July 20th, 2010 by sleep-tips-ter
While the practice of therapeutic massage has been used for centuries in the east, it is a relatively recent phenomenon here in the west. While the wonders of modern medicine have left many awestruck, more and more people are looking towards complimentary therapies and non-invasive treatments for their ailments. Massage therapy has never been as [...]
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July 6th, 2010 by sleep-tips-ter
After a grueling exam, a major business presentation, or enduring rush hour traffic, what do people anticipate or look forward to when they get home? Aside from seeing one’s family and enjoying a hearty dinner with them or watching your favorite TV program, one of most important thing for all humans, and even animals, is [...]
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July 3rd, 2010 by sleep-tips-ter
IS WORK THE REASON YOU CAN’T SLEEP?
Work is sometimes referred to as “the sum of our existence.” Work is why we get up early in the morning and go home late at night. Work is what consumes most of our energies. We need to have jobs, so we are not idle, so we can have [...]
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June 30th, 2010 by sleep-tips-ter
Sleeping is one of the body’s most essential needs, hence, much fuss is raised when it comes to the subject of lost sleep. Today’s fast and hectic lifestyle contributes to the increasing incidence of lost sleep among most people. Increasing work demands together with social pressures are enough reasons for a person to lose sleep.
Most [...]
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June 21st, 2010 by sleep-tips-ter
Stress doesn’t only affect the mind; it can also have some adverse effect on your body if left unchecked. Even if we are mentally capable of doing all our tasks, there is a possibility that our body is not fit enough to cope with the burden you are subjecting it to. If you push it [...]
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March 19th, 2010 by sleep-tips-ter
Meditation has been practiced around the world for thousands of years. It is a techiniqe used to quiet the mind and body, and release stress. It can also bring focus and clarity, and often, after meditating, problems that you have been struggling with, miraculously become solved. Meditation has also been known to inspire people to [...]
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January 21st, 2010 by sleep-tips-ter
Lack of sleep may throw the body’s system off balance. It is one of the factors that may contribute to stress and fatigue. In the long run, lack of sleep hampers a person’s emotional well-being, mental abilities, productivity, and performance.
Lack of sleep actually increases the production of a hormone called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). The production [...]
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December 26th, 2009 by sleep-tips-ter
There are many breathing and relaxation techniques you can use to promote relaxation, relieve stress, and to sleep better. The deeper and slower you breathe the more relaxed and sedated you will become.
Try this breathing technique after you get into bed:
1. Take a deep breath.
2. Breathe in through your nose and visualize the air moving [...]
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