Have you ever become aware that you’re dreaming? Maybe even able to change what happens in your dream and do amazing things like fly through strange landscapes? It sounds like the stuff of science fiction movies, but it is possible to recognize that you’re dreaming, and even take control of what happens next. It’s called lucid...
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It’s almost summer in the northern hemisphere. For many of us, this is our favorite time of year. For hay fever sufferers, however, it can be an endless nightmare of wheezing, sniffing and red eyes. Hay fever (also known by its medical name; allergic rhinitis) is a common condition. Researchers estimate that up to 40% of people in the US suffer...
A successful bedtime routine involves more than just getting your kids to sleep; it also provides them with a predictable and calm home environment. Not only that, it can even help improve their behavior during the day, and reduce your stress levels too. Sounds good, right? Over 90% of pediatricians recommend putting in place a bedtime routine...
I often wake up and take a moment to try and recall exactly what I was dreaming about – where I was, who was there and what was happening exactly. And then, of course, it’s time for the first coffee of the day. But I often find that your dreams start to slip away as soon as you wake up, leaving just a pale impression of what you’d...
Have you noticed that after a bad night’s sleep, food often seems just that little bit more enticing? I’ve always thought it was a comfort food reaction – I feel tired and low energy, so I indulge in my favorite food to keep myself going through the day. But recent research, based on brain scans, suggests that a lack of sleep...
Studying for exams, preparing for interviews, memorizing speeches or work presentations – sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get all that information to stay in your head. With so much to process, it’s often tempting to burn the candle at both ends, studying or working late into the night. But...
Do you keep any plants in your bedroom, or have you always heard that it’s better not to because they produce carbon dioxide at night? Personally, I have a trailing spider plant that keeps me company night after night, a plant that I now know to be one of the best to keep in the bedroom. In 1989, NASA conducted a fascinating study into...
Do you difficulty sleeping and prefer alternative remedies to strong prescription sleeping pills? Perhaps conventional medicine hasn’t worked for you and you’re interested in trying something different. Alternative medicines have long been used by people suffering from sleep disorders. Back in 2006, a large scale survey showed...