The Truth about Sleeping Pills

Woman on pillSome of the most heavily prescribed sleeping pills are Lunesta and Ambien often given to an estimated 25 percent of people struggling with sleep and 10 percent of people with chronic insomnia in America who find them a quick relief.

Recent research findings have suggested that the two sleep drugs may not be as effective as they were previously thought. These drugs have significant side effects especially for older adults. The findings by Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs shows that people who take newer prescription sleeping pills such as Lunesta fall asleep only 8 to 20 minutes faster than with a placebo. Ambien is only 20 minutes faster than the placebo. The effectiveness is thus limited.

Read the full story here:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2015/03/the-truth-about-sleeping-pills/index.htm

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Somnowell Inventor - Visiting Professor Simon Ash FDS MSc MOrth BDS

Prof. Ash is the inventor of the highly successful SOMNOWELL Chrome device for snoring and sleep apnoea.

The Somnowell Chrome is made to exacting standards in the Somnowell laboratory under the supervision of Visiting Professor Simon Ash. Prof. Ash and his master technicians create each Somnowell Chrome device using their wealth of experience and expertise.

Prof. Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London and two private hospitals in London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea, and is Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the BPP University.