Category Archives: 1.0 About Your Sleep

Some background information about sleep, why we sleep, the sleep cycle, dreaming and sleep disorder categories.

Sleep Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

If you are having trouble getting a good night’s sleep and waking refreshed the next day, try following some of the sleep tips below.
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Why We Dream

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

The mystery of why we dream has preoccupied people since the beginning of recorded history.  Dreams were thought to be images of the future to be interpreted by the elders and religious leaders to guide their societies.
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The Sleep Cycle

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

Most people think of sleep as passive and unproductive down time but a lot brain activity occurs during your sleep cycle. Your brain is so active during the sleep cycle that there is only a small decrease in brain activity … Continue reading →

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What Happens When We Sleep?

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

When we sleep our bodies are remarkably busy. Our brain is active, we dream, all our organs continue to function, blood flows and breathing goes on. You probably change your position many times during the night and you turn over … Continue reading →

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How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

The amount of sleep a person needs is an individual thing. Some people need only 3-4 hours per night while others require 10 or 11. So the number of 8 hours per night is just an average. The amount of … Continue reading →

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