Sleep Disorders Insomnia
Some 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep problems, mostly insomnia and nightmares. There are 84 defined sleep disorders. With all that has been going on in the world, it is not easy to get a good nights sleep anymore. Insomnia is one of the nation's biggest health concerns. According to a National Sleep Foundation survey, three-quarters of people say they're experiencing at least one sleep-disorder symptom a few nights a week, which is up 7 percent from last year, and 19 percent from two years ago. Sleep is a $14 billion dollar a year industry and is one of the broadest areas of medicine, pulling in brain, heart, and lung specialists and more. The field is still fairly young. REM sleep wasn't discovered until the '50's, and the first big sleep-disorder clinic at Stanford University didn't open until 1970. Now there are 570 accredited sleep centers nationwide - twice as many as a decade ago. Even though many insurance plans won't pay for treatment, it can take months to get into some clinics. The top sleeping drugs include Klonopin (an anti-anxiety sleeping pill that doctors say is effective against night terrors) and Ambien. (Prescriptions are up 16 percent from a year ago nationally, according to data from NDC Health. But there's plenty of other advice, from skipping the evening news to taking valerian root. One Oxford University study even found people who thought about sitting on a beach or near a waterfall nodded off 20 minutes faster. It has recently been discovered that the ingredients in Nature's Perfect Remedy not only provide relief for hemroids and varicose veins but this unique formula of herbs also assist in getting to sleep better. Gotu Kola, one of the principle ingredients in Nature's Perfect Remedy, is known for it's sedative properties. Many of those who have been taking NPR have provided this positive feedback regarding better sleep. Net Money Business offer's the same 30 day money back guarantee for NPR working as a sleep aid as it does as an herbal anti-inflammatory for hemorrhoids, varicose and spider veins and other ailments.
Many people believe sleep problems including nightmares, are the result of trauma or repressed events and can be solved with psychological therapy, relaxation exercises such as meditation, and music relaxation therapy. Another form of insomnia occurs when part of the brain shows waking activity, while part of it remains deeply asleep, know as "confusion arousal". A soft night-light is suggested therapy, which helps if waking up in the middle of the night and not knowing for an instant where you are sleeping. The light helps to relax and quickly go back to sleep. One technique used is electrogel stimulation where wires are stuck on the head, face and legs. Small pulses are generated throughout the body. This is especially good for detecting night terrors. Klonopin is often recommended to help with night terrors but can be fairly expensive and cause weight gain. Another technique used to treat insomnia is acupuncture. Tiny needles are inserted into various parts of the body such as ankles, wrists and back, with the purpose of freeing up ones Chi energy. Narcolepsy (sudden uncontrolable sleep) Narcolepsy is one of the best known sleeping disorders, affecting more than 100,000 Americans. It is more common in men and begins in their 20's, according to a Mayo Clinic study. Symptoms  Dozing off at inappropriate times
Sudden loss of muscle tone
Frequent awakenings at night
Treatments Stimulants
Antidepressants
Naps
Exercise
Avoiding caffeine Night Terrors Most children experience a few episods of night terrors, but most end in adolescence. In adults, night terrors are thought to be genetic. Night terrors are often not remembered the next morning. Symptoms Abrupt awakenings
Violent dreams
Screaming
Sleep walking
Treatments Klonopin
Relaxation
Meditation Nocturnal Eating Syndrome This disorder is sometimes linked to anorexia. Dangers include choking on food, setting fires, and eating poison. Symptoms A rare form of sleep-walking in which people eat in their sleep without remembering it, resulting in significant weight gain.
Treatments Stress management
Psychological therapy
Valium-related drugs Restless Leg Syndrome Continuously moving legs while at rest.
As much as 5 percent of the population may have this disease, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It can begin in youth, but mostly affects people middle-aged and older. Symptoms A creepy crawly feeling in the legs, relieved by moving them.
Treatments Valium-related drugs
Vitamin E Sleep Apnea (Brief interruptions of breathing during sleep) It is generally estimated that as many as 80 to 90 percent of sleep apnea patients remain undiagnosed and untreated. Symptoms Snoring
Choking sensations while sleeping
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Treatments Wearing a mask over the nose during sleep as pressure from an air blower forces air through the nasal passages.
Surgery
Stress management
Psychological therapy
Valium-related drugs Sleep Paralysis Studies have shown that people taking anti-anxiety drugs are more susceptible. Symptoms Awake but unable to move or speak
Hallucinations involving suffocation and death
Treatments Going to bed earlier
Stress Reduction
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