A Case Study in Insomnia “Anna,” a 42-year-old woman, is referred to the sleep disorders center with a complaint of chronic, severe insomnia affecting her daytime functioning. The single mother of three teenage boys, Anna first experienced insomnia eight years ago when bankruptcy threatened her small business. Although the business recovered a year later, Anna’s […]
Read More →Many experts we spoke with say that before turning to CBD for sleep, you should try more proven therapies. The best evidence is for a form of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, which focuses on changing habits that disrupt sleep. Research shows it’s more effective and safer than prescription or over-the-counter […]
Read More →We often encounter patients who report that they regularly use cannabis for sleep. Many swear by its ability to help them relax and achieve deep rest. Because most psychoactive drugs, including many that are prescribed as sleeping medication, actually degrade the quality of sleep, this is a bit difficult to believe. Mental health clinicians are […]
Read More →Want to know how to increase running endurance? What about how to increase speed in running? Here are seven running workouts to increase speed and endurance. In the Survival Fitness Plan, running drills for speed can compliment parkour training. Running with endurance is also important. If you want a change from parkour, try out these […]
Read More →Diagnosis Your doctor may make an evaluation based on your signs and symptoms and a sleep history, which you can provide with help from someone who shares your bed or your household, if possible. You’re likely to be referred to a sleep disorder center. There, a sleep specialist can help you determine your need for […]
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Read More →Real talk: Netflix’s autoplay feature makes it all too easy to slide right into the next episode of Workin’ Moms — and miss out on a potential extra hour (or two) of sleep. If you’re not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, those late-night binge sessions can cause not only a total lack of […]
Read More →How to Prevent Against This Even though depression is not a preventable condition, there are still measures that you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones happy, balanced, and stable. With effective preventative measures, you can take steps to address your depression before it becomes a problem. Education: If you are a parent, […]
Read More →Most people don’t get enough sleep. We are a society that burns the candle at both ends, a nation where people stay up all night to study, work, or have fun. However, going without adequate sleep carries with it both short- and long-term consequences. In the short term, a lack of adequate sleep can affect […]
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