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- What is insomnia?
- Symptoms of insomnia
- Causes of insomnia
- Prevention of insomnia
- Risk factors for insomnia
- Complications of insomnia
- When to see a doctor about insomnia
- Diagnosis of insomnia
- Conventional treatment of insomnia
- Alternative/complementary treatment of insomnia
- Living with insomnia
- Caring for someone with insomnia
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Last reviewed: 19 January 2010 || Last updated: 19 January 2010
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Australasian Sleep Association - Insomnia (Australia)
- Net Wellness - Insomnia (USA)
- World Sleep Foundation - Insomnia (USA)
- National Sleep Foundation - Insomnia and Sleep (USA)
- Drowsy Driving - National Sleep Foundation (USA)
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Insomnia (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
