Tag ‘Sleep deprivation’
Stuffy Nose at Night? 6 Ways to Reduce Nighttime Congestion Without Medication
I always had a stuffy nose at night as a child. My medication was never strong enough, even the Benadryl. Certain seasons were worse than others, and my mother did her best to help me cope and feel more comfortable. Over the years, my medications have improved significantly, and I have less trouble with nighttime more
Health Goals for February – Always Sick and Tired
My New Years Resolution is to Get Healthy! Why? Because I’m always sick and tired, and I’m, well, to sound totally cliche – sick and tired of always being sick and tired. My Health Goals for January were partially met, so I will need to continue being vigilant with those past goals, maintaining what I’ve more
Why Am I Always Sick? – 13 Reasons Why You Are Always Sick
FYI – this isn’t me. Image by the Italian voice via Flickr Why am I always sick? That’s one I frequently ask myself (which is why I have this blog), and one that I have found goes through Google quite often. While some people have immune system disorders or hidden chronic conditions they are yet more
Can Diabetes & Allergies Cause Depression?
Recent studies have attempted to link various diseases and conditions with increased depression. However, are these studies scientific aha moments, or are they merely obvious? Do Allergies Cause Depression? Some experts say that allergies cause depression, but in what way is this the case? Are there medical reasons behind it, such as histamine decreasing the more
Who Needs Sleep? – How Sleep Deprivation Affects Health
Image via Wikipedia Whenever I deal with a bout of sleep deprivation, I often recall a comical tune by the Barenaked Ladies called “Who Needs Sleep?” This was my personal 3 AM theme song when DS1 was still just a baby and kept me up most nights. If you’ve never heard the song before, you’ll more
