http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html The Sleep Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the www.relax and sleep.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:26:29 GMT Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:26:29 GMT relax-and-sleep.com http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep_disorder.html Insomnia is one kind of sleep disorder. Here are links to other sites that may help you, including snoring, sleep apnea and night terrors. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:15:36 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#bunk-beds <a href="http://www.bunkbedspedia.com">bunk beds</a> - One-stop guide about bunk beds Known for their versatility, functionality, and fashionable style, bunk beds are a great piece of furniture to add to your home. They offer a unique way to maximize your living space while still achieving their primary function a place to sleep. Take a moment to read some of our articles to find out more about bunk beds and how to choose the right one: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:02:13 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#sleeping-problems You must remember when being a child that due to the excitement you felt before a planned trip, it was impossible for you to sleep. Unfortunately, your sleeping problems are not today the outcome of an expected and desired journey. Problems at work or in the house keep your mind occupied and your body restless. Although you know how important it is for you to sleep during nighttime, you are convinced that you are incapable of entering the stage of dreams, especially when the thought that you must sleep and you cannot crosses your mind. Surpassing your present worries by simply counting sheep may help some but not you. You better come up with a better plan before visiting a doctor's office. First, take a deep breath and try to understand that sleep is your body's time to heal. A healthy body and mind can help you overcome all those persistent problems you have to face during the day. Stop putting on a fight and realize that bed time is your chance to reboot your body's batteries and revive your mind. Try to relax and always remember that this is a goal you can attain all by yourself. Check the room's temperature. The cooler it is the better are the chances you will be able to sleep sooner. Do not try to freeze to death so as to expedite the process, but rather keep the temperature at a totally comfortable level so as to avoid feeling hot, since this is proven to mess your sleeping patterns Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:00:57 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#exercise Thought about leading a healthier lifestyle but havent gotten around to doing it? Heres a possible incentive: Experts say people who are mentally and physically fit are more likely to have good sex lives. If you feel good about yourself, you are in a better position to feel good about relationships, including your sex life, says Karen Zager, PhD, a psychologist in private practice in New York City. When one is not feeling well, and is exhausted, it can certainly have a negative impact on the quality of ones sex life, says Saralyn Mark, MD, a senior medical adviser at the Office on Womens Health. This may all seem intuitive, yet many people find the road to a fitter mind and body to be bumpy, especially if it involves losing weight, starting an exercise program, reducing stress, or getting enough sleep. One big reward, though, is to look and feel better arguably a plus for good romantic and sensual activities. Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:47:15 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#back-pain 1. Problem: Unforgiving floors with no give put unnecessary shock on back discs. Even when standing in place, the body is meant to move; if it doesn't move, stiffness can set in that causes injury. Softening the floor can minimize shock. Fix: Be sure to cushion well-trafficked areas. Position thick, non-skid rugs or rubber mats in front of the sink, stove, washer and dryer. When standing in one place for a while, rest your foot on a low stool or shelf under the sink. Switch legs every five minutes. The more frequently you relieve stress on a muscle or joint, the better shape your back will be in. 2. Problem: Your saggy mattress and pillows are putting an unfair amount of stress on your back. We spend one third of our lives in bed. Do you wake up stiff every day? A mattress that is too soft will force muscles to work overtime while you're sleeping. A mattress that is too firm won't support your entire spine. A pillow (or stack of pillows) that's too high or too flat leaves your neck at an awkward angle. The wrong mattress doesn't give you the support you need to relax. Fix: Place a sheet of plywood between your mattress and box spring. Be sure to place your pillows strategically! Keep your ear, shoulder and hip in a straight line, no matter what position you're in. If you sleep on your back, tuck an extra pillow under your knees and lower back. For those who prefer their slide, be sure to wedge a pillow between your knees. If your preferred position is on your stomach, then place a pillow under your hips. Throwing a leg over an extra-long body pillow will keep the spine in line as well. If you read in bed, be sure to sit up straight with pillows behind your back and under your knees, and put a pillow on your lap to bring your book closer to your face. Finally, you could always purchase a memory foam pillow that is contoured to support your neck. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:24:14 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#sleep-discorders Common sleep disorders Obstructive sleep apnea: People with sleep apnea literally stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep. The result is loud snoring, nighttime gasping, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches and hypertension. Restless leg syndrome: An unpleasant creeping or crawling sensation in the legs which can cause difficulty falling asleep. Limb movement disorder: Involuntary movement of the limbs which may disrupt sleep. Parasomnias: Includes sleepwalking, sleep talking, teeth grinding, sleep terrors or rhythmic-movement disorder (head banging, head rolling or body rocking). Narcolepsy: Excessive daytime sleepiness. A person with narcolepsy is likely to become drowsy or fall asleep often at inappropriate times and places. Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:52:55 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#sleep Get to bed as early as possible. Our systems, particularly the adrenals, do a majority of their recharging or recovering during the hours of 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. In addition, your gallbladder dumps toxins during this same period. If you are awake, the toxins back up into the liver which then secondarily back up into your entire system and cause further disruption of your health. Prior to the widespread use of electricity, people would go to bed shortly after sundown, as most animals do, and which nature intended for humans as well. