how to take custody of their life and defeat the negative consequen…… 1.19 USD How To Stop Anxiety Attacks Master Resale Rights Included (0.954165 [...]

eBooks on Panic Attack

[Translate] Anxiety & Panic Attack Treatment: Panic & Anxiety Removal System – Ebook (1 MB) *Pain and Anxiety Removal System*, anyone who wants to achieve more and be more can learn how to take custody of their life and defeat the negative consequen…… 1.25 EUR (1.87 USD) 13 Panic Attacks Plr Articles (0.0220186 MB) 13 [...]

eBooks on Baby Sleep

[Translate] 14.95 USD The No-cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways To Help Your Baby Sleep Through The Night (1.68 MB) A breakthrough approach for a good night’s sleep–with no tearsThere are two schools of thought for encouraging babies to sleep through the night: the hotly …… 5.99 AUD (5.60 USD) Baby Care Package New – A [...]

eBooks on Dreaming

[Translate] 1.00 GBP (1.66 USD) Your Dreams Revealed Ebook Dreaming + Resell Rights (2.73988 MB) “Dreams are rudiments of the great state to come. We dream what is about to happen.” The Bible, as well as other historical books show traces of a general…… 1.00 USD Interpretation Of Dreams (0.909293 MB) Preface to the Third, [...]

eBooks on Lucid Dreaming

[Translate] 1.49 AUD (1.39 USD) Lucid Dreaming Techniques, Beginners Guide How To With Master Resell (1.03756 MB) BEGINNERS GUIDE TO LUCID DREAMING TECHNIQUES “Imagine Being Able To Choose What You Do In Your Dream…” Which would you choose? To Fly? To Be an Eagle and F…… 0.50 USD Beginners Guide To Lucid Dreaming (0.868969 MB) [...]

eBooks on Restless Legs

[Translate]   Description: Within these pages is the promise of a long-awaited good night’s rest. For decades, millions of people have experienced the irresistible urge to move their legs without understanding why. These disagreeable leg sensations get worse with inactivity, making sitting still and sleep painful and sometimes impossible. If you hold this book, you [...]

eBooks on Insomnia

[Translate] Insomnia The Insomnia Battle – Master Resale Rights (0.723785 MB)  “Who Else Wants To Sleep From Lights Out ‘Til Sunrise Without Staring At The Ceiling For Hours – Leaving You Feeling Fresh And Ready To Face A New Day!” You……   2.50 USD    Natural Cures For Insomnia  (0.197722 MB)   “How Would You Love To [...]

eBooks on Treatment

[Translate] Sleep Treatment Sleep Apnea Treatment – How To Overcome Snoring And Sleep Apnea (0.000494003 MB) Breakthrough Sleep Apnea Treatment Allows Anyone To Cure Their Snoring and Sleep Apnea Problems———- Other than th…… 16.99 USD   Natural Cures For Insomnia (0.197722 MB) “How Would You Love To Finally Get A Decent Night’s Sleep?” Do you [...]

eBooks on Narcolepsy

[Translate] Narcolepsy Better Living With Narcolepsy Only available from Pink Frog eguides, the best information for effectively managing the symptoms of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is an uncurable and debilitating…… 12.75 USD

Books on Sleep

[Translate] There are many books that have been written about sleep. Those books can be purchased and downloaded from the ebook store online. They could be read directly from your computer monitor, iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, and other cellular phones. You can even select theof your preferred text and image reader format  for reading those books and by downloading the book you are interested in [...]

Less Sleep

[Translate] Less Sleep – More Energy Feel better on less sleep? I Used to Sleep More than 10 Hours perNight, but Was Still Always Tired……Now I Need Less Sleep - Just 4 ½ Hours Each Night And I Feel Great!    I always wanted to get by on less sleep. But I just couldn’t – [...]

Sleep Less

[Translate] Some people can sleep less than the others. Why? The discovery of the gene, known as Dec2, was published in August in Science and became the first gene in humans known to control sleep quantity. The idea that a gene might determine sleep duration seemed improbable prior to this study, but the researchers also [...]

Sleeping Disease

[Translate] Definition of Sleeping Disease Sleeping disease is a sleep disorder that can be identified by a sudden and uncontrollable compulsion to sleep, also known as narcolepsy. This disorder is often associated with cataplexy (a sudden loss of muscle tone and paralysis. Sleep paralysis, that is immobility of the body occuring in the transition from sleep to awakening, is [...]

Sleep and Allergy

[Translate] Allergy is a disorder of the immune system often also referred to as atopy. Allergic reactions occur to normally harmless environmental substances known as allergens; these reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensitivity and is called type I (or immediate) hypersensitivity. It is characterized by excessive [...]

Sexomania

[Translate] Washiungton: A new phenomenon called “sexomania”, a condition in which people who are asleep proceed to initiate sex with their bed partner, is intriguing the inhabitants of the world of sex. In the study, the results of which are published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Canadian researchers have found out that while many [...]

Sleep and Sex

[Translate] Sleep and Sex: Myth or Truth? The researchers looked at 956 men and women 59 to 97 years old participating in 1990 in the Rotterdam Study, a long-term community-based study analogous to the Framingham Study of heart health held in Massachusetts in 1948  For 6 nights in a row, study participants kept a sleep diary, [...]

Sleepiness at Work

[Translate] What is a problem? Spending eight hours a day or more to your job becomes more difficults every year Do  you really want to stress yourslef by trying to stay awake when your eyes want to close? It looks that your job performance is declining, and your health condition also. How to avoid sleepiness at work? (By Meredith [...]

Fighting Sleepiness

[Translate] What you should know about fighting sleepiness (From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) Sleepiness makes the simplest activities difficult and sometimes dangerous. But for some, daytime sleepiness may indicate a sleep disorder. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Michael Decker and Dr. William Reeves studied survey data from [...]

Sleepiness and Winter

[Translate] Definition: Excessive sleepiness during winter months creates a so-called Winter Depression syndrome — a recurrent mood disorder The effect of this disorder is a lack of bright light, that is reaching the biological clock in a small region of the brain –the suprachiasmatic nucleus The use of a light box to artificially extend the day length [...]

Sleepiness and Depression

[Translate] Introduction The complaint of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), commonly encountered in clinical practice, may arise from a variety of psychiatric disorders, most importantly depression Even though EDS frequently leads depressed patients to seek medical assistance, it is commonly under-evaluated and under-diagnosed Therefore, a comprehensive understanding and management of EDS is essential in the clinical [...]

Sleepiness and Meditation

[Translate] It is indispensable to learn to relax the body for meditation; no muscle should remain in tension. It is urgent to provoke and graduate sleepiness at will. It is evident that the wise combination of sleepiness and meditation results in that which is called illumination. (The Quetzalcoatel Cultural Institute). According to Donald E. Miskiman of [...]

Sleepiness and Fatigue Part II

[Translate] Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), as sleep researches suggest, is associated with sleepiness. It is still in debatable state what syndrom is primary CFS or sleepiness. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is the most common name given to a variably debilitating disorder or disorders characterized by persistent fatigue unrelated to exertion and not substantially relieved by [...]

