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Sleep medicine is a medical subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders. From the middle of the 20th century, research has provided increasing knowledge and answered many questions about sleep-wake functioning. [1] The rapidly evolving field [2] has become a recognized subspecialty within several medical specialties, and dental sleep medicine also qualifies for board certification in some countries. Properly organized, minimum 12-month, postgraduate training programs are still being defined in the United States. [3][4] In some countries, the sleep researchers and the doctors who treat patients may be the same people. The first sleep clinics in the United States were established in the 1970s by interested doctors and technicians; the study, diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea were their first tasks. As late as 1999, virtually any American doctor, with no specific training in sleep medicine, could open a sleep laboratory.[5] Disorders and disturbances of sleep are widespread and can have significant consequences for affected individuals as well as economic and other consequences for society.[6][7][8][9] The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has, according to Dr. Charles Czeisler, discovered that the leading cause of fatal-to-the-driver heavy truck crashes is fatigue-related (fatigue 31%, alcohol and other drug use 29%),[10] and sleep deprivation has been a significant factor in dramatic accidents, such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the nuclear incidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island and the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger.[11] Competence in sleep medicine requires an understanding of a plethora of very diverse disorders, many of which present with similar symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness, which, in the absence of volitional sleep deprivation, "is almost inevitably caused by an identifiable and treatable sleep disorder", such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, idiopathic central nervous system (CNS) hypersomnia, Kleine-Levin syndrome, menstrual-related hypersomnia, idiopathic recurrent stupor, or circadian rhythm disturbances.[12][13] Another common complaint is insomnia, a set of symptoms which can have a great many different causes, physical and mental. Management in the varying situations differs greatly and cannot be undertaken without a correct diagnosis.
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1. Special Health Concerns for the Elderly and the Best Supplements to Address Them
November 21, 2009
Nobody likes to admit they are getting older. However, aging doesn’t have to be the worst thing in the world if you take good care of yourself, eat right, sleep well, and make sure your health concerns are met in a timely fashion. What concerns do you have, now that you are not as young as you once were? Keep reading to get some helpful information about supplements for the elderly.
A proper night’s rest is one of the most important things for anybody, regardless of age. The optimal amount of sleep is approximately eight hours, however, many people find that as they age, they have greate... (read more)
Author: Megan Hazel
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2. Wild Oregano Oil - A Nonpareil Medicine to Entirely Perish Your Urinary Infections
November 19, 2009
Are you suffering from tremendous abdominal pain and even cannot sleep at night just because of urinary infection? And now, all the doctors’ prescribed medicines have failed to provide you comfort. Do not worry; wild oregano oil is the ultimate remedy for your disease. Just trust and give a try. Your gloomy face reveals that you are a big victim of urinary infections, trying to concentrate on your work but stumble in the daily journey of your life. Your disease has become so chronic that you have lost all your hopes and ensured your mind to survive and die with this physical abnormality. But ... (read more)
Author: Tamim Ahmad
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3. Acupuncture Treatment
November 10, 2009
Acupuncture and Oriental medicine practices have been coming to the forefront of medical treatment options in recent years. With a documented history of 5000 years, this ancient healing art provides us with an alternative to conventional medicine and the side effects that are all too often experienced.
In acupuncture, the nerves in the skin and muscles are stimulated by the penetration of thin, metallic, solid needles at anatomic points also known as acupuncture points or acupoints and this produces a wide variety of effects. It causes the system to increase the release of natural painkil... (read more)
Author: Al kaleb
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4. Well-Rounded Breakfast To Start Everyday
November 10, 2009
Breakfast, the most important meal of the day, exists all around the world and across several different cultures. Nowhere does the concept of breakfast go unheeded; in fact, every major culture in the world maintains its own traditions. Based on the similarities, all meals begin well before noon after a good night of sleep; and typically, the meal itself may be no larger than an appetizer, to as big as a t-bone steak. Varieties of all sorts exist.
