Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NSRED)
Do you know someone who is suffering from a sleep eating disorder? It is the type of disorder wherein the patient eats at night without him knowing it. They unconsciously prepare their meals while they are sleeping. This is actually a dangerous condition. It is known scientifically as the Nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder (NSRED).
The dangerous thing about this condition is that the sufferers are not really aware on what they are doing at night. When they later on find clues that they did such thing, they start to feel guilty and ashamed of themselves, which later on leads to depression.
It was found out that most of the sufferers are those who are addicted in food that has a lot of sugar and fat contents. Sometimes, they unconsciously eat inedible stuff and the also combine strange foods.
Time for a Bed Check-up!
Anyone can cure sleeping disorders by taking medical drugs and by following medical procedures, but did you know that the most important cure actually starts in your dear home? Specifically, in the bedroom. If you observed that your child is suffering from a sleeping disorder, the first thing to do is go to a doctor and undergo a medical check-up. Next, go to the room and ask yourself “What should I do in this room to make my dear child sleep comfortably?” The first thing to check is the bed, really. The beddings and the pillows contribute a lot in a child’s sleeping habits.
Sleeping Disorders of Children
A lot of parents complained with the difficulty of getting their child to sleep at night, but did you know that our kids also suffer from different sleeping disorders? You heard it right! Two of the most common sleeping disorders encountered by children today are Sleep Apnea and Restless Leg syndrome. If you think your child is suffering from this nightly disorder, you have to do something. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a problem for decades already but is considered simply as a difficulty in sleeping. It was only recently that the doctors consider it as a medical condition.
Anesthetics as a Sleeping Aid
Anesthetics have long been used as medication to treat sleep disorders for their soothing relaxing effects. Ever been under general anesthetic, then you would know how much anesthetics can induce sleep and the mount of anesthetic determines the time spent under. The actual dose and strength of the anesthetic used is a refined science (that’s why you end up paying for a separate anesthesiologist) that is based on body mass and weight to determine the exact amounts that are enough to induce a sleep like state and just enough so you don’t feel the pain. A type of anesthetic called ethyl carbamate or urethane, is showing promise in mice that have been observed to have the most similar brain waves as with a normally sleeping brain. The brainwaves of the mice were first observed when they slept naturally which was then used to compare the results of the anesthetic induced sleep. They found that urethane produced the most normal type of sleep patterns that would eliminate the side effects of other sleep inducing drugs and medication. The anesthetic per se is not suitable for human use, due to the huge concentrations that would be needed to attain the desired result but the mechanism or action of the drug can be used as a baseline for further study in the continuing search for a solution to the sleep problem that affects millions world-wide.
Too Much Sleep !???!
Studies are showing that too much sleep can be as bad as not getting enough sleep for it has the ability to disrupt the circadian rhythms of the human body. People who sleep more than the recommended eight hours a night and those who sleep less are having the same amounts of health problems so doctors recommend that the normal recommended amount of sleep be observed at all times. The discovery of the gene which controls the human sleep cycle that has been utterly disrupted by Daylight Savings Time has been progressing and scientists and sleep researchers are saying that a move to discourage the practice may be called for. Again, the study focused on reversed roles for much of the body of knowledge that we have about sleep disorders inclines more to lack of but not on too much so they are finding some surprising revelations indeed.
Emotional Stress at Work means Less Sleep
In the United States, 70 million adults are suffering from sleep deprivation and is blamed for many accidents such as driving accidents, work accidents and others leading to many fatalities. The value of enough sleep is compromised as the study shows when a person goes home from work after an emotionally stressful day leading to inadequate sleep. As this lost amount of sleep accumulates from day to day it becomes so profound and becomes part of the normal routine. Conflicts in the office, co-worker squabbles and other office related emotional experiences have been noted to contribute to the lack of sleep according to statistics collected in the study. The notion that sleeping disorders contribute to inefficiency at work was over turned for all studies were aimed at that avenue without reversing the roles of each other. This newer study shows that the major cause of sleep disorders for working Americans were problems at work and not the other way round as previously thought.
A Good Night’s Sleep - Harder for Women Entering Menopause
Studies are showing that one of the hardest things to deal with when the effects of menopause start setting in is getting a good night’s sleep. This might explain the frequent mood changes for lack of sleep can indeed influence psychological health. Sleep deprivation has the ability to compound the effects of menopause. Though some studies also show that hot flashes may also contribute to menopausal sleep problems, they have been ruled out and this new study may explain why. The irregular sleep patterns was the only factor found not to be dependent on when the last menstrual cycle has been and stayed constant throughout the entry till late menopause stages.
Chronic Nasal Obstruction and Sleep Deprivation
Getting tired and sleepy on the road while driving or doing any activity may be signs of severe nasal blockages and improper sleep disorder. The study by Japanese sleep researchers shows that people with the condition are more likely to suffer from Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) and that they are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea. The findings are not considered to be a direct threat to overall health but rather have the ability to impair their social and work communication skills. The study is discussed in more detail by the AAOHNS (American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery). The condition can be caused by a variety of maladies from allergies (pollen, smoke, dust, etc.), deformed septum’s or rhino sinusitis.
The Drowsy Sleeping Quiz
The incidents of accidents on the roads which are attributed to the lack of sleep are growing and the Australian road safety group has published this nifty driving guide which details and checks for signs of sleep deprivation. The ability of the human body to control sleep can only go so much that even with extreme sleepiness we claim to have control over the process which is true and this is what causes accidents. The guide gives you the ability to look for the signs and ways by which it can be alleviated. It also reiterates that the only cure for a sleepy driver is sleep and not even energy drinks, caffeine, nicotine or any other distraction can take that away from you. You will fall asleep it’s just a matter of time and better give into the urge with a nap rather than risk injuring or even adding yourself and your passengers to statistics. The guide also says that if most countries do not allow dunked driving on their roads, why drowsy drivers should be allowed to do so. The similarities of their effects results in poor brain functions leading to poor judgment and thus accidents. Sleep or do it so forever.
Your Body Clock
Researchers have found that the circadian system or rhythm by which our body follows with respect to sleep patterns and times as being hard coded in our brain’s neurons. They have been able to identify genes and certain neural pathways which are responsible for our sleep patterns and are very excited for they now know which particular parts of the body to target when treating sleep disorders. Even obesity has been linked to the lack of sleep which gives credence to the saying that a good night’s sleep is all you need for a brighter tomorrow. The research is still on-going and there are better chances of finding a solution for those who suffer from sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea and the many other debilitating sleep disorders people suffer each day.