May 2007 Ann Fonfa just saw an news article discussing the benefits of a Tempur-pedic mattress as a sleep aide. The mattress itself is quite expensive but Ann has been using their pillow for years. It is a definite help in finding a comfortable way to lie down. Insomnia in the Context of Cancer: A Review of a Neglected Problem ABSTRACT: This article reviews the evidence on the diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment of insomnia in the context of cancer and proposes several areas for future research. Clinical and diagnostic features of insomnia are described and prevalence estimates of insomnia complaints in cancer patients are summarized. Then, potential etiologic factors (ie, predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors) and consequences of insomnia (ie, psychologic, behavioral, and health impact) in the context of cancer are discussed. Finally, pharmacologic and psychologic treatments previously shown effective to treat insomnia in healthy individuals are discussed as valuable treatment options for cancer patients as well. Because long-term use of hypnotic medications is associated with some risks (eg, dependence), it is argued that psychologic interventions (eg, stimulus control, sleep restriction, cognitive therapy) are the treatment of choice for sleep disturbances in the context of cancer, especially when it has reached a chronic course. However, the efficacy of these treatments has yet to be verified specifically in cancer patients. 02/07/2001; Journal of Clinical Oncology |
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| President of the Canadian Ass of Herbal Practitioners | | | More herbal advice-depression, hypertension, headaches & more | ||
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| Naturopathic Physician from LA. combines Oriental Medicine, nutrition and homeopathy UPDATE, 11/07 | | | Homeopathic 'strategies' | ||
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| Drs. Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman and Robert Ullman (naturopathic and homeopathic physicians) | | | Source: www.mapi.com | ||
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| NCCAM sponsored study on Yoga & Insomnia Tibetan Yoga & Sleep Quality | | | Guelph Food Technology Centre, Canada, 3/03 | ||
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| "A spoken word and sound therapy program" | | | J Clin Pharm & Thera, 12/03 | ||
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| Am Assoc for Advancement in Science, 2/04 Study Shows Sleeping On It Helps Resolve Problems Insomnia & Lung Cancer Symptoms | | | J Altern Complement Med, 2007; 13(6): 669-76. August 2007 | ||
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| LINK to site of Dr. Richard Shane, Ph.D. "medication-free method to resolve sleep difficulties" | |||||
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