When I help people with stress management I always start with sleep. Good health habits along with stress management help protect us from the damage...
Sleep Disorders
The Effects of Stress Disorders on Sleep
DEPRESSION - Sleep disorders are both a risk factor for and a symptom of depressive disorders. A study of 373 adults showed that 60% of...
The Stages of Sleep
There are two basic types of sleep: Non-REM (NREM) sleep - This includes stages 1-4 of sleep. Stage 1 is very light sleep, and stage...
Behavioral Management of Sleep
Since you can’t “do sleep,” trying to force its onset will only cause the opposite to occur. Instead, try to shift focus away from sleep....
Breathing and Relaxation Training
Breathing Technique Steps: Close your eyes and focus on breathing Reduce tension by breathing out FIRST Slowly, exhale by saying ‘s H H H H?...
What Medications Are Best for Good Sleep?
Sonata - 10mg is probably the mildest sleep med. Since it totally wears off in 5 hours, there is no a.m. grogginess. If there is...
Sleep: Did You Know?
MOOD is affected more by sleep deprivation than are cognitive skills or physical performance A 45 minute nap can improve alertness for the next 6...
Insomnia Phobia
“Insomnia phobia” is a phrase I use to describe the fear of not being able to fall asleep. Fear has an alerting effect and wakes...
Take 2 Benadryl and call me in the morning …
Last week, a rep from a pharmaceutical company that manufacture a sleep medication was in my office. He said, "You have a unique practice because you...