Melatonin regulates our internal rhythms. Having too little can negatively influence health, but too much can, as well.

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Sleep disorders interfere with your daily activities, cause daytime drowsiness, and even increase the risk for chronic diseases. The most common symptoms of sleep disorders include but, are not limited to, memory problems, difficulties falling asleep, depression, mood swings, hallucinations, and trouble concentrating.

It could be that sleep disorders are lowering the quality of sleep necessary to feel good physically and mentally. The good news is most sleep disorders can be successfully treated once they are properly diagnosed. If you have symptoms that indicate a sleep disorder, you should visit a sleep specialist who will discuss your symptoms and evaluate your condition. When you visit a sleep specialist, both psychological and physical aspects of your conditions are examined for an accurate diagnosis.

Your sleep specialist can recommend studies for you to determine how sleepy you are during the day. There are also tests that can tell how alert you are during the day. These studies and tests are necessary to prescribe the best treatment plan.

Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

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