This probably perked up your curiosity huh?

You could most likely go clubbing long after the roosters crowed. Or shuffle your time between two high-paying jobs without worrying exactly how many hours of sleep you can get in approximately.

Do you understand what circadian rhythm is? Circadian rhythm is simply our internal 24-hour biological clock. Therefore, the Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders are those linked to the time of sleep within any 24-hour period. Sometimes these disorders are brought about by instances controllable by the individual like shift work or change in time zones. Some though, are because of other factors like neurological mechanisms.

One very frequent type of the Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder is the Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS). This disorder is characterized by a delay of a person’s sleeping time; insomnia or sleepiness; inability to wake up at a specific time; depression is possibly evident;especially if this has been ongoing for three months.

Since that these affected individuals are considered “owls” or “night people”, they work best and are in their best mood in the later parts of the day. Some have attempted to “remedy” themselves of this disorder and have turned to sleeping pills to induce sleep. However, people have become dependent on the pills, so some experts have suggested meditation techniques.

As a person who has suffered with bouts of insomnia, and one not liking the potential side affects of sleeping pills or drugs, we recommend all natural ways to fall asleep at night.

What are your thoughts? Are prescription drugs like Ambien safe? Please leave me a comment, I’d love to hear from you.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
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But as a shift worker, you have to try to sleep when your body is telling you to be awake, and be awake during those dips in your alertness level when your body is telling you to sleep. And as you get sleepier, you begin to miss things you would normally respond to, resulting in careless and even dangerous errors. Additionally, sleeping during the day can make it difficult to get the amount of sleep your body needs. Some research shows shift workers average five hours of sleep per day, at least one to one-and-a-half hours less than non-shift workers.

Regularly getting less than seven or eight hours of sleep in a 24-hour period really can lead to chronic problem sleepiness and cause irritability, crankiness and depression. It also makes it more likely that you might fall asleep while driving. And the only way to correct the problem is to get more or better sleep.

Whether you work a regular day shift, or the night shift, you can see the need for sleep.

To fall asleep, and stay asleep and get all the sleep necessary, we recommend an all natural, no drug, or pill product like the Sleep Secret Audio.

Crashes involving drivers who fall asleep occur more often on highways and roadways where speed limits are higher.
The driver’s eyes are closed so there is no attempt to avoid the crash.
The driver is usually alone in the vehicle so there’s no one to alert the driver to danger.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that more than 100,000 crashes each year are the result of drowsy driving. Some studies have proven that roughly one-quarter of shift workers report having at least one crash or close call within the last year.

In fact, research shows that drivers are just as impaired when they’re sleepy as when they’ve consumed alcohol.

Bottom line, “Get Your Sleep, And PLEASE Do Not Drive When Tired!”

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood;cmh

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Misconception 1: Sleep is time for the body in general and the brain specifically to shut down for rest.
Sleep is an active process involving specific cues for its regulation. Although there are some modest decreases in metabolic rate, there is no evidence that any major organ or regulatory system in the body shuts down during sleep. Some brain activity, including delta waves, increases dramatically. Also, the endocrine system increases secretion of certain hormones during sleep, such as growth hormone and prolactin. In REM sleep, many parts of the brain are as active as at any time when awake.

Misconception 2: Getting just one hour less sleep per night than needed will not have any effect on daytime functioning.
When daily sleep time is less than an individual needs, a “sleep debt” develops. Even relatively modest daily reductions in sleep time (for example, one hour) can accumulate across days to cause a sleep debt. If the debt becomes too great, it can lead to problem sleepiness. Although the individual may not realize his or her sleepiness, the sleep debt can have powerful effects on daytime performance, thinking, and mood.

Misconception 3: The body adjusts quickly to different sleep schedules.
The biological clock that times and controls a person’s sleep/wake cycle will attempt to function according to a normal day/night schedule even when that person tries to change it. Those who work night shifts naturally feel sleepy when nighttime comes. A similar feeling that occurs during travel is known as jet lag. This conflict, set up by trying to be active during the brain’s biological nighttime, leads to a decrease in cognitive and motor skills. The biological clock can be reset, but only by appropriately timed cues and even then, by one to two hours per day at best. Problems resulting from a mismatch of this type may be reduced by behaviors such as sleeping in a dark, quiet room, getting exposure to bright light at the right time, and altering eating and exercise patterns. Because humans function best when they sleep at night and act in the daytime, the task for a person who must be active at night is to retrain the biological clock (by light cues).

Misconception 4: People need less sleep as they grow older.
Older people don’t need less sleep, but they often get less sleep. That’s because the ability to sleep for long periods of time and to get into the deep, restful stages of sleep decreases with age. Many older people have more fragile sleep and are more easily disturbed by light, noise, and pain than when younger. They are also more likely to have medical conditions that contribute to sleep problems.

Misconception 5: A “good night’s sleep” can cure problems with excessive daytime sleepiness.
Excessive daytime sleepiness can be associated with a sleep disorder or other medical condition. Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea (that is, absence of breathing during sleep), insomnia, and narcolepsy, may require behavioral, pharmacological, or even surgical intervention to relieve the symptoms. Extra sleep may not eliminate daytime sleepiness that may be due to such disorders.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood

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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?

