narcolepsy
About Narcolepsy… Narcolepsy is a debilitating sleep disorder characterized by a pervasive sense of sleepiness and a tendency to fall asleep at inappropriate times. Narcolepsy is believed to be a genetically inherited malfunction of the sleep state switching mechanism. During an “attack” of narcolepsy, the body seems to be pushing itself into REM, or Dreaming […]
sleep paralysis
About Sleep Paralysis… Sleep Paralysis is a common sleep disorder, yet often one of the most frightening. Sleep paralysis occurs when we wake up mentally—only to discover that our bodies still are “asleep”—and we can’t move! To make matters even more confusing, our awakening from REM sleep typically is only partial. This means we tend […]
restless legs
About Restless Legs Syndrome… Restless legs syndrome is a neurologic disorder characterized by persistent discomfort in the legs that is reduced (without medical treatment) only by movement—be it through shaking of the legs, continual stretching, or by walking around to “keep active.” Because the symptoms are worse at night, especially when a person tries to […]
children’s sleep
Examples of children’s sleep issues bedwetting co-sleeping nightmares night terrors afraid of the dark a child’s blanket For more information on this topic Kid’s Health: Your Kid’s Sleep Simon Foundation – Non-profit Enuresis Organization Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Other Infant Death (SIDS/OID) Information Recommended books on this topic Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems Healthy […]
other disorders
Women’s Sleep PMS, pregnancy & menopause resources for women asleep at the wheel the daily snooze sleepless in america Teeth Grinding grind at night Sleep & Depression seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Circadian Rhythm Disorders delayed sleep phase can’t wake up advanced sleep phase disorder Frequent Urnination dream of bathrooms For more information on this topic […]
sleep quiz
Can you pass the sleep quiz? Answer true or false to the following questions: Most people need eight hours of sleep to function at their best. The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need. Raising the volume on the radio will help keep you awake while driving. The human body can successfully […]
snoring quiz
Could snoring be a health concern for you or your partner? Take the snore test to find out! Answer “true” or “false” for each question and keep track of your answers. People tell me I snore during sleep. My bedpartner has complained about my snoring. My snoring disturbs people in the next room. My snoring […]
how regular exercise helps
The key to becoming a better sleeper is knowing how to help our bodies—and our minds—relax at our desired bedtimes. We want to “slip off” into sleep without tossing and turning, staring at the clock, and wondering if sleep ever will come. Regular exercise, paradoxically, is considered an essential component of relaxation. During exercise our […]
perils of caffeine
Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. In the United States alone, eight out of ten of us rev up our bodies each morning with a dose of caffeine, and of this group, half of us will tailor our high all day long—going back to the coffee or tea pot, or to […]
sleep cycles, REM and consciousness
Stages of sleep were discovered in the 1950s and 60s—when researchers first placed electrodes on the heads of sleepers and recorded electrical activity all night long. Scientists quickly discovered that there were different types of sleep. Deep, or slow wave sleep, preceded periods of lighter sleep. Also, a period of dreaming (REM) always came at […]
teen zone
dream dictionary books by the Dream Doctor teen dream faqs most common dreams library of dreams dream picks! standing in line using crush’s bathroom lack of communication! dissed by crush teen daily dream dream wizard ® app for young dreamers how to alter/stop bad dreams talk to us information about the language of dreams other […]
how to remember dreams
The key to having a rich dream life—is to learn how to wake up slowly—so that we can prolong contact with our subconscious minds. Most of us, as soon as we awaken in the morning, allow our minds to wander off—to worrying about work, or school, or getting the kids ready—or we begin […]