Sleep Deprivation Could Help Depressed Symptoms in Short-term
Insomnia May Ease Depression in the Interim for Some An interesting treatment for depression has made its way to the headlines of medical literature for the first time in almost 30 years – sleep deprivation.1 A new meta-analysis has concluded that sleep deprivation rapidly reduces symptoms of depression in about half of depressed patients. Sleep […]
Overprescribing Melatonin in Children for Sleep Complaints
I recently read an article about the increasing use of melatonin for sleep problems in children. Many people are familiar with the use of melatonin for sleeplessness, or insomnia. Melatonin is a hormone which is produced by the pineal gland, whose main role is to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Its production is stimulated by natural […]
Do You Need A Media Diet?
Alethea Fleming, ND Root Complaint: Anxiety In recent months primary care physicians have noticed a substantial uptick in the number of visits that have anxiety at their root. The chief complaint varies, sometimes it’s insomnia, or irritability, heartburn, headaches, or sometimes just a frank “I feel more anxious.” No matter your political leanings, the last […]
Keeping a consistent sleep schedule can help prevent weight gain
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Circling in on the Circadian Rhythm Connection New research in circadian rhythms is unveiling the connection between our internal biological clocks and much more than time zones. We now know that disruptions in circadian rhythm can affect obesity, mood, insomnia, Alzheimer’s, immune function, insulin secretion, cancer, irritable bowel, and stress. There […]
Magnesium Deficiency can Impact Sleep and Other Things
A recent article on magnesium and insomnia raises the question whether people are getting enough magnesium. Often times a single vitamin or mineral is correlated to a specific disease or symptom, but this is seldom a reality. In the case of magnesium, there is a lot more to the picture than merely sleep. Magnesium is […]
9 Habits of Healthy Sleep and Facing the Day Fully Rested
Pick a bedtime and stick to it – The body thrives on rhythm. Getting to bed at a similar time night after night trains the body that when a certain time rolls around, it’s time to start getting tired, and ready for bed. Picking a time to go to bed routinely will help with falling […]
Aromatherapy for Mental Health Concerns
Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn, HBSc., ND. Essential Oils and More for the Winter Blues Feeling blue or irritable with the change of seasons and sunlight? There are many interventions that have been known to help with mood disorders such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as well as depression, anxiety and stress. Interventions such as light therapy, […]
The Unseen Implications of Excess Fluoride on Your Health
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND For so many people getting a good night’s sleep is a daily challenge. If you find yourself counting sheep, night after night, you’re not alone. According to a study by Dr. Morin from the University of Laval, 40% of Canadians report having one or more symptoms of insomnia at least three […]
A Magnificent and Marvelous Mineral, Magnesium!
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi Let’s just say you want this marvelous mineral around as it will facilitate you to be happy, energetic and have clarity of mind! Magnesium is an essential component for biochemical functions of cells. A magnificent mineral that it is! Magnesium is involved in the activation of over 300 different enzymes […]
Sleep Interruptions Worse for Mood Than Overall Reduced Amount of Sleep, Study Finds
As they report in the November 1 issue of the journal Sleep, researchers studied 62 healthy men and women randomly subjected to three sleep experimental conditions in an inpatient clinical research suite: three consecutive nights of either forced awakenings, delayed bedtimes or uninterrupted sleep. Participants subjected to eight forced awakenings and those with delayed bedtimes […]