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[28 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]
14 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Getting a proper night’s sleep is vital for health and well being. Here is a list of tips for achieving better sleep:

Keep regular sleeping hours
Avoid stimulants such as coffee and alcohol before sleep
Maintain the bedroom for sleeping only
Keep the room dimly lit and lights off when sleeping
Do not exercise right before sleep
Do not eat a heavy meal before sleep
Turn the clock so it is not facing you
Open the window for fresh air
Plants in the bedroom are relaxing
Keep the bedroom clutter-free
Make the bedroom comfortable and pleasing to the eye
Use natural blankets
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[14 Dec 2008 | Comments Off | ]
SSRIs for treating depression – Why they are not recommended in some cases

Antidepressants are the most common type of drugs that are used in treating depression. Since insomnia is one of the most common symptoms of depression, these drugs are often used to elevate depressive moods and induce sleep.
Among the various kinds of antidepressants, SSRI’s are among the latest that are now being used extensively for treating insomnia. Despite their rampant use, the efficacy of antidepressants like SSRIs to treat insomnia is not supported by clinical studies. Using SSRI’s to treat insomnia has also not been approved by the FDA.
SSRIs are indicated …