Mother knows best — at least it appears that way when it comes to lack of sleep. It turns out that lack of sleep really may make us more prone to catching colds and the flu. And that includes the H1N1 virus. “It is an old wives’ tale that if you don’t sleep well, you [...]
What is the secret to getting a solid 7 to 8 hours of sleep? Head for the kitchen and enjoy one or two of these 10 foods. They relax tense muscles, quiet buzzing minds, and/or get calming, sleep-inducing hormones – serotonin and melatonin – flowing. Yawning yet? Bananas. They’re practically a sleeping pill in a [...]
Snoring is a really common observation of people who follows a hectic and demanding everyday routine but still can’t sleep in a sound manner. Snoring is like a mumble vibration that produces within the respiratory region to get rid of and overcome the dryness and brittleness of the mucous membranes you have within your throat. [...]
1. Keep a regular sleep schedule. It is tempting to stay up late or sleep in, it is important to keep a regular sleep schedule. By getting up and going to bed at the same time every day, even on weekends, we condition our body to know when to sleep. 2. The bedroom should be [...]
Many medical conditions may lead to a disruption of sleep, or an excessive amount of daytime sleepiness, and are called sleep disorders. These may be caused by physiological or psychological factors. Some of the more common sleep disorders include: Snoring and Sleep Apnea Snoring may seem benign, but it may represent a difficulty in keeping [...]