Guest guest Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 My brother in law has alot of trouble sleeping- he is 36- medium weight (active exercise) works longs hours during the day at a stressful job. They have two small children- ( 1 & 3 ) they most nights sleep completely thru the night- but sometimes they wake up alittle. His problem is he can fall asleep- which he does at say 8 or 9 pm- then goes to bed- then wakes up at 12 or one and stays awake until 6- He eats well rounded meals- very low fat- low sodium- low cholesterol - (he has a slight elevated cholesterol- inherited from parents) He has seen a doctor and he prescribed Ambien CR- Ambein- and Lunesta and he took them (separately of course) and he got less sleep. The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I was wondering as I read one email from Ien- that there must be some deficiencies that he has that does not let him STAY asleep. Can anyone help me?? Thank you, Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 In a message dated 4/4/2007 5:43:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, hushpup writes: > The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I was wondering as I read > one email from Ien- that there must be some deficiencies that he has that > does not let him STAY asleep. > > Can anyone help me?? > > Thank you, > > Ellen > Some folks have a low K (potassium) serum level. Eating a bunch of grapes (better than bananas)..or even better...taking some Potass. Bitartrate (Cream of Tartar) in a glass of hot water...better add some Sodium bicarb. too...or you may get a sore throat...may do wonders. I find that a cinnamon bagel with fresh fruit and milk helps too. Wit these two..I will drop right off. On the few occasions this does not work...I will do a relaxation exercise and take a hot bath..and it is " beddy bye!! " TCH, D.C. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 From what you are saying " He has a high stress job " , " works long hours " , I can tell you it is probably the need for stress reduction. When we get overly stressed, just like babies get over stimulated or tired, we can't sleep. I would recommend a stress reduction program or at the least a mediation program of 30 minutes per day, or he can try the Sound Sleep or Deep Relaxation Cd's from Brain Sync. The stress reduction can be done via Biofeedback. It's what has worked for many years. My clients find they are sleeping better, the less stressed they become. Jenny Kernan Quantum Biofeedback Therapist --- Ellen Schueler Wenz <hushpup wrote: > My brother in law has alot of trouble sleeping- he > is 36- medium weight (active exercise) works longs > hours during the day at a stressful job. They have > two small children- ( 1 & 3 ) they most nights > sleep completely thru the night- but sometimes they > wake up alittle. > > His problem is he can fall asleep- which he does at > say 8 or 9 pm- then goes to bed- then wakes up at 12 > or one and stays awake until 6- He eats well > rounded meals- very low fat- low sodium- low > cholesterol - (he has a slight elevated cholesterol- > inherited from parents) He has seen a doctor and he > prescribed Ambien CR- Ambein- and Lunesta and he > took them (separately of course) and he got less > sleep. > > The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I > was wondering as I read one email from Ien- that > there must be some deficiencies that he has that > does not let him STAY asleep. > > Can anyone help me?? > > Thank you, > > Ellen > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Ellen, The most common deficiency that has to do with sleep is magnesium. But, he sounds like he needs " reprogramming " . I wonder if he is willing to try Emotional Freedom Technique? It is literally at your fingertips, and there are no side effects. This link goes directly to a series of articles on insomnia. http://tinyurl.com/2j6cgt There is a wealth of information on the website. The free handbook tells you all about the history of EFT, but to actually learn it there is an easier PowerPoint presentation in the files of the group. Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 In a message dated 4/5/2007 5:04:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, zounds456 writes: > In a message dated 4/4/2007 5:43:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > hushpup writes: > > >The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I was wondering as I read > >one email from Ien- that there must be some deficiencies that he has that > >does not let him STAY asleep. > > > >Can anyone help me?? > > > >Thank you, > > > >Ellen > > > > > If he has handled any deficiencies, and has not been doing coffee, and his > body is not tense due to spinal subluxations, there is not good reason for him > NOT to sleep right through the night. Of course, any emotional issues must > be handled, too. Some foods are best to be avoided late at night, as well. --TCH > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 In a message dated 4/5/2007 5:01:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, rainysnana writes: > From what you are saying " He has a high stress job " , > " works long hours " , I can tell you it is probably > the need for stress reduction. When we get overly > stressed, just like babies get over stimulated or > tired, we can't sleep. I would recommend a stress > reduction program or at the least a mediation program > of 30 minutes per day, or he can try the Sound Sleep > or Deep Relaxation Cd's from Brain Sync. > > The stress reduction can be done via Biofeedback. It's > what has worked for many years. My clients find they > are sleeping better, the less stressed they become. > > Jenny Kernan > Quantum Biofeedback Therapist > > --- Ellen Schueler Wenz <hushpup wrote: > > >My brother in law has alot of trouble sleeping- he > >is 36- medium weight (active exercise) works longs > >hours during the day at a stressful job. They have > >two small children- ( 1 & 3 ) they most nights > >sleep completely thru the night- but sometimes they > >wake up alittle. > > > >His problem is he