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Your Bed May Be Your Most Underrated Piece of Furniture. By : stephenmorgan Okay listen up folks how badly do you feel if you go several days we insufficient sleep? Well according to recent research you may well actually be suffering more than you think. Apparently missing out on sleep can cause the brain to stop producing new cells. Bear this in mind the next time you are out shopping and you are hoping to buy new beds and accessories etc. Why Your Dream Meanings Are Not Always Obvious By : Tony Hall There are many elements all around you that can influence what you dream about and determine whether or not your dream content is truly significant. If it is then it can show you the right steps to take to achieve your life goals. But as this article explains the meaning of your dreams is not always obvious. Why sleep is the hidden secret of business success By : When you're tired, you don't have the mental or physical stamina you need to meet your daily demands. It’s like trying to run an appliance on limited power. You'll either get poor performance, or glitches will occur so it doesn't run properly. Discover the secret of having all the energy you need to complete your daily tasks. What You Should Know About Sleepwalking By : There are some people who have problems with their sleep. Some have insomnia, narcolepsy, snoring, and some other have sleepwalking which is also known as somnambulism and noctambulism. Sleepwalking, although it is not always harmless, it can also be very dangerous. Sleepwalkers walk in their sleep. Or, they even do other actions as if they are awake such as taking a shower, eating. And, sometimes they can get out of the house. This is the dangerous part, especially bec... What You Always Wanted To Know About Dreams And Their Meanings By : Susan Wellington Every dreamer has asked questions about why we dream, and what those dreams mean. While every dream is unique to the person who dreams it, the world of dream interpretation is a rich, fascinating and exciting one. We have included here some of the most commonly asked questions about dreams and their analysis. What is the significance of dreams? Yes. Dreams to have significance in the real world. Dreams are told in a symbolic language, and the images in dreams tend to cont... What Is The Nature And Function Of Sleep And Dreams? By : Sleep is the process in which our energetic body (also known as the etheric body or vital body) is put on 'recharge'. It expands and opens in order to assimilate and store energy. This energy body can normally only do this in its expanded state during sleep. In this state, the chakras (energy centres) trickle power in the form of 'etheric matter' into the energy body, which is basically a 'double' of the physical body (and sometimes called the etheric double for this reason.)... What Is Lucid Dreaming? By : Lucid Dreaming is a term coined by Frederik van Eeden. Very simply put, a dream in which you are aware that you are dreaming is called a Lucid Dream. The term 'lucid' is thus synonymous with 'conscious' or 'aware'. But the degree of your 'lucidity' can vary according to the strength of your conscious focus and its stability, the presence of the critical faculty and memory ability, and finally, your ability to take control of the dream itself. Similar to Astral Projection, ... What Happens While We Sleep: A Spiritual Perspective By : Julie Redstone The human body has never truly been separated from the higher realms of light, despite one's waking experience. At night, this body rejoins its higher counterparts that are the non-physical energy bodies, and a more seamless union of different aspects of one's being takes place than can normally occur during daytime functioning. What Are Dream Really Made Of? By : Krista OConnor Have you ever considered what the heck dreams are really made of? Many people believe dreams are simply a bunch of garbled thoughts strung together that don’t mean anything in particular. If you taking the time to read this article, then chances are you probably believe that dreams are much more important than that…and they certainly are! Your dreams are a true reflection of yourself at that particular point in your life. They encompass all of your thoughts, your emotio... Uppp & Laup Snoring Surgery Methods By : Shareen Aguilar Surgery for snoring is only recommended if and only if, there’s no other possible way to cure snoring. A person suffering from snoring should treat surgery as the very last resort of remedy and if previous natural remedies have been tried and tested and still no plausible results have occurred; it is logical to turn to this method. Another reason why surgery for snoring shouldn’t be taken as the immediate solution for snoring problems, is because not all types of snoring o... Top Aromatherapy Recipes For Insomnia By : George Kakaris Do you fall asleep easily? If not, you suffer from insomnia or some other sleep disorder, just like 20% of world population does. Learn how you can improve your sleep with some natural aromatherapy tips. The Use Of Traditional Chinese Medicine As A Natural Insomnia Cure By : Donald Saunders Chinese traditional medicine has been practiced for many hundreds of years but it was not really until the middle of the twentieth century that it was used widely in many western countries. Frequently referred to nowadays as alternative medicine, Chinese medicine is used widely today as a natural insomnia treatment. The Meaning Of Dreams By : Barry Burns There