Sleep Better Secrets

Hi there,

Having trouble sleeping? Or just a plain nuisance to your bed partner with your snoring, snorting, turning restlessly, or worse, grinding your teeth all night long?

How about this ... You stumble out of bed in the morning, feel your way to the kitchen, and desperately reach for the coffee pot, hoping that the caffeine will jolt you awake. But soon you find yourself drifting off.

Sound Familiar?

Well then, this blog is for YOU (and us). It is all about sleeping better. It is all about sharing our experiences, our knowledge on having a good night rest and waking up refreshed and recharged.

We will publish articles and news on the different aspects of better sleeping or the lack of. These articles may just provide us the insight or help to sleep better. May not be "new" secrets, but secrets never the less if we have not heard of it before.

We will also look at different solutions, different treatment, and different products that may be available in the market that will help us in sleeping better.

At the end of the day (or night), it is how well we sleep.

Thanks for visiting this blog, where YOU may just find the solution to becoming a brand new YOU !!

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Different Kinds of Sleep Disorders

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping ?

If you have trouble sleeping, you may be accumulating a debt that is difficult to pay back - a sleep debt. According to the National Sleep Foundation, about 6 out of 10 people in the United States suffers from problems getting a restful night of sleep.

There are many kinds of sleep disorders, including:

Insomnia. Poor quality sleep may result from inability to fall asleep, waking up frequently, waking up and being unable to return to sleep, or some combination. Females are affected more than males.

Lifestyle-related. A hectic and stressful lifestyle, work demands and over-active social lives can lead to accumulation of sleep debt. Even the use of an alarm clock can trigger more and more debt.

Sleep apnea. Obstructed or blocked air passages lead to loud snoring and cessation of breathing while asleep. This leads to sleep deprivation and daytime drowsiness.

Due to the prevalence of sleep-related disorders in our society, the usage of prescription sleeping pills is on the rise. But these medications carry their own risks: drug carryover into the daytime leading to drowsiness, psychological dependence, physical side effects including anxiety and memory problems, and potential drug interactions. And their long-term use is controversial.

Although sometimes prescription sleep aids are necessary, there are many other simple and easy-to-implement strategies to help sleep better:

1) Don't engage in mentally stimulating activities prior to bedtime.
2) Keep your bedroom as dark as possible - this helps regulate the hormone responsible for sleeping and waking.
3) Keep pets out of the bedroom.
4) Eat a light snack before bed, preferably one with protein.
5) Exercise daily.
6) Keep a regular schedule of sleeping and waking.
7) Have yourself checked for depression - it is a common cause of sleep disturbance.
8) Avoid caffeine and alcohol, especially within 6 hours of bedtime.
9) Don't take naps during the day.
10) Quit drinking fluids 2 hours before bedtime to reduce your chance of having to get up to go to the bathroom.

Large amounts of accumulated sleep debt can be a serious problem. For example, driving can place both you and other people at risk, such as actually falling asleep at the wheel.

If you have been having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about your condition and your options. Besides depression, many other potentially serious health disorders may be causing your sleeping difficulties. Don't ignore this problem until it becomes too late to repay.

Please do not ignore your sleep problems !!!

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