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Melatonin doesn't work

Why melatonin doesn’t work

This week, I’m breaking down why melatonin doesn’t work and what to do about it.
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Is Melatonin Safe?

Is Melatonin Safe?

A 2023 research letter in JAMA and 2017 study in JCSM highlighted serious issues with over-the-counter melatonin quality.
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CBT-i Only Works If You Do This

CBT-i Only Works If You Do This

We all see patients struggling with insomnia, but implementing CBT-I
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3 Steps to End Sleep Anxiety

One of the most common misconceptions about insomnia is that it’s just a matter of bad sleep hygiene.
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Stop Waking Up at Night

How to quiet your mind at night

The problem is: When you try to force the brain to relax, it’s like chasing a dog with the zoomies. The more you try to ...
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The one phrase that could save your patient’s life (and your license)

The one phrase that could save your patient’s life (and your license)

The reality is sobering: drowsy driving contributes to about 18% of fatal car crashes in the U.S.
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Does Magnesium Work for Sleep Issues?

Observational studies have shown that higher dietary magnesium intake is linked to better reported sleep quality and longer duration [1,2,6]. Observational studies have shown that ...
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Sleep changes in Menopause

Sleep changes in Menopause

Sleep disturbance affects up to 60% of women during the menopausal transition, and nighttime awakenings are the most common sleep complaint during perimenopause and menopause. ...
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A new option for CBT-i

A new option for CBT-i

I was recently working with a woman in her 30s who’d been dealing with insomnia since her teenage years.
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