Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone that was discovered in 1958, and was found to have an effect on the sleep-wake cycle of mammals (humans included).
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Sleep and depression
Sleep problems in patients suffering from depression is common. Treatment of the depressive episode does not always resolve the sleep problems. Particular sleep problems which arise during a depressive episode may require focused and specific interventions. Untreated problems, such as insomnia, increases the risk of future relapses of depression. The… Continue Reading Sleep and depression
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Links & References
https://medlineplus.gov/healthysleep.html https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/insomnia-medications
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Sleep apnoea
Sleep apnoea is a “Sleep-related Disorder” characterized by episodes where breathing decreases or stops during sleep – often associated with excessive snoring. The breathing resumes after a period of time, but it is associated with a number of physical complaints and poor quality sleep with daytime sleepiness. Sleep apnoea may… Continue Reading Sleep apnoea
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Treatment for insomnia
Medication should never be considered as the first and only solution to insomnia. There are various behavioural interventions which should first be initiated. Some sleeping tablets may be bought over the counter (OTC) at a pharmacy. These are usually antihistamines – often the older types, which cause drowsiness. Unfortunately, they… Continue Reading Treatment for insomnia
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What happens if we don’t get enough quality sleep?
There are various consequences when one is sleep deprived. In the short term, insomnia leads to daytime drowsiness, impaired concentration, aggravation of chronic physical ailments etc. Prolonged poor sleep leads to reduced performance, increased risk for accidents and death, and detrimental effects on both psychological and physical health, such as… Continue Reading What happens if we don’t get enough quality sleep?
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What happens during sleep?
Sleep is more than just a state of deep relaxation. There are various physiological changes that take place when we fall asleep. Brain activity changes and this presents as various stages of sleep – this can be demonstrated by measuring the electrical activity of the brain (EEG). Sleep is divided… Continue Reading What happens during sleep?
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Why do we sleep?
“ Because we get sleepy….” (William C Dement) It is not exactly clear as to why we sleep. What we do know, is that if we… Continue Reading Why do we sleep?
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