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“Sleep Deprived in Seattle” in Seattle magazine
It was a pleasure to talk with journalist Sheila Cain about my approach to treating sleep disorders. The article is now published in Seattle magazine's Top Doc issue (July). My favorite excerpt is: “My primary care doctor gave me a printout of things to try, then told...
Curing Insomnia is Like Climbing a Mountain
Being unable to sleep can be very distressing, especially when it's an acute episode. One analogy that works when I think about treating insomnia is that Curing Insomnia is Like Climbing a Mountain. Think about going for a hike up a mountain to the scenic view from...
Teen Sleep
Remember your sleep in high school? Staying up late, then sleeping late on weekends is what lots of people remember. Unfortunately, another common memory is struggling to get out of bed for school. It all happens because during puberty, our intrinsic body clock shifts...
Natural Solutions for Chronic Insomnia
It is a common experience to have some transient sleep disturbanceses with life’s challenges. However, for some people this becomes a chronic problem. Although pharmaceutical sleep aides can provide short term relief, natural medicine is needed to treat the cause so...
Sleep Class for New Families
With a new child in the family, sleep becomes a major issue, both for babies and for parents! If you are one of the many parents who need more good information about sleep, this is the perfect class for you. In this interactive class you will learn:- about normal...
Sleep Health for Powerful Women – Class May 15
Women have unique sleep challenges – keeping a balanced life between work and family, hormonal changes, aging and stress. If you are one of the many women struggling to sleep well and enjoy all the benefits of healthy sleep, this class is for you. In this interactive...
Sleep Health in the News
It's been fun the last week to talk with several folks in the media, both here in Seattle and on the web. Here's the links: Interview about sleep & social skills with Linda Thomas of KIRO news radio will air Weds, 5-8am, 97.3 fm...
Understanding Circadian Rhythms at the Molecular Level
We've talked in the past about circadian rhythms, how there is a daily rhythm of hormone fluctuations that make us more alert during the day, and more sleepy during the night. There are also changes in organ function by time of day. Shiftworkers' health suffers for...