Archive for the 'Sleep (Insomnia)' Category
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

Proponents of the use of medical marijuana like to start speeches and articles by quickly stating that cannabinoids are of proven value in treating many diseases.
Poppycock. This site has stated repeatedly: not true, not true, not true.
Now the evidence is in, and we were right. JAMA confirms that the evidence supporting the effectiveness of cannabinoids is tenuous at best. And risk of side effects with cannabinoids to treat anything is high.
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Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cancer, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Pain, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Up in smoke: Medical marijuana debunked
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
The ginseng root has been traditionally used as a sedative.
Researchers at Kwandong University, in Gangreung, Republic of Korea studied the response to red ginseng extract by human volunteers. (more…)
Ginseng, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Effects of red ginseng extract on sleep in healthy volunteers
Monday, February 13th, 2012
There’s a common belief that children don’t get enough sleep.
Researchers at the University of South Australia, in Adelaide, described historical trends in recommended and actual sleep durations for children and adolescents. (more…)
Children, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on How much sleep do children need?
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna reported disappointing results. (more…)
Menopause, Pomegranate, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Pomegranate seed oil and menopausal symptoms
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
… and other things you should know.
The authors tell us, “Yoga is considered a mind-body type of complementary and alternative medicine practice. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Cancer, Obesity, Sleep (Insomnia), Yoga | Comments Off on Mayo Clinic lists the benefits of yoga
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Researchers at the University of Chicago, in Illinois, determined whether sleep restriction attenuates the effect of dieting on excess adiposity. (more…)
E. DIETARY, Obesity, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Effect of insufficient sleep on dieting
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
About 50% of postmenopausal women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia.
Researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, in Iran, evaluated the effects of valerian extract taken nightly. (more…)
Sleep (Insomnia), Valerian | Comments Off on Effect of valerian on sleep quality
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
It’s probably one of the most popular uses of CAM.
Researchers in Australia reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Massage, Sleep (Insomnia), Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM for insomnia?
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Washington, in Seattle, studied changes in sleep in older women with osteoarthritis. (more…)
Sleep (Insomnia), Yoga | Comments Off on Effects of gentle yoga on sleep
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University, in Taiwan reviewed the evidence related to music’s effect on people with different mental illnesses. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Art, Music, Dance, Autism, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Schizophrenia, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Sumarizing the mental health implications of music therapy
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Researchers at the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, in Seneca, South Carolina, studied the effects of the Yoga for Cancer Survivors (YOCAS) program on sleep, fatigue, and quality of life.
The results were reported during the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. (more…)
Cancer, Fatigue, Sleep (Insomnia), Yoga | Comments Off on Benefits of yoga in cancer survivors
Friday, June 17th, 2011
During the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (abstract 0716) researchers in Illinois and California reported results from the first study of sleep-focused therapy on suicide risk. (more…)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Effect of CBT for insomnia on suicidal ideation
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
During the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, researchers at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia reported less distress, and improvements in pain, fatigue, nausea, appetite, sleep, breathing and bowel function. (more…)
Aromatherapy, Breathing, Cancer, Meditation, Nausea/Vomiting, Pain, Reflexology, Reiki, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Using CAM to improve the lives of cancer patients
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011
Researchers in California and Wisconsin tell us, “Sleep duration may be an important regulator of body weight and metabolism.”
So, they studied changes in metabolic hormones and their potential relationship to weight loss. (more…)
Obesity, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Sleep to help lose weight
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Chronic insomnia affects nearly 16% of adults and up to 25% of children.
If you’re in this group, researchers from the University of North Texas list non-drug treatment options that will prepare you for your doctor’s visit. (more…)
Children, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Treatment options for insomnia in children and adults
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011
Sleep disturbance is common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and melatonin is widely prescribed despite a lack of guidelines.
Researchers in France reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Autism, Melatonin, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Review: Melatonin to treat autism spectrum disorders
Monday, February 21st, 2011
Researchers at Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, in Brazil, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation, Sleep (Insomnia), Tai Chi, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: Mind-body treatments for insomnia
Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
Major depressive disorder in elderly individuals is prevalent and debilitating.
Researchers from the Netherlands measured the response to bright light therapy (BLT) in elderly patients with major depressive disorder. (more…)
Elderly, Light Therapy, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Light therapy for depressed older people
Friday, January 21st, 2011
Fascia is the soft tissue component of connective tissue that supports and protects muscles. Myofascial release is a soft tissue therapy used to treat pain and restricted motion.
Researchers at the University of Almería, in Spain, looked for improvement in pain, anxiety, quality of sleep, depression, and quality of life. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Fibromyalgia, Massage, Pain, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Massage-myofacial release therapy in fibromyalgia
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
Chinese researchers at Beijing Hospital of Chinese Medicine, in China, reviewed the evidence and concluded that research “in line with evidence-based medicine is urgently needed.” (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Review of acupuncture to treat insomnia