In several posts and in The Sleep Diet I discuss the power of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. I find the concepts of Sleep Restriction, Stimulus Control, and Sleep Hygiene to be most effective when coupled with Relaxation Therapy. Mindfulness is a very effective method of developing the relaxation response. Here are some YouTube links that I… Read more »
Hello! I’m so excited to share an amazing opportunity with you all! In a few days, I will auction off a signed copy of The Sleep Diet, a Novel Approach to Insomnia, with a chance to meet the author, Dr. Jose Colon. The auction will be hosted through GetOversleep (www.facebook.com/GetOversleep) on Thurs January 23 to January 30, 2014. All… Read more »
Next time you find yourself trying to unwind in bed, imagine your inner child blowing bubbles. Purse your lips round, and gently/slowly blow as you exhale. Exhale to where there is almost no more air in your lungs, but not till it hurts. Visualize the clear bubbles, with the reflexion of your inner child or… Read more »
Muscles need sleep too! Sleep is a restorative process for the mind and body. Sleep allows for repair of muscles as well as hormone secretion that allows for muscle growth. Different process occur in the different stages of sleep, including REM and Non-REM sleep. The first part of the night of sleep has… Read more »
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 »
