by drcatherinedarley | Jan 30, 2014 | behavioral treatment, Children's sleep, fall asleep
Okay, you may think this is a stretch. What similarities could there possibly be between children’s sleep and gambling? Well, let’s talk about it. Remember from a psychology class the idea of “intermittent reinforcement?” This is when a...
by drcatherinedarley | May 7, 2012 | fall asleep, insomnia, naturopathic medicine, sleep
In past posts we’ve talked about the impact alcohol can have on sleep, which is widely known. Nicotine also has an impact, which seems less well known by the public. Studies show that nicotine changes sleep, so that it takes longer to fall asleep initially,...
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 | 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 | 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 | Mar 3, 2010 | driving safety, fall asleep, sleep, sleep deprivation
Several years ago I had a neighbor who worked odd hours. Sometimes she’d work in the day, sometimes leave for work at 4pm, and sometimes she’d be in her office for more than 24hrs. Our kitchen and dining room looked out onto her driveway and front door so...
