Articles related to "Melatonin"



Melatonin in Autoimmune Disease
The hormone melatonin promotes sleep and enhances immune function. Despite these benefits, until studies are complete, it should be used cautiously in autoimmune diseases
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Truth Behind Melatonin
This article on Melatonin will hopefully "shed some light" on some of those questions on this magical "drug of darkness".
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Melatonin Deficiency in ASD
A recent research article found that 65% of individuals with ASD have a reduction in melatonin. This is due to a reduced ability to convert serotonin into melatonin.
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Shiftwork and Breast Cancer: The Melatonin Connection
This article describes the links between light, melatonin, estrogen, and breast cancer
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Effects of Light Pollution on Human Health
Light exposure around the clock disrupts circadian rhythm, affecting estrogen and melatonin levels. Child development and vision may also be influenced by light levels.
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New Drug for Insomnia After Sleep-Time Shift
A recent study shows that Tasimelteon, an agonist of melatonin, can be highly effective for treating symptoms of sleep disorders due to jet-lag or shift-work
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Winter Depression and the Shiftworker
Winter depression can be even more debilitating for shiftworkers. Learn more about SAD and what you can do to combat it
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Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
DSPS is characterized by late onset of sleep and late awakenings relative to the "norm". Does this sound like you?
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Best Foods to Beat Insomnia
Insomnia is a common symptom of conditions like depression and bipolar disorder, or can simply be caused by stress. The following foods can help you get to sleep.
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Autism and Sleep Disorders
Sleep problems and autism often run hand-in-hand. These ideas will help induce sleep in individuals with an autism spectrum disorder
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Nutritional Supplements For Sleep
There are many safe and non-addictive nutritional supplements that can be useful for those who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
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Light Therapy May Help Anorexics
Sunny days of spring and summer can banish winter blues. And recent research indicates that light therapy holds particular promise for anorexics and other eating disorder sufferers.
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A Good Night’s Sleep
Most people can get a good night's sleep if they stop doing the things that keep them awake. Many of us stimulate our minds and bodies too much before trying to sleep.
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How to Choose a Sleeping Pill
There are many types of sleep aids and medications used off-label for insomnia. Their effects and side effects vary, but this article helps you make educated decisions.
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Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
Having trouble staying awake until bedtime? Maybe you have a circadian disturbance known as Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
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Are you a Werewolf?
Are you affected by the full moon? Is it a hormone imbalance or 'lunacy'? Both men and women can be greatly affected by fluxes in hormones, whether its a full moon or not. Find out how to deal with symptoms of 'moon time': anxiousness, lack of concentration, moodiness, etc.
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Natural Sleep Aids
This is the third in a series of four articles on the subject of insomnia. After a short review, this article gives some natural methods and treatments which have helped in cases of poor sleep.
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Some Information on Insomnia
In this last of four articles on insomnia, there's a little more detail about who it affects, how it's evaluated and some suggestions for treatments. Be sure to go back and read the first three articles on this important topic.
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The Mysterious Pineal Gland
The Pineal Gland, a connection between the physical & spiritual and a source of ethereal energy initiating supernatural powers. Discover more about this mysterious gland.
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Back To School Getting Enough Needed Sleep
In addition to a restful bedtime routine, the steps parents and children take in the morning affect a child's sleep patterns.
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CFS and Sleep
One of the most common symptoms of Chronic fatigue syndrome are sleeping disorders. Persons with CFS often experience unrefreshed sleep, inability to sleep (insomnia) and or poor sleep.
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Dealing With Seasonal Affected Disorder
With the challenges of winter also comes the winter blues. Seasonal Affected Disorder (S.A.D.) causes mild to severe depression due to lack of sunshine.
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Four Tips to Maintaining Health
Eating healthfully, maintaining an exercise regime, getting adequate amounts of sleep and thinking positively are key components to living a healthy life.
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Why Do Women Get Depressed?
Why do women get depressed? Probably not for any one reason alone. Most likely a combination of factors brings a woman down.
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Insomnia in Women
A grown woman needs between 8-10 hours of sleep a night to function effectively. Explore the causes of insomnia and treatment options to improve the chance of rest!
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Jet Lag Disorder and Long Flights
Jet lag, or time zone change syndrome, occurs when crossing over multiple time zones. Symptoms include fatigue, aches, moodiness, and trouble concentrating.
