Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
What is fibromyalgia syndrome?
I was searching for articles on sleep and this problem that affects women mostly popped out?
It is estimated that around 7 to 10 million mostly female americans suffer from FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome).
"It can begin spontaneously or after an injury, particularly when associated with serious emotional stress. Fibromyalgia is characterized by a consistent pattern of non-restorative sleep or insomnia, widespread body pain and stiffness, chronic fatigue and varying degrees of anxiety and depression. Symptoms include light sensitivity, PMS, tension and migraine headaches, environmental sensitivities, TMJ, irritability and mood swings. And these symptoms are magnified when exposed to stress -"
I never knew that! So with the economic climate as it is more people are susceptible to this syndrome - and therefore become sleep deprived.!
So anyone who deals with stressful situations or facing layoffs or other situations and already has insomnia; it is important to keep in mind to try to prevent this from happening by trying to release some of that stress. Also be more aware of how to better get your daily 8 hours of sleep to stave of fibromyalgia syndrome.
It is not easy but prevention is better than a cure my grandfather always said.
It is estimated that around 7 to 10 million mostly female americans suffer from FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome).
"It can begin spontaneously or after an injury, particularly when associated with serious emotional stress. Fibromyalgia is characterized by a consistent pattern of non-restorative sleep or insomnia, widespread body pain and stiffness, chronic fatigue and varying degrees of anxiety and depression. Symptoms include light sensitivity, PMS, tension and migraine headaches, environmental sensitivities, TMJ, irritability and mood swings. And these symptoms are magnified when exposed to stress -"
I never knew that! So with the economic climate as it is more people are susceptible to this syndrome - and therefore become sleep deprived.!
So anyone who deals with stressful situations or facing layoffs or other situations and already has insomnia; it is important to keep in mind to try to prevent this from happening by trying to release some of that stress. Also be more aware of how to better get your daily 8 hours of sleep to stave of fibromyalgia syndrome.
It is not easy but prevention is better than a cure my grandfather always said.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sleeping is not actually easy for some people to do
I was reading about an article from a patient who suffers from sleep disorders and related other conditions and she was complaining that it is not really easy to fall a sleep even with practicing good sleep hygene and sleep practices
Sleep deprivation is equal to being drunk
Getting less than 6 hours a night can affect coordination, reaction time and judgment; posing "a very serious risk." says a british study
Drivers are especially vulnerable, the researchers warned. They found that people who drive after being awake for 17 to 19 hours performed worse than those with a blood alcohol level of .05 percent. That's the legal limit for drunk driving in most western European countries, though most U.S. states set their blood alcohol limits at .1 percent and a few at .08 percent.
The study said 16 to 60 percent of road accidents involve sleep deprivation. The researchers said countries with drunk driving laws should consider similar restrictions against sleep-deprived driving
The British Medical Association warned that there are other problems associated with sleep deprivation beyond impaired motor skills. People who get too little sleep may have higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression, and may take unnecessary risks.
And the dangers aren't limited to drivers. People who work long shifts or night shifts, such as medical personnel or other emergency workers, may also have troubles.
This is according to a CNN article -
Wow a better way to get rid of depression and stress is to sleep a little bit more
Check out http://www.blackout-curtain-togo.com/
Drivers are especially vulnerable, the researchers warned. They found that people who drive after being awake for 17 to 19 hours performed worse than those with a blood alcohol level of .05 percent. That's the legal limit for drunk driving in most western European countries, though most U.S. states set their blood alcohol limits at .1 percent and a few at .08 percent.
The study said 16 to 60 percent of road accidents involve sleep deprivation. The researchers said countries with drunk driving laws should consider similar restrictions against sleep-deprived driving
The British Medical Association warned that there are other problems associated with sleep deprivation beyond impaired motor skills. People who get too little sleep may have higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression, and may take unnecessary risks.
And the dangers aren't limited to drivers. People who work long shifts or night shifts, such as medical personnel or other emergency workers, may also have troubles.
This is according to a CNN article -
Wow a better way to get rid of depression and stress is to sleep a little bit more
Check out http://www.blackout-curtain-togo.com/
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