According to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, about 58% of adults in the US experience insomnia or some form of sleeping difficulties. Respondents to the poll also believe that their lack of restful sleep significantly affects their work performance, their relationship with others, motor skills and ability to avoid accidents, and even their health. Research studies actually show that sleep deprivation can speed up aging, slow down metabolism and even increase a...

Everyone is aware of the cycles of the sun and moon. They give structure to our days, months, and seasons. But did you know that the sun and moon can influence your fertility?

When you are in sync with the earth's natural rhythms and cycles you can boost your fertility. If you work against nature's rhythms as many of us do, then you may be harming your delicate fertility balance.

Your biological clock is intimately linked to your reproductive system by utilizing...

Sleepwalking in adults is a somewhat ‘different critter’ than sleepwalking in children.  The causes are generally different, and so are the behaviors.  Kids seldom exhibit dangerous behavior while sleep walking.  Adult sleepwalkers, on the other hand, are likely to perform very hazardous activities during their late night forays.

It’s estimated that, as many as 30% of kids will experience at least one sleepwalking episode.  By the late...

There are chronic muscular, neurological, and psychological conditions that contribute to insomnia. One is Restless Legs Syndrome , another is a sudden panic reaction caused by “missing a step”, the sensation of the foot hitting nothing as you fall and happens upon entering sleep. In the case of the latter the jolt of panic causes hyperventilation and a secretion of adrenalin that will keep a person awake for another hour or two.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a...

1. Set a bed time.  If you go to sleep at the same time every night your body will get used to the pattern and it will adjust more quickly giving you more quality sleep time.  Research shows that we get our deepest, best sleep from 10 pm until 6 am so if you want to feel rejuvenated the next day, those are the times to shoot for.
2. Go black.  Our bodies are designed to sleep in the dark.  By making your room as dark as possible you’re triggering the...

It is well know that Aromatherapy can be beneficial for those who suffer from several mental disorders. The essential oil’s effectiveness comes through their calming and relaxing properties that can soothe stressed mind, unwind tired body and generally lull and overcome insomnia. Before suggesting some tips and aromatherapy recipes, read what exactly insomnia is and how it incommodes health and life.

The term “insomnia” describes the inability to have...

Many people have heard of white noise but few have a really, good understanding of what it is and why it is used. White noise in simple terms is a combination of all frequencies of sound audible to the human ear blended together. (Just as white light is composed of all frequencies of light). White noise sounds like a hiss, similar to radio static or the sound of rushing air when traveling by airplane.

Although there are many uses for white noise, we often see corporations...

If you have read about the Stop Snoring Exercise Program, you are most probably looking for ways to stop your snoring naturally. There are many products that claim to help you to cure snoring; however, which is the most effective? And which is best for you? It is best that you do more research on the products before you make any decision.
Here are some questions that you may ask before you consider using the Stop Snoring Exercise Program.

1) Is this program better than...

Are you aware that there are numerous effects lack of sleep can have on your life -- some of which are potentially dangerous? Well, it's true. Not only that, but these effects might not even be noticed until serious treatment is required; thereby leading you to believe that you were in perfect health all along. If you want to avoid this scenario, then you really need to take a look at the information below.

Who's At Risk?

Anyone and everyone is at risk when it...

It would be great to know the exact amount of sleep necessary to start the next day refreshed [with just the right amount of energy to glide through tasks easily], and then fade easily into peaceful sleep when hitting the pillow that night. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a “magic number” of resting hours, as it varies for everyone despite the popular eight-hour rule. In fact, sleep trends indicate that getting a good night’s rest is at the bottom of our...