2014-09-13: Sleep problems and many good sleep stories from callers is central theme this week

Summary: Caller is worried about restricting blood flow to his brain; How to treat a rash on the buttocks — think possible bacterial infection; Pain from the head to the heart — statins are not appropriate for this; More about low carbohydrate diet to loose belly fat; Changes in sleep patterns with age — melatonin is useful; Study in Spain finds finds low BPA and phthalate levels from plastic bottles; Dr Dawn's opinion on different types of mattresses; Institute for Functional Medicine tries to address the poor nutritional education for most primary care doctors; Iodine supplement is recommended for those with long term chlorine exposure from pools; Suggestions for itchy and dry eyes from allergies; Four callers relate their ease of getting to sleep and taking quick naps; A caller's experiences with narcolepsy