is a guiding principle to dream interpretation, and Edgar Cayce said it best when he called for us to “interpret the dreamer” and not just the dream. Dreams are a tool, like the proverbial “finger pointing to the moon.” Don’t focus on the finger or you will miss out on all the heavenly glory. Dreams are the finger and they are pointing to the dreamer. Interpreting your dreams is an exercise in self-discovery and self-growth. They are almost always referring back to y... The Healing Power of a Great Night's Sleep By : Steven Hefferon Sleep helps your body heal. If you're not getting good sleep you're not giving your muscles, especially your back muscles, time to rejuvenate themselves for the next day's activities... The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation and the Benefits of a Good Nights Sleep. By : Scott James Just how dangerous is excessive sleep deprivation and how many people suffer from it? Well the answer to the first question is it is extremely dangerous and the answer to the second question is that more people than you would think suffer from sleep deprivation. Teen Insomnia How Big of a Problem is It? By : Rachel Broune Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an average night's sleep, a person will experience about four or five cycles of sleep. Taking Medication to Sleep By : oneclickdoctor Insomnia can be overcome with the proper help Starting Your Day the RIGHT Way By : Lee Ridenour 10 Detailed techniques on how to have the "perfect" morning. Discover how important your morning routine is to the rest of your day, and learn how to powerfully tweak it to perfection. Smoke More, Sleep Less By : Rachel Broune Cigarette smoking has been associated with a high prevalence of sleep-related complaints. However, its effects on sleep architecture have not been fully examined. Sleep: The Prescription for Better Health By : Kristin Gabriel Could how much you sleep really control your appetite? Could the loss of sleep be destroying the endocrine clock that controls weight gain? The answers may shock you, because they are so simple. Yes. The prescription for better health is free. It's sleep. Sleep's Ability to Shape Our Existence By : Danna Schneider Sleep. Without it, we would lose a lot of our daily, taken-for-granted mental capacities, or worse, we may even go insane without it. For maintenance of our mental and physical health, there is no replacement for a good, relaxed, sound night of uninterrupted sleep. Sleep Science By : Rachel Broune The Science of Sleep or La Science des rêves (literally The Science of Dreams), is a 2006 film, written and directed by Michel Gondry. Sleep Problems and Trouble Sleeping By : ashu Sleep Problems Can Lead To Living Less Sleep On It! By : Michael A. Verdicchio What do you think about before you go to sleep? Does it really matter? What you think about could be extremely beneficial and profitable to your life. While your conscious mind takes a break as you sleep, your subconscious mind actually stays very active. Sleep Like A Log - You Can Treat Sleeping Problems By : Alan B. Densky, CH As much as five to ten percent of all Americans suffer because of some kind of sleep dysfunction. Insomnia is probably the most common sleep problems in which the sufferer cannot easily get to sleep, or remain asleep, or both. A number of potential cures exist; learn which approach offers the best option for you. Sleep Deprivation Leads to Weight Gain By : Peter Kilpton Lack of sleep has become a global problem in the past decade. Everywhere around the world people are sleeping less. This trend has increased in the recent years starting a viscious cycle of sleep deprivation. Many shrug off lack of sleep and say they will only become irratible. Lack of sleep can also play a role in weight gain. Sleep Bruxism Information, Symptoms and Causes By : Rachel Broune Sleep bruxism is also known as nocturnal tooth grinding. Sleep Bruxism is a sterotyped movement disorder characterized by grinding or clenching of the teeth during sleep. Sleep Apnea – To Snore or Not to Snore By : Jim Martinez There is nothing more embarrassing than waking yourself up with a loud snore. A full night's sleep became a thing of the past and was replaced with morning headaches and fatigue. I was tired all day long and getting through a ten hour work day was getting to be a chore. Sleep Apnea Treatment By : Juliet Cohen Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Sleep Apnea Symptoms May Often Be Difficult To Recognize By : Donald Saunders For the millions of people who are suffering from sleep apnea the consequences of the disease can be very serious if it is not diagnosed and treated. Spotting sleep apnea symptoms is not however always an easy matter. Recipes For Relaxation And Getting A Good Night's Sleep By : Aliza Saylor Along with a whole host of things that makes staying in bed the optimal decision every morning, the actual physical comfort of the bed is the most significant. Whether you are snuggled under a fluffy blanket or lounging around under a sheet, the way you relax will drastically increase your quality of sleep. Recipes For Insomnia By : Juliet Cohen Insomnia is a common health problem. Insomnia is a sleep disorder. Insomnia affects all age groups. Among older adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. Reaccurring Chase Dreams Can Be Trying To Tell You Something By : Holly Dodd Having dreams of being chased are one of the universally common dreams. Unfortunately, these are dreams that will sometimes follow one all throughout