The Father of Modern Sleep Research
Born in 1895 in Kishinev, Russia, Dr. Nathaniel Kleitman is known as the first person to completely devote himself to the study of sleep and compose the knowledge into collective text. While working along with his students at the University of Chicago, Dr. Kleitman made significant contributions to sleep research. He is credited as the […]
Sleeping Tips for Women with Menopause
Menopause is a natural process in a woman’s life, but it does not solely affect her ovaries. Over sixty percent of women who experienced menopause had difficulty sleeping at some point during their menopausal years, and some notice disruptions as early as perimenopause, that can occur up to ten years before menopause begins. When ovaries […]
Practicing Meditation for Better Sleep
Meditation can help increase your awareness and understanding of your mind at night. Practicing meditation before bed prepares your mind and body for a restful sleep. Here are ten steps to bedtime meditation and better sleep! Step One: Lie comfortably in bed, and take five deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the […]
Sleep and the Dreams you Have
Dreams, what do they mean? While there have been many theories, like Sigmund Freud’s who thought our dreams were a window to our unconscious repressed conflicts, or Alfred Adler’s who believed that dreams reflect current lifestyles and offer answers to modern problems, scientists still do not know much about why or how we dream. What […]
Shift Workers and Sleeping Better
Anyone whose job does not follow the typical 9am to 5pm workday is considered a shift worker. These odd hour positions have become more popular in America, as businesses adjust to a society that is always connected, 24 hours a day. General jobs that are often associated with the grind of shift work hours are: […]
The History of Sleeping Pills
Inducing sleep can be traced back to ancient times. People used herbs, smoked opium and drank excessively to force themselves to sleep. It wasn’t until the second Scientific Revolution (16th-18th centuries) that formal chemistry introduced drugs that could knock people out. During the 19th century, ether was used as an anesthetic and was abused by […]
Spouses with Sleep Disorders: What You Can Do to Help
If your spouse has a sleep disorder, their symptoms are likely affecting your sleep habits too, causing you both to have sleep troubles. Start by talking about your sleep habits. Speak with your spouse about how they sleep, the difficulties they are having, and how rested they feel in the morning. Then explain your own […]
Yoga Poses That Promote Sleep
Sleep and stress can be a vicious cycle, the more stressed you are the more you need sleep, but may not be able to rest because of said stress. So it’s not surprising to find that sleep deprivation is a major source of stress for U.S. adults. One solution to calming your body before sleep […]
Inflammation May Be Reduced By Treating Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea causes difficultly breathing at night, which can lead to obesity, fatigue and many additional health concerns. The most highly recommended treatment for apnea is CPAP, a machine connected to a mask, which is worn at night to produce continuous positive airway pressure. But a new study have found that CPAP may do more […]
Health Conditions that Can Cause Sleep Deprivation
The quality of a person’s health may be greatly affected by the amount of sleep they acquire each night. And, trouble sleeping could the symptom for many physical, emotional or hormonal conditions. Here are ten below that are common causes of sleep deprivation. Depression can lead to serious declines in quality of sleep as well […]
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