The paradox of insomnia and why you can’t fall asleep
Insomnia is a paradox Who hasn’t been there? Tossing and turning and trying to fall asleep for hours just to find yourself being wide awake and angry at yourself for … Read more
Wellness
Sleeping pills explained: Benzos to barbiturates to Z-drugs
If you can’t sleep, it’s as easy as going to the pharmacy or your doctor for some pills, right? Well, it’s true that sleep medications are very accessible. They’re also … Read more
The hypnagogic state: a dream world for getting things done
Josh Crites explains how the hypnagogic state and the dreams you experience just as you fall asleep can boost your creativity and productivity. Throughout Salvador Dali’s creative life, dreamscapes were a … Read more
A chiropractor explains why your sleeping position matters
I’ve been a practicing chiropractor for over ten years, four of them for a Major League Baseball team. On each history form, I’ve always included a question about whether the patient sleeps on … Read more
Is your teeth-brushing routine ruining your sleep?
I know your teeth-brushing routine – in fact, it’s probably identical to mine, and the countless others around the world who all head into the bathroom, flip the overhead lights … Read more
Sleep and your microbiome: why the ‘second brain’ in your gut matters
You may remember, a few short years ago, a tidal wave of publicity promoting the life-giving properties of ‘healthy bacteria’. Probiotic yoghurt ‘shots’ were everywhere. Brands like Actimel sold us the narrative of ‘good bacteria’ vs ‘bad … Read more
Sleeping alone or sharing a bed: what’s the difference for your health?
An estimated 60% of us share a bed with someone else. It’s considered as being totally normal. But is it time to reconsider this ‘norm’ for the sake of our own health? Not to mention … Read more
Out of the darkness: beating insomnia with light therapy
I’ve had chronic insomnia for over ten years. During that time, I’ve tried every sleep cure known to man: Tylenol PM, Ambien, valerian root, melatonin supplements, even sleep hypnosis CDs. … Read more
The best bedtime herbs for sleep, relaxation and anxiety
For millennia, humans have relied on natural remedies and herbs for sleep, relaxation and pain relief. Sleep is a must for all of us, but that doesn’t mean it comes … Read more
This is how video games can screw up your sleep
Are you an avid gamer? Find it hard to switch off the Xbox or Playstation at the end of the night? Well it’s a common problem. Video games are one … Read more
