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Sleeping Pills Science S Answer To The Sandman S Magic Dust
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Sleeping Pills : Science's Answer To The Sandman's Magic Dust?
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About sleeping disorders, enumerates the 3 most common kinds of sleeping disorders, the natural means of correcting sleeping disorder on its early onset, and how sleeping pills are helpful and harmful at the same time.
Keywords:
sleeping pill, over the counter sleeping pill, side effects of sleeping pill
Article Body:
There's a song that goes, “Mister Sandman, bring me a dream.” Do you remember the folklore that old people used to tell kids to lull them to sleep? It's about this mystical person that brings sleep by sprinkling magic dust into children's eyes. Enter Sandman.
Sleeping disorders have become more and more prominent over the ages. More than 60 million American adults encounter difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping well. Stress and environment also contribute to sleep disorders. Stress causes sleep disorder in such a way that the brain is active as the person thinking about things such as finances, marital problems, health issues and extreme boredom to name a few. Environment also plays a role in such a way that a noisy neighborhood can disrupt your sleep if not stop you from getting your well deserved rest. Living in a loud environment, working on the night shift, excessive consumption of caffeine-containing products, these may cause you to lose sleep.
The three most common of sleeping disorders are: sleep apnea (snoring), restless legs syndrome (RLS), and insomnia. The term apnea was derived from the latin prefix a- for absence, and the suffix -pnea for breathe. Snoring starts when the air passage is not fully open and it air is forced through it. Those with RLS feel a strong urge to move their legs, it is characterized by a tingling feeling in the legs while sitting or lying still as if something is crawling on the legs. Worst cases of RLS prevents a person from falling asleep. Insomnia, being the most common among the three disorders listed, is the inability to fall asleep, remain asleep or sleep restfully through the night; this may include constantly awakening too early.
There are several ways to work around insomnia. Regular exercise, especially during the afternoons or early evenings have proven beneficial to getting a good night's sleep. Engaging in relaxing activities such as reading, watching TV, or taking a warm bath is also helpful to induce sleep as it calms the mind and body. In cases where hunger is the reason for having difficulty sleeping, a light snack might help. Resisting the urge to smoke before bedtime also helps as nicotine is a kind of stimulant that may keep you awake for the rest of the night. The best way to get around it is to establish a regular bedtime until the body has been accustomed to sleeping at a specific time of day.
If all else fails, take a sleeping pill. Sleeping pills are sleep-promoting medications that are generally used to establish a sleeping habit when all other natural means have failed. These medications are closely related to sedatives as is a mild form of sedative. Heavy doses are prescribed for people with anxiety disorders. It is only effective if difficulty sleeping is still on its early stage. Once insomnia has been on-going for a long while, it will prove to be less helpful as no sleep-inducing medication should be used as long term treatment.
According to recent surveys, health professionals have decreased prescribing sleeping pills. Only when the sleeping disorder proves to be hazardous to a patient's health do they advise the use of these pills. Over the counter sleeping pills are available in the market, though it is advised that sleeping pills should never be taken if it isn't prescribed by a doctor as side effects might emerge.
Side effects of sleeping pills being used for long periods of time include increased mortality rate. Research shows that people who use it long term are more likely to die early than those who smoke. Sleeping pills doesn't cure chronic insomnia, but continuous ingestion of the medication may cause chemical dependency to it. It may also affect short-term memory, giving you a sort of hangover effect. Sleeping pills intensify certain neurotransmitters that stop the lungs from firing up, causing asphyxiation. People with sleep apnea must not use sleeping pills because it will increase the number of pauses and lengthen the pause time in breathing which may cause serious brain damage due to lack of oxygen.
Sleeping pills, however convenient it is to use, isn't a cure for any sleeping disorder. It cannot be used to treat insomnia's underlying causes, it can only give you temporary relief by giving you the rest you need at the moment. It is best to exhaust all natural means of getting through sleeping disorders as their effects are longer lasting than that induced by sleeping pills.
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Sleeping Pill 101
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540
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The article delves into the causes, effects and the options available to address sleep deprivation. Included are information regarding researches made about the health risks and negative consequences of long-term sleep deprivation.
Keywords:
Over the counter sleeping pill, Side effects of sleeping pill
Article Body:
Sleep deprivation affects millions of people around the world. Long-term lack of sleep can lead to very serious health problems. A 2000 study conducted by the University of California in San Diego showed that the activities of the brain's prefrontal cortex increased due to sleep deprivation. The research also indicated that the brain region called temporal lobe, which is responsible for language processing, is activated during a verbal learning session among respondents who were well-rested. Those who lacked sleep showed little activity in this brain region. The Harvard Medical Institute also published its research in 2001 about the possible links of sleep deprivation to heart disease.
