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Your legs twitch, ache and generally drive you crazy the moment you lay down to go to sleep. That is RLS, also known as restless leg syndrome. It is usually misdiagnosed, occurring even in very young children. As adults restless leg syndrome can turn you into a zombie during the day by keeping you up all night. There is no cure for... more »
During the summer, heat exhaustion can strike at any time. Heat exhaustion can turn into deadly heatstroke quickly, so it is important to recognize the causes, signs and symptoms of heatstroke and act quickly to provide first aid. There are many causes of heat exhaustion and several conditions that can predispose people to heat... more »
Sleeping pills are a form of sedatives that are used to treat sleeping issues such as insomnia. Though not all sleeping pill overdoses are intentional, there can be serious risks involved when taking sleeping pills. In a study done by the American Cancer Society, it was found that men who indicated that they took sleeping pills... more »
Human beings have used sleep aids for thousands of years; until very recently, they turned to nature to promote healthy sleep patterns. Herbs like chamomile, valerian root and St. John's wort have long histories of treating insomnia. The poppy flower was used by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians as a sleep inducer and it was so... more »
Primary insomnia is sleeplessness that is not caused by any identifiable medical reason such as a physical or mental condition. As a result, it can be rather difficult to treat, but it's not impossible. This article will give you effective tips on how to treat primary insomnia. more »
Nearly 60 percent of all Americans report problems with insomnia that range from occasional to chronic. The reasons behind the bouts, however,... more »
Millions of Americans suffer from occasional sleeplessness to insomnia. Most people take some form of sleeping pill or sleep aid for their... more »
According to SleepMed, there are 84 classifications of sleep disorders. These include insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome.... more »
Many pregnant women find they have difficulty sleeping due to increased hormone levels, discomforts such as nausea or heartburn, restless legs,... more »
Several natural alternatives exist for those wishing to avoid sleeping pills and their side effects. If you are experiencing difficulty sleeping,... more »
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