Alternative Methods of Treating Insomnia
On this page, you'll find links to articles and information on alternative methods of treating insomnia, including music, white noise, meditation, yoga or self hypnosis.
Herbs and Surgery
Many people use herbal remedies. A new study reveals that this may be dangerous when mixed with surgery.
Many people use herbal remedies. A new study reveals that this may be dangerous when mixed with surgery.
The Anti Snor Therapeutic ring
The Anti Snor Therapeutic ring uses the concepts of acupressure to improve sleep. It's designed to reduce snoring, sinus problems and restless sleep.
The Anti Snor Therapeutic ring uses the concepts of acupressure to improve sleep. It's designed to reduce snoring, sinus problems and restless sleep.
Look Into My Eyes
A recent news release reveals that UIC researchers are investigating the feasibility of using a measure of pupil size as a means of objectively diagnosing sleep disorders like narcolepsy and sleep apnea.
A recent news release reveals that UIC researchers are investigating the feasibility of using a measure of pupil size as a means of objectively diagnosing sleep disorders like narcolepsy and sleep apnea.
Alertnative Methods
Some of these, like herbal remedies, have been used for hundreds of years. Others are recent discoveries and worthy of the name New Age. Here are a few alternatives to help you sleep, relieve stress and ease pain.
Some of these, like herbal remedies, have been used for hundreds of years. Others are recent discoveries and worthy of the name New Age. Here are a few alternatives to help you sleep, relieve stress and ease pain.
Offbeat Solutions to Sleep and Health Problems
Sometimes, when all else fails, some offbeat method may just lead to a solution. Perhaps many of our illnesses and the cures are psychological. You can think yourself ill and you can think yourself cured. I know this isn't the case most of the time, but it is worth a thought. I've heard of cancer patients who have gone into remission using the power of thought.
Sometimes, when all else fails, some offbeat method may just lead to a solution. Perhaps many of our illnesses and the cures are psychological. You can think yourself ill and you can think yourself cured. I know this isn't the case most of the time, but it is worth a thought. I've heard of cancer patients who have gone into remission using the power of thought.
Trager Approach
Utilizing gentle, non-intrusive, natural movements, The Trager Approach helps release deep-seated physical and mental patterns and facilitates deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity.
Utilizing gentle, non-intrusive, natural movements, The Trager Approach helps release deep-seated physical and mental patterns and facilitates deep relaxation, increased physical mobility, and mental clarity.
Better Sleep Series #2
The usage of sleeping pills continues to escalate, for everyone from children to senior citizens. Yes, people need sleep, but they should also remember there may be other methods to call up the sandman.
The usage of sleeping pills continues to escalate, for everyone from children to senior citizens. Yes, people need sleep, but they should also remember there may be other methods to call up the sandman.
Bedtime Exercise
It has long been the opinion of experts that exercising at night will disturb sleep patterns and keep you awake. It's true that exercise can be stimulating, heats the blood, gets the adrenaline flowing and sends energy soaring. But will it stop you from sleeping?
It has long been the opinion of experts that exercising at night will disturb sleep patterns and keep you awake. It's true that exercise can be stimulating, heats the blood, gets the adrenaline flowing and sends energy soaring. But will it stop you from sleeping?
Step By Step to a Feng Shui Compatible Bedroom
The Asian art of Feng Shui has become very popular. It's the way to live a harmonic and peaceful life. A good place to start is the bedroom. Your bed should not be facing the door, but diagonal to it. Neither should your bed be beneath a window. In fact, if possible, the bed should be against a wall that doesn't have a window. Take a look at the bed in the above picture. It's well placed. The door is to the right, the window to the left, and the head of the bed is against a wall with no window.
The Asian art of Feng Shui has become very popular. It's the way to live a harmonic and peaceful life. A good place to start is the bedroom. Your bed should not be facing the door, but diagonal to it. Neither should your bed be beneath a window. In fact, if possible, the bed should be against a wall that doesn't have a window. Take a look at the bed in the above picture. It's well placed. The door is to the right, the window to the left, and the head of the bed is against a wall with no window.
