The Sleep Secret

Did you know that in the last decade, the market for so-called energy drinks has grown rapidly. These beverages are often advertised as nutritious, and some contain vitamins or herbal extracts. But their main ingredients are sugar and caffeine – and lots of both.  And, to much of either can lead to sleep loss, insomnia and can be bad for your health.

Nutritionist Dee Rollins with Baylor University in Texas says she’s aware of more than 200 energy drinks that are on the market. She says the amount of caffeine they contain can be amazingly high. “Some of these energy drinks run a couple of hundred milligrams of caffeine per one drink,” she says.

But many drink manufacturers don’t advertise the amount of caffeine contained in the drinks. So, she warns, people drinking them could easily be taking in too much of this powerful, central nervous system stimulant.

“A small amount increases our awareness, decreases our fatigue, makes us feel a little bit better,” Rollins explains. “Generally 250 milligrams a day [is] what would in America be recognized as safe to take. A [level of] 300 milligrams is often considered excessive.”

Some energy drinks contain over 200 milligrams of caffeine in one bottle. Rollins worries that when people finish drinking that bottle, they don’t realize they’ve just consumed close to the daily limit of caffeine. Add to that just a single cup of coffee – containing between 80 to 120 milligrams of caffeine – and a person can quickly end up over the recommended limit.

Rollins says researchers have found that topping 250 milligrams of caffeine in a day can lead to health problems, and symptoms such as nervousness, headaches, increased heart rate, and higher blood pressure. “The more we take, the more symptoms we might have, depending on the genetics of the person,” she explains. “We might have G.I. [gastro-intestinal] irritation – that would be the gut, the stomach, the intestines; we might have diarrhea. If we take too much we might actually move into depression; insomnia is not uncommon, [nor is] poor concentration.”

Too much caffeine has been found to contribute to changes in heart rhythm. Rollins says psychiatrists have also found that caffeine can exacerbate symptoms in people with mental health problems, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and sleep problems.

Rollins says the way to avoid taking in too much caffeine is to know how much caffeine is in an energy drink, and to drink them in moderation.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://sleepsecretaudio.com

Anxiety, stress, money worries, loss of sleep.

Yes, it’s that time of the year again; “The Tax Man Cometh.”

Reminds me of a Beatles tune.

Anyways, this time of the year the stress upon American’s continues to become greater & greater. The tax burdens we shoulder seem to be never ending, and thus, that can lead to sleep loss, insomnia, and other sleep disorders.

This past year seems to be even more brutal than some of the other years I can remember. The economy sure didn’t help us achieve nights of good honest sleep.

“So what are we do?”

Glad you asked. If you watched the video, you will hear me mention (several times) a Free Report; “How to sleep when you have money worries.”

I truly believe this report can help you get a better night’s sleep this tax season, or anytime of the year that money issues seem to be keeping you up at night.

Please enter your name, and email in the form below and you will receive this report immediately. Plus it has a workbook/guidebook with a few questions, (nothing to deep) to really help you understand where money and lack of sleep issues come from.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://sleepsecretaudio.com

PS…for a way to relax during the day, even during working hours, try our Mind Vacation Meditation audio. You’ll feel like you are on your “Perfect Vacation” even if you are listening at you desk at work! http://mindvacationmeditation.com

PPS…as always, love to hear your comment. I’ll look forward to reading them.

TGIF!!!!! Thank God It’s Friday!

Although we are all pretty thankful that Friday is here, and the work week is over, (for most folks), remember; sleep loss, and insomnia never take a day off. Oops, I guess that should be “Sleep loss and insomnia never take a night off.”

Anyways, I hope that these sleep tips that we have given out during Sleep Awareness Week have helped you out.

Here are today’s tips:

No Lights: Remember that a dark bedroom can help your body “know” it’s time for rest. Light triggers a lot in us and is associated with our waking hours. To help the body adjust to a regular sleep cycle, make an effort to distinguish between daytime and bedtime.

