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 | Feb 1, 2012 | Children's sleep, mood, parenting, sleep, sleep deprivation, Women's sleep
Pretty regularly, women who are desperate for sleep come to me. These women say things like “I’m losing it,” “I’m going to go insane if I don’t get some sleep” or “I can’t take this anymore.” Most of them are...
by drcatherinedarley | Apr 19, 2011 | behavioral treatment, Events, health education, Women's sleep
Women have unique sleep challenges – keeping a balanced life between work and family, hormonal changes, aging and stress. If you are one of the many women struggling to sleep well and enjoy all the benefits of healthy sleep, this class is for you. In this interactive...
by drcatherinedarley | Nov 30, 2010 | insomnia, PMS, sleep, Uncategorized, Women's sleep
It’s when reproductive years begin that women begin having more sleep problems. Here are some common sleep disturbances by hormonal status. During the premenstrual week, women report having more difficulty falling asleep, sleeping through the night and waking in the...
by drcatherinedarley | May 8, 2010 | parenting, sleep, sleep deprivation, Uncategorized, Women's sleep
Unfortunately, being a sleep expert doesn’t make one immune to sleep difficulties. Having been a life-long good sleeper, all my sleep difficulties began with motherhood. Many mothers in my naturopathic sleep medicine practice tell me that they stay up late so...
by drcatherinedarley | May 5, 2010 | naps, sleep, Women's sleep
You may hear people tell how their sleep has worsened as they age. They describe lower quality night time sleep, and more need to nap during the day. Recently I had the privilege of working with a person age 101 on sleep health. This was a good experience, which...
