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Sleep In America Poll – Using Technology
The new Sleep In America Poll came out today, the first day of National Sleep Awareness Week 2011. This poll was all about our use of technology during the hour before bed, our nightly sleep, and daytime function. Here are some of the highlights: - 63% say that during...
Want a Better Social Life? Then Sleep Well
So, what has to happen to have a good social life? People need to think you are somewhat attractive, you need to be able to read others' emotions, and you need to be a pretty good person. All these aspects of a good social life are impacted negatively if you don't...
Why Naturopathic Medicine? Part 2 of 3
The Therapeutic Order A key of naturopathic medicine is to use the least force medicine that will treat the problem. For example, take a person who is spending 9 hours in bed and sleeping 7 hours. If she will sleep better by simply reducing the number of hours spent...
Why Naturopathic Medicine? Part 1 of 3
What is Naturopathic Medicine? Naturopathic Medicine is a unique philosophy of medicine which is based on the healing power of nature. Naturopathic Medicine has it’s roots in the traditional medicine practiced in Europe hundreds of years ago. It is philosophically...
Insomnia
There are many possible reasons to sleep poorly . . . stressful work, relationship conflict, pregnancy, moving, even summer heat. When your sleep is first disturbed, it can be helpful to keep in mind that everyone’s sleep is disturbed periodically for good reasons. If...
Sleep Well, Naturally!
Welcome to the new blog of Dr. Catherine Darley, specialist in natural sleep medicine. Let me begin by introducing myself. I combine my knowledge of sleep disorders with my training as a naturopathic physician to bridge these two fields. As a naturopath my expertise...