Maybe cherry juice can improve sleep after all
In 2010 I wrote about a study that found cherry juice could reduce the severity of insomnia.I was skeptical at the time since the study only involved 15 individuals and it was funded by a cherry juice manufacturer.However, further studies are taking place that appear to backup this earlier research.A [...]
Regular readers of this blog will know that I believe acupuncture is well worth a try if you want to reduce the symptoms of insomnia. I recently came across another study that confirmed the positive effects of acupuncture on sleep. However, this one came with a twist. 120 insomniacs were [...]
Melatonin may help you sleep and lose weight
I've written about melatonin for insomnia a number of times here on the Insomnia Land blog. Generally speaking, I am not a fan of melatonin supplements. They're often misused and they come with a number of side-effects. That being said, an increasing number of studies are finding melatonin to be [...]
As regular readers of this blog will know, I am a big fan of natural insomnia remedies and always prefer them over sleeping pills - at least as a first step towards addressing sleep problems. Unfortunately, in the more than four years I've been writing this blog I've not mentioned [...]
The best cure for insomnia caused by fibromyalgia
Perhaps unsurprisingly, there is a close link between sleep disturbances, arthritis and fibromyalgia. A recent study found that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia significantly improved sleep quality compared to a control group who participated in a sleep hygiene education program. The research out of Spain involved 59 women with fibromyalgia [...]
Is it time to take flotation therapy for insomnia seriously?
When I last mentioned flotation therapy for insomnia two years ago, I was skeptical. This hasn't changed completely - but I am open minded, and I have to admit that my opinion is being swayed as more studies are taking place linking flotation therapy with a number of health benefits [...]