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Aromatherapy: Esoteric & Spiritual applications
The third and final part of this three part series on Aromatherapy and Essential oils deals with the more esoteric aspects of Essential oils. There is a long history of Essential oils being used for spiritual purposes and in rituals. Incense is just...
Learn to Meditate Using OM: The Sound of Universe
OM or AUM is the most important and significant word of Mantra
tradition. It is considered as the root mantra of all mantra. In
a majority of Mantra, you will find OM.
OM is the most often chanted sound among all the sacred sounds
on earth....
Meditation for you
The other day on TV I saw a segment on meditation and how it is helping ADD sufferers. The children and their parents have been taking meditation classes. This has been an enormous benefit to these families. The children are doing better in school,...
Mindfulness and Mystery: Sleuthing Toward Interpersonal Awareness
We love mysteries. We enjoy using our minds to gather clues and solve problems of all kinds. Whether it's the latest crime show on television, a news story, your company's top-secret product launch, or where you left your glasses, you are...
YOGA AND ARTHRITIS: A REVIEW
Yoga is an ancient Indian science and way of life, which influences the functioning of the brain and the rest of the body. Several studies have shown that the practice of yoga has a definite role in the promotion of positive health, including mental...
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Sleep Meds Consumed in Record Numbers
Between 2000 and 2004, the use of sleep medications doubled
among adults aged 20-44. But the use of such medications among
children aged 10 to 19 also went up by 85 percent. And money
spent on such drugs within that age group was up 223 percent.
Also of note:- Spending on sleep meds among adults in the
20-44 age category spiked upward 190 percent.
- Children in the 10-19 age bracket showed the highest dual
usage of prescription sleep aids as well as attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs at 15 percent.
- Women used prescription sleep aids far more often than men,
particularly among young women under 19 (37 percent) and those
between 20-64 (58 percent).
- Although adults over age 64 take more sleep medications, the
increased use was lower among that age group (16.5 percent) than
all the others in the study.
According to the National Institutes of Health, upwards of 70
million people in the United States may be affected by sleep
problems, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, and 60 percent of
such suffer from a chronic sleep disorder.
MSNBC October 17, 2005
Dr. Mercola's Comment:Insomnia is a pervasive problem in our
culture. Unfortunately as this articles shows increasing numbers
arerelying onpotentially toxic and highly addictive sleep drugs
like Lunesta and Ambiento solve their sleep challenge.
This is no small issue as obtaining the right amount and quality
of sleep is one ofmost importantthings you can do to optimize
your health, as well as reduce your risk of obesity, but you
don't need to rely on a potentially
toxic drug to do it for you.
If getting the right amount of sleep is a problem for you, I
urge you to review my free 29 Secrets to a Good Night's Sleep.
So ditch the drugs and diligently apply these secrets so you too
can start reaping the benefits of a good night sleep.
I you are already addicted to sleeping pills it is important to
understand that you will have to wean off of them very slowly as
your body has become dependent on them.
Whether you are not able to fall asleep, wake up too often, or
don't feel well-rested when you wake up in the morning, my
guidelines will provide you with various useful techniques to
improve these problems. Some of my recommendations
include:- Listen to White Noise or Relaxation CDs. Some
people find the sound of white noise or nature sounds, such as
the ocean or forest, to be soothing for sleep. An excellent
relaxation meditation option to listen to before bed is the
Insight audio CD.
- Sleep in complete darkness or as close to it as possible
- Turn off the TV before bed and read something spiritual
or religious
- Avoid using loud alarm clocks
- Wear socks to bed
About the author:
This article is reprinted from Mercola.com, the world's #1 most
visited and trusted natural/alternative health website. For a
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Survey of seven meditation techniques for beginners. |
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