Yoga For Sleep Tips

Night Milk is a Sleeping Aid

Drinking cow milk collected during night time (night milk) can help to have good night's sleep without popping any pills, suggests a new research.
According to a research done at Uimyung research institute of neuroscience in South Korea, milk collected during night time has exceptionally rich amounts of tryptophan and melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone which helps regulate the sleep and wake cycle.
And it is proven promising alternative for ...more

At night when we doze off and enter rem (rapid eye movement), the human body becomes absolutely paralysed as the areas of the brain that control our movement get de-activated. This is what stops us from falling out of our bed while asleep.

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For a child below five years need sleep of at least seven to eight hours to be healthy.

Gravity is the strongest force in all aspects of life, including your body and it's internal organs - which is why the side of your body you decide to sleep on can affect how your digestive system functions! basically your left side is the good and healthy side, and your right is the bad and dangerous side!

*avoid caffeine and nicotine.
*refrain from consumption of alcoholic drinks before bed.
*avoid large meals and beverages late at night.
*it is good to exercise, but not too late in the day.
*don't take naps after 3 p.m.
*have the right sunlight exposure.
*take a hot water bath before going to bed.
*relaxation before going to bed helps.
*a good sleeping environment can be helpful.
*don't stay awake for long time in bed.
*say no to late-night television.more

Sleeping And Weight Loss

Wondering what sleeping has to do with weight loss!!!!! You might follow the best diet and have a great fitness regime and you follow them religiously. Yet you don t see the results that are expected. Why???? Then, the answer is quite simple. You are not getting enough sleep.

1. Science behind sleeping: If you are not getting a good sleep, your body cooks up a perfect recipe for weight gain. Insufficient sleep affects the release of hunger hormones gher...more

What is sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain -- and the rest of the body -- may not get enough oxygen.

Types of Apnea Sleep:

There are two types of sleep apnea:

-Obstructive sleep apnea: The more common of the two forms of apnea, it is caused by a blo...more

Benzodiazepines are a family of molecules, some of which are used as sleep-inducing medications, while others are used as tranquilizers.
Benzodiazepines bind to a specific site on a neuron s receptor for GABA, a neurotransmitter that counteracts the brain s wakefulness mechanisms. Thus benzodiazepines promote sleep by augmenting this natural process.

The same gabaergic receptor also has binding sites that can be used both by barbiturates (a class of drugs once commonly used as slee...more

The day we spend the night tossing and turning in the bed the next day turns out to be tiring, cranky, and grumpy for us. But missing out on the recommended 7 to 9 hours of good night over a long period of time can put our health at serious risk.The long term effects of sleep deprivation are real and dangerous.Lets see in today's post the side effects of not getting enough of sleep.

Getting a good night sleep is incredibly important for our health as eating healthy and exercising is. But unfortunately, with the work life, western environment and 24 by 7 entertainment being available, our sleep patterns are being disrupted. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past and sleep quality has decreased as well.
From sharper brain functioning to more balanced weight and a clear complexion, getting good sleep has a range of long-term benefits that can contribute to ...more