Tag: insomnia
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February 25, 2008 02:45 PM EST --
Last night, I had a big meal and then went to bed. I felt full and thought about the medical myth that patients often ask me about—does eating late at night lead to weight gain?
I love . . .
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January 04, 2008 04:56 PM EST --
I am proud to say that I have never once pulled an "all nighter" to study for a test. Sure, I stayed awake many nights in the hospital doing grueling hours during my medical training, but I . . .
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February 11, 2008 03:45 PM EST --
Can an herbal supplement help me sleep?" Many of my patients ask me this question, and many others never ask but just take a supplement along with their other prescription medications. . . .
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November 05, 2007 11:53 AM EST --
Are you worried about lying awake at night—unable to quickly fall asleep? Sleeping pills help you much less than you might think.
Researchers recently took another look at laboratory . . .
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November 13, 2007 04:45 PM EST --
I write prescriptions for sleeping pills all the time, but it is never my own idea. My patients ask me for them. The TV advertising for sleeping pills is incredibly effective—but are the pills? . . .
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March 13, 2008 12:37 PM EDT --
You turn one way, toss over to the other side, and then try lying on your back. No matter which position you take you just cannot fall asleep! We all have restless nights and unfortunately some have more . . .
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January 28, 2008 11:43 AM EST --
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important factors in maintaining good health-it may even help control your weight and your risk of getting diabetes. There are lots of ideas about why people . . .
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May 27, 2008 10:25 AM EDT --
I recently read a report by the Associated Press that stated that stress from work and the poor economy are wrecking diet and exercise routines across the country. People who give up healthy habits say . . .
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January 21, 2008 12:07 PM EST --
Do your kids grind their teeth? If so, don't worry too much about it. Grinding teeth, or bruxism , is surprisingly common in children. Nearly one in three children does it at some . . .
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May 05, 2008 01:06 PM EDT --
When I was in medical school, I often worked for days at a time with little or no sleep. And then once I graduated, I found myself in the same situation as I tried to balance working and caring for my . . .
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April 14, 2008 09:56 AM EDT --
I know when I'm feeling anxious about something—be it work or a family matter—I find it hard to fall asleep at night. A friend has mentioned that when she's feeling a lot of stress, . . .
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August 04, 2008 10:22 AM EDT --
Patients who are having trouble sleeping often come in to my office asking about herbal supplements. One that has come to my attention recently is Ambrotose. The below article, written by Dr. Celeste . . .
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August 11, 2008 10:56 AM EDT --
When I’ve had insomnia in the past, I usually know what is causing it, be it a particularly stressful week or a time change due to cross-country flight. But sometimes the cause of sleep troubles isn’t . . .
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June 23, 2008 11:16 AM EDT --
Caregivers of people with dementia have a very difficult job. Doctors are often looking for ways to make that job—and the life of people with dementia—easier. A new study suggests that increasing . . .
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July 07, 2008 03:39 PM EDT --
I know I find it hard to sleep when I'm stressed out, anxious, or even depressed. This article, reprinted from Harvard Medical School's report called Improving sleep: A guide to a good night's . . .
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March 17, 2008 05:13 PM EDT --
As readers of this blog know, I try very hard to get a good amount of sleep every night. But of course, sometimes that doesn't happen. Sometimes I'm up all night with a sick child, others I stay . . .
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March 24, 2008 10:36 AM EDT --
Patients who come to see me because of trouble sleeping often ask about sleeping pills. This has especially been true since Lunesta (eszopiclone) came on the market a few years ago—and its makers . . .
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May 12, 2008 11:20 AM EDT --
My least favorite part of getting enough sleep is not being able to concentrate. But a close second are those puffy, dark circles that appear below my eyes after a night of not-enough sleep. In this article, . . .
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February 04, 2008 02:42 PM EST --
As anyone who reads this blog knows, getting a good night's sleep is important. One of the things that I always ask my patients is to tell me what keeps them from getting a good night's . . .
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March 03, 2008 11:25 AM EST --
I love spicy food. However, many people don't tolerate it very well and complain of heartburn after eating food with some kick. Sometimes a big meal that is fairly bland will cause the same . . .
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