Insomnia is a term that describes the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep, waking up too early, or having an interrupted sleep several times through out the night are also signs of insomnia. Insomnia is what happens when there's a lack in either the amount or quality of sleep someone is getting. Types of Insomnia The effects of such a disorder would be exhaustion, sleepiness during the day and inability to work or concentrate. There are several types and patterns of insomnia, some more common than others, and this is what you need to know about them: Types of Insomnia: Acute Insomnia: The inability to have a good night sleep either because of delayed onset of sleep or recurrent interruptions of sleep, acute insomnia is a short term insomnia lasting for about one month and affecting the functioning abilities of the individual. This condition is mostly caused by emotional discomfort or stressful events such as losing a loved one, losing a job, going through a divorce, or it could be caused by noise, difficult temperature and other surrounding factors. Chronic Insomnia: This is when the condition of insomnia lasts for longer than a month. It could be caused by depression or stress or it could be a primary insomnia, not a symptom or a result of another disorder. Chronic insomnia might affect the sight causing double vision, it could result in hallucinations, mental tiredness and muscular fatigue. Transient Insomnia: The case in which the difficulty to fall asleep or have a good quality sleep lasts for only about a week, it could be the result of a disease, or a result of an environmental change, or any change in sleeping time or sleeping habits. There are some factors in common that could trigger both transient and acute insomnia including stress. Transient insomnia would affect the psycho-motor performance of the individual as well as their cognitive functions. Risk Factors for Insomnia: . Women have a higher risk of insomnia due to their hormonal changes in menstruation, in menopause and in pregnancy . . Night shifts and changing shifts workers have a higher risk of insomnia due to a disturbed sleep system. . Old age increases the risk of insomnia, people over the age of 60 might undergo some symptoms of insomnia. . Long distance traveling messing with the circadian rhythm would also promote insomnia. . Stress of short or long term would lead to insomnia. . Suffering from a mental or psychological problem such as anxiety , depression, bipolar disease also increases the chances of insomnia.

Korean Ginseng Ginseng , as a traditional herbal remedy has been used for thousands of years. As many other herbal products, Chinese have been the first to discover the potential benefits of ginseng, and the first to use it. Korean ginseng, also known as Panax ginseng is one of many types of ginseng, containing the herbal substance responsible for its medical uses called ginsenosides. It is widely used around the world, for many of its believed benefits and here is a brief look at some of them. Common Benefits and Uses of Ginseng: 1. Ginseng is believed to boost immune system , some people use it to enhance concentration and memory, especially in products combined with ginkgo biloba. 2. Some research, though not conclusive, have shown the ability of ginseng to slow down the growth of cancer cells. 3. Boosting energy and reducing stress, another common reason for the use of ginseng. 4. Ginseng is also believed to lower blood sugar level, in type 2 diabetes 5. Believed to lower cholesterol level. 6. Helps with erectile dysfunction and hepatitis C. 7. Helps in controlling blood pressure. 8. Relieves symptoms of menopause . 9. And used as an anti-aging supplement. Ginseng is found in the form of tablets, capsules, powders, teas and creams. Now adulteration is very likely with ginseng products so be careful when purchasing to ensure the quality and concentration of ginsenoside. Also be careful not to use in pregnancy and breast-feeding. As a stimulant, ginseng might cause some side effects including, insomnia, nervousness and agitation. It may also cause diarrhea, headaches and rash. Ginseng lowers blood sugar level, so it may be used in type 2 diabetics but only after consulting with a doctor. If you are under any kind of other medications, you should consult with your doctor first before taking ginseng to avoid any possible drug interactions.

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Types of Insomnia

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Insomnia is a term that describes the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep, waking up too early, or having an interrupted sleep several times through out the night are also signs of insomnia.Insomnia is what happens when there's a lack in either the amount or quality of sleep someone is getting.Types of InsomniaThe [...]

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Types of Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis, a disease of fragile thin bones, where the bones lose both their density and mass and as a result, brittle bones would fracture at the slightest fall.There are several types of osteoporosis, there is Primary Osteoporosis which consists of type 1, a condition that happens in postmenopausal women due to a drop in estrogen [...]

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Hello It’s Ginseng

MedRition2014-05-25T22:21:00+03:00

Korean GinsengGinseng, as a traditional herbal remedy has been used for thousands of years.As many other herbal products, Chinese have been the first to discover the potential benefits of ginseng, and the first to use it.Korean ginseng, also known as Panax ginseng is one of many types of ginseng, containing the herbal substance responsible for [...]

Hello It’s GinsengMedRition2014-05-25T22:21:00+03:00