Fatigue and Sleepiness Part I

[Translate] Excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue are very common among millions of people. Let’s see how medical experts define this kind of sleep disorder: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS): An inability to stay awake, even in situations when wakefulness is important–such as behind the wheel of a car. Fatigue: A state of overwhelming, sustained exhaustion and [...]

Sleepiness

[Translate] Sleepiness: The quality or state of being sleepy (Webster 1913.) Drowsiness, somnolence Difficulty in maintaining the wakeful state so that the person falls asleep if not actively kept aroused Several articles published here will provide detailed explaination to human phenomenon, known as SLEPPINESS.

Sleeplessness

[Translate] Sleeplessnes is also knows as insomnia. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) According to CDC, the  insufficient sleep and sleep disorders are associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as: diabetes cardiovascular disease obesity depression Those illnesses threaten the nation everage health index. Also, insufficient sleep results in accidents causing substantial [...]

Polyphasic Sleep

[Translate] Polyphasic sleep, a term coined by early 20th century psychologist J.S. Szymanski, refers to the practice of sleeping multiple times in a 24-hour period—usually, more than two, in contrast to biphasic sleep —and does not imply any particular schedule. See also Segmented sleep and Sleep (Optimal amount). The term polyphasic sleep is also used [...]

Hypnic Headache

[Translate] Hypnic headaches mostly strike the elderly people, age 50 and over.  Hypnic headaches is divided into the following types: moderate throbbing bilateral unilateral Unilateral hypnic headache This type of hipnic headache wakes the person once or many times during night This headache starts a few hours after sleep begins and can last from 15 min to 3 hors or longer [...]

Sleeping Together

[Translate]  Let’ start with several meanings of Sleeping Together: Sexual relations:        Definition: having sex Synonyms:  carnal knowledge, cohabitation, coitus, copulation, intercourse, intimacy, lovemaking, marital relations, mating, nookie, relations, screwing, sexual intercourse, sexual union, sleeping together, sleeping with. Copulate:                        Definition: have sexual relations Synonyms:       be carnal, bed, breed, cohabit, conjugate, couple, do it, fool around, fornicate, go all the [...]

Classification Part II

[Translate] The following slide show video will provide an additional information on Classification of Sleep Disorders, such as: sleep disorders dyssomnias insomnia parasomnias sleep study phyilogy narcolepsy treatment os sleep disorders periodic limb movement disorder restless leg syndrome depression anxiety sleep disturbances others Watch Video: SLEEP DISORDERS  

Dyssomnias

[Translate] Dyssomnias are ususally associated by difficulty to fall asleep, or to remain sleeping. Dyssomnias are classified as sleeping disorders Dyssomnias become primary sleep disorders by due to ability for initiating or maintaining sleep and or excessive sleepiness Dyssomnias also characterized by a disturbance in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep Dyssomnias Symptoms People who diagnosed with dyssomnia usually complain of the following [...]

Sleepiness and Dizziness

[Translate] Dizziness could be a result of sleepiness in its extreme form. It can be observed in people with sleep deprivation and, especially as a side effect, when sleep medication is administered. How to define Dizziness? Dizzinessrefers to an impairment in spatial perception and stability, as defined by Dorland’s Medical Dictionary. It is considered imprecise, by Medical [...]

Sleeping Over

[Translate] Seep Over with someone at some place just to spend the night sleeping at someone else’s home. Typically said by teenagers or younger children who spend the night with a friend “Mom, can I sleep over with Tony?” or “ Can I sleep over at Tony’s house?” To stay the night in someone else’s home: [...]

Sleeping Sickness

[Translate] Sleeping Sickness, as described by Wikipedia, is also called Human African trypanosomiasis, African lethargy or Congo trypanosomiasis. It is a parasitic disease of people and animals, caused by protozoa of the species Trypanosoma brucei and transmitted by the tsetse fly. The disease is endemic in some regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, covering about 36 countries and [...]

Sleep & Banana

[Translate] As you may already know, sleep is very important for recovery, recuperation, growth, productivity, mental activity, even sexual life, as well as building muscle. What is the simplest way to get a good night sleep? Well, the answers is also vey simple: eat a banana. It contains natural precursors of melatonin, seratonin, magnesium, etc., all of which [...]

Sleeping Cat in Bed

[Translate] Is it good or bad to have a domestic cat in your bed? This important question becomes really controversial among people of different origin. Several questions and answers from www. aswers.yahoo.com are listed below. Just make your own judgement: Q: Is it bad to sleep with your cat? Was just wondering cause my cats been [...]

Sleep Debt

[Translate] Sleep debt is the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep. A large sleep debt may lead to mental and/or physical fatigue. There are presumed to be two kinds of sleep debt: caused by partial sleep deprivation  coused by total sleep deprivation Partial sleep deprivation occurs when a person or a lab animal sleeps [...]

Sleep and Weight Gain

[Translate] Can we gain weight during sleep?  (American Academy of Sleep Medicine ) According to new research, in the presence of free access to food, sleep restricted subjects reported: decrease in appetite, food cravings and food consumption however, they gained weight over the course of the study. Thus, the finding suggests that energy intake exceeded [...]

World Sleep Day

[Translate] Watch Video:  Public Service Annoucement on the importance of sleep World Sleep Day 2008

Sleep Habits Around the World

[Translate] We all sleep: at home, in hotels, in camps, on boats, in vilages, in all cities, in all states, in all provinces, in all territories, in all countries, and n all continents, even on pacecrafts. Do we know how well do people in different countries sleep? Do they have the same sleep problems than people in other [...]

World Sleep Day 2010

[Translate] WORLD SLEEP DAY 2010 World Sleep Day is celebrated on the Friday before Spring starts Plan to participate again next year as we celebrate sleep on Friday, March 19, 2010   If you are interested in partnering with the World Association of Sleep Medicine in sponsoring the 2010 World Sleep Day please contact Allan O’Byran at [...]

Sleep and Weight Loss

[Translate] Q: What is common between SLEEP and WEIGHT LOSS? A: Duration of sleep is directly proportional to a weight loss. If you do not sleep for at least 7 hours a night you a will be gaining weight. Weight Loss & Weight Gain There is a direct relationship between sleep and weight loss. More accurately, this relationship is [...]

World Sleep Day 2009

[Translate] (Cont’d from World Sleep Day Part 1) The slogan of the March 2009 World Sleep Day is: “Drive alert, arrive safe” The following information is compiled from the World Sleep Day press release: Things to remember: Better sleep could cut serious road accidents by a third News Release by World Association of Sleep Medicine, [...]

World Sleep Day 2008

[Translate] World Sleep Day is an international annual event, intended to be a celebration of sleep, sleep problems , and treatment of sleep disorders.  The first World Sleep Day was launched on March 14th 2008  It aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders Sleep [...]

