Sleep Paralysis: When Your Body Freezes at Night
Sleep paralysis is frightening but natural. What happens, why hallucinations occur, and how to prevent episodes.
Waking Up at Night: Why You’re Wide Awake at 3 AM
Awake at 3 AM and ruminating? The biology behind it and what you can do to fall back asleep.
Sleep and Stress: How to Break the Vicious Cycle
Stress blocks sleep, sleep deprivation creates stress. How the vicious cycle works and how to break it.
Sleep Disorders in Menopause: Why Sleep Disappears and What Helps
Up to 60% of women in menopause have sleep problems. Hot flashes, hormones, and what really helps.
CBT-I Techniques for Home: 6 Exercises That Really Work
Six CBT-I exercises you can practice at home: sleep diary, stimulus control, sleep restriction, and more. With step-by-step instructions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: What Is CBT-I?
CBT-I is the gold standard for treating chronic insomnia. Learn how it works, what the 5 pillars are, and whether it’s right for you.
Sweating in Your Sleep: Causes and What You Can Do About It
The Most Common Causes of Nighttime Sweating Room temperature is the most obvious factor. Anything above 19 degrees Celsius (66°F) in the bedroom is too warm for most people. Your body needs to lower its core temperature to initiate sleep — sweating is its cooling mechanism. Sleeping too warm not only increases perspiration but also […]
Sleep Disorders Treated Naturally: What Really Helps
What Are Sleep Disorders — and When Should You Act? Sleep disorders are more than the occasional restless night. A disorder is diagnosed when problems falling or staying asleep occur at least three times per week and persist for more than a month. Sleep onset insomnia, sleep maintenance insomnia, and early morning awakening are the […]
Restless Sleep: Causes and What You Can Do About It
# Restless Sleep: Causes and What You Can Do About It You wake up for the third time tonight. The clock shows 3:47 AM. You flip your pillow to the cool side, adjust your blanket, and try to find a comfortable position. Minutes pass. Sleep remains elusive. By morning, you feel like you’ve run a […]
Sleep Onset Insomnia: When Your Brain Won’t Power Down
You lie in bed with your eyes closed, but your brain is running at full speed. Thoughts are racing. Sleep onset insomnia is plaguing you. You’re not alone. Millions of people know this feeling. And there are effective strategies to overcome it. The silence of the bedroom becomes a challenge. Every small sound seems to […]