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Techniques that work best.(Survey)(Brief article)
Counting sheep. Taking pills. Changing your diet. There are as many treatments for insomnia as there are causes.
To gauge the effectiveness of the most commonly used tactics, we analyzed the experiences of 2,021 problem sleepers and confirmed insomniacs, who used a specific approach for at least eight days in the month before they were surveyed.
Three-quarters of respondents found prescription medications worked most of the time, but there are downsides to their continued use, including dependency, rebound insomnia, and behaviors such as sleep driving, as well as diminished effectiveness of the drugs. Nondrug options are a more sensible first approach, and sound machines proved almost as effective as pills for many.
For the most severe cases, two-thirds of the panel said they were helped by ...
- SEALS of approval.(Seal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Geographical January 1, 2001 700+ words
...tub in her back garden has since grown into the world's most advanced seal hospital, equipped with x-ray and ultra-sound machines, nine quarantine sections and 11 pools. "I am trying to create a space for the seals to rest and have clean food...
- Robert Breer &: GB Agency. (Paris).(drawing/video/sculpture exhibition)(Brief...
- Magazine article from: Artforum International Maldonado, Guitemie January 1, 2002 700+ words
...might have stopped to look at drawings for the film A Man and His Dog Out for Air, 1957, or to operate the optical or sound machines: For example, Dot Dash, 1964, a new optical instrument after Duchamp, is a piece of wood that can spin, making the...
- HEALTH AND HOME STAYING PUT AT REVAMPED SERVICE MERCHANDISE.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network Eckhouse, Kim June 8, 1998 700+ words
...make major cuts. Categories and suppliers that will remain in place include aromatherapy from suppliers such as Homedics, sound machines from Norelco, massagers from Relaxor and Homedics, among others; heating pads, both electric and microwavable; blood...
- Great escapes.(getting the most from travel Web sites)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Redbook David, Joshua October 1, 1999 700+ words
...Doubles from $155; 877-843-4683. * The Franklin, one of New York City's more affordable boutique hotels, offers sound machines so you can make love to sounds of rain, waves, or the beating of a heart. Doubles from $235; 877-847-4444. * Memphis...
- Ex-Tracts: getting personal. (personal care and therapeutic home health...
- Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network Werner, Holly M. April 14, 1997 700+ words
...lamps and essential-oil diffusers, according to the company. Norelco is showcasing its Personal Comfort line of three sound machines and two aromatherapy diffusers. Norelco launched the line in January. Pauser, which imports aromatherapy and bath products...
- RETAILERS STOCKING UP ON STUFF THAT ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE.(Mother's Day...
- Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network Thau, Barbara April 15, 2002 700+ words
...Gardner, senior vice president and general merchandise manager of home for Rich's. Battery-operated wind chimes, indoor sound machines and the return of the Shiatsu massager from HoMedics will freshen up the category this Mother's Day season, said Gardner...
- HoMedics appoints Spirit to handle #1m ad account.(Homedics Inc. distribution...
- Magazine article from: Marketing Week August 31, 2006 700+ words
...million pound launch in the UK. The health company specialises in personal health products such as massage kits, relaxation sound machines, and spa and beauty treatments. It has been operating for 19 years in the US, where it is one of the largest consumer...
- Silent auction and raffle earn $8,507 for ASAE's 100th Anniversary Fund.(ASAE...
- Magazine article from: Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World October 1, 2003 700+ words
...packages, pedal tractors, books, prints, photo cards, drawings, model tractors and trucks, mantle clock, brass bell, sound machines, clothing items including scarves and jackets, crystal vases, flatware, wine, ASAE memorabilia, and more. Something...