Sleepiness Part 2

[Translate] Sleepiness and Adolescents  Majority of high school and college students have sleepiness problems such as: difficulty getting up from night sleep in the mnorning falling asleep at school maintaining awake state while doing homework As a person goes through adolescence the need for sleep may be 9 hours or more a night Many teens begin to show a preference [...]

Sleepiness Part 1

[Translate] Sleepiness is also called Somnolence, which means drowsiness, is categorized as: a state of near-sleep a strong desire for sleep sleeping for unusually long periods, also known as hypersomnia. It has three distinct meanings: Referring both to the usual state preceding falling asleep The chronic condition referring to being in that state independent of a circadian rhythm Most commonly [...]

Sleep Addiction

[Translate] The term “addiction” is used in many contexts to describe an obsession, compulsion, or excessive psychological dependence, such as: drug addiction(e.g. alcoholism), video game addiction, crime, money, work addiction, compulsive overeating, problem gambling, computer addiction, nicotine addiction, pornography addiction, etc. In medical terminology, an addiction is a chronic neurobiologic disorder that has genetic, psychosocial, and environmental dimensions and is characterized by one of the following: The continued [...]

Dog In Your Bed?

[Translate]      In general, also depending on the type of dog, they sleep quietly, gently breathing without snoring, a bit faster than people. Every once in awhile, his eyes dart back and forth (must be his is dreaming) under their lids, and his feet jerk as if he’s chasing squirrels in his dreams. Then, [...]

Co-Sleeping

[Translate] Co-sleeping, also called the family bed, is a practice in which babies and young children sleep with one or both parents, as opposed to a separate infant bed. It has been widely practiced historically, is standard practice in many parts of the world, and is practiced by a significant minority in countries where infant beds are also used. There are [...]

Animals Sleeping

[Translate] How long animals sleep? Animals need diffeent amounts of sleep a day, ranging from 2 hours a day for elephants to 20 hours for dolphines Generally, as body size increases the required sleeping time decreases Among the family of cats and dog, domestic cats and dogs do not make their sleep as a single [...]

How Animals Sleep

[Translate] There are several theories about animal sleep: lHibernation theory (Webb, 1974) lEvolutionary approach – sleep is assumed to confer a survival advantage lSleep helps conserve energy by: lReducing energy spent on behavioural activity lDrop in body temp & metabolic rate reduces energy lost as heat Hibernation theory (Webb, 1974) Main prediction is that an [...]

Sleep and Consciousness

[Translate] The Neural Bases of Consciousness  The word consciousness refers to a state when a person is conscious or unconscious.    The term is also used to indicate a sense of conscious experience, or awareness of something  Consciousness involves short-term memory Fully conscious humans have a sense of self, which requires relatively long-term memory Consciousness varies [...]

Psychology of Sleep

[Translate] This article provides information about sleeping, which is known as the psychology of sleep. What requires to be fully alert?  To be a peak performer you need to be fully alert, dynamic, energetic, in a good mood, and well rested You should be able to remember things, names nd faces You will need to [...]

Waking up Without Alarm Clock

[Translate] Do you need an alarm clock to wake up? Read what people say about waking up in the morning: I understand that if someone go to bed early, they will wake up naturally on the next morning… Unfortunately I also have a problem to deal with sleeping early, so what should I do? I have [...]

How to Fall Asleep Fast

[Translate] Your are still awaken and you can’t get it to stop, just to fall asleep. That is all you need, right? Yes of course, however, all you want is to fall asleep yourself, without those dangerous sleeping pills everyone is talking about. Now tell how are you planning to do that? This article will show what [...]

Sleep with a Woman

[Translate] What It Takes For A Woman To Sleep With You It is a common belief among men that a man should be in affection with a woman in order to sleep with her. Men also think that sex is different from love, which is true, of course. A man may confess to a woman that [...]

Magic of Sleep

[Translate] Many people are totally careless when it comes to their own sleep and time they spend sleeping. All that it counts is the amount of time you need for a night sleep in comparison to what you actually spent sleeping. The only mechanism, which is responsible for the decision on how long you need [...]

Sleep and Art

[Translate] Artists use dream images to create their own art We all experience strange and vivid dreams, so different from our regular surrounding that we easily memorize them and remember after we wake up. From colorful siteseeings to extraterrestrial creatures, our dreams have no boarders. It is not surprise to many of us to hear [...]

Meaning of Dreams

[Translate] Have you been wondering how you can interpret some of your dreams? The dream interpretation table below will decipher the meaning of twelve universal dreams and their opposites meaning. For over 100 years the scientists, mostly psychiatrists, were trying to find correlation between our daily encounters and our dreams during the night sleep. However, [...]

Sleep Tips

[Translate] If you are struggling to get a good night sleep, don’t worry: you can improve the quality of your sleep by making a few simple changes. Here are some tips to improve your sleep environment: Invest in a mattress that will allow sleep in an anatomically neutral position – correct posture has huge benefits for [...]

Dreaming, Daydreaming, Meditating

[Translate] By Juan Semo What is the difference between dreaming, daydreaming, and meditating? In this powerful article, we explore the differences but at the same time, consider the similarities, and discuss how we can use this knowledge to our advantage in our everyday.   The short answer to this question is “NO.” However, some discussion [...]

Sleep & Ageing

[Translate]  By J. Semo Advances in science and social evolution are altering our internal clocks. We in the western world enjoy average life expectancies of over 80 years and it is anticipated that this average will reach 100 years in the near future.  By constantly moving nature’s “signposts”, are we not risking disruption to our [...]

Sex & Sleep Part2

[Translate] By Sophie Keller ”5 More Tips To Better Sex And Sleep” This series is about finding happiness in the home. How do we, very simply, make the physical layout of the house more harmonious? How do we improve our communication with those we live with? What food would be most beneficial to have in our fridge? [...]

Sex & Sleep Part1

[Translate] According to Dr. Billy Goldberg, co-author of Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex?, there is little direct evidence explaining why men fall asleep. However, the chemicals oxytocin, prolactin, gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) and other hormones all contribute to “that roll-over-and-snore feeling” because they facilitate sleep. “A man’s body chemistry changes after orgasm. [...]

Celebrity Sleep Habits

[Translate]     Which celeb’s sleep habits do you have?                 Lindsay                      Rihanna                       Ashley                     Jojo                    Lohan                                                              Tisdale                     Take this quiz and find out!                                     

Questions & Answers

[Translate] This page will allow you  to post your questions and get the answers from other readers Q1:  I am searching for some constructive advice on how to better manage Nightmare Disorder. I am a 37 year old woman who has suffered from this disorder since early childhood. I have been trying to get a grip [...]

Nightmares Part II: Treatment

[Translate] This article is the second part of the Nightmares article published under Parasomnias For those who may experience nightmares, please follow the guideline on how to get rid of them (the nightmares) explained below: 1. Precondition #1: you experience identical episodes from night to night. The solution is relatively simple, however, you need to follow [...]

Famous People with Sleep Problems

[Translate] Surprisingly enough, many famous people , like any others, happened to suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders. The following list includes presidents, scientists, political leaders, writers, poets, and many others in different ways of life. It is  also known fact that those people, being exposed to different sleep problems during their lives, had [...]

