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Hypersalivation can contribute to drooling if there is an inability to keep the mouth closed or difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) the excess saliva, which can lead to excessive spitting. Hypersalivation also often precedes emesis (vomiting), where it accompanies nausea (a feeling of needing to vomit).
Drooling or sialorrhea can occur during sleep. It is often the result of open-mouth posture from CNS depressants intake or sleeping on one's side. Sometimes while sleeping, saliva does not build up at the back of the throat and does not trigger the normal swallow reflex, leading to the condition.
Long-distance train travel can be the journey of a lifetime — so long as you avoid common mistakes. After spending 140 hours traveling nearly 4,000 miles by overnight trains, I've had some regrets.
One of the best things you can do for your body is to stay hydrated, and it’s not just for quenching your thirst. It can actually help with constipation, which can be a tricky issue while traveling.
Whether you’re crossing multiple time zones in a plane or driving a few hours, chances are you’ll be sleepy when you get to your destination.
To relax and encourage sleep, a meditation in the form of guided imagery may be used. The stereotypical method is by counting sheep, imagining sheep jumping over a fence, while counting them. [2] In most depictions of the activity, the person envisions an endless series of identical white sheep jumping over a fence, while counting the number ...
In individuals deprived of sleep, somnolence may spontaneously dissipate for short periods of time; this phenomenon is the second wind, and results from the normal cycling of the circadian rhythm interfering with the processes the body carries out to prepare itself to rest. The word "somnolence" is derived from the Latin "somnus" meaning "sleep".
A study done at the Skin Study Center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center found sleep deprivation causes an increase in the signs of aging, leading to more wrinkles and uneven skin tones.