It was the middle of the night, and I lay sleeping beside my husband when something woke me up with a jolt. It was too quiet; I didn’t hear snoring or even breathing. “Oh my God,” I thought, “is he okay? Is he alive?” The thought of waking up to a lifeless body beside me was beyond terrifying. I gingerly slipped my hand under the covers to feel for his breath. Nothing. My heart raced. In panic, I shook his…
Insomnia is a debilitating condition that can affect any number of people in a given country. It is characterized simply by a lack of sleep, although the disorder is often more complex than that. Individuals who suffer with insomnia find all aspects of their lives are affected and it can have a huge impact on their relationships with their friends and family. Thankfully, there are some treatment options that may be of some help. Doctors often prescribe sleeping tablets, which…
As life gets busier it seems that there is no time to sleep. Even when you do grab a few hours, they usually aren’t very restful and leave you feeling just as fatigued as you were before. The sleep crisis facing many children and adults has caused them to become irritable, chronically tired, and even sick due to a compromised immune system. Here are some natural remedies to improve sleep and treat insomnia. Sleep is incredibly important for energy, restoring…