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About eight to 10 percent of the adult population have a secret malady called sleep bruxism, a sleep disorder characterized by the grinding or clenching of teeth.  Some people do it unconsciously even when they are awake.  Stress usually has something to do with it, but the origins of the disorder are quite varied.  The effects of bruxism are seldom anywhere near as bad as during sleep when the body’s protective mechanisms are turned off. Without proper treatment, the condition may cause serious damage to the teeth and surrounding tissue, as well as trigger headaches and jaw pain.

Bruxism can be a real nuisance. “It’s much like having a large football player standing on the tooth,” said Dr. Noshir Mehta, Chairman of General Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Director of its Craniofacial Pain Center. Read more »

If you’ve ever found yourself struggling through your mornings, groggy and unfocused, you’re not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than half of adults have experienced the frustration of insomnia.

Sleepless nights are more than a matter of frustration. Having a hard time falling asleep eventually can lead to depression, health problems and even lead to accidents. Many people suffer from tossing and turning vs. sleeping well due to excessive stress at work and because they worry about finances. But you can break the cycle of sleepless nights, and wake up feeling rested and alert to make your days the best yet!

8 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

1. Stop worrying.  Worrying over losing sleep only adds to the accumulated stress from work, family problems or finances that is keeping you awake in the first place. Short-term insomnia lasts from a few nights to a few weeks, and there are pro-active steps you can take to get a better night’s sleep. So stop worrying! If you still have insomnia after a month, then call a doctor. Read more »

By: Warren Peters

Trying to sleep when you having numerous things burning at the edge of your conscious mind, means only one thing - insomnia. In order to sleep, our thought process has to slow way down to a point where our body instinctively slips into the void we call sleep. If you’re busy thinking about all of the things that you didn’t get done the previous day, you won’t be able to fall asleep. Worry is a powerful emotion, so powerful that it can lead to a lifelong problem with insomnia and numerous other maladies.

If you have several things that you’ve neglected to deal with, just grab a pen and paper and write them down. List the dastardly deeds and then jot down possible ways you can get the job done. Doing this, you are making a bonafide effort to change that particular situation. Now when you are in bed each night and you do think of that task, you’ll find reassurance in knowing that you are working towards resolving it. Your mind won’t be stuck on worrying about how it will never get accomplished. Crossing completed tasks off the list is a nice feeling.

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By: Alex Rider

  Upon suspecting that you might have sleep apnea it is advisable that you read through your insurance policy to see if you are in any way covered. Costs can reach anything up and beyond $1000 per person. Certain insurance policies only cover specific procedures/ consultations, some policies don’t cover durable medical equipment (the most commonly used devices to treat sleep apnea).

Once having visited your local primary care physician you may be referred to a sleep specialist and also a sleep testing facility. In some cases the physician will order the sleep tests themselves, collecting the results. Testing areas can either be laboratory based, or in the comfort of your own home. Split-night studies do occur in sleep labs. This type of study involves testing for sleep apnea in the first half of the night. If you are found to have the sleeping condition then the second half of the night is spent using methods to treat it.
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By: David Philips

  Most people spend as much as 40% of their lives sleeping! That’s a long time. Despite this sobering number, many people still walk around feeling sleep deprived and fatigued.

What are the some of the signs that you may be sleep deprived?

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