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 | Nov 7, 2014 | body clock, circadian rhythm, Light therapy, optimal sleep, sleep
Now that the nights are longer, it’s time to think about the impact light has on our sleep. And oh, does it have impact! This last month it’s been a pleasure to read two books on light, and human’s historical experience of night – The End of...
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 | Jan 3, 2011 | optimal sleep, performance, sleep
When a patient first sits down for their return appointment, I frequently can anticipate whether their sleep improved or not. All this before they say a word. How do I know? For years I’ve thought it was because of the way their face looks – skin tone,...
by drcatherinedarley | Aug 9, 2010 | Children's sleep, health education, optimal sleep, performance, school success, sleep, Uncategorized
Children’s Sleep and School Success – How they are related School start is on the horizon. For those with children this can be a busy time, doing those last minute summer activities, getting school supplies, and preparing children for a successful year. Let’s...
by drcatherinedarley | Jun 9, 2010 | behavioral treatment, optimal sleep, sleep, Uncategorized
How Can We Use this Information? First off, think back to a time that you were really well rested. It may be on a vacation or holiday break, before the kids were born, while unemployed, or if you’re lucky, in the last week or two. Then answer these questions: –...
