Tag: Sleep Disorder

Insomnia can cause fatigue, irritability, and loss of concentration. To beat it, practice healthy sleep habits consistently. You can also try sleep restriction, light therapy, and relaxation therapy. Meanwhile, drinking chamomile tea, valerian tea, or nutmeg and milk can help. So can aromatherapy with lavender or vetiver oil and acupressure.

‘Never go to bed angry’, is an old adage. Without a doubt, there is wisdom in that advice but it is not applicable to...

All of us, at some point, have had our share of sleepless nights. Stress is one of the core reasons for a poor quality...

Are you falling sick too often? A hectic job, familial issues, financial limitations, and broken friendships are enough to cause a lot of stress...

Breathing disorders in babies often worry moms and infant sleep apnea is one of them. As the name indicates, it is a sleep-related breathing...

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, there’s no pretending that the path you’re on will be easy. Alzheimer's...

In children, sleep disorders might seem temporary. But, a recent study published in the Amercian Academy of Pediatrics concluded that sleep disorders until the age of 5 in children, cause special education needs when they are 8. Mouth breathing impairs learning abilities and memory. Snoring causes behavioral and cognitive complications. Obstructive sleep apnea leads to problems with language, memory, and learning. Early diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders can prevent any harmful outcomes.

Chronic sleep deprivation affects 50 to 70 million Americans. It increases the risk for chronic disease and early death, so it’s important to know the symptoms. Daytime sleepiness is a common sign, especially if you instantly fall asleep while staying still. Poor focus, frequent mistakes, and increased appetite are also likely. Lack of sleep may also bring on mood swings and irritability. Everything will seem so frustrating! Even your immunity will suffer and increase the risk for persistent colds.

Sleep problems are a common part of aging. But just because you're over 40 doesn't mean it's too late to make a change. Cognitive behavioral therapy controls stress and hot flashes, both of which worsen insomnia. Caffeine sensitivity also increases with age, so try decaf or cutting back. Ask your doctor about changing prescription drugs. Yoga, exercise, and aromatherapy will lower stress and improve sleep quality. The risk for sleep apnea also increases with age, so get yourself checked.

Often, we face certain health issues due to lack of sleep, feel bloated, get affected by PMS blues, and suffer from mild irritation throughout...

Even the smallest warning sign from your body can be indicating a serious disease. Certain health conditions such as sleep apnea, glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes, and lung cancer show mild to no symptoms in the early stages. But catching them early ensures complete treatment. For early diagnosis and to prevent further damage to your body, get yourself checked regularly and stay active.

Sleep disorders affect millions of people and range from mild to severe, of which the most common form of disorder is insomnia. Lately, one method that is used to treat insomnia is the usage of videos and audios that trigger an Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, also called ASMR. People claim that listening to gentle whispering, soft taps and the sound of rustling paper can relieve stress and help with insomnia.

Men might be used to body odor but it may point to a bigger problem. Stinky feet with blisters is a sign of a fungal infection called Athlete’s foot. If you are lactose intolerant, foul poop and digestive issues are common. Have fruity breath? This is caused by diabetic ketoacidosis, a deadly diabetic complication. Pungent urine is a symptom of a urinary tract infection, while bad breath may be from sleep apnea, especially if you are sleepy all day.

A study tracked the slumber patterns of healthy adults from an African tribe who are modern hunter-gatherers. The researchers discovered that the sleep patterns were almost never in sync. Therefore, it was suggested that older adults are naturally designed to have brief moments of sleeplessness or light sleep so they may protect the younger members of the clan who are naturally designed to have longer hours of deep slumber.

Your pregnancy surely takes your relationship to the next level—your baby is a beautiful little one that you and your partner have created. Soon...