Acupressure
Some reports tell us that acupuncture (acupressure using needles) has a 90% success rate when it comes to insomnia. Pressure on certain points on the energy chain of the body encourages an increase of the hormone serotonin that produces sleep. [p]But what of people who are having a problem staying awake, for example, students in a long, boring class lecture or people working night shift? Can acupressure help in these cases?
Some reports tell us that acupuncture (acupressure using needles) has a 90% success rate when it comes to insomnia. Pressure on certain points on the energy chain of the body encourages an increase of the hormone serotonin that produces sleep. [p]But what of people who are having a problem staying awake, for example, students in a long, boring class lecture or people working night shift? Can acupressure help in these cases?
Homeopathy - Fact or Fantasy?
According to Webster's Dictionary, homeopathy is: A system of medical practice that treats a disease esp. by the administration of minute doses of a remedy that would in healthy persons produce symptoms similar to those of the disease.
According to Webster's Dictionary, homeopathy is: A system of medical practice that treats a disease esp. by the administration of minute doses of a remedy that would in healthy persons produce symptoms similar to those of the disease.
Mind Over Mood
Biofeedback is a method of making automatic bodily functions, like blood pressure, brain waves and heart beat visible so they can be controlled by the use of the mind.
Biofeedback is a method of making automatic bodily functions, like blood pressure, brain waves and heart beat visible so they can be controlled by the use of the mind.
Feng Shui Your Bedoom
What is Feng Shui? It's the Chinese system of living in harmony with the natural elements and forces of earth. It's all about balance in your surrounding and in your life, and takes into consideration compass directions, colors and the use of natural materials. Feng Shui is over 4000 years old. The Chinese call it balancing your Chi (Life force) and revolves around the Yin/Yang forces. Yin: is the Female or Passive force and Yang is active male force.
What is Feng Shui? It's the Chinese system of living in harmony with the natural elements and forces of earth. It's all about balance in your surrounding and in your life, and takes into consideration compass directions, colors and the use of natural materials. Feng Shui is over 4000 years old. The Chinese call it balancing your Chi (Life force) and revolves around the Yin/Yang forces. Yin: is the Female or Passive force and Yang is active male force.
Is There an Alternative?
This is a list of a variety of alternatives. They run the gamut from practices that have already gained the acceptance of some medical practitioners, like chiropractic and sound therapy, to alternative medical treatment - acupuncture, herbalism, aromatherapy. I have also included new age practices - crystal healing, kundalini energy, psychic healing.
This is a list of a variety of alternatives. They run the gamut from practices that have already gained the acceptance of some medical practitioners, like chiropractic and sound therapy, to alternative medical treatment - acupuncture, herbalism, aromatherapy. I have also included new age practices - crystal healing, kundalini energy, psychic healing.
Top Ten CDs to Help You Sleep #2
A recent study shows that slow, soft music aids sleep, and nothing's better than New Age music. Here are some CDs that might be just the thing you're looking for.
A recent study shows that slow, soft music aids sleep, and nothing's better than New Age music. Here are some CDs that might be just the thing you're looking for.
Can't Sleep?
A sleep pattern study found that people with sleep problems showed improvement after listening to soft music.
A sleep pattern study found that people with sleep problems showed improvement after listening to soft music.
Magnetic Therapy
According to Dr. Thomas Mattioni of the Arizona Heart Institute in Phoenix: "People with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators should never use those new magnet-laced mattress pads touted to ease back pain because the magnets could temporarily shut off the heart devices."
According to Dr. Thomas Mattioni of the Arizona Heart Institute in Phoenix: "People with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators should never use those new magnet-laced mattress pads touted to ease back pain because the magnets could temporarily shut off the heart devices."
What Is Massage Therapy
Although several special instruments have been developed to use in massage, the most satisfying massage is still that administered using the hands. Perhaps there is special power in the human touch. Maybe it's just more relaxing because of the human contact.
