Can Poor Sleep Make Fibromyalgia Worse?

Nearly one-third of Americans are sleep deprived, according to a recent study. Results show that getting less than 6.9 hours of sleep each night takes a more extreme toll on the body than most people realize.

Inadequate amounts of sleep affects memory, according to a recent study conducted at Harvard University. Without enough sleep, newly-acquired skills and information are not properly coded in the brain, making it difficult to remember.

Sleep deprivation also decreases the ability of the immune system to fight off illness and disease. Reports show that just losing three hours of sleep causes a 30% decrease in immune system response. This lack of response suppresses melatonin, which contributes to breast cancer; a growth hormone produced during sleep is impaired, which contributes to osteoporosis; insulin resistance and impaired glucose processing, can lead to diabetes, and excess insulin and stored fat, leads to obesity.

While some people choose to give up some of the necessary hours of sleep, others are simply unable to sleep.

Factors that contribute to insomnia are lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol or caffeine; medical conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, hypothyroidism, and over-active bladders; medications, such as antidepressants, pain killers, allergy drugs and various hormones; natural conditions, such as PMS and menopause; and various health disorders.
Many of these factors can be treated with Chiropractic. If you suffer from any of the above conditions or are having difficulty sleeping, see your Chiropractor.

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SOURCE: “Most Americans aren’t getting enough shut-eye,” MpHealth News, March 2001, Vol. 4

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Surprising Side Effects of Sleeping Pills

Sleeping Pill Marketers and Doctors Ignore Causes of Insomnia

Volume 14 Issue 90

A new market research report says the booming sleeping pill market will reach $9 billion by the year 2015. The research company makes it sound like a great market to expand into, and sells the report to pharmaceutical companies and anyone else who’s interested for $3,950.

The report claims that “55% of the US population is affected by symptoms of insomnia, and close to 15% suffer from serious insomnia. Insomnia has become a major health issue the world over. As a result, more and more people are seeking medical intervention for relief.” Up to 20 percent of the world population uses sleep aids. Use of the drugs doubled among 20 to 45 year olds from 2000 to 2004.

The report says Ambien is the most prescribed sleep aid. Singer Health Reports is pleased to present the first 119 of 222 reported side effects of Ambien and other sleeping pills. These are just some of the horrible conditions that people are willing to trade for a good night’s sleep. We don’t have room for them all, but encourage you to follow the links at the end of this Report.

The point we are making is this: inability to sleep almost always has a cause that can be found and treated by a caring health professional. Instead of taking drugs, see one of our Wellness Doctors!

The following is a list of the side effects:

abdominal pain bronchospasm eye irritation increased saliva
abnormal dreams cerebrovascular disorder eye pain increased sweating
abnormal gait chest pain face edema infection
abnormal hepatic circulatory failure falling influenza-like symptoms
abnormal thinking CNS-depressant effects falls injection-site inflammation
herpes simplex /zoster completed suicides fatigue insomnia
acne confusion feeling strange intestinal obstruction
acute renal failure conjunctivitis fever intoxicated feeling
aggressive reaction constipation flatulence laryngitis
agitation corneal ulceration flushing leg cramps
allergic reaction coughing gastritis lethargy
allergy cystitis gastroenteritis lightheadedness
amnesia daytime drowsiness glaucoma lymphadenopathy
anaphylactic shock decreased cognition gout macrocytic anemia
anemia decreased inhibition hallucination manic reaction
angina pectoris decreased libido headache menstrual disorder
angioedema delusion hemorrhoids migraine
anorexia dementia hiccup muscle weakness
anxiety depersonalization hot flashes myalgia
apathy depression hypercholesteremia myocardial infarction
appetite increased dermatitis hyperglycemia nausea
arrhythmia diarrhea hyperlipidemia nervousness
arthralgia difficulty concentrating hypertension neuralgia
arthritis dizziness hypertension aggravated neuritis
ataxia drugged feelings hypoesthesia neuropathy
back pain dry mouth hypokinesia neurosis
behavior changes dyspepsia hypotension
bizarre behavior edema hypoxia
breast fibroadenosis enteritis hysteria
breast pain esophagospasm illusion
bronchitis euphoria impotence

SOURCE: Sleeping Aids, Drug Detox.org, http://www.drugdetox.org/druginfo/ambien.php#nav_addictions; Global Industry Analysts Inc., Sleeping Pills: A Global Strategic Business Report, http://www.prweb.com/releases/sleeping_pills/sleeping_tablets/prweb4318034.htm

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