Archive for the 'Sleep' Category
Hypnopompic experience — an OBE?
In the pre-dawn hours, I awoke in the middle of a scary “dream” or probably more accurately, a hypnopompic image/experience. “Hypnopompic” means occurring during the period between sleeping and waking. (“Hypnagogic” is the transition from wakefulness to sleep.) I was sleeping on my right side, my right arm bent upwards with my hand, palm up, [...]
More proof — Dreams Make You Smarter
National Geographic’s website has an interesting article on the effects of napping and dreaming. Participants in a recent study showed a 40% improvement on creativity based word problems after taking a 90 minute nap which included a REM period. Nappers that had no REM period and those that didn’t take a nap showed no improvement. [...]
I found relief from my insomnia!
I’ve been a chronic insomniac for my entire adult life. I’ve tried everything to help me sleep … from sleeping pills … to aromatherapy … to herbs … to reading until I can’t keep my eyes open … and more. Back in February, I found something that seemed to really work. I’ve been reluctant to [...]
Taking a Nap Can Help You Learn Better
According to this Scientific American 60 Second podcast, taking a 90 minute nap after learning something new can help you learn it better – Listen to the podcast — here: Sleep On It
How to Make Sleeping with a CPAP more comfortable
Bob and I had the pleasure today of meeting a lovely woman by the name of Karen Moore. Karen is a CPAP user. She knows how uncomfortable the masks, straps and headgear can be and how important it is to be compliant in using them in spite of the discomfort. For the past five years, [...]
Do You Snore? Do You Wake Up Tired and Unrefreshed? Is Your Health at Risk?
You may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and not even know it. Up to 90% of those suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea are undiagnosed and are at risk for a number of potentially fatal diseases, including congestive heart failure. Watch this informative video and if it describes you, please contact your doctor, for the sake of [...]
The Sleep-Memory Connection — Nova Science Now
Nova Science Now, on PBS — I love this show and watch it whenever I come across it. I found this link on pbs.org — The Sleep Memory Connection. It’s been in the news alot lately — I’ve even posted about it, but this does a really good job of explaining it. Be sure to [...]
Zeo is helping me get more deep sleep
I’ve been using the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach for one month now. During my first week (baseline) I averaged 21 minutes of deep sleep per night. This past week, I averaged 30. If you look at the graph to the left, you can clearly see what I’ve learned to help me achieve what to me, [...]
