Insomnia - Getting The Help You Need

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Experiencing an occasional sleepless night every now and again is normal and transient insomnia affects all of us from time to time, especially when we are under personal or professional stress, or our schedule changes significantly as a result ... Read article

Health Profiling: Recognizing the Physical Causes of Insomnia

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Insomnia is often thought to be related to stress or anxiety, but those are only two of the reasons that this condition might surface. There are numerous physical circumstances that might serve as the catalyst for sleeplessness some more closely ... Read article

Insomnia and the use of Bright Light Therapy

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The use of light as a therapeutic tool has a long history, with reports of sunlight being used to treat depression and lethargy over 2000 years ago in ancient Greece and Rome. The use of light in therapy today however stems largely from research ... Read article

Are You Suffering from Event-Triggered Insomnia?

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When we think of the sleepless nights that weve had, we can usually figure out whats caused them. Those who suffer from actual insomnia, however, dont always understand what has brought it about, although the evidence is usually fairly clear. ... Read article

The Psychological Catalysts of Insomnia

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Many people suffer from insomnia at some point in their lives, but not always for the same reasons. Depending upon whats going on in their surroundings, the status of their physical health or where they stand from a psychological perspective, ... Read article

3 Surefire Ways to Cure Insomnia While Sleeping Less!

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Seems like you never get enough rest even after sleeping long hours? You would know part of the reasons for this fatigue, as you suffer from insomnia. But the other part on waking up tired even after a good long sleep eludes you.A good ... Read article

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Shea May Slow Arthritis
29 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Shea extract may help stall the progression of osteoarthritis, according to a new study. The study tested the effects of a compound sourced from the seed of the African shea tree (or Vitellaria paradoxa). Shea tree seeds are also used in the production of shea butter, a natural substance sometimes used to heal dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, burns, and rashes.
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Sea Buckthorn May Soothe Dry Eye Syndrome
28 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

New research shows that buckthorn oil may help relieve symptoms of dry eye syndrome. A shrub native to Europe and Asia, sea buckthorn produces berries rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants.
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Blueberries May Boost Breast Cancer Defense
27 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Preliminary research suggests that antioxidants found in blueberries may help stop the spread of breast cancer. In test-tube research, scientists discovered that anthocyanins (antioxidants pigments abundant in blueberries) helped hinder ...
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Pycnogenol May Fight Hay Fever
22 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

New research shows that Pycnogenol (an extract of the French maritime pine tree) may offer natural relief of allergies. Often marketed as a supplement for heart and circulatory health, Pycnogenol appears to ease symptoms of hay fever.
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Tea May Help Your Heart
21 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Guzzling tea may be good for your heart, according to recent research. In a study of 37,514 people, scientists discovered that high and moderate consumption of tea is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.
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Red Wine Compound May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
20 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Resveratrol (an antioxidant found in the skin of grapes) shows promise in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study on human cells. The study's findings suggest that resveratrol may help offset the toxic effects of a protein linked to Alzheimer's.
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