Have you come across this story of a 3 year old boy, Rhett Lamb, who couldn’t sleep? I used to have sleep problems that as I recall, felt something like that too. Yes, your body feels tired, but for some weird reason you can’t sleep. And this can drag on for many days on end. [...]
Sleep apnea. It is a Greek word, meaning “without breath”. You might have heard of it, or if you’re one of the almost 20 million Americans suffering from this, you would have most certainly wished to be free from it at some point. Sleep apnea is defined as a condition in which a person’s breathing [...]
The Relationship Between the Circadian Rhythm and Sleep The circadian rhythm is a 24 hour periodic cycle that is adhered to by the body at all times. Circadian rhythms can be regarded as the biological clock of the body, and it comes from the words, circa, which means “around,” and diem, which means “day.” The [...]
This is an interesting article concerning the adverse effects of not getting enough sleep. It’s always been clear to sleep researchers that the brain is practically forced to take periodic bouts of mini naps if it doesn’t get enough sleep. That’s why we find ourselves nodding off if miss our regular sleep times. After reading [...]
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