When you feel the effects of jet lag, or when you feel tired after working a rotating shift during the week, what actually is happening is that your body’s circadian rhythm has been affected. The word circadian is derived from the Latin words circa diem which translated into English, means about a day. As […]

 
Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS) is a symptom that is commonly associated with another type of sleep disorder known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). However, PLMS is a separate condition and RLS need not be present.
Although the problem itself does not seem to cause or aggravate any other medical conditions, the frequent limb […]

 
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncomfortable feeling in the legs. These feelings intensify when lying down or when sitting. The only way an affected individual can make these uncomfortable feelings go away is by getting up and moving around. When the feelings occur during sleep, which is common, the […]