by drcatherinedarley | Nov 12, 2015 | bedroom, optimal sleep, sleep
Beep-Beep. Beep-Beep. Beep-BEEP. BEEP-BEEP. BEEEP-BEEEEP! Using the alarm clock each morning to wake up is common for many Americans. It’s a practice that is hard on sleep, and a practice I’d like to do away with for everyone. Here’s some of the...
by drcatherinedarley | Oct 30, 2012 | bedroom, sleep, sleep deprivation
Regularly there are new sleep products on the market. Just last week I saw one that really impressed me, so much so that I’d like to share. Rest assured, I have no affiliation with this company, financial or otherwise. It is a new bed which was designed...
by drcatherinedarley | Apr 25, 2012 | bedroom, behavioral treatment, insomnia, parenting, sleep
Many people talk to me about their difficulties sleeping, either difficulty falling asleep initially, or returning to sleep in the middle of the night, or in some cases waking up before they want to start the day. One question that can be very helpful in this...
by drcatherinedarley | Jan 9, 2012 | bedroom, fall asleep, melatonin, optimal sleep, sleep
Remember the ‘Man Cave’ which was popular a few years back? Well, think of creating a ‘cave’ at home to sleep in, because the ideal sleep environment is indeed cave-like. Below is a check-list to work through as you design the perfect sleep...
by drcatherinedarley | Sep 27, 2011 | bedroom, behavioral treatment, overweight, performance, sleep, sleep deprivation
Recently I spoke with journalists at ‘Whole Living’ along with other sleep specialists. It’s a great article, filled with information and skills that adults need to sleep well. Here’s a few highlights: – Go to bed at your ideal bedtime...
by drcatherinedarley | Feb 11, 2011 | bedroom, melatonin, sleep
Think about what a cave is like . . . dark, cool, quiet, and did I say dark? For the best sleep, a cave-like bedroom is ideal. People sleep best in a cool room, no warmer than 65 degrees. Keep bedcovers in light layers that can easily be adjusted so you avoid getting...
