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 »
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for insomnia is used to address the thoughts and beliefs that contribute to the problem initiating or maintaining sleep. Common beliefs about sleep that do not help... Read More
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Sleep & Muscle
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 »
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 »
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 »
Stimulus Control
What do you associate your bed with? Good sleep? Frustrations of not sleeping? Stimulus Control as an effective intervention for sleep problems. In stimulus control we attempt to get one to associate their bed with peaceful sleep. We emphasize the association of relaxing, wind down, sleep-promoting activities to the bedroom in general. More… Read more »
