Because learning about your brain and sleep can be fun . . .
Dreams can be and often are immersive. When you’re dreaming, you can’t always tell the difference between the waking world and the world of your dreams. If you don’t value the ideas projected in dreams, they’ll fade. One way to tell the difference between dreams and reality is to change something up when you’re…
Many think analog watches, the ones with “hands” on the watch face, have little practical purpose in today’s world. People don’t seem to need them, they say. There are digital clocks everywhere: on your phone, on your computer, on your TV screen. In many places, children are taught to use them, but they forget. Telling…
The recovery position can help you or someone else recover Most people prefer to sleep on their side, either the right or left. There are problems with sleeping on your back or face down, like with breathing or being uncomfortable by having your weight smash in your nose. Generally speaking, lying on the left is…
10-3-2-1 sounds like something a quarterback might say when calling a play during a football game. Or something Mission Control might say before sending a spacecraft into orbit. And it is kind of like that. Instead of the endzone, the quarterback, or Mission Control, 10-3-2-1-0 is a countdown to Dreamland. It’s a reminder. Like PACTREPS, …
Water and sleep go together. And lots of people end up with a lot of reusable water bottles. Many collect them. Many are given promotional ones. Some of them are appealing, on sale, and people end up with them at the last minute when they’re checking out of a store. Or they get influenced by…
How you can fall asleep faster—and without any medication—by using the Two-Pillow Ear Bud Sleeping Trick. Most people are side sleepers, upwards of 80 percent. Chances you are too. As side sleepers, they’re more comfortable sleeping mostly on their sides. This makes listening to sleep music, binaural beats, or sleeping sounds with your typical earbud…
Optimize your daily routine by leveraging zeitgebers, the external cues regulating your body’s internal clock. From sunlight exposure to meal timing, these factors play a crucial role in syncing your biological rhythms for peak performance and well-being. Learn how to align your activities with these natural timekeepers to boost productivity, enhance sleep quality, and improve…
Key Takeaways Understanding How Melatonin Supplements Work Benefits of Taking Melatonin Supplements Considerations When Taking 20 mg of Melatonin Risks Associated With High Doses of Melatonin Determining the Right Melatonin Dosage Factors Influencing Dosage Importance of Proper Dosage Safe Usage of Melatonin Consult Professionals Follow Dosage Instructions Melatonin Dosage for Adults Optimal Dosage Range Individualized…
Have you ever wondered if there are natural supplements that could potentially boost your mental well-being? St. John’s Wort and 5HTP are brain-boosting powerhouses which have gained notice for their impact on mood regulation. St. John’s Wort, derived from the flowering plant Hypericum perforatum, has long been used as an herbal remedy for various ailments.…
Derived from tea leaves, L-theanine (Suntheanine) is studied for its calming and focus-enhancing effects. With the increasing interest in incorporating natural remedies into daily routines, it is important to understand the facts and debunk any myths surrounding L-theanine and Suntheanine. In this article, we’ll explore the science behind the compounds, their potential benefits, and address…
Oleamide is an option for you if you struggle with falling asleep. Its hypnotic effects can help calm your mind and promote relaxation, making it easier to drift off into a deep slumber.
There are many different types of prayer. There are formal, memorized prayers, informal contemporaneous prayers, songs, and spiritual reading. There are prayers of petition, thanksgiving, grace before meal, and aspirations. There are others too numerous to mention here. The Rosary, however, is a kind of a big prayer made up of many smaller prayers. It…
Reishi mushrooms are not your average fungi. The bioactive components found in reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) have been shown and suspected, among other things, to have a soothing effect on the nervous system. One such compound is triterpene, which can ease anxiety. While unfamiliar to many Americans, reishis have long been used for general health…