Sleeping with open eyes is actually called lagophthalmos, which means to not have the ability to close the eyelids fully as most other people. Lagopthalmos condition will result in corneal drying and…
Category: Sleep Disorders
Is It Common To Not Be Able To Sleep After Drinking Red Wine?
Does Alcohol Consumption Prompts Sleep Disorders? Yes, actually that’s pretty common. People sometimes think that alcohol will help them fall asleep but this is old and uneducated information which has been passed…
Things That Induce Sleep
For people suffering from sleeplessness, insomnia or sleep deprivation among other sleep disorders it could be interesting to read about things that induce sleep. So this article will look at various ways…
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx Effects On Snoring And Sleep Apnea
This is going to be very interesting article for everybody because here it becomes very visual with the illustrations of the pharynx, nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx and you can really start understanding what…
Do Birth Control Pills Cause Sleep Deprivation or Insomnia?
In order to understand if birth control pills can facilitate insomnia and lead to sleep deprivation we look at the birth control pills’ side effects. The most common of them are:
What is Exploding Head Syndrome Sleep Disorder?
The sleep disorder called Exploding Head Syndrome is a rather rare condition where the person wakes up abruptly feeling or hearing an explosive noise in their head. The strange thing is that…
ResMed iPhone App Test for Sleep Apnea
ResMed has developed what they call a sleep assessment app for iPhone which can help regular people, in the comfort of their own home, and without paying huge sums to the sleep…
Sexomnia Sleep Disorder – What is it?
Sexomnia is a (rare) sleep disorder (also known as “sleep sex”) which causes the person suffering from it to do any kind of sexual related actions while in the state of sleep…
Sleep Stages | How to Recognize Deep Sleep?
Two types of people wonder about what are the sleep stages and signs of deep sleep: Curious people looking to learn Parents or other adults taking care of children with
Asleep in the Office
If you have ever worked in an office chances are you have seen someone or even yourself asleep in the office or a condition close to it called “the zombie state” where…
Asthma Sleep Problems | Symptoms And Causes
Asthma Sleep Problems: Causes Asthma is chronic condition of the lungs where the airway becomes constricted, making it harder for the person to breath. The airway becomes inflamed and constricted due to…
People Sleeping with Their Eyes Open
Proper closure of the eyelids is important in maintaining the lubricated corneal surface of our eyes. It is also essential in maintaining the stable clear film of the cornea. The blinking reflex…
Stress and Epilepsy | Does Stress Cause Seizures?
Stress causes a lot of negative problems inside our body and that includes causing seizures. For example, one of the direct effects of stress is an increased heart rate or breathing. When…
Pregnancy Sleep | Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow REVIEW
In my other articles I speak a lot about the importance of getting good quality sleep and this is even more true in the case of soon to be mothers as they…
Top 3 Side Sleeper Pillow Choices | Mini-REVIEWS
This article looks into the pillows for side sleepers. This is an important topic both for people who just want to enjoy a better sleep than they are having as well as…
Hypnagogic Hallucinations
“Hypnagogic hallucinations” is a fancy phrase describing dream-like or hallucination-like experiences people have either when they are about to fall asleep or when they are about to wake up – exactly in…
Sleep Hyperhidrosis | Night Sweats
This condition, sleep hyperhidrosis, is better known to people as “night sweats”. A great amount of sweating occurs during the sleep for someone who has this condition and it can also happen…
Sleep Problems in Children
If you are a parent, then surely you will be worried about the different sleep problems in children. The importance of a good night’s sleep cannot be overstated; it is the time…
Natural Sleep Remedies for Adults
Importance of Natural Sleep Remedies for Adults In the event that you’re not getting the amount of sleep your body needs, you should know that it is important that you look into…
Sleepwalking in Children
Sleepwalking in children, also known as somnambulism, is a sleeping disorder which will cause your child to walk or engage in activities usually performed when fully awake. This disorder is classified under…