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Change Your Sleep Position to Relieve Pain, Heartburn, Snoring and More
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Change Your Sleep Position to Relieve Pain, Heartburn, Snoring and More

Mary Ann Wilmarth, DPT, OCS | July 2, 2014

When you slip into bed at night, you probably go straight to your favorite sleep position—perhaps on your side or…

Warm Hands and Feet to Bring On Sleep
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Warm Hands and Feet to Bring On Sleep

Matthew Ebben, PhD | June 16, 2014

New Findings Pinpoint How This May Help Insomniacs Fall Asleep Next time you have trouble falling asleep, do what mom…

Sleep Soundly: Safe, Natural Insomnia Solution

Sleep Soundly: Safe, Natural Insomnia Solution

Rubin Naiman, PhD | May 22, 2014

A good night’s sleep... there’s nothing more restorative -- or elusive... for the 64% of Americans who report regularly having…

Natural Remedies to Help You Fall Asleep…and Stay Asleep
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Natural Remedies to Help You Fall Asleep…and Stay Asleep

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 22, 2014

Consistently getting a good night’s sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s essential to your health. Insufficient sleep not only leaves you feeling…

Acupuncture Cure for Insomnia

Acupuncture Cure for Insomnia

Pina LoGiudice, ND, LAc | May 22, 2014

Getting stuck all over with needles may seem the stuff of voodoo nightmares—but in fact, if you suffer from insomnia,…

Hormone Deficiency and Other Causes of Chronic Insomnia

Hormone Deficiency and Other Causes of Chronic Insomnia

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 22, 2014

Sometimes health problems don't seem serious enough to warrant a doctor visit. Sometimes people have other reasons for their reluctance…

Insomnia Cure from Cherries

Insomnia Cure from Cherries

Wilfred R. Pigeon, PhD | May 22, 2014

Can a glass of juice improve the quality of your sleep at night? Perhaps so -- researchers have found evidence…

Potatoes, Bananas, Cheesecake and Other Foods That Help You Sleep Better
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Potatoes, Bananas, Cheesecake and Other Foods That Help You Sleep Better

Michael J. Breus, PhD | May 22, 2014

Even though most people would rather avoid taking sleeping pills, insomnia can be so unnerving that many sufferers will do…

Deep Sleep Linked to Lower Blood Pressure
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Deep Sleep Linked to Lower Blood Pressure

Susan Redline, MD, MPH | May 21, 2014

Do you ever feel extra groggy when you wake up? It’s probably because you were awakened during what’s called slow-wave…

Tired All the Time? A Doctor’s Own Cure for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Tired All the Time? A Doctor’s Own Cure for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | May 13, 2014

Do you feel tired all the time? Many people do—and it could be a sign of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).…

Salt Your Feet to Fall Asleep
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Salt Your Feet to Fall Asleep

Lindsey Duncan, ND | May 8, 2014

A little-known secret to getting a good night's sleep is keeping the pH of your body alkaline rather than acidic.…

Sleep Apnea Patients: Get Better-Looking with CPAP

Sleep Apnea Patients: Get Better-Looking with CPAP

Ronald D. Chervin, MD | May 6, 2014

Did you quit CPAP treatment for sleep apnea because you just couldn't stand to use the darn machine? Here's a…

Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea Is a Low-Tech Lifesaver

Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea Is a Low-Tech Lifesaver

Ali El Solh, MD, MPH | May 1, 2014

I've got some encouraging news about sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts...but first,…

Good Riddance to Bad Nightmares
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Good Riddance to Bad Nightmares

Simon Kung, MD | May 1, 2014

For most of us, thank goodness, bad dreams disturb our slumber only occasionally. But for people who suffer from recurrent…

Sleep Apnea Dangers—More than Just a Bad Night’s Sleep

Sleep Apnea Dangers—More than Just a Bad Night’s Sleep

Ralph Downey III, PhD | April 14, 2014

Common Sleep Disorder Linked to Heart Disease, Diabetes, Stroke and Even Brain Injury A good night's sleep is but a…