Summer and Sleep

The longer days of summer can mean an increase in energy and levels of activity for many. The result is more work and play — and less rest. But don’t let that extra daylight rob you of your sleep! Adequate sleep is essential for optimal mental, emotional, and physical health — not to mention your [...]

Treatment for Narcolepsy

There is no one particular cure for narcolepsy unfortunately. However, there are a combination of approches one can take to reduce the symptoms. Treatment of narcolepsy is best done with a combination of lifestyle changes, scheduled naps, and drug treatment. Also, drug treatments can also help deal with secondary symptoms such as catalexy, hallucinations, and [...]

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

A great way to get in the habit of a restful sleep is to quietly talk to yourself before falling asleep. You are really talking directly to the subconscious mind. The instructions that you are giving the subconscious reinforces the idea of getting a good night’s sleep, and a refreshed feeling when you awake. Positive [...]

Ensure Restful Sleep

More than $2 billion per year is spent by Americans on sleep medications. Sleep is natural function of the body, so why is there a problem with this natural process? There are many problems getting in the way of a good night’s sleep. The daily stresses we have such as problems at work, the state [...]