The many different varieties come to serve a multitude of purposes. Good food and good company may be one; the other purpose being a hearty mea... (read more)
Author: Harry Ayala
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5. Aromatherapy Massage Oils To Use And Relax
November 05, 2009
After a hectic day at work, your husband complains of every part of his body aching with pain. Will a good night's sleep refresh him for the next hectic day? Not necessarily. With a similar schedule each day, he is adding to his pain, which within time will transform into a fatal disease. You being a caring wife, will you want this chain of events to continue? If no, then aromatherapy massage oils are for you.
Aromatherapy massage oils will go a long way in giving the much-needed relief to a person after a long day at work. Massage is both physically and emotionally stimulating for the bo... (read more)
Author: Bennett Diaz
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6. Can Earplugs Improve Your Health?
October 27, 2009
We know earplugs protect your hearing, but do they improve your health? Yes. I hope someday conventional medicine puts more emphasis on prevention and wellness, but for now, it may be up to you. Earplugs should be a part of your preventative plan for you and your family.
Sleep is incredibly important. It is your body’s maintenance time when bodily tissue is replenished and damage is repaired. When you miss sleep due to noises from a snoring partner, traffic or neighbourhood disturbances, your body misses out on this maintenance time. You must reach the deep sleep cycles, so a night of res... (read more)
Author: George Parker
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7. Cases of Acid Reflux Disease in Children
October 22, 2009
An 11-year-old boy in Boston developed a Gastro esophageal reflux Disease (GERD). According to his mother, Cathy, it was the end of June in the year 2005 when his son developed a cough which usually happens during sleep, and even during daytime. It is only a short dry cough symptom. His pediatrician thought it was only allergy, however, when his son was tested, result showed that his son had no allergy. According to her, it was his son's asthma that relates to GERD.
Studies show that GERD is likewise normal to infants and children like in adults, though this fact is often times being ove... (read more)
Author: Kelvin Gentry
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8. GERD in Children
October 22, 2009
An 11-year-old boy in Boston developed a Gastro esophageal reflux Disease (GERD). According to his mother, Cathy, it was the end of June in the year 2005 when his son developed a cough which usually happens during sleep, and even during daytime. It is only a short dry cough symptom. His pediatrician thought it was only allergy, however, when his son was tested, result showed that his son had no allergy. According to her, it was his son's asthma that relates to GERD.
Studies show that GERD is likewise normal to infants and children like in adults, though this fact is often times being ove... (read more)
Author: Kelvin Gentry
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9. Natural Sleep Aid: Review of the Best One!
October 14, 2009
People who lead very difficult lives and can get to sleep like little angels always amaze me, and by difficult, I mean police officers who risk their lives for the sake of others, soldiers, nurses and doctors who work the night shift. All what these people who in common other than serving people is the fact that they work unusual hours or work mostly at night. Most of these people get to sleep normally when they're off duty. How do they do that? I might have found some kind of solution.
I have browsed the internet for an effective natural sleep aid, I tried all of the ones that seemed int... (read more)
Author: James Avery
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10. Information about Drug - Valium
October 12, 2009
One of the recent problems seen with valium is that it is being sold as an alternative to heroin. Whilst it may be of benefit to have people taking less heroin, switching to this form of medication is not really much better and has the negative aspect of people thinking they are acting in a safer manner. Although both drugs are illegal in the wrong hands and are both potentially dangerous, there is no doubt that there is more of a social stigma surrounding heroin use which means that more people may be keen to try other drugs instead of the main one. This can be dangerous for people who are ac... (read more)
Author: Mike Argiro
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11. Insomnia | Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea Zone
October 12, 2009
Insomnia Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders and is often a symptom of another, sometimes more serious, sleep disorder. Everyone has trouble falling asleep sometimes, but insomnia is when an individual has chronic difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, difficulty getting back to sleep, or feeling tired upon waking (unrefreshed sleep). Often there is an underlying problem that is the source of insomnia such as a side effect of medicine, stress, environmental issue, or another health problem.
