Health & Medicine: Insomnia




Insomnia Knol, as written by Rachel Manber
Rachel is Director, Insomnia and Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Stanford University. A good person to know if you have trouble sleeping. This lens is from her CC licensed Knol: Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can often be treated sometimes with simple common sense techniques. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, present in approximately one in ten adults in the United States. It has both night time and daytime symptoms. Night time symptoms include persistent difficulties falling and/or s...




A Voyage into the Realm of Slumber
The unconscious universe of sleep is shrouded in mystery and myth.... What happens when we slip over the edge of waking, and drop off into the void? Why do we sometimes jerk awake during a vivid dream? Have you ever awakened paralyzed for endless moments, unable to talk, move, or even scream for help? Why do so many humans and animals snore - and why does each snorer have his or her own unique sound? How does your brain solve problems in your sleep? How does modern life affect our inborn cir...




Sleep problems might be Learned Insomnia
As a result of Learned Insomnia, people usually try to re-cooperate by taking actions to work around their Insomnia. All these actions actually make Insomnia worse, by drastically weakening the sleep system and perpetuating it instead of solving the problem; because they do not attack the cause of Insomnia, only its symptoms. Here are some of these actions; you'll probably notice what you're doing right now falls somewhere on to this list. Being aware of these actions and their effects will ...




10 steps to a better night sleep!
Many people struggle with insomnia and stress is often the culprit. There are some simple ways to get a better night sleep and wake refreshed every morning.
2008-07-23 20:55:04
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