There are six common causes of disruptive sleep in children and these include sleep deprivation, night waking, sleep-onset associations, separation issues, resistance to sleep/settling problems and parasomnias. Let’s take a brief look at each one of these. Any sleep disorder can lead to sleep deprivation which can affect a child’s physical and mental health as well as his/her performance...

It can seem redundant to keep listing causes of insomnia. But the truth is that we all need reminders. And while some things may be easy to change there may be other issues that we ignore because changing them would mean a drastic change in our lifestyle. So repeating a list of common causes to insomnia helps to urge...

As you continue to research what may or may not be the cause of your insomnia, you will encounter a number of myths or ideas that conflict with some very practical knowledge. The following article helps to clear up some of these important questions. The definition of a sleep disorder from a clinical point of view is, “a disruptive...

In recent times you may have noticed ads that describe a condition known as Restless Leg Syndrome. Now, I don’t know about you but I was kinda pleased that what seemed to me to be a rather vague issue has become more clearly defined and what some may have felt was an ‘imagined’ problem is now actually acknowledged. That’s...

We’ve all experienced the problem of heartburn – usually after experiencing some gastronomical delight that has tempted us beyond what our common sense dictates. But what the hey?! Sometimes the forbidden treat beckons. What follows are a number of suggestions that may help if heartburn is becoming a factor in getting a good sleep. Gastro esophageal reflux, or heartburn,...

Another aspect of sleep disorders can include sleepwalking. While usually more embarrassing than dangerous it none the less can be an exhausting experience. Please consider the following information: Sleepwalking can be very disconcerting. Imagine going to sleep at night, burrowing under the covers, but waking up in a totally different place? Or, perhaps you wake up in your own...