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progressive relaxation, 79-80 |
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psoriasis, 58 |
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psychological conditioning, 72-75 |
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psychological illness, and sleep-lessness, 11 |
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radiation therapy, 59 |
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red clover, 58-59 |
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relaxant herbs, see nervine relaxants |
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relaxation techniques, 78-80 |
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REM sleep, 2, 62 |
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respiratory system, 19, 42 |
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restless leg syndrome, 10-11 |
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rheumatic pain, 43, 61 |
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and wild lettuce, 66 |
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St. John's wort, 60-61 |
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salt, 36 |
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sciatica, 43, 61 |
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sedatives, 19, 42 |
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self-hypnosis, 78-79 |
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serotonin, 35 |
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shift work, 16, 77-78 |
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shingles, 57 |
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shock, 40 |
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short-term insomnia, 68-69 |
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Siberian ginseng, 59-60 |
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skin, 20, 42 |
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and lemon balm, 54 |
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and pulsatilla, 58 |
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skullcap, 60, 64 |
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cycles, 2 |
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deprivation of, 4-5 |
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disturbances of, 16-17 |
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needs, 2, 6-7 |
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stages of, 2, 62 |
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strategies for, 72-75 |
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see also sleeplessness |
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sleep apnea, 8, 17 |
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sleep environment, 69-71, 74-75 |
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sleep habits, 11, 14-15, 72-75 |
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sleep pillows, 29-30 |
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sleeping pills, 17 |
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and REM sleep, 62 |
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causes of, 10-17 |
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and negative associations, 14 |
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snacking, 77 |
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steroids, 12 |
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streptococcus infections, 47 |
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causes of, 15-16 |
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and chamomile, 46 |
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herbal remedies for, 41 |
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and lavender, 53 |
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management of, 78-80 |
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and nervines, 40, 41 |
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and oatstraw, 56 |
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and short-term insomnia, 68 |
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and Siberian ginseng, 59 |
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see also anxiety; nervous system; tension |
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