can fall asleep- which he does at > >say 8 or 9 pm- then goes to bed- then wakes up at 12 > >or one and stays awake until 6- He eats well > >rounded meals- very low fat- low sodium- low > >cholesterol - (he has a slight elevated cholesterol- > >inherited from parents) He has seen a doctor and he > >prescribed Ambien CR- Ambein- and Lunesta and he > >took them (separately of course) and he got less > >sleep. > > > >The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I > >was wondering as I read one email from Ien- that > >there must be some deficiencies that he has that > >does not let him STAY asleep. > > > >Can anyone help me?? > > > >Thank you, > > > >Ellen > > > > > It might also prove helpful to retire at ten or eleven, rather than as early > as 8 or 9. Sometimes, " common sense " methods will " do the trick. " > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 -Try a lettuce tea at night,,,it's a natural opiate. Less harmful than anything that is " engineered " .-- In , Ellen Schueler Wenz <hushpup wrote: > > My brother in law has alot of trouble sleeping- he is 36- medium weight (active exercise) works longs hours during the day at a stressful job. They have two small children- ( 1 & 3 ) they most nights sleep completely thru the night- but sometimes they wake up alittle. > > His problem is he can fall asleep- which he does at say 8 or 9 pm- then goes to bed- then wakes up at 12 or one and stays awake until 6- He eats well rounded meals- very low fat- low sodium- low cholesterol - (he has a slight elevated cholesterol- inherited from parents) He has seen a doctor and he prescribed Ambien CR- Ambein- and Lunesta and he took them (separately of course) and he got less sleep. > > The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I was wondering as I read one email from Ien- that there must be some deficiencies that he has that does not let him STAY asleep. > > Can anyone help me?? > > Thank you, > > Ellen > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I TAKE A HOT BATH IT HELPS GET TO SLEEP. zounds456 wrote: In a message dated 4/4/2007 5:43:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, hushpup writes: > The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I was wondering as I read > one email from Ien- that there must be some deficiencies that he has that > does not let him STAY asleep. > > Can anyone help me?? > > Thank you, > > Ellen > Some folks have a low K (potassium) serum level. Eating a bunch of grapes (better than bananas)..or even better...taking some Potass. Bitartrate (Cream of Tartar) in a glass of hot water...better add some Sodium bicarb. too...or you may get a sore throat...may do wonders. I find that a cinnamon bagel with fresh fruit and milk helps too. Wit these two..I will drop right off. On the few occasions this does not work...I will do a relaxation exercise and take a hot bath..and it is " beddy bye!! " TCH, D.C. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 ---suggest spiritual healing treiki massage changing rooms changing nutrition the radial appliance hypnotherapy as you can see there could be lots of factors phill In , zounds456 wrote: > > In a message dated 4/4/2007 5:43:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > hushpup writes: > > > The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I was wondering as I read > > one email from Ien- that there must be some deficiencies that he has that > > does not let him STAY asleep. > > > > Can anyone help me?? > > > > Thank you, > > > > Ellen > > > > Some folks have a low K (potassium) serum level. Eating a bunch of grapes > (better than bananas)..or even better...taking some Potass. Bitartrate (Cream of > Tartar) in a glass of hot water...better add some Sodium bicarb. too...or you > may get a sore throat...may do wonders. > > I find that a cinnamon bagel with fresh fruit and milk helps too. > > Wit these two..I will drop right off. On the few occasions this does not > work...I will do a relaxation exercise and take a hot bath..and it is " beddy > bye!! " > > TCH, D.C. > > > ************************************** > See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 2 Points come to my mind. Pre - diabetics do wake up 2am - 3am to void urine. Check Blood sugar with a home glucometer, on waking to check this possibility. 2nd is Melatonin, sleep inducing hormone. Melatonin is produced only in darkness. Try an eye mask like the one given in airplanes. For few, exposure of small area of skin too inhibit production of melatonin. They need to cover their body fully to avoid light exposure even to skin. Upto you to take some clue from this or oppose. ================================== pjb12345uk wrote: > ---suggest spiritual healing > treiki > massage > changing rooms > changing nutrition > the radial appliance > hypnotherapy as you can see there could be lots of factors > phill > > In , zounds456 wrote: > >> In a message dated 4/4/2007 5:43:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time, >> hushpup writes: >> >> >>> The doctor wants him to go to a sleeping clinic- I was wondering >>> > as I read > >>> one email from Ien- that there must be some deficiencies that he >>> > has that > >>> does not let him STAY asleep. >>> >>> Can anyone help me?? >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Ellen >>> >>> >> Some folks have a low K (potassium) serum level. Eating a bunch of >> > grapes > >> (better than bananas)..or even better...taking some Potass. >> > Bitartrate (Cream of > >> Tartar) in a glass of hot water...better add some Sodium bicarb. >> > too...or you > >> may get a sore throat...may do wonders. >> >> I find that a cinnamon bagel with fresh fruit and milk helps too. >> >> Wit these two..I will drop right off. On the few occasions this >> > does not > >> work...I will do a relaxation exercise and take a hot bath..and it >> > is " beddy > >> bye!! " >> >> TCH, D.C. >> >> >> ************************************** >> See what's free at >> http://www.aol.com. >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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