Posts Tagged ‘sleeping’

Snore-No-More Pillow in Memory Foam – Single

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Snore-No-More Pillow in Memory Foam - Single

The Snore-No-More Pillow in Memory Foam – Single is designed to help reduce airway obstruction and improve sleeping posture. When sleeping on your back the pillow helps keep the chin elevated off the chest so the airway is open and therefore snoring

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Brookstone Anti-Snore Pillow

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Brookstone Anti-Snore Pillow

Finally, an anti-snoring pillow that lets you sleep in a natural position! Using an innovative design, the new Brookstone Anti-Snore Pillow is clinically tested to be helpful in reducing snoring while letting users keep their natural sleeping positions. No straps, slings, sleeves, or new sleeping style needed. Built-in support system cradles your head and neck, to help keep your chin out and your airway more open. At first glance, the pillow looks?and feels?like a pressure-relieving memory foam neck pillow. Inside, an innovative support system cradles your head and neck, keeping your chin out to help keep your airway more open. Back sleeper or side sleeper, it makes no difference. You get the sleep support and comfort you need, and your partner can finally sleep through a quiet night, too. Pillow cover is removable and washable. Fits into a standard pillow case. Order the Brookstone Anti-Snore Pillow today and reduce snoring as you sleep in your natural position! Intended Use: The design and function of the Brookstone Anti-Snoring Pillow have been clinically tested to be helpful in reducing snoring. Warning: The user of this pillow should consult with his/her physician or health care provider for evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea or other respiratory disorders, if his/her snoring is accompanied by any of the following symptoms: ? Frequent excessive daytime sleepiness; ? Periods of not breathing, as observed by bed partners; ? Awaking short of breath, choking or gagging; ? A history of heart disease; and ? Being substantially overweight. Warning: Do not use if pain or discomfort result. Contraindication: Not for use by infants or children.

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GEO-INCLINE MEMORY FOAM PAD TWIN

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

GEO-INCLINE MEMORY FOAM PAD TWIN

Sleep On An Incline For More Pressure & Support. Relieve symptoms associated with acid reflux, heartburn, sleep apnea and sinus problems by sleeping on our Geo-Incline Mattress Topper. Elevating your body prevents stomach acids from coming back into the throat, protecting the esophagus. Breathable

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Are there medicines are procedures I can practice to allieviate sleep paralysis?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Sometimes, in the middle of the night I find myself in the throes of sleep paralysis, like last night I could see myself struggling to get from under a black sheet although there is isn’t one on my bed. It only lasts for a few seconds but very terrifying is there anything I can do to help myself from experiencing this?

Possible causes
Sleep paralysis occurs during REM sleep, thus preventing the body from manifesting movements made in the subject’s dreams. Very little is known about the physiology of sleep paralysis. However, some have suggested that it may be linked to post-synaptic inhibition of motor neurons in the pons region of the brain. In particular, low levels of melatonin may stop the depolarization current in the nerves, which prevents the stimulation of the muscles, to prevent the body from enacting the dreamt activity (e.g. preventing a sleeper from flailing his legs when dreaming about running).

Several studies have concluded that many or most people will experience sleep paralysis at least once or twice in their lives.

Many people who commonly enter sleep paralysis also suffer from narcolepsy. In African-Americans, panic disorder occurs with sleep paralysis more frequently than in Caucasians]. Some reports read that various factors increase the likelihood of both paralysis and hallucinations. These include:

Sleeping in an upwards supine position
Irregular sleeping schedules; naps, sleeping in, sleep deprivation
Increased stress
Sudden environmental/lifestyle changes
A lucid dream that immediately precedes the episode. Also conscious induction of sleep paralysis is a common technique to enter a state of lucid dreams, also known as WILD .
Artificial sleeping aides, ADD medications and/or antihistamines
Recent use of hallucinogenic drugs

Treatment
During paralysis episodes, patients may be advised to try moving the facial muscles and moving eyes from one side to the other. This may hasten the termination of the attack.[citation needed]

Clonazepam is highly effective in the treatment of sleep paralysis. The initial dose is 0.5 mg at bedtime, while an increase to 1 mg per night might be necessary to maintain potency. Anecdotal reports indicate SSRIs such as fluoxetine markedly decrease the incidence of sleep paralysis. Several people who have been both on and off SSRIs have reported corresponding decreases and increases in sleep paralysis episodes. Others report no effects at all.