Although several special instruments have been developed to use in massage, the most satisfying massage is still that administered using the hands. Perhaps there is special power in the human touch. Maybe it's just more relaxing because of the human contact.
Can't Sleep? Let's Meditate On It
Meditation helps us relax. It's an aid to putting aside our worries and cares for a few moments and letting our mind as well as our body rest, and a relaxed mind and body will be more willing to drift off to sleep.
Meditation helps us relax. It's an aid to putting aside our worries and cares for a few moments and letting our mind as well as our body rest, and a relaxed mind and body will be more willing to drift off to sleep.
Therapy and Meditation For Insomnia
People, especially those over sixty, are inundated with pills. Medication for high blood pressure, for the heart, arthritis, stomach problems. You name it. Many of these can cause sleep disruptions. So, what do we do? Take sleeping pills. But perhaps there's a better solution.
People, especially those over sixty, are inundated with pills. Medication for high blood pressure, for the heart, arthritis, stomach problems. You name it. Many of these can cause sleep disruptions. So, what do we do? Take sleeping pills. But perhaps there's a better solution.
Your Thoughts Good or Bad
The subconscious mind is a powerful tool that controls every aspect of our lives including sleep so keep thoughts and words positive.
The subconscious mind is a powerful tool that controls every aspect of our lives including sleep so keep thoughts and words positive.
What is White Noise
Guest article by Reg Furlough. In the end, the importance of white noise is not in the format from which you acquire its therapeutic values. What is really important is your good health. Explore today how white noise can help you relax, sleep or improve your concentration.
Guest article by Reg Furlough. In the end, the importance of white noise is not in the format from which you acquire its therapeutic values. What is really important is your good health. Explore today how white noise can help you relax, sleep or improve your concentration.
Brain Wave Music to Help You Sleep
Researchers from the sleep clinic at the University of Toronto are creating music patterned to copy individual brain waves as a way to cure insomnia and psychosomatic disorders.
Researchers from the sleep clinic at the University of Toronto are creating music patterned to copy individual brain waves as a way to cure insomnia and psychosomatic disorders.
Natueal Treatment For Insomnia
Sleep is as important to promoting optimal health as diet and exercise. It restores and repairs the damage done during the course of the day. However, many of us have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep.
Sleep is as important to promoting optimal health as diet and exercise. It restores and repairs the damage done during the course of the day. However, many of us have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep.
You Are Getting Very Sleepy
You are not actually asleep during the hypnosis session, but the deep state of relaxation, the removal of worries and tensions, and the elimination of stress are all great methods of getting to sleep.
You are not actually asleep during the hypnosis session, but the deep state of relaxation, the removal of worries and tensions, and the elimination of stress are all great methods of getting to sleep.
Why Yoga? Why Not?
With its gentle movements, deep breathing and long stretches (like an animal preparing to bed down) it's an ideal method of relaxation for your pre-bedtime routine.
With its gentle movements, deep breathing and long stretches (like an animal preparing to bed down) it's an ideal method of relaxation for your pre-bedtime routine.
The Drawing Power of Magnetic Therapy
Magnetic healing is not new. Back about 350 B.C., Aristotle spoke of the therapeutic uses of magnets for healing. In 200 B.C., Galan, a Greek physician used magnets to bring about healing. In 1000 A.D., Persian physicians were using magnets to treat muscle spasms.
Magnetic healing is not new. Back about 350 B.C., Aristotle spoke of the therapeutic uses of magnets for healing. In 200 B.C., Galan, a Greek physician used magnets to bring about healing. In 1000 A.D., Persian physicians were using magnets to treat muscle spasms.
All Right Now. Just Relax
There are many ways to relax. Try using the powers of your mind through meditation, relaxation techniques or self hypnosis.
There are many ways to relax. Try using the powers of your mind through meditation, relaxation techniques or self hypnosis.
Relaxing Massage
If you suffer from insomnia, massages relax your muscles, ease pain and relieve stress, and you'll have a much better chance to fall asleep.