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:08:25 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#sleep-apnea Sleep apnea when the muscles of the tongue and throat relax so much they block off oxygen, kicking off the brain's wake-up warning (apnea means without breath) is a common sleep problem, especially for overweight men over 40. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:52:38 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#tuesdays-tip Hit the sheets. The chores can wait. Adequate sleep is as essential to a person's health as eating and exercise. Try this simple exercise: About an hour before bed, type up a to-do list of all the things you need to accomplish, print out the list, then ball it up and throw it in a wastebasket. The physical act symbolizes that you don't have to worry about these things until morning. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:39:17 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#saturdays-tip : Zap your rest robbers. OK, youre ready to get your eight hours, but something else is keeping you up. In a word: pain. Backaches. Headaches. Cramps. Pain is the No. 1 reason people cant sleep. If over-the-counter meds dont help, see your doctor. It sounds like a no-brainer, but experts say youd be surprised how many people try to tough it out. Other common sleep stoppers are easier to fix. For one thing, kick your kids, pets, computers and any work-related reading out of bed. Americans turn their bedrooms into Grand Central Station. Clear out the clutter. If your partners snoring is the problem, turn on some white noise, such as a fan, to help drown out the racket. You also should send him or her to a sleep doctor. Loud snoring and twitching can be symptoms of serious disorders, including sleep apnea http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-apnea.html Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:37:43 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#fridays-tip Do z math. Most adults require seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Since constant catch-up can make it hard to determine exactly how much your body needs, figure it out on your next vacation, when youre miles away from your alarm clock and jam-packed schedule. You should reach a point where youre going to bed at the same time, rising at the same time, and feeling rested. Thats your optimal sleep length. Once back home, make it a goal to stick to that amount since skimping even a little can have a huge effect on your mood and concentration. Studies have shown that if you cut back by about an hour just for one night, your alertness decreases by up to a third. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:03:42 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#thursdays-tip Hit the sheets. We know, we know the dog needs a bath, youve got 124 e-mails to answer and you have to do two loads of laundry before you can call it a day. But heres the thing: The chores can wait. Adequate sleep is as essential to health as eating and exercise. Stop feeling guilty about getting it. Is that really possible? Yes, if you prioritize what has to get done right now, and what can wait. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:27:08 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#stop-snoring Throat and tongue exercise! Tongue and throat workouts must be performed on a regular basis in order to eliminate snoring. The first thing that you must do is to open and close your mouth. This must be done as if you are screaming your heart out and tightly closing your mouth. Then, pout your lips as if you are kissing somebody. Maintain on to this position while counting to ten. Relax your lips once you reach 10. Widen your lips as if you are making a huge smile. Exaggerate it a bit. Maintain that position for another ten counts. Again, ease it out. Repeat the second and third procedure. Pucker, hold, smile and hold. Repeat this set ten times. Now, with your mouth wide open, pucker without closing your jaws. Maintain that position and count to ten and then relax. Counteract by pressing your lips tightly. Hold that for ten counts. Follow the last procedure by making a slurping sound as if you are sipping a warm soup. Hold that position with your while closing your lips. Afterwards, stick out your tongue the way a child does. Hold you tongue straight out to, do not move it sideways. Hold and ease out. While you are pointing your tongue straight ahead, hold it out as far as you can. Repeat this procedure few more times. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:20:29 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-deprivation-blog.html#music Experts say therapy through song can cure what ails you. According to a study last year released in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, people who listened to music for an hour every day for a week reduced their chronic pain by up to 20 percent and lowered their depression by as much as 25 percent. Participants in the study kept a pain journal during that week; the study didn't indicate how long patients benefited from the therapy after it was discontinued. <a href="http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/deep-meditation-music.html">Music</a> Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:01:18 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia_book.html Here, you can try-before-you-buy, with no risk, and no obligation to buy the insomnia book youre trying out. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:03:34 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/index.html Sleep deprivation affects every area of your life. Discover how you can enjoy great sleep. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:06:15 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/relax-and-sleep-links.html Relax and Sleep links page, link to our website Wed, 16 May 2007 22:18:58 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/take-it-easy-and-relax.html People Admit they need to take it easy and relax so they are Faking being Sick. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:29:04 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/stress_and_insomnia.html Muscular contraction is one link in the chain of tension, stress and insomnia. Mental imagery is another link. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:28:21 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-better.html Simple physical activity that you expend during the day is a key ingredient to helping you sleep better at night. