If you are feeling tired all the time, like you have no energy. You are not alone. In fact its almost an epidemic. You feel like a zombie. You dont do well at work or play, because you are struggling to stay awake. It can even be very serious if you feel like that behind the wheel of a car.
You may have tried energy drinks, medications, going to sleep earlier, but there is one important thing you may not have tried. Sleep Cycles. If you are awakened before a cycle completes, you might feel drained the entire day. If this is part of your problem, once you use the system, you will feel great.
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National Suicide Prevention LifelineIn a decision likely to relieve anxieties and brighten the mornings of?expecting women everywhere, a panel of experts has endorsed the moderate consumption of caffeine during pregnancy.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggest that a daily cup of coffee during pregnancy is unlikely to lead to miscarriage or premature birth. Two major studies support this recommendation, but?part of the?research indicates higher consumption may increase these risks.
They specifically endorse the consumption of 200 milligrams of caffeine a day. This would be about 12 ounces of coffee, 32 ounces of tea, five cans of soda pop, or six or seven dark chocolate bars.
Caffeine alleviates symptoms of excessive sleepiness and its use may be helpful in improving quality of life during pregnancy.
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National Suicide Prevention LifelineSeveral months ago, I was asked to see a woman in her early 30s who had suffered a devastating accident that resulted in paralysis from the waist down and a life-threatening infection from a broken bone in the thigh. She underwent multiple surgeries and was started on a complicated medication schedule. Before she left the hospital she was instructed in the importance of keeping the wound clean and how to change the dressing, and reminded to strictly follow her medication schedule. The patient was bright and clearly understood the importance of these recommendations.
Over a number of months, however, the patient returned to the hospital frustrated and in a desperate situation from dehydration and pain. Once again, she was given careful instructions, which she said she understood.
When I later visited with the patient in the outpatient setting, I saw a miraculous transformation. Hope had replaced despair, and joy had replaced anger. I asked her what had happened. She said, "I owe it all to Toto."
Toto was a dog that my patient had rescued from the local pound. This dog, in turn, helped save its owner by giving her a reason to get out of the bed every morning. Toto needed to be fed and walked. Toto had to see the vet, and so on.
Toto brought something more as well. As scientists have discovered, animals have healing powers. When you stroke a cat or pet a dog, you experience a surge of healing hormones and chemicals that produce feelings of peace and serenity.
Healing relationships come in many sizes. Some have two legs, some have four legs, and some even have fins or feathers. Do you have a Toto in your life? Share your story.
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National Suicide Prevention LifelineAccording to a report in the September issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, sleep deprivation among infants and young children is associated with the development of obesity later in life.
The association of sleep deprivation and obesity has been previously demonstrated in adults. This study extended this association to children by examining 1,930 children over a period of five years. Nearly 1/3 of the children were overweight or obese by the time of follow-up.?Young? children who slept less had an increased risk of becoming heavy. Importantly, daytime naps did not seem to be an adequate substitute for insufficient nighttime sleep.
This study adds further evidence to the importance of sleep in maintaining our overall health. As we fight childhood obesity, prioritizing sleep may be an important element.
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