When it’s time to sleep, keep light sources to a minimum, including when you get up to go to the bathroom. As with a TV, computer, or video game, you’ll want to avoid anything that can stimulate your brain or body out of rest. Even if your eyes are closed, light in your bedroom can disrupt your sleep.

Sleep  Habit : Don’t Go Back for Seconds! It’s a Thanksgiving ritual for many – stuff yourself so full you have no choice but to waddle down the hall and flop into bed for a nap.

But eating too much – especially near bedtime – can wreak havoc on your sleep schedule.  Being overly stuffed with food can make sleeping uncomfortable, and if you’re one of the unlucky ones to suffer from indigestion, it can be a painful experience, too.  Instead, eat just enough to quell your hunger and go to bed satisfied, but not distressed.

Throughout Sleep Awareness Week this year, we have given out many valuable, and I truly hope life changing tips.

If these steps are taken, in addition to noise reduction and a few other considerations, such as making a separate sleeping area for pets (that are used to sleeping with you) – then you should be on your way to eliminating some of the factors that may have been contributing to your persistent sleep problems.

I look forward to hearing all the positive results you have made in your life.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com

I just came across this short, but informative article from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and wanted to share the information with you.

Did you know that regularly running short on sleep can easily make a child increase weight? Researchers found that in a look at data from the National Institutes of Health.

Julie Lumeng of the University of Michigan compared the amount of sleep kids got in the third grade with their weight in the sixth grade. Her study was in the journal Pediatrics.

“Children who were getting less sleep in the third grade were more likely to be overweight three years later in sixth grade, compared to the children who were getting more sleep.’”

Lumeng says that, for each added hour of sleep, the risk of overweight later falls about 40 percent. It’s another reason for kids to get enough sleep. And, Lumeng says, no TV in the bedroom – it makes it harder for the kid to go to sleep.

Something to think about. Your thoughts on this post?

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist

PS…if your child is having problems falling asleep at night, give them the gift of the Sleep Secret Audio. The mp3 sleep audio can be listened through their ipod as they lay down at night, and the peaceful, serene music, and the guided words will help them drift off to sleep, and stay asleep. This is an all natural, and no drugs or pills solution to sleep loss. Check it out at http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com

Numerous of us may complain about not being capable to get to sleep on occasion but we may possibly not be dealing with insomnia. Insomnia is in reality a sleep dysfunction of itself which is portrayed by not being able to rest for much more than a a small amount of moments at a time. Insomniacs frequently are not able to sleep at all at night and it effects them in the course of the daytime as well. This can appear  in various  types. Transient insomnia generally last from a number of days to numerous months. Acute insomnia lasts for up to six months and is typically characterized by a lack of ability to be able to sleep well. Chronic insomnia last for many years and it can either be a disorder all of its own or it might be a symptom of an underlying dilemma.

The fact of the problem is, a lot of of individuals that think they have insomnia when they are in fact not dealing with this disorder at all. There are a lot of different sleep problems that we may be dealing with and unfortunately, it can be difficult to diagnose which one we have. For example, many of us have a difficult time sleeping because we are dealing with stressful situations for the duration of the day. It can be difficult to get our minds to stop dwelling on the stressful things whenever we lie down to go to sleep. Although this is frustrating and it certainly is a sleep disorder, it cannot be considered insomnia.

That is why it is imperative for us to understand what is causing our sleeping problems before we uncover out how to cure it. Depending on what is at the actual of the dilemma will make a big difference in what type of organic cure we attempt. Of course, it is always a good idea to try some relaxation methods, get some exercise and eat a well-balanced diet. All of these things are going to help you sleep better, regardless of whether you have insomnia or not.

