Gone are the days where the pharmacist sold his sure-fire cure to sleep troubles. Today, there are dozens of sleep aids on the market. Some are prescription only, others can be found at any convenience store, and some have not even been approved...
Sleep medicines may be used when someone has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. These problems can be caused by insomnia, nightmares, nocturnal anxiety, teeth grinding and other sleep disorders. Sleep medications should only be used...
If you don't get enough sleep, you will not only have problems performing your normal day-to-day tasks, you can also do some serious damage to your health. If insomnia persists, you can try several different medications. All sleep medications...
Choosing the best over-the-counter sleep medicine depends on how well it works for each individual. OTC sleep medications affect the body in different ways, and experimentation with the various types of sleep aids will help make the decision as to...
Millions of individuals have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and do not get good-quality rest. This can be harmful to your health in a multitude of ways. Not only do you not function as well when you don't sleep properly, but your...
According to the "Merck Manual Home Health Handbook," sleep can be disturbed by many things such as stress or diet. Lack of sleep makes people tired throughout the day and unable to perform optimally. Over-the-counter sleep aids help...
Tucking your children in at night is a wonderful time to spend with them; however, it can also be an exhausting experience. One of the best ways to insure a relaxing experience of putting your children to sleep---and keeping them asleep---is to...
In 2008, an estimated 28 percent of Americans reported having sleep problems at least 50 percent of the time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults sleep for seven to nine...
Meclizine 25 mg (milligrams) is a generic medication to treat symptoms of motion sickness---nausea, vomiting and dizziness---and is available as a chewable tablet or capsule. Meclizine 25 mg is available by prescription, under the brand name...
Severe cramps can occur in different muscles of your body and can cause excruciating pain, even if they only last a short time. A typical muscle cramp feels like a sudden sharp spasm or contraction. Another type of cramp can accompany menstruation...
Morphine treats moderate to severe pain and chronic pain that often accompanies cancer. Patients may take morphine in tablet or liquid form or receive injections that provide continuous pain relief. Doctors may prescribe short- or long-acting...
Sleep apnea obstructs airflow and affects your ability to get much needed restorative sleep, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to health hazards, including high blood pressure and mental...
A 2010 survey in the "Journal of Sleep Research" indicates that up to 40% of adults experience insomnia. Many treatment options for such sleep disorders are available. Yet a 2008 review in "Prescrire International" encourages people to avoid...
More is not necessarily better when it comes to vitamins and minerals for sleep. Indeed, adults who take a multivitamin may be prone to having sleep problems according to results of a 2009 study in the journal "Sleep Medicine." However, there is...
Insomnia affects about 4 percent of children, according to a 2009 survey in "Sleep Medicine." Many kids receive sleeping pills to help them cope with sleep disorders. Hypnotic drugs, however, often cause unwanted side effects including daytime...
While most people know that a healthy diet and moderate exercise are important for staying fit, surprisingly many forget about the third pillar of health: sleep. Without regular sleep, your mental and physical health can be seriously compromised....
If you are one of the millions of American suffering from a sleep problem, finding a sleep expert may be the first step towards a resolution. Common symptoms of sleep problems includes difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep,...
Acetaminophen is a commonly prescribed pain reliever available in prescription and over-the-counter dosages. Melatonin is a popular nutritional supplement that is helpful for sleep. As of 2011, scientists have not reported any adverse reactions...
If you think that devoting yourself to a good night's sleep is the lazy man's way to diet, it's time to make peace with your inner sloth. That we spend approximately a third of our lives sleeping is hardly a waste of time, says the Division of...
According to the "American Academy of Sleep Medicine," insomnia, or sleeplessness, can make people feel tired and grumpy and can affect a person's ability to focus, remember things and function at work and while driving. Although there is no...
As a parent with a new baby, there is nothing quite like the feeling of rocking your child to sleep in your arms. However, you may not find the experience quite as rewarding as your baby turns into a toddler who refuses to go to sleep without your...
Your quality of sleep can be affected by a number of factors, including stress, anxiety, medical conditions and nutrition. Nutrition can affect the production of chemicals that affect sleep. In fact, certain nutrients, such as vitamin B-6, play...
Good quality sleep is not a luxury, but a necessity for optimal health. In natural medicine, sleep is sometimes called the "antioxidant for the brain," because free radicals that accumulate during the day are removed during sleep so there is less...
A 2009 survey by A. Smaldone and colleagues published in the "Journal of Pediatric Health Care" estimated that about 33 percent of American children ages 6 to 17 do not get adequate sleep. Insufficient sleep was associated with higher rates of...
If you suffer from poor sleep due to carrying excess weight, you may already be familiar with CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, which is a treatment for sleep apnea through which a machine keeps your airways open by wearing a mask over...
Snoring is the result of a partial obstruction of the airway during sleep. Snoring is sometimes a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition in which the soft palate and tongue collapse on the back of the throat,...
Over-the-counter sleeping pills are widely available without a prescription, but many doctors do not recommend using them except for the occasional problem sleeping, such as from jet lag. An estimated 20% of people with chronic sleep problems such...
Insomnia is a common problem in American society. A 2009 review in "American Family Physician" indicates that up to 30 percent of adults are affected by difficulty sleeping, and many have chronic insomnia. Insomnia leads to daytime fatigue,...
According to 2010 paper published in "Sleep Medicine Reviews," smoking is the one behavior posing the greatest health risk to society. Smoking, quitting smoking, and withdrawal treatments all affect daytime alertness and nighttime sleep. They also...
