Sleep disturbances in children

Sleep disturbances in children

Not A Minor Inconvenience: Sleep Disturbances in Children

Author: K. Leeds

In a study of some eleven thousand children being monitored for over six years, it has been found that sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in young children leads to an increased frequency of developmental difficulties with behavior such as hyperactivity or aggressiveness as well as other emotional anomalies and a marked straining with peer relationships. The relatively new study, which has been published in an online journal, is comprised of analyses of the stacked effects of snoring, sleep apnea, and mouth breathing patterns of children enrolled in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, a U.K. based project.

Participating parents were interviewed via questionnaires about the children's sleep disordered breathing symptoms at regular intervals, as they progressed from six months to 6 years of age. As the children approached four to seven years of age, their parents were asked to fill out the standard questionnaire used to asses and pinpoint possible behavioral difficulties known as the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The researchers had control groups for fifteen confounding variables that could potentially skew the results of the study due to unstudied factors. These included socio-economic status, smoking of the mother through the first trimester, and of course, low birth weight. Researchers found that those children diagnosed with sleep disordered breathing were anywhere from 40% to 100% more likely to develop behavioral problems by the age of seven when compared with children that did not have breathing problems during sleep. Furthermore, the study showed the largest increase to be in hyperactivity, although there were significant increases in all five of the behavioral aspects measured.

The conclusion that researchers reached was that SDB potentially caused behavioral problems due to the effect it has on the brain. By decreasing levels of O2, and increasing the levels of CO2 in the prefrontal cortex, sleep disordered breathing interrupts the rejuvenating properties of a good night's sleep the same way it does in obstructive sleep apnea. Put plainly, it disrupts the delicate balances of cellular and chemical systems in the brain.

The use of sleep apnea machines known as CPAP has long been the standard treatment for sleep apnea, a condition traditionally studied and diagnosed in adulthood. What researchers are finding is that sleep disordered breathing in children has similar effects, and bears a stark resemblance to the symptomology of the two types of sleep apnea diagnosed in adults. Use of a CPAP machine with the appropriate CPAP mask, such as ResMed's Mirage Kidsta™ Mask, which has been specifically designed for pediatric patients aged seven years and older would reflect drastic results, and nearly immediate alleviation of the behavioral symptoms. The Kidsta is the first FDA approved system in the U.S. for treating children diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), or another respiratory insufficiency such as sleep disordered breathing (SDB). This particular CPAP mask combines the cushion technology the Mirage is known for with comfort, performance, and child friendly features.

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K. Leeds is a freelance writer for The CPAP Shop, one of the leading providers of CPAP machine. Please visit The CPAP Shop website to learn more about their CPAP Supplies and brands.

Anxiety Symptoms in Children - Why Children Have Trouble Explaining Feelings

Author: Philip D English

1. Not All Children Have The Same Worries..

It is normal for children under three to have strong reactions when separated from parents. During early school years many children develop fears of insects, strangers, ghosts, etc. Teenage children can become shy and socially reserved. If our children's fears are too strong for what is happening, or if they last too long, they may be suffering from an anxiety problem. For example, if a teenager who always does well at school becomes fearful about failing their exams, then the teenager may have developed an anxiety problem.

2. Be Aware of Any Changes in Your Child's Behavior..

Although anxiety symptoms in children may be present, usually they'll have trouble communicating the feelings - so as parents, since they can't talk about their fears and distresses, as a parent it's your responsibility to be aware of any changes in your child's behaviour, and also in the way your child deals with their feelings. For example, has your daughter become more withdrawn? Is your son sleeping less? Is your pre-schooler clinging more and doesn't want to go anywhere without you? Is your primary school aged daughter missing a lot of school? Has your teenage son started showing signs of worry or having sudden outbursts of anger?

3. How Long Should A Child's Worries Last?

Normal worries don't last long in childhood. They disappear quickly. However, if our children's fears or worries continue for more than three or four weeks, then we should begin to get worried, and if they continue for months we need to seek professional help.

