(Natural News) Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. In the U.S., about 30 to 40 percent of adults report experiencing insomnia annually. Many factors are said to contribute to insomnia. These include psychological conditions, such as anxiety or depression, and medical conditions that cause severe pain. Acupuncture is an […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers provided updated evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for primary insomnia. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Acupuncture is widely used in Asia as an alternative therapy for insomnia. In Western countries, the use of acupuncture is […]

(Natural News) Between 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. alone suffer from a sleep disorder, according to recent reports from the American Sleep Association (ASA). In some cases, sleepless nights are linked to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Drinking coffee in the evening is also often reported to have a […]

(Natural News) Nutrition, exercise and smoking are all considered primary modifiable risk factors for a wide array of health conditions. However, this leaves sleep and increasingly common sleep disorders often overlooked as risk factors. Sleep-disordered breathing – an umbrella term for several chronic conditions that involve the cessation of breathing throughout the night – affects […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique used to treat a variety of illnesses, particularly those that involve pain. The ancient Chinese believed that when the flow of energy or qi inside the body is disrupted, an individual’s health suffers as a consequence. The illness that results from this can only be […]

(Natural News) Sleep is one of the most important things the human body needs to perform at an optimal level. Unfortunately, getting enough quality sleep has become a rarity nowadays. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50 to 70 million American adults have chronic sleep disorders. Poor sleep can […]

(Natural News) Studies have shown a link between irregular sleep schedules and higher risks of developing tumors. They suggest that the disruption to the body’s circadian rhythm is helping “turn on” genes that make tumors grow. The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal biological processes that keep it synchronized with the day and night cycles. […]

(Natural News) The supplement 5-HTP is touted by many for its brain benefits, which include enhanced cognitive function and the treatment of depression, anxiety, and insomnia, among others. While many people believe in and advocate the use of this supplement, many also insist that there is a lack of scientific evidence to back its purported benefits. […]

(Natural News) According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as many as 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorder. People who have this condition experience abnormal sleep patterns that often interfere with physical, mental, and emotional health. Stress and anxiety have been known to cause and worsen sleep disorders. Luckily, anxiety-induced sleeplessness […]

(Natural News) There are many adults today who don’t get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links chronic lack of sleep to higher risks of serious health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Because of this, health experts greatly encourage “sleep hygiene” – […]