Sounds almost sci-fi, but apparently more than 200,000 Chinese have already benefited from the Vitamind Cap (TM)... calling it a wearable insomnia treatment gives you an impression of a gadget of some sort - whereas in reality it is an insomnia aromatherapy treatment.
The cap contains 16 herbs which are designed to soothe and relax... aromatherapy style. Testing has revealed this to be effective (though no mention of control groups with just the smell of the herbs was mentioned (I'm probably being a pedant here though!)).
So, here is a link to the original news item... maybe it'll work for you!
Wearable Insomnia Treatment
Showing posts with label top insomnia treatments. Show all posts
Showing posts with label top insomnia treatments. Show all posts
Saturday, 6 December 2008
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Surprising Size Of Insomnia Drugs Market
Well, searching through the latest Insomnia news today and came across a very surprising statistic indeed... the size of the insomnia drugs market is simply eye watering - and forcast to grow!
The headline actually involved a 'slump' in 2007 - when the expiry of some profitable patents meant that the total market was $4.1 Billion. The forcast is that the total for insomnia drugs will be $6.9 billion by 2017 - with this growth restarting in 2009.
Now, apart from this being a huge amount of money, it raises questions for me about our dependency (as a society) on quick fixes... such as drugs. My view is that natural treatments, specifically relaxation / noise masking and so on are safer, cheaper and more effective in the long-run.
Geoff
The headline actually involved a 'slump' in 2007 - when the expiry of some profitable patents meant that the total market was $4.1 Billion. The forcast is that the total for insomnia drugs will be $6.9 billion by 2017 - with this growth restarting in 2009.
Now, apart from this being a huge amount of money, it raises questions for me about our dependency (as a society) on quick fixes... such as drugs. My view is that natural treatments, specifically relaxation / noise masking and so on are safer, cheaper and more effective in the long-run.
Geoff
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Starting My Blogroll - A Worthy Insomnia Read
Going to start a blogroll today with a view to linking out to the best blogs out there in the field of sleep and insomnia... the blogroll will live on the right hand side menu bar area (not sure that is the correct technical term but hey!)
This is to the blog of the Sleep Doctor himseld Dr Michael Breus - it is an excellent blog with some great advice as well as medical information. If any readers have quality blogs who would like to appear in the blogroll then please let me know.
While Dr Breus takes the role of 'expert' in the field of sleep and sleeping medicine, it is time to ask where your humble host Geoff fit in to the bigger scheme of things?? Well, my role is closer to that of a teacher... sure, I know my stuff - but actually there are few ways to document this other than becoming a doctor.
Instead I aim to facilitate clear and easy information for those interested in many aspects of sleeping disorders - via articles, my site Best Insomnia Treatment and of course this blog. Over time I hope to make all of these aspects more interactive - once the groundwork of getting the best possible info out there is complete.
Geoff
This is to the blog of the Sleep Doctor himseld Dr Michael Breus - it is an excellent blog with some great advice as well as medical information. If any readers have quality blogs who would like to appear in the blogroll then please let me know.
While Dr Breus takes the role of 'expert' in the field of sleep and sleeping medicine, it is time to ask where your humble host Geoff fit in to the bigger scheme of things?? Well, my role is closer to that of a teacher... sure, I know my stuff - but actually there are few ways to document this other than becoming a doctor.
Instead I aim to facilitate clear and easy information for those interested in many aspects of sleeping disorders - via articles, my site Best Insomnia Treatment and of course this blog. Over time I hope to make all of these aspects more interactive - once the groundwork of getting the best possible info out there is complete.
Geoff
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Lack Of Sleep Linked To Heart Disease
A large-scale study in Japan's Jichi Medical Univserity has uncovered yet more evidence that lack of proper sleep is linked to disease.
While this study concentrated on Seniors (70+ age range) with high blood pressure, it is easy to imagine how a lower - yet still marked - effect can be seen for a variety of ailments and a variety of ages.
The finding was that of the 1200 people studied, there was a significant (statistically speaking) increase in heart-disease for those who had less than 7.5 hours sleep each night.
What surprises me is that there is no mention in the press releases or articles printed in the mainstream press about aging factors in the amount of sleep required. Does this indicate that those seniors who feel the need for less sleep should try to get more, or that this 7.5 hours should be in one go - or whether it can be broken into night / naps and still have beneficial effects.
Ah well, research is a wonderful and self-perpetuating thing... for every question answered there are two more asked!
Geoff.
While this study concentrated on Seniors (70+ age range) with high blood pressure, it is easy to imagine how a lower - yet still marked - effect can be seen for a variety of ailments and a variety of ages.
The finding was that of the 1200 people studied, there was a significant (statistically speaking) increase in heart-disease for those who had less than 7.5 hours sleep each night.
What surprises me is that there is no mention in the press releases or articles printed in the mainstream press about aging factors in the amount of sleep required. Does this indicate that those seniors who feel the need for less sleep should try to get more, or that this 7.5 hours should be in one go - or whether it can be broken into night / naps and still have beneficial effects.
Ah well, research is a wonderful and self-perpetuating thing... for every question answered there are two more asked!
Geoff.
Friday, 14 November 2008
Study Finds Pine Tree Bark Effective Insomnia Cure
Nature is full of surprises - in fact the one thing we should not be surprised about is that new cures for many conditions are out there waiting to be found.
The latest comes in the form of the use of bark-extracts from the pine tree known as the 'French Maritime Pine' in the cure of jetlag symptoms, insomnia being a major factor in the list.
Insomnia can easil result for the disruption to the circadian rythm after long hall travel, exasserbated by the long periods of physical inactivity. This new insomnia treatment - which is based around the naturally occuring chemical Pycnogenol appears to work by improving circulation and alertness - allowing travellers to stay awake until the time they judge to be best for getting back into a normal sleeping pattern.
Sounds great to me!
Geoff.
The latest comes in the form of the use of bark-extracts from the pine tree known as the 'French Maritime Pine' in the cure of jetlag symptoms, insomnia being a major factor in the list.
Insomnia can easil result for the disruption to the circadian rythm after long hall travel, exasserbated by the long periods of physical inactivity. This new insomnia treatment - which is based around the naturally occuring chemical Pycnogenol appears to work by improving circulation and alertness - allowing travellers to stay awake until the time they judge to be best for getting back into a normal sleeping pattern.
Sounds great to me!
Geoff.
Monday, 10 November 2008
Welcome Message
This blog aims to become the number one resource for insomia treatments and help for the people suffering from insomnia symptoms.
Remember to check back regularly for up-to-date articles and information which could help you to sleep better at might.
Geoff
Remember to check back regularly for up-to-date articles and information which could help you to sleep better at might.
Geoff
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