When women go through menopause, they often experience regular bouts of insomnia. The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night is a problem that occurs regardless of a woman’s age at the onset of menopause, and it is caused by the variety of symptoms that are associated with this life change.
By Marc Courtiol As the pace of modern life continues to get faster and faster, many have begun to worry that our on-the-go lifestyle is having negative effects on our bodies and minds. Even the healthiest people need time to unwind and relax, and our bodies need a certain amount of sleep every day in [...]
By Lisa Pecos Have you been suffering from insomnia but you do not trust prescription sleep aids? If so, you are not the only one who feels this way. Prescription sleep medications have widely varied results, and the companies that make these drugs even admit to this. A drug that works perfectly for your spouse [...]
By Marc Courtiol There are a number of benefits to be gained from massage therapy. Once thought of as a luxury that most people could not afford to indulge in, it has become a very beneficial component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
By Andrew V.V. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that carries potentially serious health problems along with it. Essentially, this disorder is best defined as when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. For most people, breathing is interrupted dozens of times each night, and not simply one or two times.
By Marc Courtiol Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth, and it can occur when you are awake or when you are sleeping. Regardless of whether you clench your teeth during waking hours or while you are asleep, the act of grinding (sliding your teeth back and forth over each [...]
By Marc Courtiol Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. While it has traditionally been used by people seeking a greater understanding of life, meditation has become a popular tool for relaxation, stress reduction, and maintaining overall good health.
Solutions for a More Peaceful Night’s Sleep Most Americans do not get the recommended eight hours of sleep required for good health, safety and optimum performance. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recently reported that 63 percent of Americans are sleep deprived. During stressful times — such as the loss of a loved one, [...]
Do you remember when you were little and it seemed as though sleep overcame you as soon as your head hit your pillow? And you slumbered through the night until morning time? They call it the sleep of the innocent, but don’t you wish you could sleep like that again? Adult responsibilities, stress, lifestyle and [...]
Lunesta! What’s all the fuss about? It even sounds festive doesn’t it ? And it appears that with this sleep medication, there may well be cause for celebration! It’s been some months now since Lunesta first appeared on the scene and was blessed by the FDA. So how has this non-narcotic, non habit forming sleep [...]