Dangers Of Sleeping Pills

by Jon West on April 16, 2011

Insomnia can be a terrible thing to struggle and many who do look for various ways to find relief in order to get some rest.  Popping in a sleeping pill may seem to be the easiest solution and it may lead to better rest, but recent studies have shown that a price may be paid down the road by those who do take a sleeping pill.

It has been proven through research that those who take sleeping pills are a third more likely to die prematurely than those who don’t.

Despite the fact that these things have been proven, sleeping pills still have their place in society.  In fact, some British experts questioned this study done in Canada.  They believe it has over-stated the risks involved in taking sleeping pills.

Dr Belleville analysed 12 years of data on more than 12,000 Canadians.

When all other factors were equal, death rates were found to be significantly higher among sleeping pill users and those taking tablets to ease anxiety.

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Benefits Of A Hot Tub

by Jon West on April 15, 2011

A recent survey has revealed that nearly 70% of Americans suffer stress-related conditions which include insomnia and anxiety.  Most are trying to find ways to relieve that stress and a study has recently shown how hot tubs can serve that purpose.

Hot tubs have shown that the swirling water can help your brain to relax and also relieve stress at the same time.  This study also showed that going into a hot tub fifteen minutes before bedtime rises the temperature which allows a person to sleep better and get into a more deep sleep.

People who suffer from physical ailments can also benefit greatly from the use of a hot tub:

-those who struggle with aching joints can find relief from the warm, pulsating water which increases the blood supply to those aching joints.

-greater flexibility can be attained thanks to the warm water which will in turn decrease muscle tension.

-specialized jets in some hot tubs can help relieve inflamed tissue and bring some relief to some painful parts of the body.

Rehab & Therapy Benefits:

-the Mayo Clinic recently found through a study that a hot bath gives many of the health benefits that exercise gives.  The heart rate is increased while soaking in a hot tub which can lower blood pressure.

-According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, many studies have proven that hydrotherapy alleviates back pain since four out of five Americans suffer from chronic back pain.

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