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There are several reasons why it's hard to fall asleep alone, but there are many things you can do to combat the problem. You may have a hard time sleeping by yourself because of fear, bad habits, hormones or grief. You are all alone in your home and it’s time to hit the bed. The …

Difficulty falling asleep despite being tired is a sign that the circadian rhythm may be off. Difficulty falling asleep can be short term (acute) or long term (chronic). Some common problems that cause difficulty falling asleep are as follows: Short-term causes: New environment and unfamiliarity Stress Excessive noise or light Extremes of temperature Uncomfortable bed or mattress New job or …

Generic drug: pentobarbital sodium Brand name: Nembutal What is Nembutal (pentobarbital sodium), and how does it work? Nembutal (pentobarbital sodium) is a barbiturate that acts as a depressant, or sedative, used short-term to treat insomnia. Nembutal is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures, and to cause patients to fall asleep for surgery. Nembutal is available in generic form. …

Generic drug: tasimelteon Brand name: Hetlioz LQ Hetlioz LQ (tasimelteon) is a melatonin receptor agonist used for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24). What are the side effects of Hetlioz? Common side effects of Hetlioz include: headache, elevated liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, or ALT) in the blood, nightmares or abnormal dreams, disturbed night’s sleep, drowsiness, upper respiratory tract infections, or urinary …

Sleepwalking may include sitting up, walking around, and doing complex activities while appearing awake. It typically happens while in a deep sleep. Sleepwalking characteristically occurs during the first or second sleep cycles, specifically, during stages III and IV, otherwise known as deep sleep. Due to the short time frame involved, sleepwalking tends not to occur during naps. Sleepwalking activities may …

Ayurveda and vastu shastra There is no convincing evidence that your bed should face a certain way. However, feng shui recommends that you should point your headboard toward the south. There is a lack of convincing scientific evidence to say that you should face your bed in a “particular” way or direction. However, as per the ancient Chinese practice, feng …

Facts you should know about somnoplasty Somnoplasty is a unique surgical method for reducing habitual snoring by removing or stiffening tissues of the uvula and soft palate. Somnoplasty is a surgical treatment for snoring. Somnoplasty uses heat energy to modify the tissues of the uvula and soft palate. Somnoplasty is an in-office procedure done with local anesthesia. Somnoplasty is not …

The drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) procedure is a diagnostic tool used for studying the airway in a sleeping (sedated) patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE), also known as sleep nasendoscopy (SNE), is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It is a diagnostic tool used for studying the airway in a sleeping (sedated) patient with obstructive sleep apnea …

What is sleep deprivation? The symptoms of sleep deprivation include fatigue, inability to focus, and mood changes. Everyone is familiar with the feeling of being tired. That can happen at the end of a long day when it's time to go to bed. Or you might feel tired if you've been working hard and not taking enough time to rest. …

What is Hetlioz (tasimelteon)? Hetlioz is indicated for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24). The precise mechanism by which tasimelteon exerts its therapeutic effect in patients with Non24 is not known. Tasimelteon is an agonist at melatonin MT1 and MT2 receptors. These receptors are thought to be involved in the control of circadian rhythms. What are the side effects …