Archive for August, 2010
How To Manage Toddler Sleep Habits
By: Deirdre Wilson
Before you try to mess with your toddler’s sleep habits, you might want to consider some advice from the experts. If your toddler fancies starting his day in the predawn hours – say 5 a.m. – you might think that putting him to bed later (perhaps at 9 or 10 p.m.) will solve that problem and give you more shut-eye. Think again.
Pediatrican Ari Brown, M.D., co-author of Toddler 411, says putting a tired toddler to bed later actually prompts him to wake up even earlier.
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Skipping Work and Pillow Thefts: Sleep Secrets
Sleep — we all do it, but talk about something personal! From side sleepers to wrapped in the covers on their tummy sleepers, we all do it differently.
We’re delving into dreamland with moms’ sleep secrets here on the The Stir, and today we’re talking to Amy Oztan, the multi-tasking mom who gives you a sneak peek at what’s Filming in Brooklyn and how to be a Selfish Mom (and still raise awesome kids).
Since part of being truly selfish (aka taking care of yourself!) is getting some good Zzzs, we asked her for some secrets.
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Parenting – Settling your baby to sleep under six months
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Sleep Apnea – Sleep Apnea F.A.Q. -
April 2007High Prevalence of Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Patients With Long-Term PacingApril 2007Influence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Mortality in Patients With Heart FailureJanuary 2007Familial Premature Coronary Artery Disease Mortality and Obstructive Sleep ApneaClick here to view all research articles Home : What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? : F.A.Q. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? 2. What causes obstructive sleep apnea? 3. Who is at risk for obstructive sleep apnea? 4. What are the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea? 5. What are the long-term effects of obstructive sleep apnea? 6. How is obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed? 7. What treatments are currently available for obstructive sleep apnea? 8. How can the public learn more about obstructive sleep apnea? 1. What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a debilitating and often life-threatening condition that affects 18 million people in the U.S. alone. OSA occurs when tissue in the upper airways blocks the breathing passages. There are three types of sleep apneaobstructive, central, and mixed, however, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common. The National Institute of Health estimates that 2 percent of women and 4 percent of men over the age of 35 have sleep apnea in conjunction with excessive daytime sleepiness. In normal conditions, the muscles of the upper part of the throat allow air to flow into the lungs. However, when a person with OSA falls asleep, these muscles are not able to keep the air passage open all the time. When the airway closes, breathing stops, oxygen levels fall and sleep is disrupted in order to open the airway. The disruption of sleep usually lasts only a few seconds. However these brief arousals disrupt continuous sleep and prevent OSA sufferers from reaching the deep stages of slumber, such as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which the body needs in order to rest and replenish its strength. Once breathing is restored, obstructive sleep apnea sufferers fall asleep only to repeat the cycle throughout the night.
2. What causes obstructive sleep apnea?
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Healthy Adults Can Get By With Less Sleep
Healthy Adults Can Get By With Less Sleep
According to a new UK study, health older adults without sleep disorders can have a reduced “sleep need” and are less sleepy during the day than healthy young adults.
Researchers discovered that during a night of eight hours in bed, total sleep time decreased significantly and progressively with age.
Discovery Health “Understanding Pregnancy Sleep Problems”
Why do sleep problems suddenly begin or increase in severity for pregnant women? There are many physical and emotional factors that may contribute to sleep difficulties during pregnancy. Learn why you might not be enjoying the sweet slumber that you need now more than ever.
Losing Sleep
According to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), 78 percent of women reported more disturbed sleep during pregnancy than at other times. Physical and emotional changes account for most of the difficulty. These are some of the reasons you might be losing sleep:
- As your body grows and changes, your old sleep positions might not feel so comfortable anymore.
- You might be feeling the aches and pains of a normal pregnancy, such as heartburn, nausea, or hemorrhoids, and these can tend to keep you awake at night.
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Which Are the Best All Natural Herbal Sleep Aids?
Good sleep habits are the keystone to a good life. Second to that, enjoying a natural, healthy lifestyle also contributes to good living. In this age of chemical adjustments prescribed by doctors for nearly every aspect of life, it is important to seek out natural herbal sleep aids that will help you continue to live a healthy lifestyle.
Before adding supplements to your diet, consider the benefits of learning methods of relaxation. These can include meditation, yoga, and any variation of intentional muscle relaxation. All of these are easily learned by using video tapes that you can usually find at, or order through, your local library.
If simple relaxation does not work, there are several natural herbal sleep aids you can add that might help you sleep. The most popular natural sleep aids include Chamomile, Tryptophan, Melatonin, Valerian, and Kava. The following paragraphs will give a short description of each supplement.
4 Reasons Why You Might be Having Trouble Sleeping
If you are having trouble sleeping, it can be the result of many different things or conditions. Sometimes stress is the reason for not sleeping. Worrying about a problem in ones life can cause a person to have trouble sleeping. These are minor forms of sleepless nights, but other reasons may cause some concern. Sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and uncontrolled limb movement can cause sleepless nights. Any problem that is causing you to have trouble sleeping, needs to be addressed. Sleep deprivation can jeopardize ones health.
Sleep apnea is one reason as to why you might be having trouble sleeping. Sleep apnea is an issue that you need to discuss with your doctor and can be considered serious. Basically, it is a form of sleep deprivation caused when the airflow is disturbed during sleep. This causes the person to wake up and gasp for air. It can be a scary situation if you do not understand why it is happening. Snoring plays a part in sleep apnea as well as being tired during the day. This sleep disorder can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure. If you are having trouble sleeping due to sleep apnea, you need to seek medical attention.
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Lack of Sleep Linked to Early Death : Discovery News
People who get less than six hours sleep per night have an increased risk of dying prematurely, researchers said on Wednesday.
Those who slumbered for less than that amount of time were 12 percent more likely to die early, though researchers also found a link between sleeping more than nine hours and premature death.
“If you sleep little, you can develop diabetes, obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol,” Francesco Cappuccio, who led research on the subject at Britain’s University of Warwick, told AFP.