We’ve all felt the flames of stress in this world. Prior we discussed in Caveman Insomnia, stress and sleep are not very compatible. The truth however, is that stress will never end, but sadly one day life will. There are many ways to deal with stress, from Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to Blowing Bubbles…. Read more »
I was having lunch with a friend and colleague one day, and like many interactions I’ll get asked a personal question about… Sleep! She told me she had been recently having problems with Sleep Paralysis. SayWhat??? Imagine that you awaken from a peaceful slumber, then in your transition to wake, you know you are awake,… Read more »
Why is sleep health important for Workplace Safety and Occupational Medicine? Did you know… FACT: Fatigued workers are 70% more likely to be involved in workplace accidents. FACT: Sleep-related fatigue costs business $150 billion a year in medical costs, absenteeism, workplace accidents, and lost productivity. FACT: Presenteeism (attending work while sick), accidents, poor judgment and… Read more »
One night I remember being in bed, anxiously watching the clock trying to sleep. Of which, this is a big No-No. I always tell my patients not to clock watch. Then I found myself setting both of my alarm clocks so I wouldn’t oversleep. BAM!!! That is when I realized I was dreaming! … Read more »
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are a group of sleep disorders affecting the timing of sleep. A person’s desire and ability to fall asleep is influenced by both the length of time since the person woke from an adequate sleep, and by internal circadian rhythms. Thus, the body is ready for sleep and for wakefulness… Read more »
