by drcatherinedarley | Jan 11, 2011 | fall asleep, insomnia, sleep, Uncategorized
There are many ways a person could experience insomnia. It could be difficulty falling asleep at the beginning of the night, or being awake for an extended time in the middle of the night, or waking too early. Whatever time it is, being awake in bed can often lead...
by drcatherinedarley | Jan 3, 2011 | optimal sleep, performance, sleep
When a patient first sits down for their return appointment, I frequently can anticipate whether their sleep improved or not. All this before they say a word. How do I know? For years I’ve thought it was because of the way their face looks – skin tone,...
by drcatherinedarley | Nov 30, 2010 | insomnia, PMS, sleep, Uncategorized, Women's sleep
It’s when reproductive years begin that women begin having more sleep problems. Here are some common sleep disturbances by hormonal status. During the premenstrual week, women report having more difficulty falling asleep, sleeping through the night and waking in the...
by drcatherinedarley | Oct 28, 2010 | body clock, circadian rhythm, Light therapy, melatonin
It’s been fun to talk with people suffering from Delayed Sleep Phase over the last couple days. There’s been some questions about shifting sleep phase using light therapy and melatonin supplements. The timing of these therapies depends on whether you...
by drcatherinedarley | Oct 25, 2010 | body clock, circadian rhythm, performance, shiftwork, Uncategorized
An ‘Owl’ is someone whose body clock is set to sleep later than average, and a ‘Lark’ is someone whose set to sleep earlier than average. It is your inherent melatonin rhythm and temperature rhythm that determine when you sleep. Being an Owl or...
