Archive for December, 2009

A Whitehouse Bedtime Story

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

A Whitehouse Bedtime Story Once upon a time there was a Orange-Red car-drivin’ entrepreneur named Richard Williams (that’s me) who lived in Grand Rapids, MI. Richard’s father has had heart problems since he was relatively young and isn’t an example of heart-healthy eating. Richard’s mother, who lives in Grelton, suffers from emphysema due to smoking. Richard plans to be around to spoil grandchildren in twenty years, so is trying hard to break the chain of parents’ poor examples when it comes to health.

Richard eats a healthy diet, sweats regularly at a gym in Neapolis and can often be found doing the downward dog at a Grand Rapids yoga studio. Richard has a strong immune system and, fortunately, hardly ever gets sick. (Don’t discount the obsessive hand-washing.) And in case you were wondering, Richard doesn’t touch cigarettes.

This all sounds good so far, right? Here is the problem. In spite of diligence, Richard often feels less-than-normal. Why? Insomnia. Not occasional sleeplessness, Richard goes weeks with wide awake sleep time. Our poor insomniac has watched all the old movies that play on TCM–several times each!

If you suffer from insomnia, you know that it doesn’t matter if you have a heart rate of 20, a bloodstream free of cholesterol and can run a four-minute mile–you still feel lousy!

A friend in Whitehouse challenged me to compare some good sleep aids to find one that works for me. I start tonight with Melotrex. I did some extensive research and found only positive feedback about this all natural sleep remedy. I will use it for a week and then try 7Hour Slumber to see which one is the most effective for chronic sleeplessness. Check back soon for the end of the story.

I hope to live (and sleep) happily ever after.

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Richard’s Grand Rapids Sleep Diary

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Richard's Grand Rapids Sleep Diary If you suffer from sleep issues like many folks in Grelton, you may want to start a sleep diary. You can keep track of when you climb into bed, when you actually fall asleep, how many times you wake up during the night and when you arise in the morning. In addition, you can record other factors that may be related such as medications, stressful events, number of cups of coffee, exercise, etc.

Then you can compare these factors. Analyzing any connections may help you better understand your insomnia.

By keeping a sleep diary for a month, I was able to isolate several factors that triggered a sleepless night in my Grand Rapids bedroom. Some of those factors, such as caffeine consumption, are controllable. Other factors, such as the occasional loud barking of my Grand Rapids neighbor’s dog are beyond my control. When I am awakened by barking or other unexpected loud noises, I take Melotrex. I can get back to sleep fast and the whole night is not ruined.

I am Richard Williams. I have used most sleep aids available in Grelton, both prescription and over-the-counter. Melotrex is my favorite OTC insomnia treatment.

By keeping a sleep diary you may discover how to alter your busy Grand Rapids lifestyle to help you get more sleep. For the nights you can’t sleep despite your best efforts, try Melotrex. I know it has helped many Grand Rapids sleep apnea patients, also.

Here’s wishing you restful sleep tonight.

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Sleep Deprived in Grelton?

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Sleep Deprived in Grelton? Bonjour

Sleep deprivation is not only irritating, it can be down-right dangerous. According to the National Sleep Research Project:
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The 1989 Exxon Valdex oil spill, the Challenger space shuttle disaster and the Chernobyl nuclear accident have all been attributed to human errors in which sleep-deprivation played a role.

I’m not an oil tanker captain, astronaut or nuclear power plant worker, but I am a sleepy Grand Rapids parent and small business owner–and I think these jobs are just as important. I don’t want insomnia to cause me to make mistakes at my Grand Rapids home, Grand Rapids office or driving my kids to their Grand Rapids school.

I have been using Melotrex and Sleep2Night. (See http://bestsleepaids.net for more information.) Melotrex helps me fall asleep faster and sleep deeper. To me, a couple of hours of deep sleep is worth more than six hours of light, restless sleep.

Sleep2Night works naturally to synchronize your body’s circadian rhythms. It helps you fall asleep fast because it gets into your bloodstream quickly, unlike some Grelton sleep aids that take hours to work.

I don’t know what knocked my natural sleep cycle out of whack. Maybe it was cramming (partying?) all night during my University of Michigan college days. It could have been the two years I worked graveyard shifts at my first Whitehouse job. Perhaps it was those groggy months when the children were needing assistance through the night. Whatever it was that got me into this frustrating pattern of insomnia, I am determined to get out of it. Melotrex and Sleep2Night are going to help me.

They can help you too.
-Richard

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Get Your Life Back With Melotrex

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Get Your Life Back With Melotrex We spend roughly a third of our life sleeping, but that third is mighty important. If your sleep is inadequate, the other two thirds will suffer.

Bonjour. My name is Richard and Williams. I have dealt with insomnia in Neapolis for the past five years. My troubles might have begun when I was in a serious auto accident just outside Grand Rapids. Recovery can often be long and difficult and you could spend months in a Grelton hospital. You know how impossible it is to get a good night’s sleep in a hospital. The pain meds were also a problem because they can mess up your natural sleep cycle. The first few months after the accident may be an endless blur of restless nights and sleepy days. Needless to say, I know how poor sleep affects the two-thirds of ‘awake’ time.

Fortunately, a Whitehouse friend suggested Melotrex to treat my insomnia. Melotrex helped me re-set my biological sleep/wake schedule. I am finally sleeping regularly!

Good sleep is priceless. I am now more productive at work. I feel good enough to lift weights at my favorite Grand Rapids fitness center. I have more energy for my Neapolis friends and family. In short, I have my life back again.

The all-natural sleep aid Melotrex is not just for the “one third”. It is just as important for the other ‘two thirds’.

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7Hour Slumber for Insomniacs in Grand Rapids

Friday, December 4th, 2009

7Hour Slumber for Insomniacs in Grand Rapids Does it seem like some Grand Rapids teenagers sleep all the time? MI sleep experts say that teenagers need about ten hours of sleep. This is as much sleep as a toddler needs! (Parents of teenagers can probably name some other ways that 16 year-olds and 3 year-olds are alike.)

If high schoolers need more sleep than grade schoolers, why do most Grelton high schools start the school day between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. while elementary schools ring the bell at 9:30? If first period in high school began a few hours later, say at 10:00 a.m., perhaps fewer Grelton high schoolers would struggle to graduate.

In addition to schools, many other MI social institutions do not acknowledge nor support natural sleep requirements. Think of first-year Grelton doctors who make life-or-death decisions during a thirty hour shift. The increased rate of mistakes made by trainees while working impossibly long hours is well documented.

“An intern who does more than 80 a week commits 36% more serious medical errors than one who works normal hours”, said Charles Czeisler, sleep researcher. (medicalnewstoday.com)

In addition to health care, many Grand Rapids professions require employees to work dangerously long shifts. Grand Rapids public safety workers, Grand Rapids customer service personnel, Whitehouse night cleaning crews, armed services personnel, Neapolis restaurant workers, and Grelton truck drivers are all at risk for sleep deprivation and the associated dangers.

If you suffer from occasional or persistent insomnia due to your Grand Rapids employment situation, 7Hour Slumber can help you. This all-natural Grand Rapids insomnia remedy is effective for all types of sleep problems. Most of us cannot change our profession, however, we can use sleep aids such as Sleep2Night and Melotrex to help us get the deep, recharging sleep that will allow us to be clear-headed on the job. Visit http://bestsleepaids.net today.

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