Applications

Question 1

When can neurological damage to the hypothalamus take place

Answer 1

After surgery
Disease
Tumor
Trauma
Stoke
Old age

Question 2

What can damage to the hypothalamus cause

Answer 2

Insomnia

Question 3

What are relaxation techniques

Answer 3

Techniques that help people fall asleep more easily

Question 4

State the three relaxation techniques

Answer 4

Clearing the mind
Deep breathing
Relieving tension in the body

Question 5

How do you clear the mind

Answer 5

Set time aside each day to write your worries once they do this they are to try not to worry about it at any other point in the day

Question 6

How to relieve tension in the body

Answer 6

Visualise each muscle relaxing
Start with feet
Tense muscles for a few seconds then release

Question 7

How to use deep breathing

Answer 7

Upright position
Closing the mouth
Inhale through nose for 4 seconds
Hold for 7
Exhale for 8
Repeat 3-4 times

Question 8

How is relaxation technique useful

Answer 8

Rebalance the nervous system

Question 9

What is sleep hygiene

Answer 9

Cleaning up your environment before sleep

Question 10

How to improve sleep hygiene

Answer 10

Reduce alcohol and nicotine and coffee

Avoiding late meals before bed
Regular exercise
Avoiding naps

Question 11

How to improve the physical environment ( bedroom) for sleep hygiene

Answer 11

Darkness
Quiet
Good temp
Comfortable bed
Anything to do with work out of sight out of mjnd