Surveys indicate that adults who sleep 7 hours a night ha... (read more)
Author: jessy Moore
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12. Information about the Inhibitory Neurotransmitter Gaba
October 08, 2009
One of the industries that are growing at the moment is the one which sells products with anti-aging benefits. Everyone is looking for ways to stop the passage of time and to look young, in order to get as much out of their life as they possibly can. Any product which has been proven to have a positive impact in this field is likely to sell in large numbers and this is exactly what is occurring with this product. Some of the HGH elements of the product are well noted for stalling the aging process and this should ensure that if you want to give yourself every chance of staying young, this is d... (read more)
Author: Mike Argiro
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13. Information about the Relaxation Drug Valerian Root Extract
October 08, 2009
One of the major complaints that people have in this modern and stressful world is a lack of proper sleep. It may seem silly but not getting enough sleep every day is enough to put people off their stride and make them extremely disorientated throughout the day. Medical research indicates that between 7 and 8 hours of sleep each day is required to keep a person in tip top condition but this is not always possible. This has ensured that the market for sleep aiding products is extremely lucrative as more and more people seek out a solution to help solve their problems. One of the major products ... (read more)
Author: Mike Argiro
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14. Treating Insomnia with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
October 05, 2009
Insomnia, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils and Chinese Herbs by Dr. Marji Lee Pearson AP DOM Insomnia plagues millions of Americans and can be attributed to a variety of causes. Perhaps the main cause of insomnia and restless sleep is the whirlwind pace that most modern people live with. Our society emphasizes ‘doing’ much more than ‘being’. In Chinese medicine and sleep disorders we look at the yin and the yang. In case you have never heard of yin and yang, these are the polar forces that are reflected in everything in the natural world. Yin relates to stillness, tran... (read more)
Author: Dr. Marji Lee Pearson
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15. Sleep Apnea - Life Style Changes Make All The Difference
October 02, 2009
Sleep apnea has quite a few treatment alternatives available. These options that do not take in breathing contraptions and mouthpieces, or surgical procedures, for those people fearful of such matters.Falling asleep on your side and not on your back, if you're used to that posture, is the best technique you ought to try. Lying on your rear causes gravity to narrow the airway when you are asleep, but this is the position most sleep apnea sufferers admit to sleeping in.Second, steer clear of drinking alcoholic drinks at least four hours before bed since as you recognize, alcohol can make your mu... (read more)
Author: Jim Morris
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16. Sleep Apnea - Life Style Changes Make All The Difference
October 02, 2009
Sleep apnea has quite a few treatment alternatives available. These options that do not take in breathing contraptions and mouthpieces, or surgical procedures, for those people fearful of such matters.Falling asleep on your side and not on your back, if you're used to that posture, is the best technique you ought to try. Lying on your rear causes gravity to narrow the airway when you are asleep, but this is the position most sleep apnea sufferers admit to sleeping in.Second, steer clear of drinking alcoholic drinks at least four hours before bed since as you recognize, alcohol can make your mu... (read more)
Author: Jim Morris
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17. You Think About Diet Pills: - Yes or No...
September 24, 2009
When you think about Diet Pills, what do you think of first? Which aspects of Diet Pills are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge.
Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there's more to Diet Pills than you may have first thought.
Modern medicine has given us a number of miracles in a bottle. We have pills for arthritis, pills for heartburn, pills for heart trouble. We have pills that will help us wake up in the morning, pills that will help us digest our afternoon meal, and pills that wil... (read more)
Author: amit thakur
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18. Why is Omega3 Oils Supplements So Popular?
September 15, 2009
Did you know omega3 oils are the best selling dietary supplements on the market, according to surveys conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine? Why are the supplements so popular?
Well, there are many benefits, but being more clear-headed is one of the most noticeable. If your supplement does not help you concentrate, improve your mood and improve your sleep, then you might want to choose a different brand.
