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Non-medical treatment of insomnia

Posted on January 30, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Non-pharmacologic or non-medical therapies are sleep hygiene, relaxation therapy, stimulus control, and sleep restriction. These moreover are referred to as cognitive behavioral therapies. Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene is one of the components of behavioral therapy for insomnia. Several simple steps … Continue reading →

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How to prevent insomnia

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The following are suggestions to assist anticipate and modify situations likely to be associated with insomnia. They are not foolproof, nor will they safeguard the patient from the consequences of sleep deprivation once it has occurred. Insomnia from Jet Lag … Continue reading →

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How to treat insomnia

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In general, transient insomnia resolves when the underlying activate is removed or corrected. Most people seek medical attention when their insomnia becomes chronic. The main focus of treatment for insomnia should be directed towards finding the cause. Once a cause … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis of insomnia

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The health care practitioner will commence an evaluation of insomnia with a complete medical history. As with most medical evaluations, a complete medical history and physical examination are substancial aspects of assessment and treatment of insomnia. The health care practitioner … Continue reading →

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Causes of insomnia

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Insomnia Causes Insomnia may be caused by a host of different reasons. These causes may be divided into situational factors, medical or psychiatric conditions, or primary sleep problems. Insomnia could moreover be classified by the duration of the symptoms into … Continue reading →

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About insomnia

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Most adults have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another in their lives. An estimated 30%-50% of the general population are affected by insomnia, and 10% have chronic insomnia. Insomnia is a symptom, not a stand-alone diagnosis or … Continue reading →

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Why Sleep is Important

Posted on April 11, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

Did you know that you’ll spend almost one third of your life sleeping? This might seem like a waste of time (though chances are, at time of your life you love to sleep). On the contrary, sleep is such an … Continue reading →

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How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Posted on March 6, 2010 by admin| Leave a comment

What causes insomnia? Insomnia is your body’s way of saying that something isn’t right. Things that may cause insomnia include stress, too much caffeine, depression, changes in work shifts, and pain from medical problems, such as arthritis. Many people have … Continue reading →

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