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Overview of SAD Winter Depression
Wintertime can bring on seasonal affective disorder, SAD, which is a depression that comes along with shorter days and lack of sunlight.
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Benefits of 5-HTP for Fibromyalgia
The herbal supplement 5-HTP has a number of health benefits, and is proving to be hugely beneficial for those suffering from fibromyalgia.
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How to Achieve Healthy Aging - Worth Reading
"How to Achieve Healthy Aging" is a well documented, straightforward discussion of actions one can take to prolong one's mental and physical health.
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How To Deal With Insomnia
Insomnia affects your physical and mental health and can lead to depression and obesity. This article explores causes of insomnia, treatments, and self-help solutions.
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Insomnia in Toddlers and Children
It can be an utter nightmare when a toddler or child has difficulty going to sleep or wakes frequently throughout the night.
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Natural Anxiety Remedies
There are many natural remedies that are recommended for anxiety. Some of these are supported by empirical research, while others are likely to be ineffective.
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Naturally Boost Your Mood
Everyone gets mildly depressed from time to time. There are several natural solutions to boost your mood without having to take medication.
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Sleep Deprivation in Asperger Syndrome
This article is about the sleep deprivation that some children and youth with Asperger Syndrome suffer from.
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Beat SAD with Yoga Asanas
Seasonal Affective Disorder can manifest in anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and overeating. These three asanas balance brain chemistry and lift mind, body and soul.
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What's New in Breast Health?
This article is an update on what's been happening in the past five years of interest to women who have been diagnosed with breast - and other - cancer. Includes information on criticisms of mammograms for women under 50; the importance of lifestyle choices like exercise, antioxidants, not wearing bras, breastfeeding, increasing consumption of green tea, iodine-rich kelp seaweeds, and nourishing herbal infusions. Susun discusses new studies showing frequent antibiotic use is connected to a doubling of breast cancer risk - and what about deodorant and cosmetics? Read on for the latest information on what's new in breast health.
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What's New in Breast Health?
This article is an update on what's been happening in the past five years of interest to women who have been diagnosed with breast - and other - cancer. Includes information on criticisms of mammograms for women under 50; the importance of lifestyle choices like exercise, antioxidants, not wearing bras, breastfeeding, increasing consumption of green tea, iodine-rich kelp seaweeds, and nourishing herbal infusions. Susun discusses new studies showing frequent antibiotic use is connected to a doubling of breast cancer risk - and what about deodorant and cosmetics? Read on for the latest information on what's new in breast health.
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What's New In Breast Health?
An update on what's been happening in the past five years that's of interest to women dancing with breast cancer.
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Women and Shiftwork - Are You At Risk?
Women who work at night are more vulnerable than their male counterparts
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Introverts, Extroverts' Response to Surroundings
Not only does light affect mood, but introverts and extroverts react differently to brightness, sound, and odors. Here's how personality traits and surroundings interact.
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A open letter on Fibromyalgia Medications
Have you wanted to ask me a question about something? Read some of the questions I receive and some of the answers I am supplying.
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Sunlight: The Great Healer
Sunlight is a forgotten aspect of getting and staying healthy as we age. Exposure to sunlight is an important part of our overall health strategy. Many chronic diseases that afflict us as we get older can be treated with sunlight. Don't neglect this natural means of energizing and purifying our bodies and minds. Sunlight can help us cope with depression, cancer, osteoporosis and other common diseases. Take some time this summer to absorb nature's healing power.
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The nutritional list that helped me.
When the doctor told me Fibromyalgia was hopeless. I found the answer for me, vitamins, life change and less pain.
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Alzheimer's Drugs -- Part Four
Final part of a series on Alzheimer's Drugs and Alternative Treatments
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Another Key for Better Sleep
Why Gramma's advice is still sound
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Becoming a Beach Bum
Covering up psoriasis could do more harm than good. Don't let the beach bums beat you to the best spot, because sunlight might be just what you need.
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Blood sugar rises and you’re not even eating? It’s not fair!
Learn more about how glycogen works, and how it may alter how you eat while on the job.
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Glutathione, Part 2
Glutathione (GSH) is a key anti-aging factor and supplementing with whey proteins seem to be the best bet for maintaining high GSH levels.
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Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)
Does exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) cause cancer? Short answer: Who knows?

New Jet Lag Remedy Getting Ready for Take-off
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave listless air travelers a jolt of potentially good news in September by granting a speedy review of a jet lag treatment.
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