Why do children sleep better than adults? Innovative areas of neurology and bio-psychology indicate that due to stress and poor nutrition, adults are experiencing neurotransmitter imbalances.
Mind techniques can be effective for getting to sleep, but will be exponentially more so if you partner then with a physical practice. And I'm talking about really moving, too.
All this late night entertainment can have a significant impact on healthy sleep, one of our most fundamental biologic needs.
Do you want to do better in your classes and come up with clever solutions to common problems? After tinkering with our brains for millions of years, nature has developed just such a process: Sleep.
I was a year old when I stopped napping. They say I wouldn't sleep because I didn't want to miss anything. Truth is I didn't trust the adults to handle things without me. My parents had just turned 22, can you blame me?
Sleep is actually a combination of 2 systems, your sleep drive (like hunger) and a biological clock that tells you when to sleep. When both are working well together, you sleep best.
It seems like I keep hearing the same green advice over and over again: I already unplug my electronics when I'm not using them, bike commute to work ...
I'm breaking the rule on January fifth, 2010. It's 11:42 PM. I should already be asleep. I should have been quiet and reflecting at 10:30 so that by 11:00 my head was still and my body could repair itself.
American women are sleep-deprived, and paying a heavy price for it. So, how about launching a sleep challenge to your team at work -- including your boss?
My experience, which is entirely personal to be sure, suggests to me, that sometimes when I sleep, I can contact deeper parts of me, aspects of my consciousness that might be called "of a higher nature."
We believe getting enough shuteye is the next feminist issue. After all, women have already broken glass ceilings in politics, sports, business and the media -- just imagine what we can do when we're fully awake.
There are many things you can do for your health that don't take excessive time, energy, or willpower.
My teacher, Gelek Rimpoche, always says -- "Drip, drip, drip, the bucket fills." He means that if we meditate a little bit everyday, eventually our mind and heart shift toward more kindness and clarity.
Here are my suggested resolutions for 2010: Have more sex, get more sleep, and never let yourself feel hungry. Sound hedonistic? These three resolutions will save and lengthen your life.
We have been on a roller coaster when it comes to how we now sleep and what a ride we have been on.
Just like dressing for success puts our best foot forward, dreaming for success can help us achieve our biggest goals this year.
Here are top 25 things I learned in 2009
Not surprisingly, a recent survey from SleepBetter.org found that many of us do not sleep particularly well during the holiday season. There many expected and a few unexpected reasons for our lack of rest...
It's not easy finding the ideal gift for a person, especially if you're looking to watch your wallet. Luckily, in my world of sleep medicine, there's a lot to be said for giving the gift of a good night's sleep.
The more we know about a young person's developing sleep habits, the better we can support optimal habits for a lifetime of good nights.
The Restful Insomnia program helps you deeply rest, let go of the demanding mind, and even mimic the benefits of sleep. Here are five steps from the program that can lead to a better night sleep.
