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Do you stop breathing while sleeping?

January 4, 2012

How well did you sleep last night? Did you partner keep you awake because they snore? Do you notice they stop breathing during sleep? Do you have to “nudge” them to get them to breathe? There are very significant problems that develop over time for both parties……for instance, heart disease in the patient with untreated sleep apnea and anger in the partner who cannot get uninterrupted sleep. If this applies to you…read on.

Sleep Apnea: “A Noisy Airway Is an Obstructed Airway”

My father taught me that phrase. I read an online report about treating sleep apnea syndrome using a didjeridoo. The … Continue Reading

Your Body Craves Sleep

January 2, 2012

So it has been a busy transition from Thanksgiving into the New Year.
Probably been burning the candle at both ends to speak.
Your body is craving sleep. Need to catch up on your sleep.

What is the best aid to sleep?

Insomnia is an individual experience just as any remedy or treatment by
prescription is an experience on the individual. Testing different essential oils
in different fashions may provide a natural solution to obtain better sleep. At
bedtime less essential aroma is better. A strong concentration of any aroma
can be stimulating, just as loud music played when attempting to go to sleep
can keep you … Continue Reading

Get That Bedtime Rhythm

April 15, 2009

Get That Bedtime Rhythm: Circadian Rhythm Synchronization

Most human clock genes are regulated by the hormone
melatonin, produced by the pineal gland in the brain during the night.
Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin
once  synthesized is released into the bloodstream and acts on cells through
glycoproteins (G-proteins) and later is degraded in the liver along genetically
determined cytochrome P450 enzymatic pathways. Certain plants, such as
valerian and tomatoes, contain the largest amount of the phytohormone
melatonin. Valerian synergizes with anesthesia and should be avoided prior
to surgery since it works through the 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HT) receptor
to promote … Continue Reading

Sleep Wholistically: Fact or Folklore

April 14, 2009

Every body craves a good nights sleep. Sleep wholistically using natural aides to obtain a good nights sleep.

Essential Oils in the Sleep Laboratory

There are olfactory and circadian rhythm experiments done
on humans and rats that are somewhat informative, although the folklore
of aromatherapy and sleep far exceeds the scientific research. Dr. N. Goel
published a concise human study in Chronobiology International stating that
essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia increased the percentage of deep and
restorative slow-wave sleep in men and women. All subjects reported more
morning vigor. Oil of lavender had opposite effects in men and women in
terms of … Continue Reading