Throughout eternity, dreaming has been a big part of civilization. Dreams figure prominently in the culture of the Aboriginal tribes of the world. The Senoi people from the mountains of Malaysia used dreams as a way to conquer their fears and reach their goals. Every morning, the first order of the day was to report any dreams experienced during... Read more
An article from canada.com suggests that older people who practice tai chi chih improve their sleep. Tai chi chih is a version of the ancient Chinese martial art, tai chi. However, tai chi chih is not a martial art, and no violence is involved.
Dr. Michael R. Irwin, of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA who headed the research... Read more
An article from the National Sleep foundation (NSF) states that "if you are experiencing sleep deprivation, your athletic performance may suffer."
Some effects of sleep deprivation may strike at the body, causing reduced endurance and a drop in the fitness level. Eyesight and hearing may be impaired. Other effects are emotional,... Read more
According to Dr.Samuel V. Dunkell, MD, Psychiatry, New York, there are four basic sleep positions and they reveal a lot about your sleep patterns, sleep difficulties and even personality traits.
The four basic positions are:
PRONE POSITION - Sleeper lies face down on the stomach revealing a compulsive, stubborn personality.
ROYAL... Read more
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