Best Positions in Bed

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Marylyn Roh — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:26:53 GMT

I'm a lifelong insomniac - but Dr.M has given some good counsel about it. I'm a Newbie here - I like all your comments. Have had many cats for years - now I'm in a mobile home with a chihuahua and 5 parakeets. Not quite the same - The pix always make me smile. I'm a total animal lover.

Love1st

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AheadOfOurTime — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:01:07 GMT

AWWWWWWWW!!!!!

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GregB777 — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:56:26 GMT

For what it's worth, these three things have helped my sleeping immensely:

(1) I blacked out the window in my bedroom. I mean, I taped over every inch of glass with aluminum foil. There has been a lot of research done that even a small amount of light like that from a streetlamp shuts off melatonin production. This one thing alone increased the quality of my sleep by a good 50%. I now sleep in essentially pitch black.

(2) I also wear a sleep mask on occasion

(3) After the sun has set, I wear orange colored glasses which block out the blue light. That is like from 7 PM until I sleep at 10 or 11. This allows your body to start releasing melatonin earlier and you get more out of your actual sleep. Check out the research by Richard Hansler on this idea. They have found that it is only the blue light that stops the melatonin from being released. You look kind of stupid wearing sunglasses at night, but after a couple of days, you will notice a difference and be a convert. You can still watch TV and do normal things. They have to block out all the blue light. I use BluBlockers, but Hansler sells lighter colored ones that only block out the bad light. Here's his website:

www.lowbluelights.com/about.asp

Be well.

Greg

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Jimbones — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:43:26 GMT

Is it only I who, upon reflection after seeing such photos, realizes he's actually being nourished by them in some inner way?

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neop — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:32:43 GMT

Re: the German Shepard & kitten pic

German Shepard, "Mmmm, tastes like chicken!"

C'mon, just kidding! lol

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neop — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:47:22 GMT

Re: German Shepard & kitten pic.

German Shepard, "Mmmm, tastes like chicken!"

Just kidding! Lighten up!

lol

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MZ1227 — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:55:16 GMT

That's what I like about Dr. Mercola, that he doesn't only post health information but also fun posts. Thanks!

I've seen some of the pictures on CuteOverload.com

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curious7 — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:48:39 GMT

These were killer pictures, heart stealers as a mater of fact, especially the cats. As for us humans, we all need to understand the "Circadian Rhythm." How sleep benefits us, and the proper time to retire. As it is we need to be in bed at the same time each and every night, and arise each and every morning, at the same time. This ideal for our health, difficult at best, but a goal we should attempt to meet. The demands of day to day life do as a matter of fact get in the way, but our health needs to become primary.

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toniinpa — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:14:46 GMT

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!......SOME OF THESE PHOTOS MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS!!! HOPE YOU'RE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE IN THIS DIRECTION!!! YOU ARE SOOOOO APPRECIATED FOR THE "EXTRA" UPLIFTS YOU BRING US!!!

BIG HUG!, FROM TONI IN PA

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veh1 — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:20:29 GMT

Thank you, Dr. Mercola. I love the info and I love the pictures. I do have one fear about some of these photos of animals that get passed around the internet. I worry that some pet owners/photographers drug their animals (or even, possibly, do something worse) to get these cute photos. I know from living with adorable animals that they do get into some amazing poses at times. But, so often, by the time I've tracked down the camera, the animals have changed their positions. So, how is it that some photographers get so many great pictures of animals? Is it too paranoid of me to sometimes suspect foul play?

I'd love your feedback on this.

Thanks,

ViVi

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Musica — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:32:54 GMT

:) nice pictures!

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Pwyll — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:23:29 GMT

No, I did not think it was going to be dirty--pretty Cheap comment, Doc--. I thought it was going to be informative--that is why i am on this site. To learn. The pics are great--and a wonderful reminder of what peace looks like. I received a lot of satisfaction viewing these....Pwyll

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posborn — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:48:12 GMT

I have not gone to bed in several years, unless visiting in someone else's home. Normally I sleep in my recliner. It started when I realized that taking Prilosec for the rest of my life was not a good idea. While weaning myself off of it, I slept in the chair to reduce 'reflux.' After a few days I realized that my back felt so much better in the morning than it had in a long time. Even though we had recently purchased a new good mattress (which did help some, for a while). I may never go back, unless I invest in an adjustable bed to sleep in a similar position.

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PepperR23 — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:40:54 GMT

These photos really brightened my day. I want to take the opportunity to thankyou, Dr. Mercola, for all you do to enlighten your readers in so many imaginative ways!

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Wendy Spence — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:58:03 GMT

I've heard that sleeping on your stomach isn't a good thing because it puts too much pressure on your organs? What do you think? What's the best option for your health? I need to know especially if sleeping on your stomach isn't a good thing. Thanks!

Wendy