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| Insomnia - Health Authority We sleep more than we do any other activity in our lives, yet some of the reasons why we need to sleep remain unclear. Sleep is important to restoring our physical and mental well-being. |
| Study Backs Therapy Over Sleeping Pills - Health Day You may be tempted to reach for a sleeping pill if you continually have trouble nodding off, but a small new study indicates you might be better off with cognitive therapy. |
| Did You Know Psychology Works for Insomnia - Dr. Charles Morin Psychological approaches are often as effective as sleep medications. You're_Getting_Very_Sleepy - 2005 American Psychological Association Many people are surprised to learn that researchers have discovered a single treatment that improves memory, increases people's ability to concentrate, strengthens the immune system, and decreases people's risk of being killed in accidents. Improved Ability to Sleep - author unknown Intense emotion is enough to disturb the mechanism for controlling sleep, resulting in sleeplessness. Simple Sleep Solutions - Dr. Shanti B. Rangwani There is no denying that sleep impairment seriously effects our performance. Sleep Easy - Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D., M.S.W., DHANP Pain, stress, worry, anxiety and panic, illness, the side effects of drugs, uncomfortable or strange surroundings, noise, travel, and the disruption of your normal rhythms and cycles can all play a part in insomnia. Nightmare of Too Little Sleep - Nanci Hellmich "Sleep deprivation activates a small part of the hypothalamus (region of the brain) that is also involved in appetite regulation, "says Eve Van Cauter of the University of Chicago, one of the nation's leading sleep researchers. |
| "Cognitive behavioral therapy is becoming the treatment of choice for many people with insomnia" American Psychological Association, September 15, 2004 |
| The preceding recommended reading materials contain valuable information; however, they are NOT a substitute for professional advice. Please consult your Psychologist or qualified mental health care professional. |
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