Circadian Rhythm is derived from the Latin phrase circa dies which means ‘approximately a day’. It can be simply described as the changes in human behavior and physiology within a 24-hour biological…
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Melatonin for Sleep: Uses and Abuses
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) is a sleep disorder whereby a person’s normal cycle of wakefulness and slumber gets delayed. You have the trouble of falling asleep at the desired time. You…
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…
Jet Lag and Its Effects to Health
There are people who would say that “It’s simply jet lag, it’ll pass by”. More or less, yes, you will be able to recover from your jet lag. Jet lag happens because…
Sleep Problems in Teenagers | Circadian Rhythm of Teenagers
Parents usually nag their teenagers about going to sleep early, and when morning comes, teenagers seem to be difficult to wake up. But we should all be aware that these teenagers do…
Bright Light Therapy Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
All living things have a biological clock that is influenced by the cycle of light and darkness (day and night). In humans, the light enters the retina of the eyes and stimulates…
Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome
Chronic steady pattern comprising 1 to 2-hour daily delays in sleep onset and wake times in an individual living in society. Usual circadian rhythm is 24.2 to 24.5 hours. Patients sleep “around…
What Sleep Experts Are Telling Us about the Circadian Rhythm
Asking sleep experts for advice on how to put children to bed often feels like an exercise in futility. The standard tips are banal and predictable: avoid caffeine; remove the TV from…
Sleep Your Way to Health
Many of us let our schedule dictate our sleep habits instead of letting our sleep habits dictate our schedules. Almost every person who comes in to see me does not have the…
Travel Fatigue and Jet-Lag
Humans often experience travel fatigue during long journeys. Even without crossing different time zones that brings about jet lag, fatigue can occur due to boredom or stiffness from unfamiliar seating/poor posture. Teams…
Why Do Teens Have Trouble Sleeping?
Research shows that teens need 8 1/2 to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. You don’t need to be a math whiz to figure out that if you wake up…
Non-24 Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome
Non-24 hour sleep-wake syndrome (Non-24) is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder. It is one of rarest sleep disorders that doctors have come across. The average person’s circadian rhythm is said to correlate…
What Decides the Quality and Duration of our Sleep
There are actually just 4 major factors which decide: How well we sleep How long we sleep These factors are: The length of being awake The temperature of our body What times…
DSPS Sleep Disorder | Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) | Sleep Right Melatonin | Philips BriteLITE 6 | REVIEW
Few Words About What Exactly Is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome or DSPS in short is a disruption or a disorder of the internal body clock (circadian rhythm). People…
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder Treatment
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder Treatment Options Once the circadian rhythm sleep disorder symptoms have been identified, it is time to select a treatment. There are 3 main options: Behavior therapy Bright light…
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder Symptoms
Circadian Rhythm (also known as the internal body clock) is a biological cycle which takes place in most living things. This cycle is related to the exposure to light from the sun…