If you want to cure your sleeping difficulty naturally, you should try keeping a sleep log for several weeks or perhaps even months. Recognizing the habits that are lurking behind your sleeping problems can go a long way in assisting you to detect the issue. Once you recognize what is at the root of the problem, you will no doubt be able to obtain a natural cure that will aid you to get the sleep that you have to have.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist

PS…For an all natural solution to your sleep loss problems, check out http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com These are mp3 audios that you listen to as you lay down at night and they will guide you in falling asleep and staying asleep. Guaranteed!

Greetings,

I am going to forgo today’s usual blog post on the topic of insomnia and other sleep loss related issues.

I would like to take a few minutes to talk about an incredible group of people I am involved with (Some wicked good up and coming internet marketers) and our latest adventures.

A few months ago I joined Pat O’Bryan’s Coaching program. Pat is an incredible guy, personally and professionally. In his coaching program there are many people like myself that want to improve how they do business on the internet, and also to improve their marketing skills.

One of our recent class projects was to come up with a product that we can promote, and start our own internet marketing business or improve on our existing ones.

I have tell you, WOW!

We have had some cool items produced!

Check these out!

*How to create the perfect YouTube video for marketing

*How to Rewire your brain to improve your life, (Self Talk For Winners)

*Anyone need some “Love Energy” to get some clarity in your life?

*How to make Soy candles (For all you crafty people out there)

*Would you like to “Think Yourself Thin?” (Holidays and the New Year is here!)

*Maybe you want to write a short story? What’s holding you back?

* Perhaps you just need a little Mind Vacation Meditation to relieve some stress

And so much more!

By the way, most of these products you can invest in for under $10.00!

You can view them here.
http://www.portableempirecoaching.com/products.html

Well, now we have products, (there are approx 20 new products) our next step is to market them.

Some of us are already seeing improvements with traffic and also sales.

We are understanding what Pat means about having a Portable Empire. To me, it means Freedom. Freedom to run a business from anywhere. Freedom to take my knowledge and develop products from anywhere at anytime.

Freedom to enjoy life.

I have attended volleyball games of my daughter, and in between matches checked my email from my phone. It is so exciting to receive an email notifying you that you have received money in your paypal account because someone invested in your product to help them.

That is exciting!

So, “What Do You Want For Christmas?”

Chances are that this group of incredible people may have what you are looking for! That means, you can invest now, and receive their product immediately.

Please take a moment and see what these folks have for you. You can view ALL the products here.
http://www.portableempirecoaching.com/products.html

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com
http://mindvacationmeditation.com

PS… To join Pat’s Portable Empire Coaching Program, please click this link ==>http://www.portableempirecoaching.com/index.html

PPS… Listed below are some of the people from Pat’s Portable Empire Coaching program telling you their story, on their blogs. Please take a moment and visit theirs as well. Thanks!

Chuck Pennington http://harmonicthought.com/harmonicblog/

Claus Jensen: http://www.clausdjensen.com/my-portable-empire.html/

Geoff’s Blog: http://www.TipsOnWriting.net/blog

MJ’s Blog: http://loverockstar.com/

Kelly’s Blog: http://kellymariaclark.com/

Mountain Jim’s Blog: http://mtnjimfisher.com/

Andy Dolph: http://andydolph.com

Martha Giffen: http://marthagiffen.com

Greetings!

I realize I have been away from ya’ll and updating this blog for about ten days now. But trust me, I was doing some serious research in the field of Sleep Deprivation.

Well, maybe it wasn’t intended that way at the start, but it sure did end up that way.

Let me set the scene for you.  I am a huge fan of Pat O’Bryan, I follow him on twitter, milagrowworld; (His free forum) and I am one of his coaching students. Last week; October 17th-19th Pat held Unseminar 7. I attended my first Unseminar back in May of this year.

It Blew me away!

People I met, things I learned and the opportunities abound at an Unseminar! Perhaps you have experienced  it yourself if you have attended any seminars.

I fully intended to sleep. I really didn’t want to be a walking zombie. I know what it’s like to have sleep loss, and lack of sleep is something I do not like.