Animal Sleep

[Translate] Sleep is a naturally recurring state of relatively suspended sensory and motor activity in animals, characterized by total or partial unconsciousness and the nearly complete inactivity of voluntary muscles. It is distinguished from quiet wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, and it is more easily reversible than hibernation or coma. It [...]

Sleep, Bed and Sex

[Translate]                    TAKING A WOMAN TO BED FOR A SLEEP  What is the difference between girls/women aged:  9, 19, 29, 39, 49, 59, 69, and 79 ?     At 9: You take her to bed and tell her a story                 At 19: You tell her a story and take her to [...]

Stroke During Sleep: Recovery

[Translate] Medical study reports increasing number of heart failures and strokes, sometimes severe, during regular sleep. Several factors, mostly related to sleep disorders, could couse such fatalily: Obesity Hypertension Obstructive sleep apnea Anxiety Sleep paralysis Others health problems. In general, strokes are divied into three category: Transient Ischemic Attack Ischemic Stroke Hemorrhagic stroke The most devastating results [...]

Master Your Sleep: Polski

[Translate]  Mapa serwisu (Polish) Kategoria Ogłoszone artykuły   Kategoria Ogłoszone artykuły Ostatnia aktualizacja 26 listopada 2009

Master Your Sleep: Site Map (Greek)

[Translate] Site Map (Ελληνικά)   Κατηγορία Καταχωρήθηκε άρθρα Κατηγορία Καταχωρήθηκε άρθρα Τελευταία ενημέρωση 26 Νοεμβρίου 2009

Master Your Sleep: Site Map (Danish)

[Translate] Site Map (Dansk)   Kategori  Posted Artikler Kategori    Posted Artikler Sidst opdateret 26 november 2009

Master Your Sleep: Belarusian

[Translate] Карта сайта (Belarusian)    Катэгорыі Напісаў артыкул    Катэгорыі Напісаў артыкул            Што такое сон? Рытмы Бiалагычных Гадзiн   Хваробы канечнасцяў у сне Сутаргі ног Частка I   Ісціна & Міфы аб сну   Сутаргі ног Частка II   Увядзеннe да сну Частка1     Сутаргі ног Частка III   [...]

Master Your Sleep: Карта Сайта (Russian)

[Translate] Карта сайта (Russian)   Категории                      Статьи                    Категории                Статьи         Спросите у врача Вопросник к партнеру Языки Албанский   Анкета Приема Лекарств   Бьлгарски   Дневник сна   Беларускi     Čeština       Dansk Сон и Сновидения Бритни Спирс   Deutsch   Сон Днем   Eesti   Сновидения   Ελληνικά   [...]

Night Time Leg Cramps

[Translate] Night time leg cramps and restless legs syndrome are different from each other. ·         With restless legs syndrome, your legs feel twitchy or uneasy unless you start moving them. ·         For more information, see the post Restless Legs Syndrome. What are night-time leg cramps? ·         Night-time (or nocturnal) leg cramps are mainly sudden spasms, or [...]

10 Sleep Sex Tips for Seniors

[Translate] 1.   Wear your glasses. Make sure your partner is actually in the bed. 2.   Set timer for 3 minutes, in case you doze off in the middle. 3.   Set the mood with lighting (Turn them ALL OFF!) 6.   Keep denture adhesive close by so your teeth don’t end up under the bed. 7.   Have [...]

Driving When You Have Sleep Apnea

[Translate] For most people, driving represents freedom, control and independence. Driving enables most people to get to the places they want or need to go. For many people, driving is important economically – some drive as part of their job or to get to and from work. Others drive to be able to shop for [...]

Master Your Sleep: Mapa do Site (Português )

[Translate]      Categoria Posted artigos   Categoria Posted artigos           O que é o sono? Ritmos circadianos   Pernas & Limao Disorders Leg cramps Parte I   Verdade & Mitos Sobre o Sono   Leg cramps Parte II   Intro Dormir Parte I     Leg cramps Parte III   [...]

Master Your Sleep: Lapas Karte

[Translate] Lapas karte (Latvian) Kategorija Iesūtīts Raksti    Kategorija  Iesūtīts Raksti           What is Sleep? Kāda ir miega? Circadian Rhythms Circadian ritmiem   Legs & Limbs Disorders Kājas un ekstremitāšu traucējumi Leg Cramps Part I Kāju krampji I daļa   Truth & Myths About Sleep Patiesība un mīti par miega   [...]

Master Your Sleep: 網站地圖

[Translate] 碩士您睡眠： 網站地圖 中文  (Chinese) 當您想要睡眠和保持清醒 ， 當你不想   分類 發布文章    分類 發布文章           什麼是睡眠？ 晝夜節律   腿和肢體障礙  第一部分下肢痙攣   真相與神話睡眠    第二部分下肢痙攣   簡介睡眠第一部分      第三部分下肢痙攣   簡介睡眠第二部分      週期性肢體運動   睡眠研究      防止下肢痙攣   免疫系統      不寧腿綜合徵   REM睡眠           [...]

Anti-Sleep Game

[Translate] Red Square When you start playing this game  you won’t be able to fall asleep! Try it and you will see for yourself! All you need to do is to click on the red square and move it around by holding the  left button of the mouse. Make sure you do not touch neither blue [...]

Master Your Sleep: Mappa del Sito (Italian)

[Translate] Quando si vuole dormire e non dormire quando non si desidera!   Categoria Inviato articoli    Categoria Inviato articoli           Che cosa è sonno? Ritmi circadiani   Gambe & Arti Disturbi Crampi alle gambe, parte I   Miti e verità Chi Sleep   Crampi alle gambe, parte II   Introduzione [...]

Mater Your Sleep:מפת האתר (Hebrew)

[Translate]  (hebrew) מפת האתר    קטגוריה פורסם מאמרים    קטגוריה פורסם מאמרים           ? מה הוא ישן?  Circadian מקצבים   Disorders רגליים & Limbs הפרעות  הרגל Cramps חלק I    האמת & מיתוסים על שינה    הרגל  II   I מבוא לישון חלק א      הרגל Cramps חלק ג   [...]

Master Your Sleep: Карта на сайта (Bulgarian)

[Translate]  Бьлгарски    Категория Пуснато членове    Категория Пуснато членове           Какво е сън? Циркадните ритми   Крака & крайниците Нарушения Крак крампи Част I   Истината & Митове За съня   Крак крампи Част II   Въведение в съня, част I     Крак крампи Част III   Въведение в [...]

Maste Your Sleep: Harta e një Website (faqe internete)

[Translate]  Gjuha shqipe (Albanian)   Albanian (Gjuha shqipe pronounced [ˈɟuha ˈʃcipɛ] or shqip pronounced [ˈʃcip]) is a unique Indo-European language spoken by nearly 6 million people, primarily in Albania and Kosovo but also in other areas of the Balkans in which there is an Albanian population, including western Macedonia, Montenegro, and southern Serbia. Albanian is [...]

