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 HOMEOPATHY
The following strategies can be helpful in lifting a recent bout of fatigue that has followed an obvious cause, such as a lack of sleep, a sharp escalation of stress levels, or a poor diet. Chronic symptoms of fatigue that cannot be attributed to a cause are best addressed by a doctor, who will determine whether there is an underlying condition. If there is no underlying disorder, consult a homeopathic practitioner regarding treatment.
Nux vomica: Consider this remedy if you are feeling burnt out. |
Andreas Moritz
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 On a different note, independent research published in November 2007 shows that lack of sleep also causes brain disorders.
Physical Cleansing
The body needs to be cleared of toxins before it can restore its natural weight. Cleansing it also ensures that weight loss takes place smoothly and without causing adverse effects. The most powerful and thorough of all the cleansing procedures described in this book is the Liver and Gallbladder Flush. Its most important effect is to restore AGNI, the digestive fire. |
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| In addition, a lack of sleep boosts stress hormone levels, impairs the body's ability to process blood sugar, reduces levels of leptin (an appetite-depressing hormone) and increases inflammation—a factor in the development of heart disease.
In a long-term study of female nurses, the incidence of heart disease for those who slept less than five hours per night was almost double that of the nurses who slept seven to eight hours per night.
Najib T. Ayas, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine, Vancouver General Hospital, British Columbia, Canada. |
Ray D. Strand
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 These patients are most often living in total pain, are extremely fatigued, and suffer from lack of sleep. They wake up stiff, experience mental confusion, and many have irritable bowel and TMJ syndrome, which is when an individual develops a very painful jaw along with headaches.
Most fibromyalgia patients come into my office toting a stack of medical records from several different doctors, because a diagnosis of fibromyalgia usually takes an average of seven to eight years to get! Talk about frustration! They have been tested from top to bottom with absolutely no abnormal findings. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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 Other challenges to a healthy immune system include chronic lack of sleep, overwork, and the aging process. Immunity gradually declines over the years, increasing susceptibility to infection. Fortunately, research shows that supplementing the diet with antioxidants can boost immune function back to its "younger" capacity.10
LINKING GREEN TEA AND IMMUNITY
Green tea drinkers are less likely to be stricken with diseases caused by microorganisms for two reasons. First, green tea polyphenols boost the body's intrinsic defenses against disease (the immune system). |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 It also is obvious that adaptogens alone will not make up for lack of sleep, poor diet, lack of exercise, and a host of other issues that are the basic contributors to poor health. Americans are overfed but undernourished. Obesity has become an epidemic in the pantry of plenty, yet in addition to our ever-expanding waistlines, we often are deficient in many nutrients, including magnesium, zinc, selenium, folate, vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, and even dietary fiber. Herbs are no substitute for healthier eating. |
J. Douglas Bremner
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 One result of this overcharged, overbooked lifestyle is lack of sleep; all that activity during the day and into the night is stimulating, so that when we do actually get between the sheets, we can't fall asleep. Today, about one out of four Americans reports some difficulties in falling or staying asleep.
Insomnia in its most disabling form—meaning several consecutive sleepless nights—affects 10% to 15% of Americans. This problem has been a boon for the sleep-aid industry; millions are taking medications for insomnia, and the number is increasing all the time. |
| Recent studies have shown that insomnia has an important effect on promoting a variety of poor physical health outcomes, including a link between being overweight and lack of sleep. In addition, there are some serious side effects to consider.
Pharmaceutical Sleep Solutions
A variety of medications have been either developed specifically for the treatment of insomnia or prescribed for it because of their sedative side effects. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Though we may never fully understand all of these interactions, we've learned that not only can hormones have a profound influence on sleep, but sleep or lack of sleep can have a strong effect on hormones.
Home test kits are widely available; these involve sending samples to a laboratory, which will send you a detailed report of the results. However, some states require that a doctor order the test kit. If you are able to order a home test kit, it's important to go over the results with your health-care practitioner. |
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| Sufferers are irritable and have an emotional short fuse due to lack of sleep, constipation, and a queasy headache that lodges at the back of the head. Vomiting may also be a symptom, but it tends to be unproductive and does not bring relief.
Bryonia: If a hangover is a result of low-grade or severe dehydration, use Bryonia. Headaches are likely to be severe and are generally located in the front of the head. The scalp may also feel very sensitive and painful. When this remedy is appropriate, symptoms intensify with the slightest movement. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 I said to myself maybe it was lack of sleep, maybe it was the flight, maybe it was all these things. The next week another race, same thing. I could not do it. I did not have the energy.
