Can you die from a melatonin overdose? Is melatonin safe to use or can you overdose on melatonin? These are all good questions, but let's begin by discussing melatonin safety, and why we should be asking such questions. What is melatonin and why should we concern ourselves about it? Table of Contents Quick Navigation What is Melatonin? Natural Production of … [Read more...] about Is Melatonin Safe? Can You Die from a Melatonin Overdose?
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How Much Sleep Do Babies and Kids Need?
How much sleep do babies and kids need? The answer to that question depends very much on the age of the kids! Are your kids 4, 14 or 24 years old? Some adults act as though they were still kids. For our purposes here we shall call a halt at 17 years. Let’s start with babies. How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? When discussing how much sleep do kids need, we are referring … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Do Babies and Kids Need?
10 Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Couples
Our best and worst sleeping positions for couples are intended to address a problem that many couples have. If you are having trouble sleeping then it could be connected to your sleeping position. Partners, in particular, can disturb each other’s sleep, and they often make a decision to sleep separately from each other to avoid getting too hot in bed and waking up sweaty … [Read more...] about 10 Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Couples
Hypnic (Hypnagogic) Jerking Explained: What is Hypnic Jerking
Have you ever twitched just as you are falling asleep? Maybe you have but you haven’t been aware of it. It is believed that up to 70% of people experience a sudden jerk in that few moments between being awake and being asleep. This involuntary muscle spasm is known as a hypnic jerk, sleep start or hypnagogic jerk, and as inferred above, is quite common. But what is hypnic … [Read more...] about Hypnic (Hypnagogic) Jerking Explained: What is Hypnic Jerking
Best Relaxing Music for Sleeping: Music to Help You Sleep
The best relaxing music for sleeping is played at a tempo similar to your heart rate when in bed. This relates to a pulse rate of 60 – 80 beats per minute. That is why many people fall asleep when listening to such relaxing music in the evening. You can use this information if you find it difficult to sleep at night. There are many forms of music to help you sleep … [Read more...] about Best Relaxing Music for Sleeping: Music to Help You Sleep
Tips to Sleep Better Even with Severe Lower Back Pain
The following tips to sleep better, even with lower back pain, will explain why many people suffer back pain in bed and how to reduce it or even eliminate it. It should be stated immediately that we are not physicians, and that our advice is given from the experience of people who do suffer lower back pain in bed, also known as lumbar pain. The following are five of … [Read more...] about Tips to Sleep Better Even with Severe Lower Back Pain
Is it Possible to Ease Neck Pain from Sleeping?
Many people suffer neck pain after sleeping. This is more than just a stiff neck since neck pain after sleeping can have serious repercussions on your everyday life. Many people who suffer are desperate to find a solution to what can be a very debilitating issue. Are there any solutions to this problem? Can the pain be reduced or even eliminated altogether? There are … [Read more...] about Is it Possible to Ease Neck Pain from Sleeping?
