My Strange Sleep Phenomenon

06.07.2010

This past week I’ve been really tired and have no idea why.  I figured I’d share my experience and see if anyone had any ideas. Basically, I’m exhausted by the time I go to bed (regardless of the time) and feel like I’ve been run over by a truck in the morning. Throughout the day, [...]

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10 Worst Things To Do Before Bed

01.09.2010

There are a million and one sleep suggestions, but many of them involve experimenting and finding out what works best for you.  And there are some pretty straight-forward rules of thumb that apply to pretty much everyone. Here goes: Before bed, do not: 1. Exercise 2. Drink alcohol 3. Perform household chores 4. Play video [...]

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Nightmares or Nightmare Disorder?

06.03.2009

I woke up from a horrible nightmare the other night which left me terrified and paralyzed in bed. This used to happen a lot, but hasn’t in a long time. Apparently, this isn’t uncommon as adult nightmares are usually associated with stress, anxiety and trauma. I often have bad dreams (which don’t wake me up), [...]

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Help Me Shut Off My Brain! (Just for tonight)

06.02.2009

Sound like you? Not surprising. With everything going on in our lives, it’s incredibly difficult not to stress over everything you have to do. But this constant mental whirr keeps us from falling asleep and makes it even more difficult to focus during the day! So here are suggestions for when your brain won’t shut [...]

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Watch the Sun Exposure as Summer Begins

05.24.2009

Memorial Day is the best part of kicking off the summer, but I’ve been burned enough times now to be careful. Whether you’re heading to the beach or planning a cookout in the park, be careful how much sun you get. I know all of us have had experiences where we go relax at the [...]

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