When reading about sleep disorders you’re likely to see even figures of authority say that diagnosing and treating these issues is difficult. Why? It comes down to the fact that nobody knows for sure what sleeping is for. Of course, there are many theories and we know the cycles and stages Read more…
When you have an effective consistent sleep pattern, you can count on getting good sleep every single night. An irregular sleep pattern can easily cause insomnia. The secret to success is to pick a sleep pattern that you can stick to. This does not mean that you have to wake up Read more…
The average American does not get an adequate amount of sleep every night. In a society of shift workers falling into the habit of sleeping less can have some pretty bad repercussions if it continues for long. Are you sleep deprived? What are the consequences of not getting enough sleep? Read more…
We continually seek ways to improve our lives, but we often ignore the obvious. Along with healthy eating and exercise there’s something else we can control: sleep. If you want a dramatic transformation in your life, take a few days off work to improve your sleep pattern. It’s one of Read more…
When we sleep, we usually go through four distinct stages. Stages 1, 2, and 3 are followed by what’s called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and then the cycle starts again from stage 1. Getting through an entire sleep cycle typically takes about 90-110 minutes, spending 5-15 minutes in each Read more…