Master Your Sleep: Mapa Stránek (Czech)

[Translate] Čeština (Czech)    Kategorie Přidal články    Kategorie  Přidal články            Co je to Sleep? Cirkadiánní rytmy   Nohy & Končetiny Onemocnění Leg křeče Část I   Pravda & mýtů o klidovém   Leg křeče Část II   Úvod do klidového režimu, část I     Leg křeče v části [...]

Master Your Sleep: Сите Мап (Serbian)

[Translate] Serbian    Категорија  Постед Чланци    Категорија Постед Чланци            Шта је спавати? Циркадијурни ритмови   Легс & екстремитете Поремећаји Нога грчеви Парт 1   Митови и истине о спавању   Нога грчеви Парт 2   Интро то слееп Парт И     Нога грчеви Парт 3   Интро то [...]

Master Your Sleep: Карта сайту (Ukranian)

[Translate]      Категорія Написав Статті   Категорія Написав Статті            Що таке сну? Ціркадіанние ритми   Ноги І Хвороби кінцівок Ножним судоми Частина I   Істинa I Міфи Про Сни   Ножним судоми Частина II   Введення сну Частина I     Ножним судоми Частина III   Введення сну Частина II [...]

Votre sommeil Master Plan du site (French)

[Translate] Plan du site  Catégorie Posté articles    Catégorie  Posté articles            Qu’est-ce que dormir?  Circadian Rhythms   Legs & Limbs Disorders Leg Cramps Partie I   Vérité et mythes sur le sommeil   Crampes dans les jambes, partie II   Introduction à la Partie I Sleep     Leg Cramps [...]

Master Your Sleep: Mapa del Sitio (Spanish)

[Translate] Mapa del Sitio (Spanish) Categoría  Publicado artículos    Categoría Publicado artículos            ¿Qué es el sueño? Ritmos circadianos   Extremidades piernas y trastornos Calambres en las piernas Parte I   Verdad y mitos sobre el sueño   Calambres en las piernas Parte II   Introducción a la Parte I del sueño [...]

Master Your Sleep: Site Map (German))

[Translate] Site Map    Kategorie  Posted Artikel    Kategorie Posted Artikel           Was ist Schlaf? Circadianen Rhythmen   Beine & Limbs Störungen  Wadenkrämpfe Teil I   Sleep Wahrheit und Mythen über Sleep   Wadenkrämpfe Teil II   Einführung in Teil I Sleep     Wadenkrämpfe Teil III   Intro zu Sleep [...]

Drowsiness Tips

[Translate] Are you working shifts? Do you really know what you should do when you feel drowsy coming back home? The slide show below will provide answers to many of your questions: (Many thanks to National Highway Safety Administration who provided this slide show. It has been modified for better viewing.) 

How Well You Sleep at Night?

[Translate] Do you know how to measure your sleep? No? Watch this slide show and compare to the way you sleep: Last update Nov 22, 2009

Four Squares

[Translate] You can’t fall asleep? Don’t worry! Try to solve this Four Squares puzzle and you will fall asleep! Guaranteed!  The following relatively complicated puzzle can be used for those who can’t fall asleep and who need some intellectual “food” before falling asleep. The name of this puzzle is Four Squares. If you are not fast [...]

Sleep Forum

[Translate] Sleep Forum: The following links will take you directly to Sleep Forum of MasterYourSleep.com. Please register (it is secure and it is free) to communicate to other people, to ask for immediate help, or Ask the Doctor a question. Site Map: If you need to educate yourself on the subject of Sleep and Sleep Disorders, please use [...]

Causes of Insomnia

[Translate] The following medical conditions might be causes of Insomnia. The list is very general. You need to consult with your doctor for any other causes that are not listed below. Common problems with the sleeping environment include: Cold bedroom Noise High fiver Hot bedroom Poorly ventilated bedroom Stuffy bedroom Too soft mattress Too hard [...]

Sleep Less or Sleep More

[Translate] The following information may surprise you: the study conducted by University of California, San Diego (UCSD) reports very unusual results, which still have no final scientific explanation. Here is a publication of UCSD School of Medicine News: (the article below has been formatted for better reading) Sleep less, live longer? Or sleep more, live [...]

Master Your Sleep: Site Map (English)

[Translate]    Category Posted Articles Category Posted Articles         Ask the Doctor Bed Partner Questionnaire Languages Albanian   Medication Log   Бьлгарски   Questionnaire   Беларускi   Sleep Diary   Čeština       Dansk  Night Dreaming Britney Spears   Deutsch   Day Dreaming   Eesti   Dream of Dreams    Ελληνικά [...]

AntiSleep Puzzle

[Translate] The inventor of this puzzle claims that as soon as you start solving it, you won’t be able to fall asleep AntiSleep Puzzle The challenge is to fit the five pieces into the square: The pieces can touch, but they may not overlap. Use the mouse and click and drag to move the pieces. [...]

Britney Spears: Sweet Dreams

[Translate] Watch Video: ” Everybody” [Sweet Dreams] by Britney Spears   Watch Video:  “Everybody” [Sweet Dreams] Lirics, with Audio by Britney Spears

Truth or Myth About Sleep Problems

[Translate] What do you know about sleep problems?  Read below and find out the truth and the myth about sleep problems: Health problems have no relationship to the quantity and quality of sleep Myth: more and more scientific studies proving a link between poor sleep and/or lack of sleep with a variety of other illnesses including [...]

Learn While Asleep

[Translate] All of us usually think that sleep is a time of rest, a time when our mind is relaxed, and becomes quiet. After a long and busy day at work, or after school classes, perhaps after talking to many people, teaching, or studying, and, of course, stressing out, our mind finally gets to shut [...]

Hypnotic Sleep

[Translate] Although a popular misconception is that hypnosis is a form of unconsciousness resembling sleep, contemporary research suggests that it is actually a wakeful state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility with diminished peripheral awareness. (Wikipedia) History James Esdaile (1808-1859) another Scottish surgeon working in India would use eye fixation to prepare patients for surgery [...]

Lucid Dreaming Enhancement

[Translate] Please also see the other posts: Lucid Dreaming Part I Lucid Dreaming Part II Lucid Dreaming Part III History of Lucid Dreaming The term “lucid dreaming” was originally suggested by Frederick van Eeden who used the word “lucid” in the sense of mental clarity. Lucidity usually begins in the midst of a dream when [...]

Sleep Research

[Translate] A Brief History of Sleep Research The history of sleep research started In 1913 when Henri Pieron, a French Scientist, wrote a book called “Le probleme physiologique du sommeil.” This book was the first where sleep was analyzed from a physiological perspective. Since its publication, this is work book is treated as the beginning [...]

Hypersomnia II

[Translate] (Continued from Hypersomnia Part I) Back in Part I we have covered several topics about hypersomnia, such as: description, symptoms, other sleep disorders, inherited hypersomnia, diagnosis, and video clip. In part II we will discuss causes of hypersomnia and its treatment.  Causes of Hypersomnia As it happened to be, hypersomnia is caused by brain [...]

