Sleep Disorders

Sleep is essential to our health and wellbeing and without it we can quickly develop symptoms such as irritability, stress, depression, high blood pressure, poor concentration, failing memory and even the risk of diabetes.

If you don’t get enough sleep you may also find that you are putting on weight, this is because lack of sleep affects your metabolism and you may have an increased appetite

Sleep disorders are on the increase as people lead more stressful lives today. Juggling work, family responsibilities and a million other things mean that there is less time for sleep, and when you do go to bed you can end up lying awake your head spinning as you work out how you are going to fit everything in the next day!

Did you know that your thyroid gland may be responsible for sleep disturbances. I have found a very interesting post on www.medicalonly.com entitled “Can’t Get a Good Night’s Sleep?” which explains how this can be possible. Read the rest of this entry →

Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia for short periods of time. It can be used for jet lag or shift workers who frequently experience disruptions to their sleep patterns. It’s a hypnotic drug and shouldn’t be taken for long periods.

The effects of Zolpidem can be felt the next day and cause drowsiness, so it’s a very powerful drug and should only be taken if really needed. Don’t drink alcohol while taking Zolpidem as it can have the effect of making you even more sleepy and could prove dangerous if you drive or operate machinery. Read the rest of this entry →

Restless legs is a complaint suffered by mostly women and those of middle age. It can be really uncomfortable and cause you to lose a lot of sleep over it. The symptoms can be anything from a tingling or crawling sensation to a dull ache. Up to 15% of the population suffer from restless legs and many don’t seek medical advice. Read the rest of this entry →

There are many causes of insomnia but one of them is a disruption to the time you go to bed. Shift workers and airline staff don’t sleep regular hours and often end up having to catch up on sleep during daylight hours. Many doctors and nurses are also working nights when they are on call waiting for an emergency and treating very sick patients. Read the rest of this entry →

Sleep apnea is a potentially fatal condition as sufferers stop breathing for up to a minute many times during sleep. The symptoms of sleep apnea include daytime drowsiness and poor concentration. It’s possible that if you suffer from sleep apnea unless you live with a partner you may know nothing about it. Read the rest of this entry →

Lettuce tea and insomnia may seem a strange combination but lettuce contains chemicals similar to opium that help to induce sleep. This substance is called lectcarium and is present in all types of lettuce. Read the rest of this entry →

Snoring often occurs in people who are overweight and unfit. Lack of exercise combined with an excess of fat make the muscles in your body flabby and weak. The neck becomes thicker and this excess of tissue can make the airways narrower during sleep Read the rest of this entry →