Sleep Disorders

Sleep Made FUN !!!

Sleep Made FUN !!!

Sleep Science Education Videos. This videography series was made with intent to provide public health information about sleep. As well as to help educate family members and loved ones about sleep disorders. Sleep Facts & Trivia! Normal Sleep Sleep Over The Ages Understanding Sleep Drive Sleep Apnea Restless Legs Narcolepsy in a Nutshell INSOMNIA Narcolepsy… Read more »

The Sleep Diet – A Novel Approach To Insomnia

The Sleep Diet - A Novel Approach To Insomnia

I believe everyone has the capacity to make this world a better place. I believe that when one is well rested they function better and with more compassion. I believe that everyone is capable of sleeping better, and The Sleep Diet can serve as the first step to allowing your mind to unplug, to experience… Read more »

Texting Insomnia

Texting Insomnia

Common observation: When someone can’t sleep, they post about it on Facebook.    We are not telling you not to do it. Sometimes people get a sense of release when they vent. However ask yourself the following questions next time before you post about your insomnia.   After posting about your insomnia… 10. Do you… Read more »

Mindfulness and Sleep

Mindfulness and Sleep

Mindfulness and Sleep   Five Benefits of Mindfulness   Formal meditation practices (body scan, yoga, sitting meditation) have been shown to… 5. Lower levels of anxiety, depression, anger, and worry. 4. Reduce ruminative thinking (slow down racing thoughts). 3. Increase feelings of joyfulness, gratitude, and satisfaction with life. 2. Improve sense of sense of well… Read more »

Kids and Restless Legs

Kids and Restless Legs

Kids can have restless legs syndrome (RLS) too. RLS is characterized by uncomfortable sensations in legs, toes, or even limbs. The discomfort is worse at rest, worse at night, and is relieved by movement. The problem is kids don’t frequently have such vocabulary to express this. Kids with RLS will frequently complain more of pain,… Read more »