Acupressure for Insomnia
By: Michelle Schoffro Cook | July 22, 2016 If you’re tired of sheep-counting and lying awake due to insomnia, rest assured you can take matters into your own hands in the form of acupressure. You can easily massage these points on your own hands or body or ask a partner to massage the points on your hands or body, depending on the point locations. These healing points are also called acupoints. When pressed or massaged, these points can induce therapeutic functions that are specific to each point. While there are many excellent points to use for insomnia, here are …
Can Cannabis Help Treat Sleep Disorders?
By Jason Sander – Jul 23, 2016 The more scientists find out about cannabis, the more the claims of some advocates are validated. It’s no secret that cannabis research has been stifled due to its illegality. Despite a lack of conclusive evidence on cannabis as an effective treatment for sleep disorders, many people swear that cannabis helps them sleep better than anything else. Currently, cannabis can be prescribed to treat sleep disorders in 7 different states. Sleep disorders can describe one or more of the following: Insomnia – persistent, sometimes chronic inability to fall or stay asleep Sleep Apnea …
How much does inadequate sleep affect you?
A recent study shows most LEOs are working over 1,000 hours of overtime each year. What are the effects of fatigue, both on and off the job? Jul 20, 2016 By Megan Wells, PoliceOne Contributor In 1991, The National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research listened to testimony from officers who described terrible work schedules, high stress, and overwhelming fatigue as hallmarks of their work environment. The testimony was powerful, but the lack of scientific data to support the officers’ statements meant the Commission was unable to determine the extent of police fatigue. Scientific data on sleep deprivation within law enforcement …
9 Alternative Therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Published on September 18, 2014 CPAP is the gold standard for obstructive sleep apnea, but what about patients who can’t—or won’t—tolerate it or who need an additional therapy? We profile the spectrum of FDA-approved therapies, including when to try them, considerations for each, and new developments. By Sree Roy DEVICES Oral Appliances Information source: Dr Kathleen Bennett, president, American Academy of Dental Medicine How it works: Oral appliance therapy (OAT) helps prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat by supporting the jaw in a forward position, keeping the airway open during sleep. …
How to Make Sure Your Kid Gets Enough Sleep This Summer
Carey Wallace | July 18, 2016 Vacation offers the perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to adjust their sleep cycle The summer break from school offers kids a break from the daily grind of classes—and a chance to catch up on rest. As any parent knows, a tired kid is a moody kid. But kids who don’t have good sleep habits long term can face a host of other problems, according to Jodi Mindell, professor of psychology at St. Joseph’s University and author of Take Charge of Your Child’s Sleep. “There’s no question that there’s a link …
YOUR BODY: DEALING WITH A SNORING PARTNER
Notes by Dr. Norman Blumenstock Remember that a sleep test to rule obstructive sleep apnea either in or out should be done first to know what is being treated. BY ABC News Radio | July 15, 2016 By DR. JENNIFER ASHTON, ABC News Senior Medical Contributor Does your partner’s snoring keep you up all night? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, snoring affects about 90 million adults. Snoring can be more than just annoying noise — it can be associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a serious issue that may need …
Should we be sleeping TWICE a day?
Two shorter periods of slumber may suit our body clocks better and increase alertness Dr Melinda Jackson is a psychologist specialising in sleep disorders Dr Siobhan Banks is a sleep researcher at the University of South Australia Sleeping for 8 hours is a modern concept and split sleep used to be normal Sleeping in two chunks increases alertness and allows greater flexibility By DR MELINDA JACKSON and DR SIOBHAN BANKS FOR THE CONVERSATION PUBLISHED: 04:55 EST, 15 June 2016 | UPDATED: 16:02 EST, 15 June 2016 Many of us wake up in the night, tossing and turning rather than …
Obstructive sleep pattern could be why your child snores at night: Docs
Sreemoyee Chatterjee| TNN | Jul 13, 2016, 11.21 AM IST Condition not easily detectable, could lead to cardiovascular disorders (Donald Erickson) Recently, when Subham, 4, was brought to a city hospital with complaints of persistent mouth breathing, snoring with gasps and frequently waking up from sleep, doctors found his case to be syndromic -the boy had a large tongue, narrowed facial features, weakness of muscles and enlarged tonsils. Subham (name changed) had already developed pulmonary hypertension (elevated pressure on the right side of the heart). All these was due to Obstructive sleep Apnoea (OSA), a sleep-related breathing disorder affecting 2% …
Alcohol and sleep: what you need to know about how drinking affects your sleep pattern.
Getting up the morning after an evening spent drinking can be difficult, but how much does alcohol really affect how well you sleep? By Press Association Last updated: 15 July 2016, 13:35 BST One in three people in the UK regularly suffer from insomnia, making us some of the most prolific sheep counters in the world. It’s a common problem among the over-50s, and warm summer nights make dropping off even trickier. Occasional episodes of sleep deprivation are an annoyance, but they rarely cause any serious issues. For those people that suffer from persistent insomnia, it can have …
AASM Releases Its First Official Pediatric Sleep Duration Recommendation.
Published on June 15, 2016 For the first time, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has released official consensus recommendations for the amount of sleep needed to promote optimal health in children and teenagers to avoid the health risks of insufficient sleep. The recommendations in the consensus statement are as follows: Infants four to 12 months should sleep 12 to 16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health. Children one to two years of age should sleep 11 to 14 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to …
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