By Sunday, many people had the zombie look in the eye.

Surprisingly, I was not one of them!

Nope, and let me assure you I did not retire to my room at nine o’clock at night while others built business relationships. Nope, I wasn’t tucked under my cover’s while some started JV projects.

I was right there in the middle of it all, and enjoying every minute!

One night my room mates and I were up til three am discussing Sales Topics. Another night it was four am helping a friend out with his sales presentation.

And get this, no matter how late I stayed out or up, I was awake by seven-thirty am, showering, and on my way down to breakfast.

Feeling great I might add, and ready for another day of classes.

What’s my secret?? I am so glad you asked!

Of course I have been trained by using the Sleep Secret Audio!

That’s the secret!

When you learn how to be able to put yourself to sleep, and get a deep, quality sleep, long seminar filled weekends are no problem.

You are able to only get four and five hours of sleep and still wake up refreshed and rejuvenated.

You are able to stay awake during the classes because you have had such a deep and restful sleep.

If you are having any problems falling asleep at night, or if any seminars or unseminars are in your future, please do yourself a favor and learn how to sleep, and wake up feeling great by using the sleep secret audio.

Your body will thank you.

Sincerely,

Trapper Sherwood
www.sleepsecretaudio.com

“Why can’t my son or daughter stay awake in class?”

As parents, we probably hear this statement more times than we really would like to.

Simply put:

Because, like other teenagers, they need at least 9 hours of sleep per night, and they are only getting 6!

If your student is falling asleep in class, it’s absolutely natural! According to recent research, teenagers actually need extra sleep, more than their younger siblings, and more than adults. In fact, teenagers natural biological clocks push them toward later bedtimes and later rising times.

1.Teens who get fewer than 9 hours of sleep per night may be sleep deprived.

2.Teens who are sleep deprived are at high risk for car crashes, poor performance in class and at work, mood swings, and other problems.

3.Drowsy driving is a significant factor in fatalities on the road.

Only one solution is effective in the long run: more sleep!

HERE IS YOUR WAKE UP CALL

Sleepy teens can be a danger to themselves and others especially on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 26% of car crashes involve drivers under the age of 25.

Many teens may be experiencing a significant problem with sleepiness.

Sleep-deprived teens are likely to perform poorly in school and sports, be moody and may have trouble in social situations.

AS A CONCERNED PARENT, I KNOW YOUR NEXT QUESTION IS “HOW CAN I HELP?”

Convince your son/daughter that sleep is not just a luxury; it’s as important as eating and breathing.

Explain that drowsy driving is as dangerous and as avoidable as drunk driving. Help your student manage his/her schedules so that they have time for adequate sleep.

Brainstorm techniques for building sleep into their busy schedules.

Encourage them to find alternatives to driving when they’re feeling drowsy.
With the start of the new school year upon us, and also as the father of a teenage daughter, I do share your concerns. I would also like to help.

When my good friend Claus D. Jensen & I set out to create “The Sleep Secret Audio’s” it was our intention and still is our intention to help whoever we could clear and remove sleep loss, insomnia, sleep deprivation and whatever other sleep disorders we could with our sleep audio.

Since sleep so important, and of course students and their sleeping habits are important also, we have created two special links to ensure just about every student will have access to our sleep audio’s to improve their sleep.

But just like other “Back to school” sales, this one has a limited offer too. 

This special pricing is over at midnight September 15th, 2009.

Then back up to the $29.97 price!

How many copies will you to claim today at these ridiculously low prices?

The Sleep Secret Audio CD” <====Click there for those that want a “Hard Copy CD” delivered to your door.

Immediate Download <====Click There for immediate download.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood

PS… Our prices are so low, you will just have to click on the two available links and see for yourself. (Unbelievably Low Prices)

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Greetings,

I received this letter from my good friend Tam, I send her big hugs for sharing her story.

Enjoy her story.

