Sleep is the Pits Without This One Fruit

by | Jul 4, 2011 | 4 comments

We have been spending a good deal of time lately on sleep issues and the key reason is this: summer is in full swing and for a lot of us, especially in the US, that means late nights at the ball park or watching fireworks. It means days spent exerting muscles with...

This Helps Hypertensive Folks Sleep Better, Study

by | Jul 4, 2011 | 1 comment

One of the most common side effects from blood pressure medications is poor sleep. In many people, poor sleep can contribute to increased appetite and weight gain –creating a vicious cycle. Taking melatonin, a natural sleep aid, can counteract the insomnia caused from...

Shut Eyes Shuts Down Hypertension

by | May 9, 2011 | 0 comments

If your out of control hypertension keeps you up at night, you may be making things worse, a study published in the May 20011 issue of Repertory Medicine found. The link between lack of quality sleep and high blood pressure is well known. However, the results of this...

Lyme Disease Won’t Let Me Sleep!

by | Apr 4, 2011 | 4 comments

Some time ago, an avid reader wrote in reporting sleep issues. Unlike many people who suffer from insomnia, he knew when and very likely why the problem started. He had acquired Lyme disease. Sleep disturbances as well as chronic fatigue complaints are not uncommon in...