News Items — Hypnosis, Sleep



News Items — Hypnosis, Sleep

Sleep Disorders in Children

The Daily Weston 9/8/11 ()

NORWALK, Conn. - The school year has just begun, but it's time for parents to do a little homework. Lewis J. Kass, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist and director of thePediatric Sleep Disorders Center at Norwalk Hospital, says that parents can get to work by taking note of their children's sleep patterns.

Too often, he says, parents learn from a teacher that their child is unfocused, inattentive and/or hyperactive. "Research began trickling in the late 1990s that demonstrated a clear link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and neurocognitive deficits," says Dr. Kass. In fact, he says, research shows that 15 to 65 percent of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have underlying sleep disorders.

According to Dr. Kass, the only Connecticut physician triple board certified in pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine, sleep disorders can affect children of all ages, although symptoms vary widely depending on their ages. Toddlers, for example, might manifest sleeping issues with frequent tantrums and eliminating naps prematurely, and they can also become irritable during the day. Kindergarten-aged children might show symptoms in the classroom in the form of sleepiness, irritability or hyperactivity, and they could begin having behavioral issues, such as acting out, says Dr. Kass. As children approach adolescence, sleep deprivation can present itself, he says, with poor school grades, hyperactivity and mood swings.

If they're at the point of considering medication for their children, Dr. Kass asks parents, "Why not first spend one night in a sleep lab to rule out a treatable sleep disorder?" Doing so begins with a comprehensive history and physical exam. If he recommends a sleep study for a child, Dr. Kass will tailor the overnight in the hospital's sleep center – which is more hotel than hospital – with his/her parent. The study, says Dr. Kass, is painless and non-invasive.

A week after, Dr. Kass meets with the parents to discuss findings and next steps. Among the most common causes of sleep problems in children, he says, are obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, restless legs syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux or narcolepsy. But, he says, "The great news is that anything identified can be treated."

Sleep apnea can be treated by removal of the tonsils and adenoids or with mild air pressure to keep airways opened by using CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), he says. And most other sleep disorder diagnoses are treated with medicine or cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr. Kass recommends a sleep evaluation for children who have restless, sweaty sleep, nighttime awakenings, daytime sleepiness or irritability, snoring or leg kicks. Additionally, he says, for children "if a diagnosis of ADHD has been considered along with persistent bedwetting, poor school grades, difficult to control asthma, insulin resistance, obesity or chronic headaches."

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Tips for Children to Get Better Sleep

Medical News Today, 9/7/11 ()

Ryerson Back-to-School Expert Offers Tips On How Students Can Get Better Sleep

07 Sep 2011   

Students' first year at university or college is often jam packed with a lot of classes, assignments and social events. Finding ways to get enough sleep at night can be a little tricky for students who are constantly on the go. Professor Colleen Carney, a sleep disorder expert at Ryerson University's Sleep and Depression Lab offers simple, effective ways that can be used to help students sleep well.

1. Get a good night's sleep

Don't deprive yourself of sleep to get more done. Sleep deprivation is a major brain and energy killer consider scaling back your to-do list and find new ways to manage your time, and above all else, get some rest. You will do better on your test and pay more attention in class if you are well rested. Getting a good night's sleep can also prevent more serious sleep and mood problems from developing.

2. Sleep schedules: "Not just for kids anymore!"

Sleep is a major factor in mood and productivity. With a schedule full of late-night parties and studying, you will quickly find yourself deprived of a few hours night after night. A variable bedtime and wake-up time throughout the week can produce jetlag-like symptoms of fatigue, insomnia and poor mood. Adults experience the same problems as young children when they have variable sleep schedules (i.e. increased emotional problems and difficulty pay attention and sleeping).

3. Avoid "crashing"

Students have easily accessible fast foods that initially boost mood but then produce longer- term sugar crashes, sluggishness and bloating. Eating healthier meals and snacks with plenty of fruits and vegetables will stabilize your blood sugar, rather than cause it to spike, which means a happier and more energetic you.

4. Should I count sheep?

An overactive mind often occurs when there is no time set aside to mentally unwind from the day's activities. Take some time earlier in the evening to make to-do lists and deal with the day's unfinished business. Set aside time during the hour before bed to wind down and relax. NEVER do wakeful activities in your bed, such as talking on the phone, texting, working on the computer, reading, watching television or studying in bed. Doing things in bed that are done when we are awake is a sure-fire way to train your mind and body to be alert in bed.

5. When all else fails get out of of your bed

If you find yourself lying in bed with visions of student loans, impending tests and other stressors running through your head get out of bed. Leave your room (or at least the bed) and do something that relaxes you. Only return to bed when you are sleepy. Being upset or awake in the place where you should be resting trains your mind and body to be upset and awake in your bed.

Source: Ryerson University

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Research Shows Effectiveness of Hypnosis

Monday, November 30, 2009 by: Steve G. Jones, Ed.S.Learn more:

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(NaturalNews) The effectiveness of hypnosis is often questioned because the cause of hypnotic phenomenon is not yet known. Research has been conducted on hypnosis for hundreds of years. Thousands of studies have been performed, yet the origination of hypnosis has not yet been realized. The Mayo Clinic has found hypnosis to be very effective and beneficial with a variety of disorders. Hypnosis does not always work the same way for everyone, but its effectiveness cannot be denied.

The Mayo Clinic defines hypnosis as being an altered state of consciousness. There are many changes that occur while a person is in a trance-like state. A person is able to focus their attention in a more direct way while under hypnosis. People are also more open to suggestion, which often helps people make changes in their thought process and in their actions. While in a hypnotic state, people tend to be less critical and more believing. The Mayo Clinic believes that the purpose of hypnosis is a therapeutic technique to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, actions, emotions, or physical well-being.

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Researchers and doctors at the Mayo Clinic are not sure how exactly hypnosis works, but current research points to a mind-body connection through nerves, hormones, and chemicals in the brain and body. Hypnosis is best used in conjunction with other forms of therapy. The Mayo Clinic lists the following benefits of hypnosis: changing negative habits (stop-smoking), reduce stress and anxiety, control pain, relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), lower blood pressure, reduce frequency and intensity of migraines, treat asthma, and heal skin disorders.

The Mayo Clinic also puts many hypnosis myths to rest. Many people think that under hypnosis, they will have no free will. This is untrue; under hypnosis people have a heightened state of concentration, but they are in complete control. Another myth is that a hypnotherapist can control people under hypnosis. The truth is that a hypnotherapist serves as a guide and cannot make anyone do something that they do not want to do. It is also not true that people can become hypnotized without consent. Hypnosis involves a person`s willingness to participate (Goal Oriented Hypnotherapy).

The Mayo Clinic is a one of the leaders in research in the medical field. Their research of hypnotherapy is evidence-based (Hypnosis). They are a reputable source of information on the topic of hypnotherapy and medicine.

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Hypnosis: An altered state of consciousness. Goal Oriented Hypnotherapy. Retrieved on September 14, 2009:...

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