Hypersomnia I

[Translate] Description From the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Hypersomnia is identified by repetitive occurrences of: excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), as well as prolonged night-time sleep Hypersomnia must be distinguished from the fatigue. A person, who suffers from hypersomnia, isn’t usually deprived from a regular sleep at night.  However, they are [...]

Guess a Number

[Translate] Last update Dec 24, 2009

Rhythmic Movement Disorder

[Translate] What is rhythmic movement disorder? Rhythmic Movement Disorder (RMD), also known as jactatio capitis nocturna, is a sleep disorder condition that can be described as repetitive rocking or banging body motions before and/or during drowsiness or light sleep. This condition mostly happens in infants and young children. However, adults can although be affected. Normally, [...]

Sleep Sex

[Translate] Sleep sex or sexsomnia is parasomnia sleep disorder that causes people to engage in sexual acts while they are asleep. Medical science has proposed that sexsomnia should be considered as a non-rapid-eye-movement sleep disorder and a part arousal parasomnia, and it has been classified as Sexual Behavior in Sleep. It is now considered to be a [...]

Baby Sleep Secrets

[Translate] Parents and Children If you are a parent then you know by now how difficult is to get your baby to sleep through the night. You might get dark circles around your eyes if you are a new parent. Well, the most important solution to this problem is to teach your baby how to [...]

Sleeping Solo

[Translate] Sleeping Solo:    Good or Bad? A number of studies conducted by Austrian scientists, revealed that men sleep better by themselves than with a partner, as a result of a negative impact on the brain functions.  According to them, there is a temporary decline in mental ability caused by sleep deprivation that has been observed in married men after a night sleep, [...]

Secrets of Healthy Sleep

[Translate] Sleep is not only a physiological process of body recuperation, but it is also the state of relaxation. It gives you the opportunity to get into the arms of Morpheus, the god of sleep, and immerse yourself into pleasant dreams. Unfortunately, to fall into the of Morpheus’s arms is not so easy. Many of us [...]

Celebrity Gossip: Sleep Secrets

[Translate] What You Can Learn from Them. Who’s sleeping, who’s not? By Sarah Klein, (Health magazine) and other sources Celebrities lead fabulous lives—jetting across the country on a whim, partying at late-night hot spots—so it’s no surprise that sleep may not always be a number-one priority. When prescription sleep medication was implicated in Heath Ledger’s [...]

Overnight Sleep Study

[Translate] What is Overnight Sleep Study? Polysomnography (PSG), also known as a sleep study, is a multi-parametrictest used in the study of sleep and as a diagnostic tool in sleep medicine. The test result is called a polysomnogram, also abbreviated PSG. The name is derived from Greek and Latin roots: the Greek ‘poly’ for multi-channel [...]

Sleep Diary

[Translate] TWO WEEK SLEEP DIARY INSTRUCTIONS                                     1 Write the date, day of the week, and type of day: Work, School, Day Off, or Vacation                           [...]

Arousal Sleep Disorder Part II

[Translate] What causes confusional arousal? Potential causes for this the confusional arousal disorders are shown below: Alcohol consumption Sleep deprivation Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) Psychotropic medication use Drug abuse Forceful awakening Do I have it? Did anyone ever told you that you acted in strange or confused way when they [...]

Arousal Sleep Disorders Part I

[Translate] From  the post Parasomnias Disorders: Parasomnia is an episode that happens during sleep. Parasomnia could be induced or resulting from sleep, such as: sleepwalking, sleep talking, sleep terror, and nightmares Parasomnias are disorders that infiltrate into the sleep process and create disruptions into sleep-related actions. Parasomnias usually associated with REM sleep. The parasomnias are [...]

Tips on Fighting Insomnia

[Translate] Can I fight Insomnia? Insomnia, which is sleepless hours or nights, is the most destructive disorders most of us facing ones or many times. When insomnia hits you on a regular basis, you will have to deal with the following possibilities: You do not get asleep right when you get to bed Instead, you [...]

BedWetting Part II

[Translate] Common knowledge about bedwetting Bedwetting is an involuntary action of the bladder. Children do not wet their beds deliberately. They just can’t control the flow of urine from their bladder while asleep. Almost all children wet their beds until their bodies learn to control the bladder. Bedwetting until the age of 5 or 6 [...]

BedWetting Part I

[Translate] What is bedwetting? Bedwetting is also called sleep-wetting. Its medical term is ‘nocturnal enuresis’, which means uncontrolled passing of urine while a person is asleep.asleep People of all ages are affected by bedwetting, but it is mostly observed in young children, usually until the age of six. Bedwetting is common in 60% of all males whereas [...]

Teeth Grinding

[Translate] Teeth grinding, or Bruxism, is a sleep disorder when people are gnashing or clenching teeth. Teeth grinding affects children and adults more or less equally. People who are affected with this disorder, will unconsciously clench their teeth during the day, often at stressful times. From another hand, people who grind or clench their teeth [...]

Nightmares Part I

[Translate] Nightmares are nothing but dreams, which create a powerful and very unpleasant emotional reaction from a person who is asleep. What triggers nightmares? The following events could trigger nightmares: ·         Eating before bed ·         Feeling of pain ·         Being a part of a fearful danger ·         Participating in unpleasant events ·         Fearing of something [...]

Sleep Terror

[Translate] A night terror, also known as a sleep terror or pavor nocturnus, is a parasomnia disorder characterized parasomnia by extreme terror and a temporary inability to regain full consciousness. The subject wakes abruptly from slow-wave sleep, with waking usually accompanied by gasping, moaning, or screaming. It is often impossible to awaken the person fully, [...]

Sleep Talking

[Translate] A joke about sleep talking: If you want your spouse to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say — talk in your sleep. Sleep talking and sleep walking (see other post on SleepWalking), as well as night terrors, are parts of a group of sleep disorders called parasomnias, as covered in [...]

Leg Cramps Part III

[Translate] Toe Cramps It is not funny at all when you see someone walking like a ballerina. Her toes directed in absolute impossible way, that is outwards. That is how a person with toe cramps look lime. Unfortunately, even if they walk that way, they won’t be able get rid of pain. In fact, toe cramps [...]

Preventing Leg Cramps

[Translate] How can you prevent leg cramps? Use these tips to help prevent night time leg cramps: Drink a lot of water, preferably tea, and other fluids during the day. Try to avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine. These drinks can make you loosing water in your body Eat healthy foods, especially if you are [...]

Leg Cramps Part II

[Translate] Night time leg cramps and restless legs syndromes are different from each other. ·         With restless legs syndrome, your legs feel twitchy or uneasy unless you start moving them. ·         For more information, see the post Restless Legs Syndrome. What are night-time leg cramps? ·         Night-time (or nocturnal) leg cramps are mainly sudden spasms, [...]

