Great Sleep Disorders Blog

3 Crucial Warning Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:43:14 -0400

Sleep apnea kills people. Destroys marriages. Leads to job loss. Ruins lives. Millions of people have sleep apnea...and don't even know it. If you hope to enjoy life and live a long time, it's important you recognize the symptoms of sleep apnea. That's why I've just posted another issue of my newsletter, Sleep Chat. It may save your life...or the life of someone you love. You can read my latest newsletter by clicking the link you see here.

7 Memory Foam Topper Tips

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:26:46 -0400

Question: I am thinking seriously about purchasing a memory foam mattress topper and I don't really know what I'm doing. I am overweight so I need something

Are You Drinking Your Neighbors' Medications?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:15:19 -0400

In my latest Sleep Chat newsletter, I write about the disturbing pollution of drinking water. Medications are leaching into residential drinking water because of improper disposal of these drugs. I'll tell you why this is happening, and how to dispose of medications properly so you don't end up poisoning Mother Earth...or your neighbors. You can read my latest newsletter by clicking the link you see here:

Memory Foam Pad for Motorcycle Camper

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:05:42 -0400

Would a memory foam topper be good as a primary mattress in a motorcycle camper? I have limited space and weight restrictions. Rich's answer from SleepPassport.com

How Much Sleep Is Healthy...or Unhealthy...Each Night?

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:56:29 -0400

Yesterday was World Sleep Day. I sent out my Sleep Chat ezine (newsletter) to my subscribers and talked about what this day means. I also wrote about a recent study that showed how much sleep is needed for good health. And, how the wrong amount of sleep may shorten a person's life. This is important information to know, especially if you are middle age or older. You can read my ezine by clicking the link you see here.

Why this Food May Be Betterthan A Melatonin Supplement

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:51:17 -0500

I just sent out another issue of my Sleep Chat newsletter. I go into detail about using a particular food to boost your melatonin for sleep. Many melatonin supplements in pill form contain far too much melatonin. So this fruit may be a much better way to get a good night's sleep for many people. Also, in the newsletter, I included a free, informative health report on this wonderful fruit that also helps with gout, joint pain, muscle pain, and heart health. Just click on the report link and it's yours. Simple. Click the link to read my latest Sleep Chat ezine and to get the free report.

Best memory foam mattress for breathing problems?

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:21:30 -0500

Here's my question: Is memory foam safe if you have emphysema (i.e., breathing in the fumes)? It depends on the quality of the memory foam. It's quite

Memory foam topper on top of memory foam mattress?

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:55:02 -0500

Is it comfortable to put a 3 inch memory foam topper on top of a 8 inch memory foam mattress? Hi Mike, Interesting question. There are two reasons I

Memory Foam Pad for Hard Hotel Beds

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:48:10 -0500

I find european hotel beds too hard for me. What should I carry to soften them that is compact and light-weight since I only take what I can carry (a

Will a memory foam topper cut down on tossing and turning?

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:39:58 -0500

Hi, I found your site in a Google search on memory foam topper. I'm recently married and my wife has trouble sleeping because I toss and turn. I couldn't

Crooks now have a new wayto steal your credit card number

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:54:08 -0500

I just posted a new issue of my Sleep Chat newsletter. It's called, A Sneaky Way Crooks Stole My Credit Card Number. You definitely do not want to miss hearing about what happened to me this past Saturday. Below is the link to read the newsletter. You'll be on the Sleep Chat back issues page. Simply click on the December 9, 2012 issue.

Symptoms Of Sleep Deprivation That Can Be Deadly

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 16:53:10 -0500

Read these symptoms of sleep deprivation to save your life or the life of someone you love. It has to do with your eyes and hearing. Check it out here...

Free Sleep Report: The How to Buy a Mattress Checklist

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 19:17:08 -0500

Picture this. You lie down on your fresh, new, luxury mattress or memory foam topper. It is so comfortable...so kind to your aching joints...so sleep inviting...you wonder why you waited so long to get something you deserve—a great mattress and a great night's sleep. If you're anything like me, you waited so long because buying a mattress is a pain in the you know what. In fact, I got so frustrated by all the mattress mumbo-jumbo from mattress stores, I created a free special report. The report shows you exactly what you need to do to make sure you get the best mattress for you. All you have to do is click the link you see here, and you can instantly download my free report. It's as simple as that.

