by drcatherinedarley | Jul 14, 2012 | behavioral treatment, insomnia, naturopathic medicine, Seattle, sleep, sleep deprivation
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,...
by drcatherinedarley | May 24, 2012 | behavioral treatment, circadian rhythm, insomnia, naturopathic medicine, sleep, Women's sleep
Many people ask me “Does a warm bath help sleep, or is that just a myth?” The research shows . . . Yes, it seems to help somewhat. Medical research has investigated the impact of both baths and foot baths on sleep. One study in older people with sleep...
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 | Feb 13, 2012 | behavioral treatment, insomnia, naturopathic medicine, sleep
In my office, people who are taking many sleep medications for long-term use often come in looking for alternatives. In naturopathic practice there is a place for medications in the ‘Therapeutic Order.’ In naturopathic medicine the ‘least...
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 | Aug 11, 2010 | behavioral treatment, insomnia, naturopathic medicine, Seattle, sleep
The Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia that we offer is based upon the program developed and researched originally at Stanford University Sleep Disorders Center. In this systematic program participants first learn some basics about sleep and to re-associate...
