Integrative Therapies to Manage Acute and Chronic Sleep Disorders

2011 ◽  
pp. 207-219
Author(s):  
Margaret-Ann Carno
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Integrative Therapies ◽  
Chronic Sleep

Benzodiazepines effective in chronic sleep disorders

1996 ◽  
Vol &NA; (1030) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
&NA;
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Chronic Sleep

Melatonin Treatment of Chronic Sleep Disorders

1998 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Jan ◽  
Hilary Espezel ◽  
Roger D. Freeman ◽  
Diane K. Fast
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Melatonin Treatment ◽  
Chronic Sleep

Drugs That Negatively Affect Sleep

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 383-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Lenz
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Sleep Loss ◽  
The Body ◽  
Prescription Medications ◽  
Lifestyle Activity ◽  
Medicinal Drugs ◽  
Chronic Sleep ◽  
Secondary Causes

Getting adequate sleep is a healthy lifestyle activity that is important for the body to function optimally both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep loss or sleep disorders. Secondary causes of sleep disorders are often overlooked and can occur from the consumption of social or medicinal drugs. Common social drugs that can disrupt sleep include alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. Certain medications can also have side-effects that can induce sleep disruptions. This article briefly reviews common social drugs and prescription medications that can negatively impact sleep.

Sleep Health and Sleep Disorders

2020 ◽  
pp. 283-326
Author(s):  
Weili Gray
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavior Disorder ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Light Therapy ◽  
Oral Appliance ◽  
Movement Behavior ◽  
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder ◽  
Sleep Study ◽  
Integrative Therapies

This chapter reviews the architecture and functions of sleep, how to interview patients on their sleep histories, how to evaluate for sleep disorders, commonly encountered sleep disorders and their pathophysiology, and the conventional and integrative therapies for each. The evaluation process includes a conventional sleep study as well as addressing vitamin D, B, and magnesium status. Sleep disorders discussed in this chapter are obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, rapid-eye-movement behavior disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, and narcolepsy and other central hypersomnias. The role of conventional tools and times when alternative and complementary therapies may be considered are discussed in detail. Treatment covered include continuous positive airway pressure, oral appliance, myofunctional therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, physical modalities, acupuncture, light therapy, melatonin, nutraceuticals, and other supplements that aid with sleep and daytime symptoms.

Memory dysfunction and anxiety-like behavior in a mouse model of chronic sleep disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 529 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsuhiko Sakamoto ◽  
Sayaka Higo-Yamamoto ◽  
Yuichi Egi ◽  
Koyomi Miyazaki ◽  
Katsutaka Oishi
Keyword(s):  
Mouse Model ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Memory Dysfunction ◽  
Chronic Sleep

scholarly journals Dietary Heat-Killed Lactobacillus brevis SBC8803 Attenuates Chronic Sleep Disorders Induced by Psychophysiological Stress in Mice

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayaka HIGO-YAMAMOTO ◽  
Saori YAMAMOTO ◽  
Koyomi MIYAZAKI ◽  
Yasukazu NAKAKITA ◽  
Hirotaka KANEDA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Lactobacillus Brevis ◽  
Psychophysiological Stress ◽  
Chronic Sleep

scholarly journals Managing Sleep Disorders during Pregnancy

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Kay-Stacey ◽  
Hrayr P. Attarian
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Retardation ◽  
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension ◽  
Intrauterine Growth ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Induced Hypertension ◽  
Chronic Sleep ◽  
In Pregnancy

Sleep disturbances and disorders are common during pregnancy, and they can be risk factors for a number of serious pregnancy-related sleep disorders. These include postpartum depression, pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, and intrauterine growth retardation. In addition, certain chronic sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy, are quite challenging to manage in the context of pregnancy and during lactation, particularly with medications that can be teratogenic. This review discusses 4 common sleep disorders and their impacts on pregnancy, and suggests ways to deal with these disorders that improves maternal and fetal outcomes safely. The review discusses diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, and narcolepsy in pregnancy.

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