So I was born a Virgo.  For those of you who don’t know the traits of this most auspicious sign Virgo’s are about productivity and perfection.  When I set my mind to a project it is nose to the grindstone and no looking up until it’s complete.

My last product was a 60 page e-book called “Love Notes from UnSeminar 6” How it happened was a whirlwind. I spent a long weekend in San Antonio, Texas taking notes at a fabulous internet based seminar. I took detailed notes, us Virgo’s don’t miss a beat.  I wrote like a fool.

When I got home from the trip I took one day off and then dug into rewriting and editing those  notes in to a compilation of great information that anyone getting started in internet marketing ( Link to Pat O’Bryans’  upcoming Unseminar 7 ) could use.

I stayed focused on the writing and editing until it was done.  It took approximately four days of hard work.  Then, I had to market this thing.  Another four days of writing sales copy ensued.  I must follow through, right?  Right.  So, I spent the next week or so doing all the technical jazz that I could do and then I sent the detailed pieces to my tech support gal.  I made phone call after phone call to her to get her on it and get it done.

While all of this  was going on I was making side notes of ideas as they came up.  WOW! I now have a six page list of projects and ideas that I want to flesh out and work on, but what’s a Virgo to do but go with the flow?!

And what does this have to do with the Sleep Secret Audio?  Everything!

While I was in San Antonio I met Trapper Sherwood.  This gracious transplanted northeasterner with a downeastern-southern drawl slipped me his Sleep Secret Audio CD.  (For the record, Trapper Sherwood is a lovely combo of Maine meets Tennessee).  I guess he noticed the dark circles under my eyes.  All I could give him in return was a smile and a thank you.

You see, every night while at the seminar in Texas my mind was racing with ideas, my nerves were shot and though I was dog tired laying in my bed I was wide awake.  I was too restless to sleep. I knew I need help.  Trapper’s sleep audio offered the help I needed.

What an amazing thing this sleep audio is.  The first time I listened I fell asleep in no time at all. I actually can’t tell you how quickly it happens for me now.  I only know I’m rested again.  I’m soothed, at ease and readily fall into deep slumber.  It’s bliss.

For a person like me, who others call “Speedy Gonzales” an audio that actually works to get me to sleep FASTER, well, you have to know I appreciate that.

Virgo, Capricorn, Aries, it doesn’t matter who you are it only matters that you are rested so that you can be productive during your days.  I’m producing now more than ever.  Go to my newest website and find a children’s book  www.mollykite.com that you can read to help your child sleep with peace in their heart.

Enjoy Sleep Secret Audio.  I need to get busy, I have more things on my list that I need to get done.

Tam I Am

Thank You Tam!

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood

Discover how to eliminate your sleep loss with the Sleep Secret Audio.
Download your copy right now Click here=>http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com

Greetings,

In conjunction with our blog post from last week; “Sleep Deprivation Causes and Consequences” today I want to add the Epworth Sleep Scale.

In contrast to just feeling tired, how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations? (Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you.) Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation.

0 = Would never doze
1 = Slight chance of dozing
2 = Moderate chance of dozing
3 = High chance of dozing

Situation                                               Chance of Dozing

Sitting and Reading                            __________________

Watching TV                                        ___________________

Sitting inactive in a public place (i.e. theatre)                         ___________

As a car passenger for an hour without a break                     ___________

Lying down to rest in the afternoon                                           ____________

Sitting and talking to someone                                                     ____________

Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol                             ____________

In a car, while stopping for a few minutes in traffic            ____________

A score of greater than 10 is a definite cause for concern as it indicates significant excessive daytime sleepiness.

We all know how important sleep is. Sleep deprivation can put your personal safety and security at risk and lead to accidents or death. Please use the above scale to determine your sleepiness and do something about it.

Remove sleep loss, and insomnia from your life.

Take action and do something about it now!

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood

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Please visit http://www.sleepsecretaudio.com to download a copy now! (Even if it’s 3am!)

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