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Maternal Depression and Infant Sleep Disturbance by Jeremiah D. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Mon 04 May 2009 4:50pm the article: Results indicate that infants born to mothers with depression had significant sleep disturbances compared to low-risk infants; the high-risk group had an hour longer... reducing or eliminating the later development of depression. I' ve posted several articles regarding the importance of sleep, and the assocation of sleep problems with other issues Read on »

Sleep Disturbances Common To Women by Shilah C. Azib Posted Thu 23 Sep 2010 4:32am Did you know that women are twice as likely as men are to have sleep disorders? Women have frequent sleep problems during their reproductive years... they sleep and menstrual and pregnancy related issues. It is quite common for women to experience premenstrual sleep disturbances. They have difficulty falling asleep, may awake during Read on »

TMJ Disorder and Sleep Disturbance by Becky C. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 04 Dec 2008 1:08pm Sleeping can be extremely difficult if one is having a painful episode (or ongoing episode) of TMJ Disorder. In fact, for some, sleep may not even be possible without the aide of pain medication or sleeping potions. Try to avoid both of these remedies. Perhaps the following ideas, taken from You Can Conquer TMJ: Ideas and Recipes, may help Read on »

Prevalence and correlates of sleep disturbance in systemic sclerosis—results from the UCLA scleroderma quality of life stu by Jan Posted Mon 21 Mar 2011 7:10am Objective. Rheumatologic disorders are associated with sleep disturbances . This study examines sleep disturbance correlates in patients with SSc . Methods... Gastrointestinal Tract Questionnaire (UCLA SCTC GIT 2.0). Descriptive statistics were assessed for six scales of MOS-Sleep and the 9-item sleep problem index (SLP-9; a composite index). We Read on »

FIBROMYALGIA and sleep disturbance !!!!! Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Barmac Posted Tue 06 Oct 2009 8:00am Isn't it just typical that the one time I need my rest before my special day out I have big problems sleeping. I know its my Fibromyalgia at the moment, with the weather not sure if its summer, autumn or winter and one of the classic symptoms of Fibro. I had a good rest yesterday afternoon then went to bed last night and couldn't get comfy with my Read on »

Disturbed Sleep... by Daniel A. Posted Thu 17 Feb 2011 7:53am that make us uncomfortable, that "disturb our sleep". Hmmm, I find that there are situations of social injustice and human behavior that are currently disturbing not only my sleep... of them as soon as possible in order that they won't feel uncomfortable or have their sleep disturbed by them. Our health, wellness and wholeness (HW2) is predicated on creating Read on »

Don’t Let Stress Disturb Your Sleep by Linda Posted Wed 24 Feb 2010 12:00am According to a survey conducted by the Better Sleep Council (BSC), over 51 percent of Americans state that stress disturbs their sleep regularly. Lack of sleep can become a vicious cycle: If you become sleep deprived, your appetite increases, leading to the intake of extra calories- an average of over 1200 calories per day- (ouch!). If you Read on »

Things that may Disturb your Sleep that you Wouldn’t Always Think of. by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 20 Jan 2011 5:09pm You are tossing and turning every night. Every attempt to get some quality sleep have been futile. There are things that may disturb your sleep that you may... and linear gravity family of pillows have a long life span. Your sleeping partner: This includes your spouse who may snore (if he or she does, get him or her a neck pillow Read on »

Foods that Disturbs Your Sleep by Yusuf Posted Tue 11 Jan 2011 1:53am There are some foods when consumed increases your chances of having a bad night of sleep. Avoid foods that may hinder your restful slumber. Here are foods that can... of Heavy, Spicy Foods. Lying down with a full belly can make you uncomfortable, since the digestive system slows down when you sleep. And spicy cuisine can lead to heartburn or GERD Read on »

More Women Experience Problems Sleeping by Alexandra H. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 04 Jul 2008 12:00pm or upper airway abnormalities. Men have more difficulty than women with sleep disordered breathing, but the risk of obstructive sleep apnea increases for women over age 50, and equals that of men. Conditions such as enlarged tonsils and tongue enlargement (macroglossia) are included as possible contributors to major sleep disorders. Declining estrogen Read on »