183 articles on "sleep"

Doleful Tales of an Insomniac

Copyright 2005 Gobala KrishnanI tried with all my might but I just could not stay awake. My eyelids grew heavier by the moment until I finally caved in and dozed off. When I was abruptly awakened 15 minutes later, by an old lady poking my ribs with h...

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How To Stay Warm Backpacking

How To Stay Warm Backpacking  by: Steve Gillman Stay warm or die. That's what it comes down to at the extremes. More people die in the wilderness of exposure than from any other cause. Staying warm, of course, also means more comfort, and f...

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14 Ways to Improve Sleep Now!

14 Ways to Improve Sleep Now! by: Barbara C. Phillips Sleep disturbance or insomnia is not uncommon in women starting at midlife. While this may be due to a physical concern, usually it's not. Let's discuss some things you can do NOW t...

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Could We Function on Three Hours Sleep

Polyphasic Sleep - Can We Sleep Less and Still Function Normally?Polyphasic sleep - also known as Uberman's sleep Schedule, consists of six daily naps taken every four hours instead of one long sleep every night (monophasic sleep)The naps can la...

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Lose Weight by Sleeping

Do you feel that you need to lose weight? Well then don’t just count calories. You might want to count sheep as well.Recent studies have shown that sleep deprivation disrupts a series of metabolism and hormonal processes. It causes increased hunger...

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Lunesta ...... Miracle Sleeping Pill?

Lunesta...... Miracle Sleeping Pill? by: Wendy Owen Lunesta! What's all the fuss about? It even sounds festive doesn't it ? And it appears that with this sleep medication, there may well be cause for celebration! It's been some mo...

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Dealing With Insomnia Naturally

It's likely that with short-term use, sleeping pills can help you with a minor short-lived sleeping problem, but as part of a regime for dealing with insomnia naturally, you really need to know about the possible side effects - including addicti...

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Sleep and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Sleep and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by: Wendy Owen Could improving your sleep lessen the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? Our aim here is to understand the connection between the two as it may be possible to confuse the symptoms of CFS...

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Eat Right, Work Out, Sleep Better

Right, Work Out, Sleep Better by: ARA Content The Three Components of a Healthy Lifestyle (ARA) - In today's fast-paced world, moving at full speed isn't an option, it's a way of life. Finding the energy to keep up has led many Am...

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Are you a Sleep Walking Zombie?

Are you a Sleep Walking Zombie? by: Royane Real Do you get enough sleep? Chances are you don’t. Many people living in modern industrial societies suffer from a chronic, and worsening sleep deficit. Until a few decades ago, most people lived l...

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