4. Children From Different Cultures..

What may be seen as anxiety symptoms in children in one culture, may be seen as normal behaviour by people from another culture. For example, talking softly, particularly by women and children, is normal in some cultures and is not considered a sign of fear or worry.

5. It's important to remember..

...that as parents, we're always trying to do what's best for our children, so if you're concerned about unusual behaviour in your child, behaviour that other parents may be concerned about, it's important to take the time and delve a little further. On the other hand, if you don't identify any of the usual anxiety symptoms in your child, and you are comfortable with your child's behaviour, then it's unlikely you have anything to worry about.

To better understand your child's anxiety visit www.anxietysymptomschildren.com

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After suffering anxiety and panic attacks through my teens and into my early twenties, I was living in New York making my living as a television actor when, for the first time, cast in my first theatrical stage production, I was forced to face up to the fact that I had a serious disorder. Up until then I would self medicate when the pressures became too much, using alcohol and prescription drugs to alleviate my insecurities, but having to go on stage in front of a live audience every night? That's when I knew it was time to find a cure - so, after talking to many people and finding out how widespread the condition was, I was finally able to name my disorder and begin to understand the cause. Knowing now how disruptive anxiety and panic attack disorders can be, in the hope that it will help parents help their children, I have created a website that deals exclusively with understanding anxiety symptoms in children and teens.

Insomnia in Children- Natural sleep help for children

Insomnia in children- Natural sleep help for children

You’ve done all that sleep habits stuff to make your child go to sleep or stay asleep. Nothing worked. Now you’re desperate enough to try some natural sleep aids for children but you don’t know where to begin. There are more natural sleep aids in the stores than there are prescription sleeping pills.

1. Melatonin

What is melatonin?

It’s a hormone secreted from the pineal gland in our brain. Thought to help our bodies’ sleep-wake cycle i.e when it's time to go to sleep and when it's time to wake up. Melatonin decreases the time it takes to fall asleep ("sleep latency"), and may increase the duration of sleep.

Melatonin Fast Facts
• The most popular natural sleep aid for helping adults with jet lag or effects of shift work
• Also popularly used as a sleep aid for children, more than 20 studies have shown that melatonin helps children with insomnia to fall asleep quickly
• Side effects: daytime drowsiness headaches, dizziness, a "heavy-head" feeling, stomach discomfort
• Safe with short-term use (three months or less) as concluded by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2005)
• Dosage should not exceed 3 milligrams and it’s not recommended by healthcare professionals to give to kids younger than 10.
• Being a popular OTC sleep aid, pharmaceutical grade synthetic form is available in many brands; AVOID natural forms that are basically melatonin derived from animal’s pineal glands due to possible contamination
• It must be noted however, nearly all studies of melatonin were on “special needs” children i.e. autism, other development disabilities, blind. Their bodies either don't produce melatonin or do so only erratically.
• 15% of pediatricians still recommend melatonin as a sleep aid for children with insomnia, according to the medical journal Pediatrics (2002)

Before Using Melatonin As A Children Sleep Aid: -discuss with your pediatrician to rule out medical reasons for insomnia, such as breathing difficulties or behavioral conditions such as attention-deficit disorder - parents should first try techniques to change the child's sleep behavior

2. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

What is chamomile? It’s one of nature’s oldest herbal sleep aid used for centuries. It is also one of the gentlest herbs making it so popular as a children sleep aid. The active ingredients are flavonoids namely, chrysin and apigenin, believed to reduce restlessness helping one feel more relaxed and more prepared to sleep.
• It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. That’s why it’s also popularly used in cases of stomach irritation.
• Safe for both adults and children. It does not lead to dependency and has not been shown to have any side effects. However, it may cause allergic reactions in people who have plant or pollen allergies.
• Most often drunk as a tea, which has a mild, pleasant flavor. Also available for internal use in capsule or tincture form
• Known as a ‘plant doctor’ stimulating the health of other plants, you will find it popularly combined with other herbs to make standardized herbal remedies.However, this also means you have to use with caution if your child is on other drug therapies. It may increase the effects of other sleep aids.

3. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

What is valerian?
• A herbal sleep aid that is also one of the top 3 popular OTC sleep aids for children. Its active ingredient is still unclear therefore how it works is unclear too.
• Generally thought to help reduce the time to get to sleep and possibly improve sleep quality.
• It also eases nervous tension, muscle tension and anxiety
• Generally safe when taken in recommended dosages. However, high doses of valerian can cause nausea, headaches, dizziness, vivid dreams, weakened heartbeat and even paralysis.
• It works well in combination with other sedative herbs. Valerian and lemon balm preparation is the most popular combo sleep aid for children since a study done in Germany showed fast and significant improvement for children under 12 with restlessness or dyssomnia (sleep disorder).

4. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

What is lemon balm?

It’s an aromatic mint plant recognized by European herbalists for its ability to help induce sleep and ease nervousness. In Germany, lemon balm preparations have been approved for treatment of nervous insomnia.
• It also protects the gastrointestinal tract against ulcers. Therefore, lemon balm is a popular remedy for insomnia accompanied by a nervous stomach.
• Taken as a tea, lemon balm is quite tasty.
• When used as a sleep aid for children, the dosage according to the German study are valerian and lemon balm tablets with 160 mg of valerian root dry extract and 80 mg of lemon balm leaf dry extract.
• It is not associated with any toxicity or side effects.

5. Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata)

What is passion flower?

This herb, used by the Aztecs as a sedative, helps relax the mind and body to induce restful sleep. The active ingredient, harmine, and related compounds help inhibit the breakdown of serotonin. It also contains chrysin, the same flavonoid found in chamomile. It is an especially helpful sleep aid for sleep disorders caused by chronic pain, muscle conditions and anxiety.
• Taken as a tea, tincture or as capsules.
• Safe for use as either a sleep aid for children or adults. However, because the most common side effect of passion flower is drowsiness, don't take it unless you plan to sleep for while.

Now that you know these 5 natural sleep aids for children, always consult a licensed healthcare provider first if you are thinking of using any of them for your child. Also, you should tell your healthcare provider about all of the supplements and medication your child may be taking so that he can evaluate any potential drug-supplement interactions.

Help your child sleep naturally

Anxiety and Sleep

Don’t Let Worry Destroy Your Health

Author: Jimmy Allen

Worrying never gets good results. It is not good for our emotions, our health, our creative ability or for fulfilling our life. Still we worry that if we don't stress out and worry like everyone else, how will others judge us? Will we be perceived as crazy, not normal, not right or as having low morality?

Why does most of the world live life this way? It is almost inconceivable to think that you can stop worrying. But, we can!

Relaxation expert Sarah McCrum, of the Academy of Potential Education said recently that "we can learn the art of natural relaxation - relaxing our thoughts and our body and simply doing nothing other than breathing and smiling. We can then use our relaxation skills and choose not to worry when we don't want to, and honestly, you never really want to worry. It will take time because we can't shut worrying off after all those years of indulging in it. But we can become better at cutting it off and not spiraling into a black hole." Often, we worry because it is the norm and we don't realize that we have a choice.

We do have a choice if you are aware of it. It is your choice to make! Nobody can make you worry and nobody can stop you from not worrying.

Worry is actually pretty old fashioned. It belongs to our past and it is rapidly going out of style. It's not a creative lifestyle. It's not the lifestyle of the future. Just because most of the whole world worries, it doesn't mean that you have to! As human knowledge develops, human awareness and consciousness expands, and worrying will gradually disappear.

What is replacing worry now is relaxation - a deep trust in life itself. Your creative ability, your happiness, your health and your consciousness will grow the more you improve your ability to be relaxed. Your actions, your work, your responses to the world around you change when you know how to relax.

Often, when we are doing an activity we are either thinking about what we are doing or thinking about something completely different. We might even start to worry. We are too often in a state of unconscious tension, and are simply not physically and emotionally at peace. As a result, we block energy from entering and flowing through our body. And then our meridians aren't open and relaxed, so we get tired and find it difficult to experience joy.