I had a full blood chemistry done. I tested for every virus, bacteria, parasite, hepatitis, everything. My blood was clean as clean can be. I had to ask why I had no energy when I stressed myself in competition. I realized that there is something that medicine does not talk about, science does not look at. |
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| They consider a variety of other factors as well, including depression, lack of sleep and fatigue. This study increases interest in looking at other factors.
"We should think of shortness of breath not only in terms of lung disease," Rozanski adds. "We might need to screen a little more deeply for coronary artery disease. Someone with dyspnea might have a heightened need to undergo stress testing or other screening."
Rozanski says the study is already affecting decisions on stress testing in his practice. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 You'd think that the way to treat a lack of sleep is to get more of it, but one way that sleep docs treat insomnia is by making their patients sleep less. For instance, they'll take a patient getting five hours a night and force her to get only four a night, and then gradually increase by ten or fifteen minutes a night once a week. The sleep deprivation approach can work as a way to force your body to reset back into a regular sleeping pattern.
YOU Tip: Consider Herbals. Several supplements have been shown to decrease sleep problems. |
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| And several studies in adults have linked a lack of sleep to "neuroendocrine abnormalities" that may lead to overeating and obesity, according to the researchers.
"We are concerned that the problem of too little sleep extends even to the youngest members of families, though we do not know if this puts them at risk for problems down the line," Acebo says.
Acebo acknowledges that the sleep needs of young children haven't been studied adequately, and that the 12- to 15-hour recommendation is based on what experts think is the best amount to foster normal growth and development. |
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| Nux vomica: If you are prone to allergic rhinitis symptoms when stress levels are high, especially if this is combined with a lack of sleep, reliance on junk foods and caffeine to 235 keep the pace, and cigarettes and alcohol to unwind, use Nux vomica. Signature symptoms include itchiness and irritation in the ears, throat, and/or roof of the mouth. The nose may be unpleasantly sensitive to strong odors and perfumes, with repeated, violent bouts of sneezing. The nose runs freely by day, especially when in the fresh, open air, and gets very stuffed up at night. |
| Over time, however, fatigue will also start to take its toll on your body physically. lack of sleep aside, there are multiple other reasons for feeling tired, including a problem with blood sugar levels and adrenal exhaustion as a result of overdosing on stimulants such as caffeine when trying to counteract decreasing energy levels. Maintaining an even blood sugar level is crucial if you want to keep your energy levels consistent during the day. |
| This is useful if the function of the immune system has been adversely ^ affected by lack of sleep, and if you are consequently strained mentally and emotionally O during the day. ^
Lachesis: If the inflamed patches of skin have a dark-red, purplish look, and if the skin has a mottled appearance, use Lachesis. When this remedy is well indicated, symptoms are especially noticeable first thing in the morning.
Rhus tox: This is the remedy to consider if spots are especially itchy and/or painful, and react very badly to contact with cold and damp. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| Workers exposed to extreme conditions (sailors, workers on arctic icebreakers, miners) showed increased resistance to cold, heat, noise, lack of sleep, and anxiety when taking this herb. It also helped to prevent stress-related sleep problems, weight loss, fatigue, depression, and poor job performance. |
Rick Levy and Lou Aronica
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 If your body is physically exhausted from stress or lack of sleep, for instance, healing takes more time. Biofield therapy supercharges your body and allows it to do more of what its natural intelligence would have it do.
Anyone can learn how to do biofield therapy. If you commit yourself to practicing the techniques in this book, you'll be very good at it very quickly. The first step is learning how to feel the body's energies and move them. Once you begin to develop this skill, you can benefit from it immediately and be well on your way to doing this like a pro in a short time. |
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| TIP: MAINTAIN A HEALTHY DIET
If you have puffy eyes after a night of over-indulgence and lack of sleep, drink plenty of still, filtered water to flush out the system, eat generous portions of vitamin C-rich fresh fruit and vegetables, and avoid alcohol or caffeinated drinks.