There are some benefits that can only be detected by a doctor. Lower blood triglycerides and better cholesterol levels are examples. But, ... (read more)
Author: Laurel Cohen
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19. Weight-Loss Surgery Safety Research Findings
September 11, 2009
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that in the hands of a skilled surgeon, weight-loss surgery, though not risk-free, may be safer than previously thought. Some people, however, (including those with sleep apnea or a history of blood clots) are more likely to have problems with surgery than others, according to a CNN news article. Concerning gastric bypass Los Angeles weight loss surgeons quote the study’s findings that say the overall conclusion that we reached is that bariatric-surgery safety is actually quite good.
Four main factors seemed to increase... (read more)
Author: Dr. Paya
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20. Practice Swinging to improve eyesight
September 10, 2009
Swinging is very effective in breaking the habit of staring. It also promotes looseness and relaxation in the upper part of the body. According to Dr. Bates, 50 swings performed at bedtime and again on rising will help to prevent or alleviate eyestrain during sleep
Swinging is a method used to loosen up tense muscles in the eyes, spine, shoulders, and neck. Swinging for just five to ten minutes a day can vastly improve your health and eye sight. The process is quite simple too; anyone of any age can do it. First, stand in front of a window with your back straight and feet shoulder len... (read more)
Author: sarah john
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21. Insomnia Cure - Safe and Effective
September 06, 2009
Many people who used to suffer from sleeplessness swear by insomnia natural cures that are more effective and safer to the body than artificial sleeping pills than can be found in drug stores. There are many reasons why people should avoid synthetic sleep aids. For one, these sleep aids can be dangerous to the health. They contain chemicals and other artificial ingredients that may accumulate in the body and cause diseases or even organ damage in the long run. Some prescription sleeping pills also promote dependency which means if you are taking it then suddenly stopped, you may find yourself ... (read more)
Author: Apple Lim
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22. Insomnia Cure - How to Identify and Treat Terminal Insomnia
September 02, 2009
Terminal insomnia, also called late insomnia, is a frustrating condition where you can usually fall asleep easily upon going to bed.... but then you wake up four-to-five hours later, unable to get back to sleep. So you are waking up too early in the morning, which leaves you feeling exhausted, foggy and cranky when you roll out of bed to start your day. Despite the ominous sounding name, terminal insomnia will not kill you but can certainly be a joy-killer.
To get started on a cure for terminal insomnia, it's important to determine how many hours of sleep you really need to get a full nig... (read more)
Author: Apple Lim
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23. Insomnia Cure - A Big Problem With a Natural Solution
September 02, 2009
Do you lie awake at night tossing and turning? Do you count sheep until you're so tired of seeing sheep you wish you never saw another sheep?
Do you have insomnia?
Perhaps you're always tired. Always feel like you need a good few hours sleep, but can't get it.
Maybe your relationship is suffering because your tossing and turning all night disturbs your partner. Maybe you're grumpy when you're tired and your partner has had enough of your bad moods.
Insomnia can be a huge problem. And if you have it it's probably a huge problem for you right now. Maybe it's causing you some ... (read more)
Author: Apple Lim
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24. herbal treatment for sleeping disorders
September 02, 2009
Anyone can suffer from any of these sleep disorders because anyone can experience any Sleep Problems. The only thing for us to know is that there are, for sure, effective methods how to fight these problems. Getting sufficient sleep is one best solution to this issue. It is a myth that all people need to sleep for 7-9 hours. The truth is people have different sleeping periods because it changes as a person grows old. Children in primary school need to sleep for about 9-10 hours a day. This is crucial for the child's growth. Teenage youth need to have 9-10 hours also, while adults need to sleep... (read more)
Author: Roy Graneau
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25. sleep problems
September 02, 2009
Did you know that there is an approximately thirty-three percent of the world population that suffers Sleep Problems? And about seventy million of that population comes from America? People who are sixty-five or older are the common victims of sleep deprivation. However, children, teenagers, and the rest of adults are not exempted from Sleep Problems. The only difference from each person's experience of sleep deprivation would be the reason or cause of it. Some people experience difficulty in sleeping because of personal reasons such as work shifting hours, personal worries, or they just choos... (read more)
Author: Roy Graneau
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