Sleep Aid

Benzos and Other Sleep Medications: Deadly and Unnecessary

Dr. Peter Breggin | Posted 03.23.2012

Read More: Peter Breggin, Restoril, New Research, Psychiatric Drugs, Barbiturates, Ambien, Benzodiazepines, Xanax, Sleep Medications, Mental Health, Sleep Aids, Sleep Medication, Sleep Depression, Sleep Aid, Sleep Mental Health, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Peter Breggin

In my experience as a psychiatrist, nearly everything we call a psychiatric symptom or problem, including insomnia, is in reality a signal that we have to face a new challenge in life.

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An Easy Trick For Better Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Circadian Rhythms, Mattresses, Pillows, Bedroom and Sleep Environment, Light, Bedding, Parents and Sleep, Relaxation Techniques, Sleep Research, Children and Sleep, Sleep, Better Sleep, Sleep Tips, Sleep Advice, Sleep Help, Sleep Aid, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Your bedroom is more than just the room that happens to house your bed -- it is your personal environment for sleeping.

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Why Sleep Is More Important Than Food

Tony Schwartz | Posted 11.17.2011

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Tony Schwartz

We continue to live by a remarkably durable myth: Sleeping one hour less will give us one more hour of productivity.

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The Truth About Melatonin

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Sleep Hygiene, Shift Work, Caffeine, Insomnia, Melatonin, Disordered Sleep, Fatigue, Students and Sleep, Sleep Research, Better Sleep, Sleep Hormone, Sleep, Insomnia Melatonin, Sleep Regulating Hormone, Melatonin Sleep, Sleep Melatonin, Sleep Aid, Melatonin Insomnia, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Melatonin is a sleep and body clock regulator, not a sleep initiator.

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When Counting Sheep Doesn't Work

Patrice Bendig | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Thinking, Lack of Sleep, College, Exercise, Sleep, College Sleep, Sleep Aid, Relaxing Music, Relaxing, Freshman 8, College News
Patrice Bendig

Pulling all-nighters in college is not an out-of-the-ordinary activity. During my academic career, I had to pull a few during finals week. The morning...

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