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The Biggest Sleep Stories of 2011: Part I

Posted: 01/ 4/2012 8:57 am
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The year that just ended was a big one for sleep, with lots of important, news-making stories related to sleep and sleep disorders. Here are my picks for the biggest sleep stories of 2011, and the most important sleep advice to come from this year's most compelling research into sleep.

January 2011: Take Your Vitamins...For Sleep
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Vitamins don't just do your waking body good, they may also help improve the quality of your sleep. Vitamin B may help the body's production of serotonin, the "calming hormone" that lulls the body toward sleep. Calcium may also help relaxation, and taken in combination with magnesium, may help with chronic sleep problems. Vitamin D got a lot of attention this past year -- with good reason, since many people (in northern climates, with darker skin tones, elderly, overweight, pregnant and post-natal women) are at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is showing promise in lowering fatigue and daytime sleepiness.
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Stay tuned for more sleep tips and a roundup of the most promising and important sleep stories from the second half of 2011. Happy New Year!

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Michael J. Breus, PhD
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The year that just ended was a big one for sleep, with lots of important, news-making stories related to sleep and sleep disorders. Here are my picks for the biggest sleep stories of 2011, and the mos...
The year that just ended was a big one for sleep, with lots of important, news-making stories related to sleep and sleep disorders. Here are my picks for the biggest sleep stories of 2011, and the mos...
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Rlantzy
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08:52 PM on 01/04/2012
Dr. Breus,

Out of curiosity what are you thoughts on Melatonin for sleep aid? And if you are for it what would be your recommended dosage? I personally feel anything over 1mg interrupts the deep sleep cycle. Just was curious on your thoughts on this. I enjoyed your post! Thanks

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MRstoner2udude
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01:02 PM on 01/04/2012
The combination of chelated or raw zinc, magnesium and calcium are wonderful aids to sleep better.
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08:34 PM on 01/04/2012
I just got Dr. Best Chelated Magnesium 100% absorbable. Just took it 10 minutes before I read this. How has it helped you?
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MRstoner2udude
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07:53 AM on 01/05/2012
It calms and allows your nervous system to function properly. With the correct amount of magnesium, calcium and zinc I sleep most nights very well. I hope you get the same effect. It's also good for your heart and other things!!
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