When we learn how to relax and flow with life, we start to appreciate the world in a completely different way. When we are open, happy and experiencing natural relaxation, we can receive a higher source of life energy - quality energy that is light and vibrant, making us more positive and glowing.

Through proper relaxation training, we can learn how to not worry. We can learn how to breathe again like when we were a baby - relaxed and surrendered to life. We don't have to "do anything" but rather, just "be." Soon we learn that worry doesn't stem from external factors, but rather comes from inside ourselves. Then the more we become aware of it the more we can do to release that tension that we call worry.

To prevent worry from destroying your health and happiness, research a little and find a relaxation program with skilled experts to help you realize that there is a reason for everything, a cause and a remedy for everything. Every situation has a solution and we just have to find it. While we are searching we feel good and not so helpless, so we just keep on searching and we don't give up. The more knowledge we have, the more peace we have. We see possibilities, so we have a future. In this way, worry gradually and surely comes to its end.

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Founder and Director of the Inspirational Learning Academy in Sedona Arizona. Jimmy Allen is the director of the iRelaxNow relaxation programs. For over 25 years, he has helped thousands of children and adults improve the quality of their health, happiness and peace. Try a FREE live-online workshop at http://irelaxnow.org/ or contact him at Jimmy@InspirationalLearning.org

Causes of Insomnia in Women

Causes of Insomnia in Women

What is Insomnia? What is the principal cause of Insomnia?

Author: Lelliot Peters

Understanding why we need sleep and knowing the root cause of insomnia is the first step in coming to terms with and treating it.

How do we define insomnia?
Insomnia is the term used to describe a lack of quality sleep; either taking ages to get to sleep, difficulty in staying asleep or waking up too early and being unable to get back to sleep.

What are the effects of insomnia?
People who suffer from poor quality sleep tend to be irritable, inattentive, lacking energy and accident prone.They are more likely to suffer from depression, heart disease and strokes.Continued sleep deprivation brings about changes in the activity and timing of important hormones such as melatonin, cortisol, leptin, thyroid hormones and prolactin. It has been shown in studies that this pattern of hormonal changes has also been witnessed in sufferers of depression and in age-related chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension.
This is just a taste of the negative effects of insomnia and that's without mentioning the adverse effect it has on our immune systems or the incredible impact from daytime fatigue on the occurrence of "accidents"; remember Chernobyl or Exxon Valdez.

What is sleep for anyway?
Nobody really knows exactly how sleep works. For centuries it was believed that sleep was just a neutral state of mind and body but modern science is beginning to identify the many positive affects a natural, good night's sleep has.

Moods
The brain's metabolic rate and temperature is reduced allowing the mending of certain brain cells which would otherwise have difficulty in regenerating.In our deepest sleeping, during the rapid eye movement (REM) phase we do most of our dreaming. It's at this stage when the receptors of the essential drugs serotonin, histamine and norepinephrine take a rest, restoring them to the appropriate level of sensitivity. This restorative measure is believed to be important in regulating our moods during the waking hours.

Sleep and weight loss
If you're trying to lose weight and believe that sleep loss won't adversely affect weight loss, think again. In childhood, human growth hormones (HGH) are responsible for tissue production, but as we grow into adults HGH becomes responsible for, amongst other things, weight regulation. HGH is only released when we sleep.

Sleep to learn
Many studies have been conducted and they have shown that whatever we take in and learn during the waking hours needs to be processed and consolidated before it is put to memory and reflected in our abilities. The process of sleep enhances this in an inestimable way.

So what is the main cause of insomnia?
There may be many reasons why we don't sleep well but the main cause of insomnia is simply stress.
Our lives, like that of any other organism, are kept for the most part at an optimum state of balance. Our hormonal secretions, fluid levels, temperature and so on are kept in balance so that the mind and body can perform at its peak.
The "flight or fight" response when being confronted by a predator is the most common example of a stress response but it can also be triggered by much less profound events such as crowding, noise or darkness. But even less obvious is that a stress response can happen to events such as fear, anger and even extreme pleasure.Sometimes we can live in a permanent state of stress response and prolonged states of stress can leave the body in a constant state of alarm and imbalance.
The process of sleep runs contrary to the effects of stress response. Falling to sleep involves the gradual shutting down of systems, a decrease in metabolism and the cessation of the readiness for action. Going to sleep makes us less alert and decreases arousal. The stress response increases arousal and makes us more alert.

