I tried to explain the misery of insomnia to my friends and family, but they just didn’t understand. “Don’t worry about it,” they assured me. “You’ll be fine.” People who sleep properly cannot grasp the horror of living with a sleeping disorder. They don’t realize how insomnia completely affects all aspects of life, from health […]

I was recently interviewed by a reporter about my personal experiences with juice fasting & detoxification. I have been on several juice fasts and I can tell you that they're intense experiences. Because of our recent series on fad diets, several of which involve not eating, I decided to share my experiences with the good […]

I can’t even guess how many nights I’ve laid awake watching television in the early morning hours because I couldn’t sleep. The later it got, the more commercials for prescription sleeping pills I would see. In fact, at about 2 and 3 a.m., it seemed like every other commercial would torment m e with scenes […]

Your nights do not have to be frustrating or sleepless anymore! There are many home remedies for curing chronic insomnia, and these remedies do not have the considerable risks and side effects of sleep medications. An insomnia home remedy is less expensive, non-addictive, and provide relief for a longer amount of time. Relaxation techniques are […]

Insomnia is a wretched condition that affects 70 million Americans on a regular basis. 20-40% of all adults in the United States have insomnia in the course of any given year. Sufferers are constantly on the lookout for insomnia relief. It seems like an eternity as you lay in the dark, awake and alone, staring […]

We must all start considering ways to reduce energy costs if the "Cap & Trade" legislation passes in Washington. The future of this bill is uncertain but the bottom line is this: our energy costs are expected to double or triple if it is approved. In the really hot, or the really cold, months our […]

The jatropha plant, a succulent native to central America, has the potential to become one of the most important biodiesel fuels of the 21st century. Jatropha biofuel has become a hot, hot, hot commodity for three particular reasons: Jatropha processing is minimal so it’s fast and easy to create as a viable fuel … Because […]

We don't want to just look younger – we want to BE younger. We don't want to age – we want to reverse aging. But humans have been holding on to this dream for millenia, so is it as much a mirage as Ponce de Leon's fountain of youth? Actually, no. Not if we use […]

I suffered from insomnia for more than ten years, and I tried many different remedies to try to cure my sleeplessness. When my doctor prescribed Lunesta for me, I was hopeful and optimistic because he told me that Lunesta is the most commonly prescribed sleep medication in America. However, taking it was one of the […]

Green gift ideas are certainly an appropriate topic for Earth Day. Lots of us (me!) don’t really enjoy plodding through malls and would rather do our shopping online. So if you’re a member of the I Hate To Shop sorority or fraternity and need a Father’s Day gift for the man-who-already-has-everything-he-could-ever-want, or ANY other occasion, […]