If you suffer from insomnia, massages relax your muscles, ease pain and relieve stress, and you'll have a much better chance to fall asleep.
Homeopathy - Fact or Fantasy?
Homeopathy has treatments for almost every illness and disorder, including insomnia. Quackwatch says there are a lot of basic disbeliefs concerning homeopathy. The remedies, Quackwatch claims, are only placebos.
Homeopathy has treatments for almost every illness and disorder, including insomnia. Quackwatch says there are a lot of basic disbeliefs concerning homeopathy. The remedies, Quackwatch claims, are only placebos.
Magnetic therapy - Does it Work?
Magnetic therapy is a controversial treatment for pain and other disorders. It may work. It may be a hoax. It could even be dangerous. Think carefully before you try it.
Magnetic therapy is a controversial treatment for pain and other disorders. It may work. It may be a hoax. It could even be dangerous. Think carefully before you try it.
Is There an Alternative?
Yes! Dozens of them, but be very careful. Many of these methods haven't been thoroughly tested. Be sure you know what you are trying.
Yes! Dozens of them, but be very careful. Many of these methods haven't been thoroughly tested. Be sure you know what you are trying.
Mind Over Mood
Biofeedback is a method of making automatic bodily functions, like blood pressure, brain waves and heart beat visible so they can be controlled by the use of the mind.
Biofeedback is a method of making automatic bodily functions, like blood pressure, brain waves and heart beat visible so they can be controlled by the use of the mind.
Exercise Is For Everyone!
Exercise is beneficial for anyone. Studies have shown that exercise helps both physical and mental health. Exercise may not always be an easy choice, byt neither should it be deemed impossible. Everyone can exercise in some way, depending on his or her health and abilities.
Exercise is beneficial for anyone. Studies have shown that exercise helps both physical and mental health. Exercise may not always be an easy choice, byt neither should it be deemed impossible. Everyone can exercise in some way, depending on his or her health and abilities.
The Music of Your Dreams
From the beginning of time, music has played an important part in the lives of men. There's something in the rhythm and cadence that leads to deeper states of consciousness.
From the beginning of time, music has played an important part in the lives of men. There's something in the rhythm and cadence that leads to deeper states of consciousness.
Meditation Relaxation Exercise
Your Guide About Healing, Phylameana lila Desy, shares a "guided meditation" that she wrote some years ago to use as an exercise for a healing workshop.
Your Guide About Healing, Phylameana lila Desy, shares a "guided meditation" that she wrote some years ago to use as an exercise for a healing workshop.
Hypnosis - What is it, Who can do it?
Major medical centers use hypnosis as a treatment for burn patients in acute pain and for other patients who have chronic pain. Can it be helpful for people with mental health problems?
Major medical centers use hypnosis as a treatment for burn patients in acute pain and for other patients who have chronic pain. Can it be helpful for people with mental health problems?
All About Hypnosis
Interested in hypnosis? You might find the information you need here. All about hypnosis. Comprehensive information. A comprehensive directory of hypnosis resources.
Interested in hypnosis? You might find the information you need here. All about hypnosis. Comprehensive information. A comprehensive directory of hypnosis resources.
Deeper Sleep Program
Allow the relaxing effects of hypnosis to put you into a deep trance and into a deep sleep. Improve your sleep nightly by listening to this night time hypnosis program, filled with suggestions that will program your subconscious mind to help you fall asleep faster and easier than ever.
Allow the relaxing effects of hypnosis to put you into a deep trance and into a deep sleep. Improve your sleep nightly by listening to this night time hypnosis program, filled with suggestions that will program your subconscious mind to help you fall asleep faster and easier than ever.
CMJ Enterprises - the Web's Premier Fitness Portal
Looking for ideas about exercise? You'll find plenty here, exercises for women, for men, for the elderly and for weight loss.
Looking for ideas about exercise? You'll find plenty here, exercises for women, for men, for the elderly and for weight loss.