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Insomnia And Ambien
With uncertain economic times and the responsibilities of their busy lives, it’s no wonder that many of my patients are having a hard time sleeping these days! So what do they do? Many of them take the nation’s bestselling sleeping pill Ambien, to help them sleep better. From my experience and research I have mixed feelings about this drug. Yes, Ambien can help you get to sleep initially. In fact, it does a good job of it in the first few weeks. However, it can… Read More
Wellness Topic: Sleep
The Damaging Effects Of Eating Late At Night
All of us are guilty of late night refrigerator raids once in a while. Sometimes a stressful day, depression, illness, working late, inability to sleep, or just plain boredom will draw us to the kitchen when we should be sleeping. Many of us eat the equivalent of a full meal in these late night scenarios, often eating more than we do in daytime meals. Both men and women, with studies citing over 40% of men, and close to 60% of women, engage in night eating.… Read More
Wellness Topic: General Health, Sleep
Restless Leg Syndrome
Dr. Rosenberg, “I hoping you can help me with this very unusual problem. Recently I’ve been experiencing a tingling and burning in my legs. It’s like a snake is crawling up and down the inside of my calves and it even worse when I’m trying to sleep! It so frustrating that sometime I just want to scream. The only relief I get is when I’m up and walking around. What’s wrong with me?” Judy Harris, Los Angeles, CA. This question is asked of me by… Read More
Wellness Topic: Sleep
Can A Good Night’s Sleep Beat Depression?
Everyone has days where they feel down in the dumps. But when feelings of sadness, anger or frustration become so overwhelming they interfere with your daily activities you could fall into depression. While sleep disorders have long been associated with depression, recent research on this link has changed the way the medical community views the cause of depression. Today I’m going to share the latest research and tell you how to use this new information to fight depression – or even prevent it altogether. The… Read More
Wellness Topic: General Health, Life Coaching, Sleep
Sleep Disorders
Could You Have a Sleep Disorder? Patients often come to me complaining of the following symptoms, periodic drowsiness, and sleepiness during the day, or falling asleep at inappropriate times. They insist that they spend plenty of time in bed, at least 8 hours a night, so why are they so tired? After ruling out other medical causes for their fatigue I proceed to ask a few questions: • Do you consistently take more than 30 minutes each night to fall asleep? • Do you consistently… Read More
Wellness Topic: Sleep
Acid Reflux Causes The Loss Of Valuable Sleep
In people who suffer from acid reflux, nighttime symptoms are a common problem. Although it occurs during the day as well, acid reflux is especially damaging at night. Burning in the chest, coughing and pain may easily keep you awake, robbing your body of the time required to rest and renew itself. If this sounds like you, or if you occasionally experience acid reflux during the night, it’s time to learn about the solutions to this nighttime problem. How Acid Reflux Impairs Sleep Gastroesophageal reflux… Read More
Wellness Topic: Digestive Health, Sleep
The Facts Behind Sleepwalking
One of the keys to good health is getting plenty of sleep. We all know it’s hard to stay on our toes at work or with our families when we we’re exhausted from too little shut-eye. I tried to instill the importance of getting adequate sleep to all my patients. My recommendation is at least between 7 and 9 hours for most people but as we all know there are many problems that interfere with sleep despite our best efforts. Sleepwalking which surprisingly is one… Read More
Wellness Topic: Sleep
How To Eat For Better Sleep
Around the holidays, my patients often feel themselves stretched by social obligations, events, or hosting houseguests. All these things plus shopping, decorating and the general merry-making of the season leave many of us exhausted. If this sounds like you, take my advice and don’t skimp on sleep when life gets crazy. A good night’s sleep is one of the foundations of well-being. If you are battling an illness, sleep is your body’s time to repair and strengthen its defenses. If you are healthy, getting enough… Read More
Wellness Topic: Sleep
When Trouble Sleeping Leads To Addiction
Sleep is a foundation of good health. When I treat patients, I always emphasize the importance of sleep whether one is recovering from a common cold or from major surgery. Why is sleep so important? Your body requires 7 to 9 hours of rest every night in order to repair and renew all its systems. When you don’t get enough sleep, you feel irritable, lack energy and are less able to cope with stressors. You may have tried lifestyle modifications like spending an hour before… Read More
Wellness Topic: Sleep
