Healthnotes Newswire (June 28, 2007)—A new study finds that taking a combination extract of the herbs valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and hops (Humulus lupulus) can help people with insomnia fall asleep faster.
Healthnotes Newswire (June 28, 2007)—A new study finds that taking a combination extract of the herbs valerian (Valeriana officinalis) and hops (Humulus lupulus) can help people with insomnia fall asleep faster.
I found this funny rel="nofollow" target="_blank">parody of Lunesta commercials on Google video. It features Will Ferrell, a favorite of mine, fending of Lunesta's floating, then attacking butterfly.
Sleeping problems are no laughing matter, however, and Americans fight with insomina is generating big $$ for Big Pharma:
I've struggled with periodic insomnia throughout my life (mine is the middle-of-the night wake-up kind; I fall asleep right away). I've found a variety of effective natural and holistic medicine approaches to sleep issues.
Microwave ovens do have benefits. They are certainly convenient. They are more energy-efficient than other cooking methods. But are they safe? And do they produce food that contributes to the health of our bodies?
While there is not enough evidence to require warning labels on microwave ovens, or to remove them from the market, there is concern both about the safety of our exposure to microwaves and the healthfulness of microwaved food.
Healthnotes Newswire (April 26, 2007)—Women: Do you have trouble concentrating? Does it take you longer than others to complete tasks? Are you often forgetful? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have low iron levels.
While the effects of iron deficiency on mental function in children are well recognized, less is known about how an iron shortage affects the adult brain. In the first study of its kind, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers from Pennsylvania State University showed how women with low iron levels can think more clearly by taking extra iron.
Tired of insomnia? Fortunately, there are alternatives to counting sheep to help you get a healthy nights sleep. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful: Insomnia refers to a prolonged inability to get adequate sleep. Not getting a good nights sleep can result from waking up in the middle of the night and having trouble getting back to sleep. It also occurs when people have a hard time falling asleep in the first place. Insomnia can be a temporary, occasional, or chronic problem.
