Even the best sleepers may toss and turn in bed when the conditions aren’t quite right. The bedroom is too hot, or too cold. The neighbors are too loud. The windows let in too much light. This can make getting to sleep a nightly [...]
When you’re feeling stressed on the job, it can be hard to leave your work at the office. Your job may preoccupy your mind as you drive, as you eat, and as you interact with family or friends. But the battle to control your [...]
Searching for a solution to their sleep problems, many adults are taking melatonin supplements as a sleep aid. Research shows that this may benefit certain people. But melatonin is no miracle cure for the sleepless. Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced by [...]
Many people with insomnia take herbal supplements to improve their sleep. One herb that is often used as a sleep aid is valerian. But does taking valerian really help you sleep? And is it safe? Taking herbs such as valerian is one method of [...]
Sleeping pills are a common treatment for people who are unable to sleep well. But a growing number of sleep specialists are using other treatment methods to provide solutions for people with sleep disorders. Behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) is a branch of clinical sleep [...]
It is important to talk to your doctor before you begin treatment for insomnia. You may be unsure of what you need to do. Perhaps you are concerned that there may be risks involved. You probably want to know how much and how soon [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recommends that you talk to your doctor if you have insomnia. First, your doctor will determine the cause of your sleep problem. Insomnia is a complex sleep disorder. It can have a variety of causes, including the [...]
