Sleep disorder

Lying (WARNING: I will also be sharing my thoughts and opinions, not just facts.) Is Lying Bad? Lying is a very interesting subject. Some people say It is bad some say It is sometimes good, and some say it is always good.Overall though most of the people do say it is bad. (about 71% on Debate.org) They say this because they believe that the guilt will keep you up at night, along with others like how you are losing yourself in the alternate reality you create for your lies. Now I have to say a…

As the temperatures in Australia start to rise again, you are no doubt thinking about getting your air conditioning unit serviced and ready for the hot days ahead. This year, however, you have a newborn in your home for summer, and their needs must be taken into consideration once you turn your air conditioner on again. Use these two tips to make changes to your family's cooling habits so that you can ensure your baby's health is not at risk while you all strive to keep comfortable. Infant…

Biological I am a person without a biological self-care plan for myself. Presently I, work full time and attend night school; taking two classes per semester. Having a busy schedule I am exhausted by the end of the week; I do not exercise and try not to do activities which include sweating. My cooking and eating habits are not the healthiest. I am conscious that I should be working out and exercising; watch what I eat more carefully. I do take care of my mind/stability by living each day with…

There are many sleep disturbances that affect people of getting a good night’s sleep, such as insomnia and sleep apnea or narcolepsy as the text book describes. One unusual cause for my own poor sleep at night correlates directly with carpal tunnel syndrome. In an article by, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, I read, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Fact Sheet to find out how to improve sleep. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the median nerve is compromised and creates…

Night terrors also known as sleep terrors are episodes of intense fear, flailing and screaming while the person is sleeping. They are also paired with sleep walking. It is also a sleep disorder in which a person quickly wakes from sleep in a terrified state. Sleepwalking and night terrors are considered a parasomnia, and are a undesired occurrence during sleep. Night terrors are more common in children but they can also affect adults. When an episode occurs it usually lasts from a few…

8 hours of sleep daily, but never knew exactly why. Due to me not knowing the meaning of acquit amount of sleep I form the mentality that sleep is sleep, right? However in reality, while the body is at rest there is still a lot going on inside of our head due to the activity of the brain. In today’s society we are taught there are two main type of sleep: Non- Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) which is also known as the quiet sleep and consist of four stages in which we move from a light sleep during…

Nor is he truly a knight. He is simply sleep deprived. “Finally, from so little sleeping and so much reading, his brain dried up and he went completely out of his mind.” (Cervantes) It has been clinically proven that lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on the mind and ones grip on reality. “Sleep deprivation can actually cause other symptoms that mimic mental illness, such as disorientation and paranoid thoughts.” (Sleep, Performance, and Public Safety) Because of the time Don…

research various types of sleep problems and write a two page reflection paper explaining various sleep problems and how such problems affect health. • Insomnia (a hard time falling or staying asleep) • Sleep apnea (breathing interruptions during sleep) • Restless leg syndrome (a tingling or prickly sensation in the legs) • Narcolepsy (daytime "sleep attacks")  There are numerous types of sleep problems or disorders but I thought I would focus on the most common disorders. Insomnia for…

this day, as to how much sleep is necessary for the human body to stay healthy. After an extensive research and from personal experience, one is forced to say that at least seven hours of nightly sleep is necessary in order for one to avoid sleep deprivation symptoms. Among scientific studies, there are ranges based on age as to how many hours one should sleep every night. The National Science Foundation (NSF), summarized the recommended amount of hours one should sleep, organized by age.…

Many North Americans suffer from insomnia and other sleep disturbances. In fact, the Center for Disease Control in the US has declared poor sleep to be a hidden epidemic. The CDC warns sleep disorders are likely to create a health crisis in the near future. Perhaps surprisingly, few people see their doctors about insomnia, poor sleep, and other related disorders. Most try to treat insomnia with over-the-counter sleeping pills first. If this fails, people may seek prescription sleeping pills…