by drcatherinedarley | Mar 30, 2011 | behavioral treatment, Children's sleep, circadian rhythm, Events, health education, naturopathic medicine, parenting, performance, school success, sleep, sleep deprivation
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...
by drcatherinedarley | Mar 16, 2011 | circadian rhythm, melatonin, shiftwork, sleep, Uncategorized
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...
by drcatherinedarley | Mar 7, 2011 | circadian rhythm, fall asleep, Light therapy, melatonin, performance, sleep, sleep deprivation
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...
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...
by drcatherinedarley | Jul 20, 2010 | behavioral treatment, circadian rhythm, Light therapy, melatonin, performance, sleep
What is a zeitgeiber??? The word ‘zeitgeiber’ comes from the German language, and means ‘time giver.’ Zeitgeibers are clues in the external world that help keep our internal body clock in sync with the 24 hour day/night rhythm. This word is...
