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The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Behavioral ot psychological counseling may be recommended for people with poor sleep habits or emotional disorders. People with insomnia are typically advised to avoid stimulants such as caffeine (found in coffee, tea, and soda), diet pills containing ephedra, and over the counter cold and allergy products containing pseudoephedrine. Dietary changes that may be helpful Caffeine is a stimulant.1 The effects of caffeine can last up to 20 hours,2 so some people will have disturbed sleep patterns even when their last cup of coffee was in the morning.

Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology Michael Friedman, ND See book keywords and concepts

Stress includes not only psychological stress but also any insult to the body that may tax the adrenal gland function, including chronic infections, allergies, exposure to chemical toxins, use of stimulants (such as caffeine and nicotine), poor nutrition, physical trauma, and poor sleep habits. Other contributing factors include exogenous steroid use, chronic hypoglycemia, and pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical drug use.

Appetite for Profit: How the Food Industry Undermines Our Health and How to Fight Back Michele Simon See book keywords and concepts

Simply because poor sleep habits, unlike poor exercise habits, are unlikely targets for the food industry's blame game. Let the Co-optation Begin Because government announcements and policy statements garner a tremendous amount of press coverage, they serve as an important way for industry to help direct the nation's nutrition dialogue. The major food companies' rush to embrace the new pyramid was a clear indication of just how friendly the scheme is to their interests.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

Other symptoms of aging can be very subtle, such as diminished sexual activity, poor sleep habits, constipation, joint stiffness, or poor skin tone. More obvious symptoms include memory loss, diminished immunity, and a susceptibility to infections, allergies, or disease. Many of my patients really don't understand that we gain weight as we get older because our metabolic rate falls. Ask any man in his forties and he will tell you that his waist size is increasing. I know it is happening to me! Many of us also get little exercise after the age of forty.

Food & Mood: The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best, Second Edition Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. See book keywords and concepts

Poor eating habits establish patterns in the brain chemicals that regulate appetite and mood, which set you up for mood swings, food cravings, poor sleep habits, and other emotional problems that are not inherent in your personality. The commonsense eating habits outlined in this book are a compilation of tried-and-true recommendations and hot-off-the-press findings based on scientific evidence.

The hot flashes during menopause, and chronic farigue syndrome (CFS) also are associated with poor sleep habits. People who exercise are much less prone to insomnia than are sedentary people; however, exercising, or even meditating, within four hours of bedtime can invigorate the body and interfere with falling asleep for some people. Ironically, sleeping pills disrupr normal sleeping rhythms and can lead to insomnia if taken long-term. Even snoring or grinding your teeth can interfere wirh a good night's sleep. Hormones also might influence sleep patterns.

Many adults mistakenly blame food allergies for their insomnia, when in reality this is seldom a cause of poor sleep habits. Table 9.1 Gas Control The following foods are possible gas-formers. Since people differ on which foods they can tolerate, try eliminating one of these foods at a time and observe the results.

To be on the safe side during times of poor sleep habits, consume extra servings of magnesium-rich foods, such as whole grains, cooked dried beans and peas, nuts, and green vegetables, or take a supplement that contains 250 milligrams of magnesium. Sleep patterns also might be affected by low copper or iron intake. One study showed that low copper intake (a trace mineral found in avocados, potatoes, soybeans, bananas, fish, chicken, and green vegetables) increased the risk for earlier bedtimes, longer latency to sleep, longer total sleep time, and feeling less rested upon awakening.

Weigh the short-term benefits of emotional eating (it temporarily makes you feel good) against the long-term consequences (mood swings, poor sleep habits, poor physical health, weight gain). Determine how to avoid the triggers of emotional eating or learn new ways to respond to them. If a slipup just sneaks up on you, then learn from it. Treat the situation as an opportunity to grow. What caused the slip? How can it be avoided in the future? What will you do next time? Focus on the long term. How does this slip compare to your overall efforts?

New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine Bill Gottlieb See book keywords and concepts

So can poor sleep habits or sleep-related problems such as apnea. Even being out of shape or working under high stress can cause fatigue and make you feel sleepy. But the natural remedies in this chapter—used in conjunction with medical care and with the approval of your doctor—may help relieve dizziness, according to some health professionals. See Your Medical Doctor When ... • You become sleepy so fast that you collapse. • You snore frequently or have problems with interrupted sleep. • You put yourself or other people at risk because of your drowsiness, such as when you drive a car.

A Dose of Sanity: Mind, Medicine, and Misdiagnosis Sydney Walker III, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Are you practicing poor health habits (drinking too much coffee, smoking cigarettes) or poor sleep habits that may be responsible for your not feeling like yourself? 4. Are your feelings or behavior patterns normal reactions to life events (for example, pressure at work, loss of a loved one, etc.)? 5. What medications, vitamins, or over-the-counter drugs are you currently taking? Cases like Bill's aren't rare, and some patients are particularly at risk.

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