Insomnia is common. Insomnia is experienced in about 40 percent of the industrialized population. And 90 percent of people have had a bout of insomnia during life-stress events, the other 10 percent are in denial. Denial? Like the pot belly guy at the gym that walks by a mirror, sucks in his belly, and gives… Read more »
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 »
Explaining Narcolepsy to others can be a challenge. This Narcolepsy 1-2-3 is designed to help educate friends, family, and coworkers about Narcolepsy. Narcolepsy 1 Narcolepsy 2 Narcolepsy 3
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 »
