Over The Counter Sleep Aids OTC sleep aids (Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex, Unisom, Tylenol PM, etc) are good at helping you get to sleep for a night or two during a bout of temporary insomnia or during a mild illness, such as a cold or flu. However, they are not a preferred insomnia treatment for chronic insomnia for the following two reasons. First, over the counter (OTC) sleep aids use a sedating antihistamine to induce sleep. For example, Tylenol PM contains... read more

There are plenty of over the counter and prescription insomnia treatments. (See Medicinal Insomnia Treatment). However, these insomnia treatments should not be your initial options and should rarely be used for more than a couple of weeks. Instead, you should try the following behavioral insomnia treatment, which is non-invasive and may actually prove superior in treating chronic insomnia.   4 Behavioral Insomnia Treatment Practices 1) Good Sleep Practices – Improving your sleep could be as simple as adopting good sleep... read more

Good sleep is absolutely essential for optimal physical and mental performance. Each sleep cycle app below monitors your sleep via your movements and during the last half hour of your sleep wakes you during the lightest stage of sleep to reduce tiredness. Select a sleep cycle app to learn more information and to download the app. Sleep Cycle Apps SleepBot Site: http://mysleepbot.com/ Available On: iPhone; Android Price: Free Description: SleepBot helps you track your sleep via your movements and sound.... read more

Sleep apnea is common in men but often undiagnosed. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 men have some degree of sleep apnea. However, less than 1 in 4 of these men have been diagnosed. Sleep apnea deprives the brain of oxygen and has serious consequences.     What Is Sleep Apnea? As you fall asleep, your breathing slows and your muscles relax, including the muscles in your throat. However, you must continue to inhale and... read more

There are plenty of over the counter and prescription insomnia treatments. (See Medicinal Insomnia Treatment). However, these insomnia treatments should not be your initial options and should rarely be used for more than a couple of weeks. Instead, you should try the following behavioral insomnia treatment, which is non-invasive and may actually prove superior in treating chronic insomnia.     4 Behavioral Insomnia Treatment Practices 1) Good Sleep Practices – Improving your sleep could be as simple as adopting good... read more

Over The Counter Sleep Aids OTC sleep aids (Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex, Unisom, Tylenol PM, etc) are good at helping you get to sleep for a night or two during a bout of temporary insomnia or during a mild illness, such as a cold or flu. However, they are not a preferred insomnia treatment for chronic insomnia for the following two reasons. First, over the counter (OTC) sleep aids use a sedating antihistamine to induce sleep. For example, Tylenol PM contains... read more

Sleep apnea affects the way you breathe when you’re sleeping, and it deprives the brain of oxygen and has serious consequences. For example, sleep apnea results in chronic sleep deprivation which causes daytime sleepiness, slow reflexes, poor concentration, and an increased risk of accidents. Sleep apnea also leads to serious health problems over time, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and weight gain.1,2     Do You Have Sleep Apnea Questionnaire? The following sleep apnea questionnaire provided by... read more

Do you typically have difficulty falling or staying asleep? Do you typically experience difficulty sleeping? If you answered “YES” to either of these questions, you may suffer from insomnia, and you are not alone.1 Nearly 1 in 3 men suffer from insomnia, which seriously hurts them physically and mentally. Sure, everyone occasionally has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, but chronic insomnia results in poor physical and mental recovery. Most men try to cope with the sleep deprivation caused by... read more

Good sleep is absolutely essential for optimal physical and mental performance. Each sleep cycle app below monitors your sleep via your movements and during the last half hour of your sleep wakes you during the lightest stage of sleep to reduce tiredness. Select a sleep cycle app to learn more information and to download the app.     Sleep Cycle Apps SleepBot Site: http://mysleepbot.com/ Available On: iPhone; Android Price: Free Description: SleepBot helps you track your sleep via your movements... read more

In an increasingly hectic world, sleep rarely gets enough attention. Yet, adequate sleep is essential to achieve and maintain good health. So the question becomes, how to sleep better? The following principles provide an outline on how to sleep better. Reap sleep’s healthy rewards with a better night’s sleep.   How To Sleep Better Guide Make Sleep a Priority – The number one way on how to sleep better is to make sleep a priority. Throughout the night, your body... read more