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Wendy Owen's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Melatonin, Does It Help Us Sleep? The hormone melatonin has been credited with almost magical abilities from improving sleep to preventing osteoporosis, arthritis and other disabilities that are related to aging. Can melatonin perform all these wondrous feats? Melatonin has a direct effect on sleep, certainly, but most of the other benefits are due to Serotonin, from which melatonin is formed. How to Beat the "Black Dog" of Depression and Have Better Sleep Depression can affect our sleep in many ways. Some of us sleep longer and others find themselves waking up in the early hours of the morning, unable to go back to sleep. What is Arthritis? A Definition Arthritis is known to affect around forty percent of the Americans and over fifty percent of the people globally. This is one disease that is responsible for the maximum amount of pain worldwide and thousands of dollars have been spent on pain relief medications because of this. Why Bother to Keep a Sleep Diary? Keeping a sleep diary will allow you to find patterns in your sleep habits. For instance you may find, for instance, that you sleep better after a meal that is high in carbohydrates as opposed to one that is high in protein. BPH (Prostate Enlargement) - What Is It and How Can It Be Treated? BPH (prostate enlargement) can have many associated problems including the need to urinate frequently, difficulty in urinating and inability to completely empty the bladder. How To Avoid Prostate Cancer - Naturally Lycopene - found mainly in tomatoes is an antioxidant which has a proven beneficial effect on prostate health. Studies have shown that men who consume large doses of lycopene have a much lower incidence of prostate cancer. How to Stop Taking Sleeping Pills and Stay Sane Over a million people worldwide rely on some form of prescription sleep medication. Many of these could sleep well or better without it. The trouble is these drugs are so habit forming, they don’t know how to stop taking them. They can’t get off the merry-go-round. Vioxx Lawsuits Abound. Where does This Leave the Arthritis Sufferer? There are currently over 7000 vioxx lawsuits, both individual and class action, pending against Merck. The number of lawsuits are growing by the day. To be eligible to claim compensation from Merck, a person must have been taking Vioxx medication and have suffered some ill effects from doing so. Is Your Insomnia Just a Bad Habit? Many of us that suffer with insomnia can actually pinpoint the time it started. It could be the death of a loved one, exams or a stressful relationship. But ever since then we’ve not been able to sleep well. Even if the triggering event has passed and no longer concerns us, our sleep continues to suffer. Don't Just Lie in Bed Worrying. It Keeps You Awake! There are many things that can affect your sleep but probably the worst of them is worry. Worry about your job, your relationship, your finances and of course worry about not being able to go to sleep. People say to me “I can’t stop worrying! As soon as my head touches the pillow I start to worry.....” IPL or Intense Pulsed Light Therapy - The Gentle Alternative for Wrinkles IPL is a safer option than tradition laser resurfacing and is commonly used for facial hair removal, removal of birth marks and even tattoo removal. What we are mainly concerned with here, however, is skin resurfacing. Skin resurfacing can eliminate fine lines, spider veins and pigmentation and significantly reduce deep lines and acne scarring. Arthritis Drugs - Is the Cure Worse Than the Disease? Research is always ongoing into new and better medications for arthritis which is a very good thing. But where is all this leading us? Of course we need effective pain medication for arthritis to enable sufferers to live normal lives. But are all these expensive medications controlling the disease or simply masking the symptoms? How to Get Baby to Sleep Through the Night Much as we love them, babies can bring parents to their knees when they wake frequently during the night. Tired from a hard day at work, it’s hard to get up in the wee hours of the morning to soothe a crying baby who probably doesn’t realize he’s supposed to be nice and quiet so the rest of the family can get some rest! Weight Loss and Sleep Deprivation - Is There a Connection? How can sleep deprivation affect weight loss? Surely the reverse is true! If we’re tossing and turning all night, aren’t we burning a few more kilojoules? Perhaps, but it’s more complicated than that. When we don’t have enough sleep, our energy is very low. This can trick the brain into thinking it requires more food to replenish our energy stores. Shift Work Sleep Disorder, Are You Affected? Shift workers really do get a raw deal when it comes to getting enough sleep. They have to try and sleep when the rest of the world is waking up and their bodies clocks have a hard time adjusting. Short rotation shift workers are the worst affected. They have to change their sleeping patterns every few days. No sooner does the body's rhythm adapt than it's time to change it again. Natural Arthritis Medication to the Rescue! No matter which type of arthritis you suffer from, be it osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or any one of the myriad forms of this disease, you need a safe and effective treatment. Attention is turning towards natural arthritis pain relief that is safe and viable for long term use. Relaxation Techniques (part 2) In part one we examined a breathing exercise and an autogenic relaxation technique. Part two includes a progressive muscle relaxation exercise and An NLP exercise. Just select which one's work for you. It's not necessary to do them all (although you can if you have the time!) Stressed Out? Try These Relaxation Techniques There are three main types of relaxation techniques you can practice when you feel upset and stressed out. If you practice them regularly, they will become part of your lifestyle and you may find yourself habitually more relaxed as a result. How to Wear Makeup and Still Look Natural (Part 2) In part 1 we talked about how to apply our foundation and blush to look natural. Now we'll discuss lips and eyes. So here we go Makeup Tips Part 2 or... "How to apply eye make without looking like you've gone 3 rounds with Joe Frazier" In other words don't overdo it. Subtle is the word here! How to Wear Make Up and Still Look Natural (Part 1) Some people have told me they like to let their facial skin breathe. Well don't worry about it! There's plenty of skin on your body, let the rest of it do the breathing! Your skin is fed from the inside and won't suffer so long as you make sure you cleanse at the end of the day. You can actually create a natural look using make up. That way you can have that clean fresh appearance while being able to disguise those flaws that you dislike! Do Your Dreams Have a Hidden Meaning? Have you ever told people, "I never dream"? Well you're wrong. The fact is everybody dreams every night. You just may not be able to remember your dreams. Don't worry too much if this is the case. Not remembering dreams doesn't mean you're abnormal or unnatural in any way. While most people do remember their dreams, the memory is fleeting and occurs mainly when the sleeper first awakens. The Main Cause of Insomnia? Insomnia can have many causes, but the main cause is worry and stress. Learn how to relax your mind at the end of the day and sleep is bound to follow. Nightmares? Night Terrors? What's the difference? There is a huge difference between nightmares and night terrors. There is also a difference in the way they are best handled by the parent or carer. A Brand New Face Without Surgery? Great news for those wanting to improve their appearance and take years off their face (without surgery)! This will appeal to the guys, I'll tell you why in a minute. Lunesta ...... miracle sleeping pill? Lunesta! It even sounds festive doesn't it ? And it appears that with this sleep medication, there may well be cause for celebration! Tests have so far shown good results especially for those with chronic, long term insomnia Sleep and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome There's no doubt that improving the quality of your sleep can lessen the effect of CFS. But it's a "chicken and egg" situation. Does improving the quality of our sleep help CFS? Or is it the other way around? This article attempts to untangle some answers to that question and present the facts. Intended as information only, qualified medical advice should always be sought.	Publish for Free Sign Up For Free Learn More Your Ad Here Authors and Writers Submit Articles Submission Guidelines Link to Us Member Login U Publish Store Publishers Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Contact Us More Link to Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Submission Guidelines Popular Articles Article Aids We Recommend SubmitYourArticle iSnare Article Marketer Published.com Article Directories Word Count Utility Search U Publish by: Title Author Keyword

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