Take This Important Sleepiness Quiz

Sun, 4 Nov 2012 12:24:22 -0500

Do you recall a time when you drove your car when you were sleepy? Or how many times have your eyes drooped and your head bobbed while you were sitting reading, working, or watching TV? The point is, during the day you need to be alert to perform your best. However, estimates are that around 75% of people experience daytime sleepiness when they should be fully alert. I just published two issues of my Sleep Chat newsletter that address the problem of sleepiness. The famous Epworth Sleepiness Scale is a short quiz you can take to see whether you have a problem with excess sleepiness. It will only take you a few moments to complete the test. This is important. Because most people are not aware of how much sleep deprivation affects the way they live, look, and feel. Sleepiness can be dangerous. So click the link below to take the test and find out how sleepy you may be. You will see the Sleep Chat Back Issues page. You must read the November 1 issue first. It's called Step 1 to Better Sleep: Take This Simple Quiz. Then read the November 2 issue called Your Epworth Sleepiness Scale Score and What It Means.

You Can't Sleep? Let's Understand Insomnia

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:11:43 -0400

To see why you can't sleep, let's be clear on what is insomnia, the types of insomnia, and the causes of insomnia. Plus, sleeping pills kill how many people?

Sleepwalking in Children and Adults

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:00:32 -0400

Here I tell a personal story about years of sleepwalking. I show the somewhat humorous...and dangerous side of sleepwalking.

What is the Best Mattress? One With Patented Spinal Zone Technology

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:16:00 -0400

A maverick CEO and top sleep doctor will show you what is the best mattress for you. Plus, click here to see what mattress stores don't want you to know.

Can OTC Sleep Aids Cause Alzheimer's?

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:26:33 -0400

Here are 15 more reasons why otc sleep aids are so dangerous. Do you have heart, urinary or breathing problems? Take medications? Read this to be safe...

The Best Memory Foam Topper? Here Are 2 Top Choices

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:22:56 -0400

This article will help you buy the best memory foam topper for you. We'll also answer a question people have: Why does my memory foam topper smell bad?

9 Natural Sleep Aids in Supplements: Your Best Remedies for Insomnia?

Sat, 4 Aug 2012 20:16:46 -0400

If you're wondering what ingredients to look for in natural sleep aids, I'm going to tell you. Many of the best sleep supplements used as natural remedies for insomnia often contain the following...

Buying A Memory Foam Topper? Could Be A Bad Decision

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 23:38:06 -0400

If you're thinking about buying a memory foam topper, this could be the most important article you read for making the right, healthy decision...

Sleep Aid Herbs And The Passion of Jesus Christ?

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:54:31 -0400

Let me remind you, I don’t make this stuff up about sleep aid herbs. Just the facts. So if you want to sleep well without scarfing down a fistful of drugs, check this out.

An Herbal Sleep Remedy You Inhale Or Put Over Your Eyes?

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:35:06 -0400

You’ll be surprised to discover that this interesting herbal sleep remedy has been used in some weird ways. So if you want soothing relief from sleepless nights, check this out.

Herbal Sleep Aids Herbal Experts Swear By

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:19:27 -0400

When herbal experts can’t sleep, here are six herbal sleep aids they take for insomnia…

6 Top Herbal Sleep Remedies For Sleepless Nights

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:59:23 -0400

If you’re searching for natural sleep aids for your sleep difficulties, then these 6 top herbal sleep remedies may be the most important place for you to start…

More Herbal Remedies For Insomnia: Turn Off Your Mind

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:47:05 -0400

Ever feel like you can’t turn your mind off at night? Well allow yourself to drift into dreamland with one of the calming herbal remedies for insomnia.

Effects of Sleep Deprivation on High Blood Pressure

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:02:52 -0400

After you read this article you’ll have learned one of the effects of sleep deprivation few people know about. Plus, grab a free report that could save your life…

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome: Extreme Teen Night Owls

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:55:52 -0400

Lost. Alone. Exhausted. That's how a lot of teens feel because of delayed sleep phase syndrome. Find out more here...

