Journey into Sleep

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A Voyage into the Realm of Slumber

The unconscious universe of sleep is shrouded in mystery and myth....

What happens when we slip over the edge of waking, and drop off into the void?

Why do we sometimes jerk awake during a vivid dream?

Have you ever awakened paralyzed for endless moments, unable to talk, move, or even scream for help?

Why do so many humans and animals snore - and why does each snorer have his or her own unique sound? 

How does your brain solve problems in your sleep?

How does modern life affect our inborn circadian rhythms?

Timeless questions, fascinating answers.  Let's journey now into the mysteries of slumber. 

Some Fascinating Facets of Sleep 

Power Napping
How to power-nap effectively.
Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain
Does losing sleep make you heavier?
Sleep Paralysis and Paranormal Experiences
Have you had an unexplained experience upon awakening?
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Find out how much sleep humans need at different ages.

How Much Do You Sleep? 

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The Three Types of Insomnia 

Not all sleepless nights are alike.

  • Initial Insomnia - you have a hard time falling asleep, usually taking a minimum of 30 minutes fall into a sleep state.

  • Middle Insomnia - after falling asleep, you wake up after a short time, often remaining awake nearly the rest of the night.

  • Late or Terminal Insomnia - you wake up early, after less than 6 hours of sleep, and can't go back to sleep.

Dream Interpretation Guides 

The Interpretation Of Dreams

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The Dream Book: Symbols for Self Understanding

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Some Sleep Apnea Facts 

Do you stop breathing while asleep?

  • Nearly 7% of the population suffers from sleep apnea.

  • People afflicted with sleep apnea are over six times more likely to cause an automobile accident, due to apnea's side effects of sleep deprivation and drowsiness.

  • Partners of people with obstructive sleep apnea lose up to a full hour of sleep each night due to their mate's condition.

  • An average night for the typical person afflicted with obstructive sleep apnea includes 400 episodes of breathing cessation.

Music for Dreamy Sleep 

Some of my favorite music for drifting off into sleep:

Buddha Nature

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The Edge of Forever

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ABoneCroneDrone

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Sleep Deprivation Affects Learning 

All-night cramming sessions before exams may be counter-productive.

Students who don't get a full night's rest are more likely to have trouble concentrating and learning in school.

Because the 5 to 10 hours after learning are crucial for memory consolidation, sleep deprivation during this time period can impair the brain's ability to "file away" new information.

Sleep Gadgets 

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Sleep Voyage Journal 

davidstillwagon wrote...

good information, I'll give it a 5

ReplyPosted May 06, 2009

rauspitz wrote...

Very interesting and educational lens. I'll definitely come back and re-read it.

ReplyPosted January 29, 2009

monarch13 wrote...

Thanks for joining The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Group! 5 Stars!

ReplyPosted August 16, 2008

Margo_Arrowsmith wrote...

Great lens. Sleep is as important as water for life. Sleep also gets us in touch with ourselves

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ReplyPosted August 09, 2008

richgerman wrote...

i truly love your lens this is so informative its kinda abstract lens. easy to understand and well presented:) i know this is helpful for everyone:) anyway i can recommend some meditation technique for those experiencing sleeping problems i have students who have been that through they are just no focus in their life... im not forcing everyone but just visit my lens if you want to know law of attraction and my website..

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ReplyPosted July 14, 2008

 
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