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Treatment Overview Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland , a small gland in the brain. Melatonin helps control your sleep and wake cycles. Very small amounts of it are found in foods such …
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… clock," or 24-hour cycle (circadian rhythms), controls functions such as sleeping and … clock," or 24-hour cycle (circadian rhythms), controls functions such as sleeping and …
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… movement (constipation), or you may have diarrhea. Jet lag can happen to anyone. Your age, fitness, health, and how often you fly … Insomnia Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Travel Health Credits Current as of: …
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… Basics What is insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep problem that affects your daily life. It can cause you to have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. You may wake up during the night or …
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… 24-hour internal clock, or circadian rhythm. Light is a cue to be awake, while dark tells … for meals and social activity. Control light, sound, and temperature. Make sure that … glasses when you drive home in the daylight hours after working nights. This can …
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… may be able to suggest things that can help. Urinary incontinence . In Parkinson's disease, … changes or medicines that can help with urinary incontinence. Excess saliva and … may be able to suggest things that can help. Urinary incontinence . In Parkinson's disease, …
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… in your home. Light therapy is easy and safe. It has few side effects and can be done … for effectiveness or documented for safety. The safest light is fluorescent, not full-spectrum …
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… child. Related Information Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) References Citations Smith T, … of autism and pervasive developmental disorders, assessment, interventions, policy, … of autism and pervasive developmental disorders, assessment, interventions, policy, …
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… your connection to others. Helping the brain produce a calming substance (melatonin). … your connection to others. Helping the brain produce a calming substance (melatonin). …
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… Palsy Cervical Disc Herniation Cervical Spinal Fusion Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical Spondylosis Checklist for …