their life. Most dream interpretation experts feel that chase dreams are reflections of anxiety or pressure that is going on in the dreamer’s life. Chase dreams can exhibit themselves in a range of ways. Often the dreamer is being chased by someone that they fear will harm them or even kill them. These dreams are many times s... Pulse Oximetry Overnight Gives Help in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Apnea By : Mike Jennings Does you partner complain about their sleepless nights due to your continuously struggling to breathe during the night? Using a pulse oximeter to help detect sleep apnea is a non-intrusive, painless and inexpensive procedure. Orthodontics Anti-Snoring Appliances, Do They Work? By : madcore Did you know that it's quite possible that your snoring problem is due to your jaw placement rather than some loose tissue or an enlarged uvula? No, Not That High School Dream Again! By : Christopher R. Edgar Most of us have had anxiety dreams--often recurring ones--about going back to school. Although these dreams are such a regular feature of our dreamscapes, we often dismiss or laugh at them instead of looking for their deeper meaning. In this article, I suggest that, through school anxiety dreams, our unconscious minds are trying to show us that, no matter how stressful or difficult the situations we get into, we have the strength to survive and keep loving ourselves. Nightmares By : Dr. Barry Burns Nightmares are the type of dream everyone fears and wants to avoid. By their nature, these dreams are fearful, but often they need to be faced. The mind may be presenting them to us in such a dramatic manner because we have ignored a message for a prolonged period of time and it’s resorting to more drastic means to get our attention. The truth is, many nightmares are actually gifts that we should be thankful for because they are trying to help us. Avoidance is the wrong... Night Time Phone Use Linked to Sleep Problems By : Rachel Broune Considering that everyone uses a cell phone nowadays, when you hear a ringing, its usually safe to assume it someone's phone. Natural Sleep for Health and Safety By : Jennifer Kays The importance of sleeping well naturally for improving health and safety. Natural herbs to Sleep By : Patricia McDougall Mulungu, Lemon Balm (Toronjil), Damiana, Graviola, and Passionflower are powerful sleep herbs that ensure that you get adequate rest by normalizing sleep patterns, relaxing your muscles, and calming your nerves. Natural and Herbal Home Remedies for Insomnia By : ashu The lack of sleep is known as insomnia and is termed as sleeplessness.Sleep is a periodic state of rest for the body, which is very important for its efficient functioning. Music Lulling You to Sleep By : oneclickdoctor Insomnia can be overcome with the proper help Menopause and Insomnia By : oneclickdoctor Insomnia can be overcome with the proper help Menopausal Sleep Problems – Tips To Help You Sleep By : Christine Hasinger Are hot flashes and night sweats keeping you up at night? Did you realize your insomnia is linked to menopause? Your menopausal symptoms can interfere with your sleep, sometimes for months on end. Here are some tips to help you sleep and cope with your menopausal sleep problems. Lucid Dreaming: How To Take Control Of Your Dreams By : Lucid dreaming is the art of being able to realize that you are in a dream state without actually waking up from your dream. Once you do this, you can you control what you dream about. Put like that, it sounds simultaneously easy and scary. After all, dreams are kind of weird anyway. So why would you want to take control of them? There are lots of reasons: * There may be things that you've always wanted to do, but can't. These often take the form of wild fantasy -... Lucid Dreaming - The Importance of Dream Recall By : Andrew Strachan Learn the importance of dream recall when learning to lucid dream. Lucid Dreaming By : Dr. Barry Burns Lucid dreaming is simply being aware that you are dreaming while you are in a dream. Learning how to do lucid dreaming intentionally is a personal growth tool. It may help you resolve personal problems because you’re able to consciously take an active role in your dreams. It can also be a lot of fun! Lucid dreaming is a challenging art to master, but there are steps that can be taken to help you achieve the state. As you go to sleep, use the suggestion: “As I am dreamin... Learn about Sleeping Disorder By : Rachel Broune There are two kinds of sleep: non-rapid eye movement eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Just 4 Simple Rules for the Perfect Nights Sleep By : Scott James It is the fact nowadays that sleep deprivation is a commonplace occurrence in modern culture. Every day there seems to be half as much time available and double the things to do. The only option available to us it would seem would be to increase the amount of time we are awake. Is There A Correlation Between Parkinson’s Disease And Sleep Disorders? By : Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 1.5 million adults in the United States. Due to a deficiency in the chemical dopamine, which controls muscle coordination and movement, Parkinson’s disease most often affects motor skills and speech. People with Parkinson’s disease often experience difficulties with movement; many of them shake uncontrollably or go rigid. Balance is often affected, causing the afflicted person to fall often. People with Parkinson’s disease also exp...
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