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Q: As of last week, I used to dream every night, sometimes having several dreams in the night. Last week I spent a night in a terrible hotel. The bed was lumpy and the room was noisy. I also got sick from dinner. Since then, I’ve stopped dreaming. I don’t remember any dreams when I…
There’s a type of dream where you might not even realize that you’re dreaming when you have it—the rehearsal dream. You might think of the dream as “just thinking about something.” It could be a meeting, a presentation, or a conversation you know you’ve got to have with someone. Be careful. Even if the dream…
Serotonin, a chemical messenger in our brains, plays a role in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep. When low, it can lead to depression and anxiety. We’ll delve into the role of proteins and amino acids and serotonin. We’ll discuss how stress levels and certain conditions can affect it. In the end, you’ll have a understanding…
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.…
Sometimes dreams will give you vague pictures and a rough outline that something’s going on. What exactly is going on? No idea. Something. You wake up. Minutes later, you have an idea. You come to a new understanding. Pieces snap together. Not a dream Technically, that’s not a dream. You’re in none of the stages…
Automobile insurance companies have apps and devices to monitor driver behavior. Drivers consent to the monitoring for discounts. In 2024, drivers can be desperate to find savings amidst inflation-challenged budgets. Car insurance premiums soared an average of 24 percent this year, far beyond many other expense categories. The apps and devices record and report hard…
“Onions have layers. You get it? We both have layers,” Shrek says. “You both have layers. You know, not everybody like onions. Cake! Everybody loves cake! Cakes have layers!” the donkey replies. “I don’t care what everyone likes! Ogres are not like cakes.” Shrek (2001) Just as the quote above from the movie Shrek, your…
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…
Happy 2024, dear readers! It’s always popular to make New Year’s resolutions about health. Why not? It’s the most valuable thing you own if you have it. According to some surveys, more than half of the resolutions deal with aspects of health. Sleep, of course, plays a big role in overall health. Sleep and dreams…
There’s not a whole lot of creativity or originality when it comes to the way different people sit in a room. People tend to use a room in the same way. They favor the same chairs and the same places. Choices are dictated by the unchanging features of the room like the placement of the…
It makes sense to put some thought into how you’re going to get the most you can out of your morning. The rest of the day might be disjointed and busy. Or it might not be. But the morning can usually give you uninterrupted time to concentrate on getting the things done that matter most…
People can walk, chew gum, and even talk at the same time, of course, but the brain doesn’t usually work that way when it comes to dreaming. More than anything, when you have two dreams at once, synapses in your brain are simply firing away. It’s a sign of mental or physical stress or the…
The headline asks a trick question. None of them are “best.” Each option is terrible. Don’t smoke. Do something else to deal with your stress. Whether consumed as a cigarette or in a pipe, whether tobacco or marijuana, none are good choices. It’s just not good to become dependent on any substance. Getting into the…