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July 1, 2009 Keeping An Open Mind

There is probably no other activity that affects each of us more profoundly than sleep. We are so absolutely dependent upon it that without enough sleep we literally break down.

Despite its importance however, for many of us sleep is either problematic or just not convenient.

Sleep is intricately involved with our 24 hour cycle or circadian rhythms which run almost every one of the body’s systems. Because our society has become so over stimulated many people tend to ignore their natural biorhythms.

When the biological signals for sleep that are in tune with our natural environment (sleep at night awake during the day) are denied we are likely to suffer physiologically as well as psychologically.

Researchers are finding that the sleep patterns of Americans are getting worse, increasingly out of sync with the natural biorhythm. People are staying up later than ever and, as adults put achievement pressures on kids, sleep disturbances occur at a progressively younger age.

There is so much that can go wrong in a person’s life if s/he is not getting a proper amount of sleep that it seems incredible more people don’t take it seriously. As a r... Please read on

Sleep Myths Debunked

There is no substitute for sleep. It is essential for rebuilding the body’s cells, the breakdown of proteins and almost all normal functioning. Deep sleep is critical for the repair of the body’s systems which have been damaged by stress and exposure to the elements. (Sleep deeper with sleep inducing music).

There are many myths about sleep and this article will help to debunk some of them.

Myth: You can just get by on a few hours of sleep.

Fact: Research has found that 7-9 hours of sleep is about the target range for adults to achieve optimal performance. For children it falls between 9-11 hours. Since mood, memory and alertness are so deeply influenced by getting good sleep, a person is likely to do much better at school or work when well rested.

Myth: Insomnia is not a serious medical condition.

Fact: Insomnia is defined as the inability to obtain sufficient sleep. It can be characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and can become chronic. When it lasts for more than a few days it can ... Please read on