The Truth About Sleeping Pills and Over-The-Counter Sleep Aids [Podcast 70]

In this episode, Kathy and I are going to be talking about another controversial topic that many of you have probably had some experience with at one time or another...and that’s the issue of sleeping pills and OTC sleep aids. In particular, we will be discussing: Why sleeping pills are usually the wrong way of treating insomnia Why insomnia may not really be insomnia How to wean yourself off sleeping pills A non-prescription therapy that's better than sleeping pills in the long run. Show Notes: Sleep aid market increasing Podcast: How to sleep better without medications Podcast: How medications are harming you Risk of complications for sleeping pills Sleep aids and risk of Parkinson's Sleep-eating Insomnia increases risk of dying Insomnia as a harbinger of mental illness Insomnia and future risk of heart disease Insomnia and increased risk of dementia Hip fractures with Ambien Sleeping pill vs. CBT-i study 3 Ps of insomnia Krakow’s OSA in treatment resistant insomnia study Dr. Krakow’s podcast on OSA and Insomnia Dreams about choking while sleeping Sleep endoscopy in AHI < 5 study UARS paper - Guilleminault SLEEPINESS 10 steps Podcast 65: How to sleep better without medications 3 Rs: Sleep restriction, reconditioning and relaxation Neck stretching exercises Two floppy valves videos Online CBT-i programs