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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 melatonin • autoimmune diseases • circadian rhythms • cytokines • sarcoidosis
Truth Behind Melatonin This article on Melatonin will hopefully "shed some light" on some of those questions on this magical "drug of darkness". "melatonin" "dietary supplement" "sleep" "circadia
Shiftwork and Breast Cancer: The Melatonin Connection This article describes the links between light, melatonin, estrogen, and breast cancer estrogen • breast cancer • shiftwork • light therapy • melatonin
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 seasonal adjustment disorder • winter depression • circadian systems • biological clock • melatonin
Obtain Your Ideal Body Most people begin their day with little or no breakfast. If you want to change the shape of your body, start by changing your meal strategy. cortisol • metabolism • metabolic rate • melatonin • metabolic typing
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 autism sleep • weighted blanket • white noise machine • melatonin • heavy work activities
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome DSPS is characterized by late onset of sleep and late awakenings relative to the "norm". Does this sound like you? delayed sleep phase syndrome • body clock • biological clock • circadian rhythms • night owls
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. sleeplessness • insomnia • good night's sleep • tossing and turning • rules for sleep
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. anorexia • bulimia • light therapy • depression
Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome Having trouble staying awake until bedtime? Maybe you have a circadian disturbance known as Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome shiftwork • advanced sleep phase syndrome • owls • larks • circadian disorders
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. moon • anxiety • anxiousness • moodiness • pms
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. insomnia • natural sleep • concentration • irritability • transient
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. insomnia • natural sleep • concentration • irritability • transient
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. cfs • chronic fatigue syndrome • me • cfids • chronic fatigue immune dsyfunction sydnrome
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 your chance of rest! insomnia • sleeping problems • treatments to cure insomnia • non-medical options to prevent insomnia • causes of insomnia
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. 5-htp • benefits • fibromyalgia • l-5-hydroxytryptophan • fibromyalgia symptoms
Naturally Boost Your Mood With These 10 Tips Ten easy suggestions to beat the blues without a prescription. natural ways to improve mood • natural ways to treat mild depression • avoid side effects of anti-depression medication • light halts production of melatonin • fish oil and mood
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. depression • depressed women • depression causes • reasons for depression • pms
How Light Affects Your Mood Not only does light affect your mood, but introverts and extroverts have different thresholds for sensory stimulation. Here's how lighting influences performance. how light affects your mood • sensory stimulation • lighting influences performance • introverts at work • extroverts
Sleep Deprivation in Asperger Syndrome This article is about the sleep deprivation that some children and youth with Asperger Syndrome suffer from. asperger syndrome • autism • asperger disorder • sleep deprivation
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. herbal remedies for anxiety • herbs for anxiety • natural remedies for anxiety • herbal remedies for panic disorder • treatments for anxiety
Dark Therapy for Bipolar Disorder Circadian rhythms may play an important role in sufferers of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder - could darkness be the answer in tackling manic episodes? dark therapy for mania • treatment of bipolar disorder • amber glasses for mania • dark therapy and rapid cycling • rapid cycling and circadian rhythms
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. women • breast • cancer • wise • woman
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. women • breast • cancer • wise • woman
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. breast • cancer • weed • susun • herb
Women and Shiftwork - Are You At Risk? Women who work at night are more vulnerable than their male counterparts women's health • shiftwork • shift work • circadian rhythms • hormonal differences
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. medications • fibromyalgia • myofascial pain syndrome • chronic pain • raynauds
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. sunlight • helios • sad • depression • cancer
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. chronic pain • vitamins • supplements • nutrition • pain reduction
Alzheimer's Drugs -- Part Four Final part of a series on Alzheimer's Drugs and Alternative Treatments alzheimers • drugs • alternative medicine • eastern medicine • traditional medicine
Another Key for Better Sleep Why Gramma's advice is still sound arcadian sleep system • sleep deprivation • sleep cycles • circadian rhythms
Menopause Related Insomnia Insomniacs, read this, and you may sleep better tonight. insomnia • sleep aids • menopause • exercise • bed time
Night Eating Syndrome Night Eating Syndrome is categorized as individuals who don't eat early in the day, often skipping breakfast altogether. night eating syndrome • disorder • bulimia • anorexia • compulsive overeating
Night Eating Syndrome Can't stop nighttime food cravings? Use these tips to curb late-night snacking. night eating syndrome • curb nighttime snacking • food cravings • signs of a night eater • eating disorder
Treating Insomnia during Pregnancy Almost all pregnant women suffer from insomnia and disturbances with their sleep. There are practical ways to get some help. insomnia • sleep disturbances • dreams • hormones • back pain
Alzheimer's Disease and Music Music has the power to soothe and to improve the lives of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. alzheimer's disease • alzheimer's • music • music therapy • dementia
Autoimmune Hepatitis I In Part I of this two-part article on autoimmune hepatitis, I present an overview of the symptoms, environmental triggers, prevalence and nature of autoimmune hepatitis and I describe the autoantibodies that are seen in this condition. hepatitis • autoimmune • aih • liver • viruses
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. psoriasis • uv • uva • uvb • ultraviolet
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. diabetes • blood sugar • shift work
Cataracts and Alzheimer’s Disease Cataracts and Alzheimer's have been linked with antioxidant deficiencies, including Vitamin A, Carotenoid (Spinach), Vitamin C, Glutathione (Asparagus), and Selenium. cataracts • alzheimer’s disease • antioxidants • glutathione • asparagus
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. glutathione • immunocal • hms90 • aging • anti-aging
Health Benefits of Cherries Recent studies confirm that tart cherries reduce inflammation and pain and offer protection against neurodegenerative diseases. antioxidants • anthocyanins • arthritis • gout • pain relief
Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) Does exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) cause cancer? Short answer: Who knows?
How to Get a Better Night's Sleep Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time. But insomnia can cause problems with our health. Relief and remedy might be easier than you think. trouble sleeping • help with sleep • how much sleep is needed • insomnia cause • sleep disorder
Relaxation and Sleep Disorders It is hard enough to get quality sleep when you do not have to cope with any sleep disorders, it is even hard when you suffer from Sleep Apnea, insomnia or any of a host of other debilitating sleep disorders. Relaxation is one such technique that can help you get a good night’s sleep. sleep disorder • james foster robinson • suite101 • sosa • relaxation
Sleeping Pills for Seniors At least 50 percent of older adults experience one or more symptoms of insomnia a few times per week. Are sleeping pills the answer? insomnia • sleeping pills • sleeping • older adults and sleeping pills • seniors and sleeping pills
The Antarctic Challenge As the 6-8 month night awakes this year in Antarctica, will researchers have reached new conclusions about shiftwork? shiftwork • circadian systems • biological rhythms • light therapy • winter depression and mood
The Diabetes Connection - NOT Sugar-coated Can lack of sufficient sleep accelerate the development of diabetes? diabetes • shift work • shiftwork • circadian systems
To Sleep...Perhaps to Dream! suite101 • suite101 disabilities • disabilities • handicapped • disabled
Walnuts and Cholesterol Walnuts play an important role in how the body handles cholesterol. If you are looking at natural ways to improve cardiovascular health, eating walnuts may help. walnuts • walnuts and cholesterol • eating walnuts • walnuts and the mediterranean diet • walnut oil |
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