4 Essential Facts About Insomnia

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:14:39 -0400

By the time you read these facts about insomnia, your insomnia will have less power over you. You may find it particularly surprising that these facts are your...

Free Hypertension Diet Guide, Essential for Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:41:35 -0400

Do have high blood pressure? Insomnia and sleep deprivation? If yes, you need these top hypertension diet tips and free 64-page guide. Get them now right here...

6 Sleep Deprivation Effects That Ruin Your Weight Loss Plans

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:42:44 -0400

Couldn’t you lose weight a little more easily if your body wasn’t sabotaging you? Sleep deprivation effects can wreak havoc on weight loss. Here’s why…

5 Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment Tips

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:49:35 -0400

Are you ready to live a new way? These seasonal affective disorder treatment tips, including light box therapy, may help create a real breakthrough in how you live with SAD.

FREE SAD Syndrome Audio Book (Seasonal Depression Disorder)

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:22:07 -0400

I purchased this audio on SAD syndrome in hopes that it helps you if you have seasonal depression disorder. There's nothing to buy, download, or opt in to. It's my gift to you.

What Is SAD Disorder? How Many People Have It?

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:09:32 -0400

SAD disorder is commonly known as seasonal affective disorder. But it’s sometimes called SAD depression. Get the facts and a free ebook on depression here...

Get Some Sleep Teen! Here’s Why Teen Sleep Is Different.

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:57:53 -0400

I’m about to tell you about a fascinating discovery a top sleep expert made about teen sleep. And you will be aware of why, when it comes to sleep teen years may be the worst.

Is Seasonal Depression Real?

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:50:48 -0400

Every fall and winter a darkness invades the minds of millions of people. But is it seasonal depression (SAD)? What is this SAD syndrome? Let’s explore the answer here…

16 Dangers: Teen Sleep Deprivation Part 2

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:21:04 -0400

If you’re a parent or teen, imagine what would happen if you didn’t know what I'm about to tell you about teen sleep deprivation. Nothing else is important right now but this…

16 Dangers: Teen Sleep Deprivation

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:06:19 -0400

Imagine what would happen if you didn’t know what I'm about to tell you about teen sleep deprivation. If you’re a parent or teen, nothing else is important right now but this…

A Simple Sleep Apnea Cure?

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:43:50 -0400

Here’s a curious study that provides clues to one potential sleep apnea cure. And 4 things this means for you if you’re looking for a cure for sleep apnea.

23 Dangerous Sleep Apnea Symptoms. Are You At Risk?

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:29:20 -0400

This article could save your life or the life of someone you know. Sleep apnea symptoms are not only unhealthy, they can be deadly too. Find out more here…

Physical Effects of Sleep Deprivation: 17 Shocking Facts

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:16:47 -0400

Each fact of this article will leave an everlasting, profound impression on you of the dangerous physical effects of sleep deprivation. You have no idea how alarming this list is...

13 Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:17:30 -0400

From the moment you read these symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, you begin to understand why you feel the way you do. And how you can improve your life…

Best Bed For Back Pain: Here Are 3 Top Choices

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 19:41:49 -0400

Medical research has shown the best bed for back pain is a memory foam mattress. Click here for three top places online to get the quality you deserve.

What Do Dreams Mean: The Guide, The Child, and A Monkey?

Sun, 13 May 2012 19:48:45 -0400

I'm going to discuss with you why it's important for you to ask the question, What do dreams mean? This strange dream of mine will show you why...

6 Good Weight Loss Foods

Tue, 8 May 2012 14:25:44 -0400

When it comes to weight loss foods, any way you slice and dice it, we're talking about healthy foods...even superfoods. Here are 6 good ones...

A much easier way for how to change your life

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:05:38 -0500

If you find that making big changes in your life is difficult, then you'll want to read my latest newsletter. It's about how to change your life without fear and without failure. Click this link to read the newsletter.

