When the insomnia that we are just not doing, just to quickly go to the "kingdom of Morpheus". And elephants believe, and sheep - and in the end still almost until morning to turn. That would be a universal cure for insomnia. But, unfortunately, it has not come up (if not take pills). But you can make yourself sleep through other effective methods of insomnia.

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Sleep Disorders; Key Q&A.

1. I've been having trouble sleeping the last few weeks. Should I see a health care professional? If your sleep problems persist for longer than a week and are bothersome, or if sleepiness interferes with the way you feel or function during the day, a health care professional's help may be needed. To get the most out of your appointment, you'll find that it is helpful to keep a diary of your sleep habits for about ten days to identify just how much sleep you're getting over a period of time and what you may be doing to interfere...

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Sleep Disorders; Questions to Ask.

Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about sleep disorders so you're prepared to discuss this important issue with your health care professional. 1. Could my excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or insomnia be caused by an underlying physical, emotional or psychological condition? How are EDS and insomnia treated? 2. Could my excessive daytime sleepiness or insomnia be caused by a medication I'm taking? 3. Could my fatigue be caused by an underlying physical, emotional or psychological condition? How can it be treated? 4. I don't sleep as well as I did when I was younger. Are sleep changes normal in...

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Sleep Disorders; Facts to Know.

1. Adequate restful sleep, like diet and exercise, is critical to good health. Insufficient sleep can result in mental and physical health problems and possibly premature death. 2. Research has shown that sleep loss accumulates over time causing sleep debt. Most people don't get the ideal amount of sleep they need and become chronically sleep deprived. 3. The majority of respondents to the National Sleep Foundation's 2002 Sleep in America poll, which looked at the relationship between Americans' lifestyles, sleep habits and sleep problems, rated the quality of their sleep as being good or better. In fact, 40 percent...

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Sleep Disorders; Prevention.

Your diet, activity levels, other lifestyle habits and your environment all affect how well you sleep. There are many steps you can take on your own to promote sound sleep. Known as "sleep hygiene," these practices include: * Don't drink caffeine or smoke within three to four hours of bedtime. If you are having trouble sleeping, you should avoid caffeine beyond the early afternoon. * Don't drink alcohol within four to six hours of bedtime; although alcohol initially makes you drowsy, it will disrupt sleep later in the night. * Don't eat heavy meals before bedtime that may cause...

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Sleep Disorders; Treatment.

A variety of treatments exist for sleep disorders. The specifics of the sleep disorder determine which type of treatment will be recommended. Treating Insomnia Transient and intermittent insomnia may not require treatment because episodes last only a few days at a time. If a temporary change in your sleep/wake schedule, such as jet lag, causes your insomnia, your biological clock typically will restore your normal sleeping pattern on its own. However, for some women who experience daytime sleepiness and impaired performance as a result of transient insomnia, short-acting sleeping pills may improve sleep and next-day alertness. If they are...

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