Stress is the main cause of insomnia
The hormones secreted as a result of stress responses excite the body's systems. When stress is chronic we are hyperaroused.When we are hyperaroused we can't sleep.
If you are susceptible to the stresses brought about by daily life which impact on your night time sleep there are sleeping techniques using the senses that can maximize the quality of sleep, bringing enrichment to your waking days.

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Lelliot is a long term sufferer of insomnia and movement related sleep disorders and has been researching into the cause of insomnia as well as all things sleep related for 15 years. Get more insights into sleeping plus a free email mini-course at www.SleepandSleepingTips.com

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What to eat to sleep better

What to eat to sleep better

Eating Right Can Help You to Sleep Better

Author: Lambert Klein

Most of us are used to hearing that we need to eat right in order to be healthy but we may not be aware that if we are having a difficulty in sleeping, eating right can also help us with that as well. Let's take a look at some different ways that we can eat in order to help us to sleep better naturally. You might be surprised to find that by eating the right things and avoiding the wrong things, you may be able to get the best night of sleep ever.



First of all, let's talk about some things that you should avoid. The first thing that is a definite no-no if you are going to be able to sleep tonight is caffeine. I know that a lot of people that I've talked to said they caffeine doesn't affect them at all and that they can get right to sleep, soon after drinking a full cup of coffee. Although you may be adjusted to it to some degree or another, you might be surprised to find out that caffeine doesn't affect you immediately. As a matter of fact, it may affect you many hours later and this may be one of the reasons why you're waking up in the middle of the night. Avoid any type of caffeine including coffee, certain types of tea, chocolate and a variety of other foods that contain this chemical.



Another thing that you should make sure you're avoiding before bedtime is alcohol. I know, you're probably thinking that you need alcohol in order to knock yourself out at night sometimes. Although it may seem like you are sleeping better whenever you drink, the simple fact of the matter is that you are getting less quality sleep whenever you are drinking. I'm not saying that a glass of wine before bedtime is going to hurt you but if you are drinking several stiff drinks in order to go to sleep, you may be hurting your ability to sleep.



You should also be careful of what you eat during the day. A balanced diet that is spread out over five or six small meals during the day is going to help to keep you healthy and keep your body running steadily throughout the day. This can do amazing things whenever it comes time to hit the hay and you would be surprised with how having a boost in metabolism will actually help you to sleep at night. It would also help if you got a little bit of exercise and staying trim is a great way to get extra sleep because extra weight is a cause of many sleep problems.



Finally, try eating a high carbohydrate snack shortly before bedtime because this will release serotonin into your system. Serotonin is a natural sleep chemical that is produced by our body and if we are able to trigger this chemical through the things that we eat, we may be able to get a great night sleep as a result.

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Ways to sleep better

Ways to sleep better

Natural Ways to Sleep Better and Longer

Author: Lambert Klein

If you have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, there are many ways to correct this problem naturally without relying on sleeping pills. But if you are having trouble sleeping you should see your doctor first for a complete checkup. This will rule out any physical problems that can keep you from sleeping. Read on to discover a few natural ways to sleep better.

Melatonin is a natural sleep aid that can be purchased over the counter. Melatonin is produced in the body in small amounts. Taking a Melatonin supplement before bed has been proven to induce a more relaxing sleep. But be aware that pregnant women or those with mental disorders should not take Melatonin.

Experiment with different relaxation techniques to find the one that works the best for you. You may want to try visualization, yoga, meditation or progressive muscle relaxation. Since everyone is different, what works for someone else may not work for you. Find the one that is effective for you and use it every evening before bed to promote sleep.

