by drcatherinedarley | Dec 29, 2009 | optimal sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation, winter holidays
The last two nights I’ve gotten 10 hours of sleep each night, and it’s been fabulous. All day I’ve had lots of energy, a sharp mind, and a sense of humor. All those things a person gets from being well-rested. A quote by Ovid comes to mind...
by drcatherinedarley | Nov 26, 2009 | insomnia, melatonin, neurotransmitters of sleep, serotonin, sleep, thanksgiving, turkey, winter holidays
Many stories abound about how the tryptophan in turkey or a glass of milk before bed will help you sleep. Is this true or not? Let’s look at the information. Tryptophan is an amino acid found in foods. Many amino acids combine to make a protein. These...
by drcatherinedarley | Nov 16, 2009 | behavioral treatment, insomnia, sleep, winter holidays
The winter holidays can be filled with fun activities, celebrations with friends and family, and snow sports. But holidays can also be stressful as we both maintain our regular responsibilities and prepare for the additional activities. This year many people are...
