July 30, 2007

12:10: The Health Roundup, with Rick, Jamie & Jimmy.
12:20: Are you sore? Have no fear, the pain doc is here!
Guest: Dr. Jeff Ennis.
12:35: Time for our weekly visit with Shalom Village.
Guest: Pat Morden, CEO of Shalom Village.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment. Irene Hogan

Irene talked about insomnia on the 900 CHML today !

Insomnia can be a symptom of physical disorders, although for most of us it's the result of tension, stress and anxiety, and of course the more anxious we get about our insomnia the worst it seems to get. If your health care practitioner pronounces you a "healthy" insomniac, he/she might suggest some techniques listed here. Some post menopausal women who's hormones decrease, especially estrogen might also be sleep deprived. We suggest you try all these methods first and use drugs as a last resort, the decision of course is always yours.

• Take a warm bath, it's a great way to relax the body, adding lavender or a combination of essential oils will help.
• Get a massage, by your spouse / partner or a RMT it will help work out the tension in your muscles and soothe you to sleep.
• Listen to music, soft soothing music will lull you to sleep, there are even cd's designed for that very purpose,
• Meditate to your rhythmic breathing , try and empty your mind of the day's events.
• Drink warm milk 15 minutes before going to bed, it will sooth your nervous system, milk contains calcium which works directly on jagged nerves to make them relax.
• Drink herb tea, try a cup of hot chamomile, catnip, anise or fennel tea. All contain natural ingredients in which will help you fall asleep.
• Start with a good bedtime routine, with no stimulants before bed, like alcohol / TV.

Irene suggested products with 5HTP ( increased serotonin production then leads to increased serotonin release, sleep aid) 5-HTP can be found in certain foods like turkey and cheese.