Leg Cramps Part I

[Translate] In general, all type of cramps are divided into several categories:   Muscle cramps are sudden, uncontrolled contraction of one or more muscles producing enormous pain. This type of pain is mostly experienced in the legs, and, therefore, often called a leg cramp, or a “charley horse.”   Leg cramps happens when the leg [...]

Periodic Limb Movements Disorder

[Translate] Is Periodic Limb Movement Disorder similar to Restless Legs Disorder?  No it isn’t. See for youself:   Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), is also known as Nocturnal myoclonus. It is categorized as a sleep disorder and it is displayed when a person moves his or her limbs unwillingly during sleep. They also  have some problems related [...]

Parasomnia Disorders

[Translate] Parasomnias is a broad term used to describe various uncommon disruptive sleep-related disorders. They are intense, infrequent physical acts that occur during sleep. Some common Parasomnias include sleepwalking, sleep talking, sleep terror, nightmares, and teeth grinding.   ·         Parasomnias is commonly observed during to the Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (NREM sleep), and the Rapid [...]

Restless Legs Syndrome

[Translate] Have you ever experienced breaking your sleep and become forcefully awaken as you kick out with your feet? If so, you have experienced Restless Leg Syndrome, or (RLS, Wittmaack-Ekbom’s syndrome). Originally described in 17th century medical publications, Restless Legs Syndrome was bothering people ever since! What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Restless Leg Syndrome is [...]

SleepWalking

[Translate] Sleepwalking is also known as somnambulism or noctambulism. Word somnambulism is from the Latin somnus (sleep) and ambulus (walking). It involves involuntary motor acts-particularly walking-during sleep. ·       Studies indicates that sleepwalking is a ordinary phenomenon. It may be more prevalent among people who experience a lot of stress. ·        Most of the time, sleepwalking happens in [...]

Jet Lag Remedies

[Translate] Basically, jet lag is when your internal clock goes haywire and throws your body off balance. It’s a disruption that can affect how and when you sleep, how and when you eat, and when to be mentally alert. The scientific name of Jet Lag is Circadian Dischronism:        ·        Circadian meaning is something occurring in approximately [...]

Jet Lag Syndrome

[Translate] What is it? Jet lag is also called desynchronosis. It is a short-term disorder that causes, insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms as a result of travel by plane across time zones. Symptoms of jet lag. Besides insomnia and fatigue a jet lag victims may experience constipation, anxiety, diarrhea, dehydration, headache, confusion, irritability, nausea, coordination [...]

Sleep Paralysis Disorder

[Translate] Definition of Sleep paralysis Sleep Paralysis is a horrifying form of paralysis that happens when a person suddenly finds him/her self being unable to move for a short period of time, a few minutes or so, mostly when falling asleep or awakening. Sleep Paralysis is still grey area among sleep researches, however, several symptoms [...]

Medication Log

[Translate] About Your Medications * Keep a list of all medications and supplements you take. * Tell your primary care physician (family doctor), behavioral healthcare professional, sleep doctor, and/or pharmacist about all the medicines you take including any over-the-counter medicines, as well as any drug allergies that you may have. * Ask your pharmacist about side effects [...]

Bed Partner Questionnaire

[Translate] Before Visiting Sleep Doctor  It is recommended to ask your bed partner to accompany you to the appointment. Another person who lives with you or visits frequently may finish the questionnaire, if you don’t have a regular bed partner.   * Make sure he or she completes the Bed Partner Questionnaire for you and [...]

Ask the Doctor

[Translate] Qualifying the Healthcare Provider Are you licensed medical doctor? Do you have any professional accreditation from your Association?  If you are in the search for a sleep specialist or sleep center, it is important to ask about their medical status as health care providers. It is quite common that not all licensed sleep specialists [...]

Questionnaire

[Translate] Sleep dysfunction, prior to be identified as sleep disorder, can manifest in several ways, ranging from insomnia to somnolence, and from disrupted sleep to sleep deprivation. Measuring sleep dysfunction is ongoing research; and there is a number of patient-reported outcome methods and procedures that measure various aspects of sleep dysfunction. Before going to sleep [...]

Lucid Dreaming Part III

[Translate] Reality Testing Reality testing (or reality checking) is a common technique used applied by people to check whether or not they are dreaming. It involves several exercises to make sure that the obtained results differ from those produced by a dreaming person. If you practice these tests during awakening time, you may eventually decide [...]

Lucid Dreaming Part II

[Translate] Let’s see how many different techniques, which people use trying to achieve a lucid dream stage of sleep: Dream recall.  Dream recall is simply an ability to remember dreams. Dream recall is usually described as the initial step towards lucid dreaming. If you have better recall it increases awareness of dreams in general. With [...]

Lucid Dreaming Part I

[Translate] Introduction Lucid dream, also known as conscious dream, is a state of dreaming where the person is aware of the dreaming process. During this dream it is possible to apply conscious control over conscious control the dream characters and environment, as well as perform otherwise physically impossible feats, like flying for example. A lucid [...]

Tips for Good Sleep

[Translate] Waking up every morning fully refreshed and without an alarm clock, as well feeling energetic all day is the most important part of our life. If you do not feel that way every day, you may find some good tips and advices listed below. Let analyze two most common and similar opposite sleep habits: [...]

Sleep Disorder Centers

[Translate] Find a Sleep Care Center “Desperate diseases must have desperate cures.” (English proverb) Most people with sleep disorders are undiagnosed and untreated. Of these, more than 30 million have chronic insomnia, 18 million have sleep apnea and 12 million have Restless Legs Syndrome. Fewer than one in five Americans with sleep apnea are diagnosed, [...]

Panic Disorder Part III

[Translate] Let’s Talk Again Panic attacks become so critical for our day-to-day life that with this kind of psychological problem we will be quite motivated to seek medical attention. From another hand, if someone was told that nothing was wrong or the problem was pure psychiatric, the patient may feel upset or embarrassed or even [...]

Panic Disorder Part II

[Translate] Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder . Physical symptoms associated with panic disorder usually include the following: Fast heartbeat Feeling shaky Difficulty breathing Tingling or Numbness Dizziness Sweating Shortness of breath Chest pain Rapid or pounding heart beat Hot or chill flashes Fear of losing control, “going nuts,” or dying Trembling or wobbly Sensations [...]

Panic Disorder Part I

[Translate] Panic disorder is a serious illness, which is common to one out of every 75 people. That is about 4,000,000 people in North America only! The exact causes of panic disorder are still unknown. It usually originates during the teens or early adulthood. It is not really connected with any major life events, which [...]

Anxiety Quiz

[Translate] How much do you know about anxiety and its origins, functions, consequences and disorders? Do you know psychophysiological mechanisms that generates anxious answers? Test your knowledge with our quiz. Anyone can take it now:       # Questions Please select A B C D 1   Anxiety is:   a. Harmful b. Physiological [...]

Anxiety Test

[Translate] Let’s see how you are going to perform the following Anxiety Test: DO YOU… Find it difficult to keep your nervousness or restless behavior under control? Get uneasy before and/or during an exam? Feeling nausea or sick stomach and/or slightly damp and unpleasantly cold hands? More often than not find that the test or [...]

