Chronic Insomnia Is Associated and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis This is a technical but interesting article on sleep disorders. The authors suggest that one type of insomnia is not insomnia at all, but rather a state of hyperarousal–the body is not yet ready to shut down. This occurs as a result of increased secretion of cortisol from […]
Melatonin Treatment for Age-Related Insomnia This study found that melatonin supplementation in the elderly helped to restore normal sleep cycles. A few things to note here–melatonin restores normal sleep, unlike the pharmaceutical sleep aids which interfere with REM sleep. Also, the lowest dose used in the study was just as effective as the higher dose […]
Recent studies have linked sleep apnea and chronic headaches. Since migraines and seizures have similarities, can obstructive sleep apnea cause seizures? Sleep is absolutely vital to the health of your brain. During sleep, while our conscious mind may not be alert, this does not mean that our brain is inactive during this time. Far from […]
There is no doubt that sleep is a critical factor in a healthy lifestyle. Sleep deprivation quickly destroys rational thought and brain function. Within a short period of time, if the brain does not slip into microsleeps, it is very likely that the organism (human or otherwise) will die. Nothing destroys sleep patterns faster than […]
In today’s stressed out society, it seems like sleep problems are all too common. A simple trip to your friendly neighborhood family doctor is likely to result in a prescription for a medication to help you sleep. While this seems innocent enough, there may be grave danger in this approach. Read entire article here