Clearly, to avoid the hazardous effects of long-term sleep deprivation, a person must do one thing: get some sleep. A person who suffers from lack of sleep or even insomnia often resort to the use of sleeping pills. Others take sleeping pills when traveling since the difference in time zones cause jet lag and the alteration of sleeping patterns.
Lack of sleep, apparently a very common malady in different parts of world, has become a source of enormous profit for the drug companies. Pharmaceutical companies have made millions by catering to the strong demand from a tired, weary, sleep-deprived market. Their products now occupy a niche not only among the insomniacs but also in people with serious emotional problems. Many over the counter sleeping pills are now bought and used to control anxiety and fear. These over the counter sleeping pills come in many shapes and sizes, with each product commanding its own price based on its popularity or “signature drug” status.
Among the most commonly prescribed medications to induce sleep include over the counter sleeping pills such as: Valium ( Diazepam), Unisom, Stilnox, Calm's Forte (herbal products), Compoz, Sominex, among others. These drugs are considered safe and have gained wide public acceptance as a commercial product.
But not all sleeping pills can be purchased over the counter or in your local pharmacy. To purchase some types and brands of sleeping pills, a medical prescription from a doctor is required. These prescription sleeping pills are made from a variety of active ingredients and sold by different drug companies. Since these products do not have the same ingredients and dosage, it is important for a person to consult a doctor before using any sleeping pill.
Research shows that the known side effects of sleeping pills may be very uncomfortable to some individuals, or worse, can even be dangerous to others. The usual side effects of sleeping pills include drowsiness, loss of memory, poor coordination, and slurring in speech. The lethargy that may tend to slow down a busy homemaker who used a sleeping pill may be potentially life threatening to a worker using an industrial-grade chainsaw who is experiencing the side effects of sleeping pills.
Therefore, it is important to have the right and adequate information about medications that induce sleep. Whether these drugs will be used as a means to get some sleep or to control anxiety, one must always consult a doctor before the actual use of these drugs. Aside from medications, a person who has a hard time getting to sleep should also do regular exercise, have a balanced diet, and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Sleeping Pill 101
Word Count:
540
Summary:
The article delves into the causes, effects and the options available to address sleep deprivation. Included are information regarding researches made about the health risks and negative consequences of long-term sleep deprivation.
Keywords:
Over the counter sleeping pill, Side effects of sleeping pill
Article Body:
Sleep deprivation affects millions of people around the world. Long-term lack of sleep can lead to very serious health problems. A 2000 study conducted by the University of California in San Diego showed that the activities of the brain's prefrontal cortex increased due to sleep deprivation. The research also indicated that the brain region called temporal lobe, which is responsible for language processing, is activated during a verbal learning session among respondents who were well-rested. Those who lacked sleep showed little activity in this brain region. The Harvard Medical Institute also published its research in 2001 about the possible links of sleep deprivation to heart disease.
Clearly, to avoid the hazardous effects of long-term sleep deprivation, a person must do one thing: get some sleep. A person who suffers from lack of sleep or even insomnia often resort to the use of sleeping pills. Others take sleeping pills when traveling since the difference in time zones cause jet lag and the alteration of sleeping patterns.
Lack of sleep, apparently a very common malady in different parts of world, has become a source of enormous profit for the drug companies. Pharmaceutical companies have made millions by catering to the strong demand from a tired, weary, sleep-deprived market. Their products now occupy a niche not only among the insomniacs but also in people with serious emotional problems. Many over the counter sleeping pills are now bought and used to control anxiety and fear. These over the counter sleeping pills come in many shapes and sizes, with each product commanding its own price based on its popularity or “signature drug” status.
Among the most commonly prescribed medications to induce sleep include over the counter sleeping pills such as: Valium ( Diazepam), Unisom, Stilnox, Calm's Forte (herbal products), Compoz, Sominex, among others. These drugs are considered safe and have gained wide public acceptance as a commercial product.
But not all sleeping pills can be purchased over the counter or in your local pharmacy. To purchase some types and brands of sleeping pills, a medical prescription from a doctor is required. These prescription sleeping pills are made from a variety of active ingredients and sold by different drug companies. Since these products do not have the same ingredients and dosage, it is important for a person to consult a doctor before using any sleeping pill.
Research shows that the known side effects of sleeping pills may be very uncomfortable to some individuals, or worse, can even be dangerous to others. The usual side effects of sleeping pills include drowsiness, loss of memory, poor coordination, and slurring in speech. The lethargy that may tend to slow down a busy homemaker who used a sleeping pill may be potentially life threatening to a worker using an industrial-grade chainsaw who is experiencing the side effects of sleeping pills.
Therefore, it is important to have the right and adequate information about medications that induce sleep. Whether these drugs will be used as a means to get some sleep or to control anxiety, one must always consult a doctor before the actual use of these drugs. Aside from medications, a person who has a hard time getting to sleep should also do regular exercise, have a balanced diet, and lead a healthy lifestyle.