Anxiety Disorders

[Translate] Anxiety Disorders Facts Anxiety is a multifaceted mixture of the feeling of fear, apprehension, and worries often associated with physical sensations, such as palpitations, chest pain and/or shortness of breath. It may exist as a primary disorder or may be associated with other medical problems including other psychiatric disorders. Anxiety disorders are a group [...]

Natural vs Alternative Treatment Quiz

[Translate] Alternative and natural treatments became very popular. They provide an addition to traditional therapies. However, some alternative treatments get little respect in regards to the produced results. In addition, there are some claims and warnings for potential drug interactions and side effects. Let see how much you know about alternative and natural treatments.   [...]

Sleep Quiz

[Translate] Now it is the time to test your knowledge about sleep and sleep disorders, though it is not final test, so please do not be discouraged with your results:       Instructions: First answer the question and then click on either “True” or “False” button to see the answer. Calculate your accuracy by dividing all [...]

Narcolepsy

[Translate] Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder, also known as dyssomnia. It is characterized by overpowering daytime drowsiness, and sudden attacks of . This condition is observed by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), in which a person experiences extreme weariness. He will, probably, falls asleep during the day at most inappropriate times, such as at work [...]

Syndromes

[Translate] Common Sleep Disorders and Sleep Disorder Syndromes: Signs and Treatments The term syndrome, as it  used in medicine and psychology, is associated with many clinically identified features: (a) signs, which are observed by a physician; (b) symptoms, which are reported by the patient, phenomena; or (c) characteristics that often occur together, so that the presence of one feature alerts [...]

Natural Sleep Disorder Remedies

[Translate] Herbs and Alternative Supplements. Are they natural remedies for insomnia?  Choosing herbal remedies for treatment is quite popular for many people suffering insomnia. In general, some remedies, such as lemon balm or chamomile tea are harmless. Others can produce more serious side effects and interactions. Since consistent dosage of herbs and supplements are not [...]

Sleep Medication Part II

[Translate] Prescription Medication: Types and Uses (cont’d from Part I) There are several types of medications that require prescription. Some medication last longer than others in your system (a longer half life), and some have a higher risk of becoming habit forming. For more information about medication, follow the link in the table to a [...]

Sleep Medication Part I

Stop Snoring

[Translate] A new video released on CNBC highlights the threat of problem snoring and obstructive sleep apnea to your health, and introduces the aveoTSD Tongue Stabilizing Device, aveoTSD, as a uniquely simple and highly effective clinically proven treatment.  Watch video: Sleep Apnea and Snoring Health Issues   Stop Snoring  Would you love to have a [...]

Snoring Facts

[Translate] According to the Guinness Book of Records, snores can reach 120 decibels, which is about the volume of an airplane engine. It is not amusing if you frequently lose night sleep because of your spouse’s snoring. Snoring can devastate personal relationship and health problems for the partner as well as the snorer itself. Studies [...]

Sleep Habits and Hygiene

[Translate] In order to understand sleep habits and sleep hygiene you should, first of all, educate yourself about all types of sleep disorders, covered in previous articles, and then read this article. According to Dr. D.F. Kripke, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus, University of California, “…many people try to sleep too much.  We are all familiar with [...]

Sleep Deprivation

[Translate] Sleep deprivation is a regularly deficiency of the required amount of sleep. It is usually happens as a consequence of sleep disorders. It is also known as forced inducement such as interrogation or a torture.   Effects of sleep deprivation: Side-effects of sleep deprivation can be similar to being drunk. Study shows that track [...]

Sleep Apnea Disorder

[Translate] Sleep apnea is a severe disorder when your breathing stops frequently while you asleep. These stoppages of breathing or “apneas” typically last 10 to 30 seconds. They can occur many times throughout the night. If sleep apnea is left untreated it can lead to severe health problems, nightly accidents, or premature death.   Watch [...]

Insomnia Part II

[Translate] Patterns of insomnia Insomnia pattern is commonly associated with the science of etiology. Insomnia starts with a difficulty falling asleep at the beginning of the night. It is usually associated with anxiety disorders.   Middle-of-the-Night Insomnia This type of insomnia can be described by the difficulty of coming back to sleep after being awaken in [...]

Insomnia Part I

[Translate] Insomnia is considered as the main indication of a sleeping disorder. It is characterized by continual problem falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia is just a symptom and not an objective diagnosis or a disease. By definition, insomnia is difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both. It may be because of insufficient quantity or [...]

Statistics of Sleep Disorders

[Translate] Insomnia Statistics ·         For a period of one year 20% to 40% of all adults experience insomnia in one way or another ·         At least, at some point in their lives there are1 out of 3 people have insomnia ·         More than 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders and/or wakefulness problems ·         60% [...]

Truth & Myths About Sleep

[Translate] Myth #1:               Do I need 8 hours of sleep It is well known that 8 hours is an average time we need for our sleep. Some people need 7 hours or even less. Others need 9 hours, or even more. We also know that during adolescence sleep time is increase to between 8 [...]

Immune System

[Translate] Sleep and Immune System Sleep and sleep-related problems play a role in a large number of human disorders. Generally speaking, human disorders, which primarily related to sleep and sleep problems, are so many that they affect almost every field of medicine. Let me give you an example: stroke, (that is a sudden blockage or [...]

Circadian Rhythms

[Translate] Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Terminology Circadian – Latin for “around a day” Circadian rhythms – regular changes in mental and physical patterns occurring in the course of a day SCN, or suprachiasmatic nucleus – internal “time clock” Hypothalamus – a portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei of functions Retina [...]

Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep

[Translate] Dreaming During REM Sleep It is a norm for all of us to have dreams for as long as 2 hours or more each night. Still now the science community doesn’t know much about how or why we dream. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, who made significant impact on the field of psychology [...]

Introduction to Sleep Part II

[Translate] What Does Sleep Do For Us? You can spend thousands of hours by reading books on sleep, scientific magazines, or just surfing the Internet on this subject. The final result will be the same:  every sleep researchers are still at the beginning of this exploration trying to understand exactly why people require sleep. All [...]

Classification of Sleep Disorders Part I

[Translate] The International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD), which is worldwide authority in sleep disorders, has developed a classification primarily intended for diagnostic and epidemiologic purposes so that disorders could be indexed and morbidity and mortality information could be recorded and retrieved. This classification is not intended to provide a differential diagnostic listing of sleep [...]

Introduction to Sleep Part I

[Translate] Sleep and wakefulness are controlled by different  signals in the brain, called neurotransmitters. Other components, such as foods and medicines change the ratio between those signals. This ratio makes the difference when we feel alert or drowsy, as well as how good our sleep is.  Certain parts of the brain parts of the brain are [...]

What is Sleep

[Translate] Common opinion of people prior to the first half of 20th century was an idea of sleep as a useless part of our daily lives. Modern science tells us that our brain is actually very active during sleep. In addition, the amount of sleep we have reflects on our daily functionality and our mental [...]