Try aromatherapy, especially lavender, to help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Lavender has been used for centuries as a natural sleep inducer and research is now starting to confirm it's sedative properties. You may want to place a lavender sachet under your pillow or take a warm, relaxing, lavender scented bath before bedtime.

For some people, music can lull them to sleep faster than anything else. Try playing soft, relaxing music in your bedroom at night. You may even want to try recordings of other relaxing sounds, such as flowing water, crickets or relaxing nature sounds.

Get plenty of exercise. Lack of exercise can make the body tense. Exercise can loosen up those tense muscles and it can also help release stress. Just don't exercise before going to bed. If you do, you will never get to sleep!

You may want to try Feng Shui. This is an ancient Chinese philosophy that believes the arrangement of the furniture in the room can affect a person's well being. A few Feng Shui tips to help promote sleep are:

* Don't put the bed in the corner of the room.

* When you lie down in bed, make is so you are not facing sharp corners of any type of furniture.

* Do not put your bed next to a window.

* Make sure that your bed is positioned so that you have a full view of the doorway.

These are just a few helpful tips that can help you fall asleep naturally. Experiment with them and find the one that works the best for you.

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Sleep Environment

How your sleep environment affects your actual ability to sleep

We all know people who can fall asleep almost anywhere (on the beach, on a plane etc). When your sleep cycle is robust and you are relaxed about it, you will find you can sleep in all sorts of circumstances. Many shift workers are able to do this. They just learn to adjust the start of their sleep cycle to the hours that they need. If your sleep cycle has been disrupted, you must make sure that your sleep environment is as helpful as possible.

What is your sleep environment? Your sleep environment is simply the space in which you attempt to sleep. It may vary as our lifestyle dictates but it is extremely important that you feel comfortable within your sleep environment and the places and time that you associate with sleep.

The human mind is very sensitive to association when it comes to sleep. For example, nearly everyone has a favorite comfortable spot within their home that they associate with relaxation. I have a sofa that is so easy to sink into that I relax as soon as I sit in my favorite spot. I look forward to coming home from work and sitting in that spot and it's very easy for me to drift off to sleep in that spot.

When you remove the sleep disruptions in your life and create positive sleep associations, everything begins to change.

It is vital to associate your bed with a relaxation zone. Never do any type of work or anything else that may trigger tension in your bedroom. That is a relaxation zone only. This is vital. It is easy to forget how powerful that our everyday habits can be because we are so used to doing it that way. There are so many things that people do in their bed because they can't sleep. This just makes things worse. There are only two things that you should do in your bed and they are sleep and make love. That's it. No TV, no eating, no reading your favorite books til late in the night. Turn your alarm clock away from you so you cannot see the time. Yes, watching the clock can keep you from falling asleep. Lots of people who suffer from sleep issues keep opening their eyes and looking at the time. This causes you to obsess over sleep. Your alarm will wake you up in the morning. You don't need to look at it all night long. This may sound simplistic but trust me when I say that associations are very powerful.

Build the association between bed and sleep. If you lay in bed for more than 20 minutes and can't sleep. Get up and leave the bedroom until you feel sleepy. The unconscious mind is particulary sensitive to association and will increasingly associate your bed with sleep. No, this wont happen in one night but if you practice it consistently, your sleep habits will improve.

Your bed is your sleep environment and that is crucial to keep in mind.

Physical comfort is also extremely important within your sleep environment. Make sure your bed is comfortable. Many people keep their mattresses and pillows for far too long. All of them get worn out eventually and they become less comfortable. How can you obtain good sleep habits if you are not even comfortable? Your bed is an investment in your health. Don't go out and buy a cheap mattress. You are only harming yourself. Splurge on your mattress. Most of the furniture stores have those one year, same as cash deals. If you can't afford to pay for it all one, finance on one of those plans and pay it off within the year. You will pay no finance charges. Never skimp on your bed.

To wrap this post up- Keep 3 things in mind
* Make sure your sleep environment (AKA the bedroom) is dark, cool and quiet.

* Make sure your bed is comfortable

* Only sleep and make love in your sleep environment