Breathe Better Sleep Better Live Better Podcast The Truth About Sleeping Pills and Over-The-Counter Sleep Aids [Podcast 70]
In this episode, Kathy and I are going to be talking about another controversial topic that many of you have probably had some experience with at one time or another...and that’s the issue of sleeping pills and OTC sleep aids. In particular, we will be discussing:
- Why sleeping pills are usually the wrong way of treating insomnia
- Why insomnia may not really be insomnia
- How to wean yourself off sleeping pills
- A non-prescription therapy that's better than sleeping pills in the long run.
Show Notes:
Podcast: How to sleep better without medications
Podcast: How medications are harming you
Risk of complications for sleeping pills
Sleep aids and risk of Parkinson's
Insomnia increases risk of dying
Insomnia as a harbinger of mental illness
Insomnia and future risk of heart disease
Insomnia and increased risk of dementia
Krakow’s OSA in treatment resistant insomnia study
Dr. Krakow’s podcast on OSA and Insomnia
Dreams about choking while sleeping
Sleep endoscopy in AHI < 5 study
Podcast 65: How to sleep better without medications
3 Rs: Sleep restriction, reconditioning and relaxation
Neck stretching exercises
Two floppy valves videos