Cancer — Liou KT, Root JC, Garland SN, et al. | April 24, 2020 In the present study, the researchers sought to assess the impacts of acupuncture vs cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT‐I) on objective and subjective cognitive function in cancer survivors with insomnia. They analyzed cognitive outcomes and their relationship to insomnia symptoms […]
Zheng B, et al. Neurology. 2019;doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000008581. November 6, 2019 Symptoms of insomnia, specifically difficulties in falling and staying asleep, early morning awakening and daytime dysfunction, were independent risk factors for the incidence of CVD, especially in young adults or those without hypertension, according to a study published in Neurology. “These results suggest that if we […]
~ Study investigates role of psychiatric disorders in sleep-pain relationship by Judy George, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 12, 2019 DENVER — The presence of a psychiatric disorder did not appear to influence relationships between pain and sleep, researchers reported here. Sleep and pain were significantly correlated and their association was similar regardless of whether […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Original Research ArticlesFree Access Whitney T. Eriksen, Lydia Singerman, Sally A. D. Romero, Jason Bussell, Frances K. Barg, and Jun J. Mao Published Online:24 Sep 2018https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0156 Abstract Objective: To understand cancer survivors’ perceptions regarding the use of acupuncture for the treatment of cancer-related insomnia. […]
– Improvements in Pittsburgh Insomnia Rating Scale and significant delay in reported wake-up time THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with insomnia symptoms, wearing amber versus clear lenses for two hours before bedtime is associated with improved sleep, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Psychiatric […]
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 03/08/2016 Shergis JL, et al. Acupuncture is widely used in Asia and increasingly in Western countries. The authors performed a systematic review and meta–analysis to examine the effects of acupuncture for insomnia. Acupuncture compared to sham/placebo and pharmacotherapy showed statistically significant results. However, the evidence is limited by bias in the […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. If you suffer from insomnia then you understand the seriousness of simply not getting a good night’s sleep. Your whole world around you appears to crumble when you can’t get a good 6-8 hours of quality deep REM sleep. Your work life, your family life all suffer. Today’s article […]
October 13, 2015 Sleep Medicine Reviews TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors reviewed 14 randomized controlled trials of four different herbal medicines for insomnia involving 1602 participants. The preparations studied were valerian (12 studies), kava (1 study), wuling (1 study), and chamomile (1 study). None of these improved sleep compared with placebo and with active controls. Studies […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. If you suffer from insomnia then you understand the seriousness of simply not getting a good night’s sleep. Your whole world around you appears to crumble when you can’t get a good 6-8 hours of quality deep REM sleep. Your work life, your family life all suffer. Today’s article […]
Medscape Medical News > Psychiatry Deborah Brauser July 14, 2014 Individuals who cope with stress by using drugs or alcohol or by engaging in self-distraction vs adopting a head-on approach are at increased risk of developing insomnia, new research shows. A study of nearly 3000 participants with no history of insomnia at baseline showed that […]
Insomnia complaints are common in older adults and may be associated with mortality risk. However, evidence regarding this association is mixed. Thus, the authors prospectively examined whether men with insomnia symptoms had an increased risk of mortality during 6 years of follow–up. Some insomnia symptoms, especially difficulty initiating asleep and nonrestorative sleep, are associated with […]
Sali Asih, M.S The Spine Journal Available online 10 December 2013 In Press Abstract Background Context Insomnia is frequently experienced by patients suffering from chronic musculoskeletal disorders, but is often seen as simply a symptom of pain or depression, and not as an independent disorder. Compared to those who experience only chronic pain, patients with […]