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Insomnia Linked to Risk Of Heart Failure

People with insomnia appear to have an increased risk of developing heart failure, according to new research from Norway

Sleep, Stress and Cancer: How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

by Dr. Keith I. Block

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are quite common among people with cancer, occurring in about one out of every three cases on average.

Alcohol Cuts Sleep Benefits

Large amounts of alcohol are known to shorten sleep latency, increase slow-wave sleep, and suppress rapid eye movement (REM) during the first half of sleep.

During the second half of sleep, REM increases and sleep becomes shallower. A study of the acute effects of alcohol on the relationship between sleep and heart rate variability (HRV) during sleep has found that alcohol interferes with the restorative functions of sleep.

Are Medications Depleting Your Nutrients? Part 1

by Dr. Hyla Cass

A little known but potentially life-saving fact is that common medications deplete vital nutrients essential to your health.

Here’s a practical guide to avoid drug-induced nutrient depletion.

Heat Stress – Staying Safe During a Heat Wave

Summer’s here and that means some very high temperatures that can lead to heat stress and heat-related illness.

People exposed to extreme heat or who work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes, and can be fatal.

Valerian

Latin Names—Valeriana officinalis

Botanical Illustration of Valeriana officinalis from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, 1887

Valerian is a plant native to Europe and Asia; it is also found in North America. Valerian has been used as an herbal remedy since the time of ancient Greece and Rome.

Its therapeutic uses were described by Hippocrates, and in the 2nd century, Galen prescribed valerian for insomnia.