Puffy eyes can often result from allergies. The treatments given below may help relieve the puffiness, but do not address the underlying cause. If you have symptoms of allergies (i.e., a runny nose, watery eyes, sinus pressure, or congestion) in addition to puffy eyes, it may be wise to treat those as well. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Irregular sleep patterns are just as likely to cause drowsiness as lack of sleep. Jet lag, shift work, inconsistent bedtimes, and weekend partying can all disturb our natural sleep/wake cycles. America is a nation of sleep-starved yawners fighting a daily battle against the sandman. We live in a world where people drive themselves on relentless schedules that leave insufficient time for quality sleep.
Q There have been some documented cases in which persons who suffered from narcolepsy were cured by eliminating allergenic foods from the diet. |
KC Craichy
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 Combine a lack of sleep with high stress at your job, caring for a newborn or a sick child, a heavy study load at school, or going through menopause, and we start to feel like a basket case. You can't "burn the candle at both ends" and not pay a price.
Regularly catching only a few hours of sleep can hinder metabolism and hormone production in a way that is similar to the effects of aging and the early stages of diabetes. |
Eric R. Braverman
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 Over the long term, abnormal brain symmetry can lead to serious sleep disorders, which in turn cause memory interference. lack of sleep also contributes to depression and/or trauma, which can also impair memory. memory loss and the pauses
As we age, our bodies produce fewer hormones, which leads to brain pauses. We produce less growth hormone between ages thirty and fifty, less estrogen and testosterone by ages forty or fifty, less DHEA between thirty and sixty, and possibly less progesterone by age sixty. These pauses can all cause memory loss. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
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 Activities that aggravate vata include over-exercise, drug use, forcing Yogic practices or other spiritual practices, excess pranayama, and lack of sleep. Once we understand these principles of how to calm vata -with moderate or comfortable living that is peaceful and modest in terms of stress, combined with sweet, salty, or oily, watery, soupy cuisine, and not moving quicker than the body is comfortable with in the transition to live foods - we have the best prevention. |
Dr. Timothy Scott
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 Would lack of sleep move you toward "depressed" or "joyful"? Just as a baby who misses his or her nap is more apt to throw a fit over even a minor frustration, the adult who is not getting adequate sleep is emotionally weaker, not stronger. Randy Gardiner who holds the record for staying awake (11 days) found that in addition to experiencing speech difficulties and minor losses in physical coordination, by the third day he had also begun to have some significant mood changes. |
Greg Critser
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 The company then initiated a huge DTC sleep awareness campaign, focusing on the long-term dangers of not getting enough quality rest — how lack of sleep led to impaired insulin secretion and a drop in the body's ability to fight infection, as well as car crashes and, for women, a higher risk of developing heart disease. The campaign paid off, and Ambien became a blockbuster.
But what if sleep was not the problem, or not perceived as a problem? What if a person was simply sluggish on the job and wanted to feel better? |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 When we were visiting and she was showing the lack of sleep from hot flashes and night sweats, I finally bought bioflavonoids for her. She often thanks me for the relief that it has given.
Nonhormonal Therapies
For years, women have worried about the possibility that estrogen and progesterone could increase their risk of breast cancer. Women who have already been treated for breast cancer can't take these hormones safely. As a result, and in light of the negative results from the WHI research, physicians have been looking for other ways to alleviate hot flashes. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Nutritional deficiencies of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and the B vitamins are often the root cause of muscle aches and cramps. lack of sleep can also contribute to this problem.
TREATMENT Diet
Recommended Food
Eat foods that are high in calcium: kelp, cheese, collards, kale, turnip greens, almonds, yogurt, milk, broccoli, and calcium-enriched rice and soymilk.
Also eat foods that are high in magnesium: whole grains, nuts, legumes, soy, and green leafy vegetables. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| A lack of sleep can trigger a relapse.
Q As much as possible, avoid situations that cause stress, such as a turbulent relationship or a difficult working environment. Stress is a major contributor to serious problems for people with manic-depressive disorder.
Considerations
Q Injections of vitamin B12 and megadoses of the B vitamins often bring about an improvement. The B vitamins have a lithium-like effect on the brain.
Q Amino acids, especially taurine and tyrosine, are important in the treatment of this disorder. |
Byron J. Richards, CCN
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 It will become immediately obvious that many other factors besides diet come into play. A lack of sleep brings weight loss to a halt. Fighting an infection brings weight loss to a halt. Backed up toxins brings weight loss to a halt. Too much stress brings weight loss to a halt. And, unfortunately for many, the little bit of sugar or high fat choice brings weight loss to a halt. Monitoring the scale on a daily basis is the best way to compare what body weight is doing in comparison to diet and life issues. |
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