Sleep Restriction Therapy (SRT) is a component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As such, it addresses certain aspects of insomnia. In the context of CBT, SRT teams up with other…
Stimulus Control is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) component, for the treatment of insomnia. Its main target is the deconstruction of the classical conditioning responses which lead to conditioned arousal.…
Have you been taking benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), etc. for years? Are you suffering from the adverse effects of these drugs, such as memory impairment, oversedation, and…
Are you feeling powerless to fight insomnia? Unable or unwilling to take drugs that may cause unpleasant side effects and possible addiction? A chronic insomnia therapy based on mindfulness could…
Prednisone is a corticosteroid available under many different brand names all over the world. The applications of Prednisone are numerous. Its uses cover an impressive range of conditions and ailments,…
Valerian is one of the most common herbal insomnia therapies. There are more than 150 plants in the Valeriana genus, but Valeriana officinalis is the one most commonly used for…
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness which is not relieved even after long naps and a good night's sleep. A state of sleep drunkenness…
Due to its massive negative impact on the quality of life, insomnia encourages drug-based treatment. In some instances, such an approach is fully justified. In other cases, however, it is…
Women are at greater risk of suffering from insomnia. Even among insomniacs, women tend to experience at least two insomnia symptoms, while men typically report just one symptom. Women also…
Your primary care provider recommends that you undergo a PSG (Polysomnography). What does this mean, and how do you go about interpreting sleep study results? This article in short: A…