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Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood

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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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Most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. People who are well rested feel alert and do not have the urge to nap.

WHAT CAUSES SLEEP DEPRIVATION?

• Not allowing enough time for sleep

• Anything that causes insomnia or poor quality sleep

• Sleep disorders

• Excessive worry, depression

• Repeated awakenings from noise

• Working at night, travel across time zones

• Medical illness causing pain, difficulty breathing, etc.

WHAT SLEEP DISORDERS CAUSE EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS?

Obstructive sleep apnea: A very common disorder where there is obstruction of the nose and/or throat by enlarged tonsils, a deviated nasal septum etc. which results in pauses in breathing during sleep. Symptoms include snoring, morning headache and daytime fatigue. Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to heart failure and is a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.

Nocturnal myoclonus: Jerking of legs during sleep which causes brief awakenings. This causes insomnia and daytime sleepiness.

Narcolepsy: A relatively rare sleep disorder of dream sleep. The main symptom is uncontrollable sleepiness during the day.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION?

• Motor vehicle accidents and work accidents

• Decreased productivity

If this becomes a chronic problem, sleep deprivation can cause difficulties with social relationships because of irritability; as well as some significant medical problems.

WHEN ARE ACCIDENTS RELATED TO SLEEP DEPRIVATION MOST LIKELY TO HAPPEN?

In the early to mid afternoon and in the very early morning hours. These are the times when everyone is least alert.

WHAT OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSE EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS?

• Medical illnesses: heart disease, breathing disorders and a variety of other problems can cause fatigue and sleepiness.

• Mental illness: depression is an important cause of insomnia troubles during the day.

HOW CAN THESE ACCIDENTS BE AVOIDED?

Getting enough sleep at night or adding naps in the afternoon when needed can help prevent serious accidents due to sleepiness. If a person has signs of a sleep disorder or has their sleep disrupted by symptoms of a medical illness or depression, they should see their physician.

You can throw a “Knock-Out” punch against Sleep Deprivation, and get your sleep and health back.
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Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood

DO:

# Exercise regularly, but not within 4 to 6 hours of going to bed.

# Take a short nap during the day if you’re tired, but keep it brief. And do it early in the day.

# Take a rest break if you feel tired while driving. Fresh air or loud music won’t keep you alert, but a short nap may do the trick, especially if you combine it with caffeine, says Dr. James Kiley of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research.

# Try to relax and let nature take its course. If that doesn’t help you fall asleep, get up and move around. Go to another room and read, watch television or listen to music. Don’t take sleeplessness lying down.

# Go to sleep and get up at the same time each day, even on weekends and holidays.

# See a doctor for any medical conditions affecting your quality or quantity of sleep, such as arthritis, bronchitis, asthma, certain heart problems, hormone disorders such as hyperthyroidism, and sleep-related disorders like RLS and sleep apnea.

DON’T:

# Use alcohol for at least 2 hours before bedtime. It may make your drowsy at first, but after a few hours it can disrupt sleep.

# Overdo your consumption of caffeinated beverages or over-the-counter medicines during the day. Some pain-relieving medications contain caffeine–check the labels. Be aware that certain prescription medicines, such as those for asthma, some antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs may cause insomnia.

# Use the bedroom to pay bills, watch television, or discuss the problems of the day. The bedroom should be used only for sex and sleep.

# Rely on over-the-counter herbs, or other sleep-promoting substances whose safety and effectiveness have not been determined.

# Smoke, especially before bedtime. Nicotine can disrupt sleep and reduce total hours slept. Smokers report far greater sleepiness and minor accidents than do nonsmokers.

# Think that sleep problems cannot be treated. In most instances, there are effective treatments, even for older men and women or those with health problems.

As always, we hope that you find this blog post, and the many others on this blog are useful to you.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood
“Give us seven minutes and we’ll give you a good night’s sleep”
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Overall, about two-thirds of women reported experiencing a sleep problem at least a few nights a week within the past month, with 46 percent reporting that this occurred every night or almost every night. The most common sleep problem was waking up feeling unrefreshed, which was reported to occur at least a few nights a week by half of all women. Almost half of women (49 percent) reported being awake a lot during the night at least a few nights a week, 37 percent reported difficulty falling asleep a few nights a week, and just over one-third of women reported waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep.

Women Reporting That They Had a Good Night’s Sleep,* 2007

Every Night/Almost Every Night: 39%
A Few Night’s a Week: 32%
A Few Night’s a Month: 14%
Rarely: 11%
Never: 4%

*As defined by respondent.

Source: National Sleep Foundation. Sleep in America 2007. Washington, DC: 2007

Women Reporting Sleep Problems at Least a Few Nights per Week in the Past Month, 2007
(Percent of Women)

Any Sleep Problem 67
Waking Up Feeling Unrefreshed 50
Awake a Lot During the Night 49
Difficulty Falling Asleep 37
Waking Up Too Early and Unable to Return to Sleep 34

Source: National Sleep Foundation. Sleep in America 2007. Washington, DC: 2007

So, as you can see; sleep, sleep disorders, and sleepiness is causing many women to lost precious hours of sleep. As this continues, sleep deprivation or insomnia may become very prevalent. We must do something about this, and it must be something natural.

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Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood
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