Website developed to store child sleep problems research

Friday 25th February 2011

A University of Alberta researcher, Carly Brown has embarked on research to find non pharmacological solutions for children with chronic health issues. A main area of focus is the sleep problems children face and how best to deal with them. A website will be made which pools together all the available research which has been published on the internet. The restorative effect which sleep has when you are feeling ill has been documented; however there are many techniques and tips in a variety of places. Hardly any of the information relates to the problems which children face when they are trying to sleep which is why Brown is concentrating her efforts on promoting the benefits a good night's sleep can have on children with sleep and health issues.

A good night's sleep allows your body the time it needs to heal and prepare for the following day. If you deny your mind the opportunity to relax and restore, you may suffer ill health in the short and long term. Maintaining sleep hygiene is essential in living a healthy lifestyle, and this is no less important in children. It is important a child gets into a healthy sleep routine as hampering their development in the early years could have long term detrimental affects. This is where the idea for a website where all resources were available came to fruition.

Having one centre where all resources are easily available, allows Brown to provide non pharmacological solutions for children suffering from sleep deprivation and other persistent health problems. If you recognise the importance of sleep and its place in a balanced lifestyle, you will wake up feeling refreshed and with the energy to tackle the day with enthusiasm. A good night's sleep can be difficult for some people to attain, which is why the development of this website can advise and help many people who struggle.

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Category: Sleep Research

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