Excessive Sleepiness What is it? Excessive sleepiness is feeling very tired or drowsy during the day. It is often confused with fatigue, but they are different struggles. Excessive Sleepiness vs Fatigue Fatigue is dealing with low energy. You can be physically, mentally, or emotionally fatigued. This is usually a result of either a medical condition or overusing your body or mind. Excessive Sleepiness makes you feel so tired that it ends up interfering with your daily life. Excessive sleepiness is often a sign you may have a sleep disorder that is keeping you from getting the sleep you need to function. Treatment Since excessive sleepiness is not actually a condition, but a symptom, the best way to treat it is by determining the cause. If being excessively sleepy is keeping you from daily tasks and affecting your work, relationship, or what you need to get done, call to schedule your visit with Dr. Bhat (913) 221-6059.
Your body's natural clock In our last blog , we discussed jet lag and the effects of travel on our body's natural "clock". Let's learn more about that natural clock and how it effects our sleep. What is our natural clock? Our body's natural Circadian Biological Clock regulates the timing of periods of sleepiness and wakefulness throughout the day. Your body's circadian rhythm dips and rises throughout the day. Adults usually experience the largest dips during early morning times around 2 to 4 am and afternoon. Making sure that you have had plenty of rest will help you to avoid a serious dip in the afternoon that can leave you feeling drowsy at work. Changes to your natural clock You may notice that your teen seems to suddenly be sleeping in and staying up late. This is due to changes in their circadian rhythm. Many teens experience a delay in their sleeping phases and suddenly they are struggling to fall asleep before 11:00 PM. Th
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body. This is most often done by inserting thin needles. Are there risks? The main risk from acupuncture is non-sterile needles and incorrect delivery. Make sure that when you are scheduling your acupuncture you go with a professional with a sound reputation and a very clean office. Most states require a diploma from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for licensing to practice acupuncture. Benefits Acupuncture is used by many to treat pain, stress, headaches, and more. Relieving your body of stress and pain can lead to being able to fall asleep faster and sleep better. Those who suffer from insomnia can also find relief after acupuncture. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine performed a large analysis that showed " patients who were taking medications or herbal treatments to help with sleep , adding acupuncture ther
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