Are Homeopathic Sleep Aids A Hoax?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:03:05 -0500

Not only was I skeptical about homeopathic sleep aids, but I'm skeptical about homeopathy in general. But then I did some studying. Have I been wrong?

Can I combine alcohol with melatonin for sleep?

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:45:52 -0500

I was asked this question recently. It surprises me somewhat, but alcohol is frequently used by people to get to sleep. This is a shame. Alcohol will help you get to sleep and it will do so quickly. The big problem...and it is a really BIG problem...is that the body metabolizes the alcohol while you sleep, thereby reducing its effects. And as soon as the effects of the alcohol begin to completely wear off, you will invariably wake up. It happens all the time and there is nothing you can do about it. Most people will wake up...usually after about four hours or so...and will find it difficult to get back to sleep. This is the classic situation known as sleep maintenance insomnia that I have written about on my website. As for mixing alcohol with melatonin, this is a terrible idea. Alcohol suppresses the central nervous system. And the very purpose of taking melatonin supplements is to also help sedate you. Combining the two together will definitely have an additive effect which may be unhealthy and lead to grogginess the following day. So let me say this. Do not use alcohol as a sleep aid. But do try melatonin for sleep to see if it helps you sleep better. As for melatonin dosage, research is showing that 300 micrograms...which is the same as .3 milligrams...is an effective dose. Many of the melatonin supplements have large amounts of 5 milligrams or 10 milligrams which, in my opinion, is too much, from what I have read. It appears that lower doses of melatonin may be the better choice for helping with insomnia. If you have a bottle of pills that has 5 milligram pills, consider cutting the pills into quarters to reduce the dosage. If you have a question you would like me to research and answer for you, please go to my Contact Me page on my website and send me your question. Thanks.

Need Help With Snoring and Stopping Smoking?

Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:39:02 -0500

If you’re a smoker who snores, here’s a unique system that can help you stop smoking. This will also help with snoring. Here’s why…

Herbal Sleep Apnea Solutions. Plus, A Free Sleep Apnea E-Book

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:54:56 -0500

If you're like most other people who use cpap for sleep apnea, you hate it. After you read this article you'll have some alternative sleep apnea solutions.

Get Two Free Memory Foam Pillows Worth $258

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:31:57 -0500

Until January 31 you can get two free pillows worth $258 from the only natural memory foam company in the world...Essentia. Simply take advantage of the Winter Sale that's going on right now. These are the pillows recommended by Dr. Oz. For details about these great memory foam mattresses and pillows...and to see the Dr. Oz video about them...go to my article, Best Mattress For Back Pain Or if you prefer, go directly to Essentia Natural Memory Foam Mattress (link opens in a new window) for more information about this fantastic offer. To get your free pillows, be sure to use your online coupon code: WINTER

Why are calcium and magnesium good natural sleeping remedies?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:54:05 -0500

I was asked this question a few days ago so let me briefly answer it here for your benefit too. Calcium helps to reduce stress, which may help you relax. And combining calcium with magnesium is showing promise in helping people who have chronic insomnia. One reason may be because magnesium acts as a muscle relaxant and relieves tension. Magnesium also boosts production of the brain neurotransmitter GABA, the calming chemical. GABA helps promote sleep. There is also evidence that insomnia caused by stress may be due to a deficiency of magnesium. In addition, people who have low levels of magnesium may suffer from fatigue. The big problem is, most people, at least here in the United States (U.S.), are deficient in both calcium and magnesium. The U.S. Office of Dietary Supplements says that 78% of women over 20 and 55% of men over 20 are not getting enough daily calcium. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 66% of Americans do not get enough daily magnesium. You may want to supplement with 600 mg of calcium and 250 mg of magnesium daily to add to what you're getting from your diet for these two minerals. Take these supplements with food. I get a lot of my calcium from fortified almond milk. But cow's milk and cheese also have loads of calcium. Magnesium rich foods include green leafy vegetables such as spinach, almonds, bananas, and whole grains. If you have kidney problems, you should consult with your doctor before taking magnesium supplements. To see other good natural sleeping remedies, see my article, These 9 Natural Sleep Aids May Be Your Best Natural Remedies for Insomnia. Or see my series of six articles on herbal sleep aids.