More than a Good Night’s Sleep

July 8th, 2010

Adults need at least six hours of sleep each day and with the stressful lives we live, that is close to impossible. We all know that having a good night’s sleep means having a great morning after. We don’t really want to shove down ourselves all those chemical pills to help us fall asleep as we can get addicted to it. When having your dream sleep takes more than just a lullaby to come by, you need to look to the foods you eat. Continue reading

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Staying Awake Without the Jitters

June 3rd, 2010

Quality sleep is a luxury nowadays and lucky is the person who can get some. Our modern lifestyle have taken a toll on our body’s ability to take complete rest and sleep. Because of this, many of us feel sluggish during the day, especially at work. It is so hard to keep focused on tasks ahead and more often, we tend to grab a bottle of our favorite energy drink or an espresso to give us that java jolt. This then leads to a vicious, unhealthy cycle. Continue reading

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Sleepless Nights

March 17th, 2010

If you ever wake up in the morning feeling more tired than ever, you are not the only one. When statistics show that nearly 2 out of 3 Americans suffer sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and many more – one can only make a wild guess. The fact is that people are getting poor sleep each night and it can really take a toll on one’s daily life. So, you have seen a sleep doctor, watched out your diet, exercised, and skipped bad foods… and yet, nothing seems to work? Continue reading

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Are You Sleeping in Neverland?

February 11th, 2010

We have all heard of the famous Thanksgiving turkey making you sleepy, and a lot of myths about sleep that you can only wonder as you try to get a good night’s sleep. We all know that getting quality sleep is very important in keeping us energized for the day’s task. Without proper sleep, one cannot function properly in his or her waking hours. A lot of road accidents have even been attributed to drivers lacking good sleep. When sleep eats up almost half of our lives, we need to make sure that we know the truth from fiction. Continue reading

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A Demon In Your Sleep

December 10th, 2009

Form superstitious beliefs to the old hag’s syndrome, anyone’s worst nightmare is to see a whole lot of nightmarish creatures and not being able to move or scream while being tormented in sleep. Many people have experienced evil apparitions in their sleep – from demons, vampires, monsters, aliens, zombies, ghouls, ghosts, and many more. Those who had experienced it are afraid to talk about it out of fear of being scrutinized or labeled as a sideshow freak. This prevents them to seek for medical help as well. Continue reading

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Sleep Well or Else…

September 22nd, 2009

There is a good reason why people are advised to get at least eight hours of sleep each day. Have you been sleep deprived lately? Chances are, you know the perfect answer why getting quality sleep is as good as getting the right quantity of sleep. Not having slept well can just drain you of the right energy to make you go through with your day, not to mention feeling cranky at almost anything trivial. Continue reading

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How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?

August 13th, 2009

We all know that in order for our bodies to be at its optimum health, we need to get enough hours of quality sleep and rest each night. Some people do perfectly well with six hours and some follow the 8-hour rule. Many would agree that the quality of sleep is just as important as the quantity, and if possible, you should sleep without any disturbance. The latter is really hard to achieve specially if you’re living in a noisy neighborhood, or if you suffer sleep disorders preventing you to enjoy peace and relaxation to its fullest. Continue reading

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Why Stop Drinking Sleeping Pills?

July 21st, 2009

After watching a video about sleeping pills, it was alarming that these seemingly harmless pills are worse than placebos. It might be a hilarious thought, but there are greater evidences that sleeping pills help you “forget” that you are getting poor quality sleep. This means, the drug is working on your memory and not on your ability of getting a sound sleep. Continue reading

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