GEO-INCLINE MEMORY FOAM PAD FULL

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

GEO-INCLINE MEMORY FOAM PAD FULL

Sleep On An Incline For More Pressure & Support. Relieve symptoms associated with acid reflux, heartburn, sleep apnea and sinus problems by sleeping on our Geo-Incline Mattress Topper. Elevating your body prevents stomach acids from coming back into the throat, protecting the esophagus. Breathable

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Does anyone know from experience whether or not 5-HTP helps with sleep disorders?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

I have chronic insomnia. It started probably 8 years ago. On an initial appointment with a new OBGYN, my doctor asked if I was on the pill. I answered yes, and he advised me to go off of it because over time, the pill interferes with serotonin levels. I did that, and in a week was sleeping like a baby. Then, over the course of time, my sleeping problems came back. It has been years on and off of sleep aids. I have tried Valerian root, melatonin, tylenol pm, and of course the prescription stuff, but then I end up a zombie the next day. I read about 5-htp and was wondering whether or not this might be a solution.

your last statement is your answer, there is no guarantee, this product is not better than the ones you are describing though. on the other hand, if you have gone through so much then it is worth a try, good luck

What is the best remedy for snoring?

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

I’ve been sleeping in the guest bedroom for the last 4 nights because my wife could not stand my snoring problem. HELP!

breathe right nasel strips

try not to sleep on your back either because that makes you snore more

How long does effexor cause insomnia for?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

I just started taking effexor on Thursday for depression, anxiety, muscle pain, and migraines. Before I started taking it I would always wake up early in the morning (6 to 7 am) and not be able to fall asleep but now I also am waking up about 4 times throughout the night and having a hard time falling back asleep. My question is will this go away after the 1st couple weeks of taking this drug or will I continue having insomnia the whole time?
I have always avoided taking pills but my depression/anxiety got so bad I just lay on the couch and watch tv day from the physical pain it causes me.

I had that too when I first started taking Effexor. After about 10 days my sleeping patterns were back to normal, and after a month the benefits of taking it far outweighed the first couple of weeks of insomnia. If you’re still sleeping badly in a couple of weeks you should see your doctor, as with any other side effects that haven’t gone away by then. God luck!

Do you think I cant sleep because I have sleeping disorders or because I’m depressed?

Friday, October 16th, 2009

so just this is the first year (im counting years by school years) that i have had this bad of sleeping disorders. its 3 am, im not tried, its been like this for awhile
so this year, i have had problems with stalkers, my friends (some are no longer my friends), grades, i just recently got dumped, everyone at school refures to me as "the slut" just cause i went out with someone a year older than me (big wow at my school)
but i mean i dont really pay attention to that stuff during school, only at night when im by myself
i have also gone full days without sleeping
other times i dont fall asleep till the suns out
but the earliest i have gone to sleep (recently) is 2:30 am
but the times i have gone full days without sleeping, is after me and my bf split (he was also cheating on me…)
but i mean, i really hardly ever think of that stuff

so do i have islumia (cant spell it, sorry) or depression?
or something else?

Depression and insomnia are linked. I am sorry to hear about your situation and it seems you have a lot on your plate in the moment, stressful for many different reasons. I would suggest you see a counsellor.

How do i stop having sleep paralysis ?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

ive had it for years, im 20 right now. usually u hear a loud noise which i think comes from me sometimes right before you start seeing things around you. you usually see faces of people and the feeling that someone is in the room. i just want to know how to make it stop. im not afraid of it anymore, but i do try to snap out of it as soon as i can. i have developed a theory : when ever i feel myself start to slip into sleep paralysis i start to wiggle my fingers. it usually works and i wake up, but other times i dont do it in time. what are the causes? could it come from bad sleeping habits. i have a family history of sleeping disorders.

i usually get sleep paralysis when i take afternoon naps that usually lasts for a few hours(i intended on making up for lost sleep but it tends to backfire by causing sleep paralysis) it’s a dreadful, helpless feeling.i can hear all that’s around me,yet i cannot move,as if i was under anesthesia.i also try to wiggle my fingers and later i bolt awake!i think naps disrupt my body clock’s sleeping schedule, so my body is confused and reacts irrationally whenever i take sudden naps.so i would suggest to stick with your regular sleeping schedule and try to avoid taking over limit naps(the suggested nap time is about 15 minutes.anything more is too long) or other bad sleeping habits.