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:27:31 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/relaxation-technique.html This relaxation technique will help you strengthen your whole nervous system and bring a new poise and power into your life! Tue, 15 May 2007 16:26:40 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/relaxation-stress-technique.html Dr. Flanders Dunbar points out that one of the most widespread illnesses of our civilization is the inability to relax stress. Learn the Relaxation Stress Technique Tue, 15 May 2007 16:25:35 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/massage-relaxation-therapy.html Sleep and Massage Relaxation Therapy should be a normal part of your natural life rhythm. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:24:42 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/deep-sleep.html One of the secrets of health and happiness is the ability to enjoy, as a regular habit, a good night's satisfying deep sleep. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:23:58 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/chromatherapy.html Chromatherapy or color therapy is the use of color to promote health and treat maladies and can help treat your sleep disorder Tue, 15 May 2007 16:23:15 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/breathing-technique.html Reduce stress with this proven Relaxation Breathing Technique - the results are immediate. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:22:35 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia_solution.html There are many things that can Cause Insomnia. But, there is one factor that is always present. This Insomnia Solution helps solve this problem. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:21:21 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-natural-cure.html Here is a great Insomnia Natural Cure to help you sleep naturally. 10 natural insomnia cures that are easily applied to help you sleep better Tue, 15 May 2007 16:20:37 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-valerian-root.html Commonly prescribed as a calming Insomnia Cure Valerian Root as a Sleep aid. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:19:47 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-passion-flower.html A great Insomnia Cure Passion Flower gives you restful, relaxing sleep with no grogginess the next morning. A herb for treating intransigent Insomnia. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:18:50 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-melatonin.html Insomnia Cure Melatonin occurs naturally in the body to regulate your sleep cycle. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:18:05 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-lemon-balm.html Natural Insomnia Cure Lemon Balm has effective sedative action and is typlically made into a pleasant, lemon-tasting tea Tue, 15 May 2007 16:17:21 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-lavender.html A popular Insomnia Cure Lavender can help relax your muscles and calm your mind. Discover how insomnia cure lavender can be used to help you relax and sleep Tue, 15 May 2007 16:16:37 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-kava.html Kava is not only an insomnia cure. It can also be used to for a quick burst of relaxation to relieve tension and jitters. Here are other Insomnia Cure Kava stories Tue, 15 May 2007 16:15:44 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-hops.html Hops is a relaxing natural sedative and can be used as an Insomnia Cure Hops Tue, 15 May 2007 16:14:54 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-honey.html Honey has sleep inducing properties. Here is how to make your own milk and Insomnia Cure Honey drink. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:14:06 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-chamomile.html Insomnia Cure Chamomile is a herbal insomnia cure that provides quick relief effective treatment to help you sleep Tue, 15 May 2007 16:13:11 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-california-poppy.html There have been few clinical studies of the Insomnia Cure California Poppy effects and dosage guidelines. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:12:27 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/insomnia-cure-bath.html Take a simple Insomnia Cure Bath an hour or more before bed which may help you relax and feel drowsy. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:11:34 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/go_to_sleep.html Could you go to sleep on demand? On the Truth or Consequences TV show, Ralph Edwards offered a contestant five thousand dollars if he would be asleep at two p.m. on a certain day Tue, 15 May 2007 16:08:51 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/curing_insomnia.html Curing insomnia for you may not mean doing anything new. What you eat during the day and evening can affect your sleeping patterns. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:08:07 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/cures-for-insomnia.html Cures for Insomnia are avoiding stimulats and keeping your diet in line. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:07:21 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/best_insomnia_cure.html A Gallup poll showed that 52 per cent of our population suffers, to some extent, from insomnia. Each year more than four billion sleeping pills are sold but pills are not the Best Insomnia Cure. Tue, 15 May 2007 16:06:39 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/air-bed-mattress.html The concept of sleeping on an air bed mattress was first seen in hospitals. To help treat Insomnia Tue, 15 May 2007 16:05:54 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/sleep-apnea.html Sleep apnea is a health condition far more serious than what most would think of. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:28:01 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/how-much-sleep.html How Much Sleep Do You Need? Is how much sleep you are getting causing you trouble maintaining a healthy weight? Tue, 15 May 2007 12:27:18 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/during-sleep.html Sleep-related breathing disorders such as sleep apnea can cause repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:26:38 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/causing-your-snoring.html Most people don't take what is causing your snoring seriously. But maybe they should learn how to treat it. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:25:37 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/relaxing-music.html Relaxing music and sounds are excellent resources to help you relax and sleep. You can use these ideas to help conquer your insomnia problem. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:24:49 GMT http://www.relax-and-sleep.com/power-nap.html In just one-third of your lunch hour, Power Nap can help you be alert and effective for far more of your waking hours. Tue, 15 May 2007 12:24:05 GMT