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 | 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 | 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 | Aug 4, 2010 | performance, sleep, sleep deprivation
Ever noticed that when you haven’t been getting enough sleep, you have more difficulty thinking? We already knew this was true for many types of cognitive function, from mental math to logical reasoning. Also mood regulation and even humor are impaired when we...
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...
by drcatherinedarley | Jan 8, 2010 | Children's sleep, parenting, performance, sleep
There’s no doubt about it, parenting can be hard. For all those new parents, one of the biggest challenges is helping your infant get to sleep. The other challenge is to get enough sleep yourself. Whenever a family talks with me about their infant’s...
