All Sleep is Not Created Equal

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In my last blog we were reviewing the fundamental question of why we sleep. We left off trying to sort out the level of activity of the brain and body during different stages of sleep (i.e. Non-REM and REM). During non-REM the body and brain are at their most relaxed state. ...

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Sue

10/ 8/08 9:51pm

Thanks Doctor for this great post. It is important information that we all need to have, but I suspect most of us wouldn't know where to start. Looking forward to you rfutre posts.

All the best, sue

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Proudnana3

3/19/09 2:06pm

I know I dream at night while asleep, but when I awaken in the mornings, I have no knowledge of the dreams. I can't remember anything about the dream, but I know I have been dreaming. I also take Ambien CR for insomnia, so does this put me in such a deep sleep that I don't remember them? Also, I never turn over at night, I'll wake up in the same position as I was when I went to sleep. Surely the Ambien doesn't cause this too. What could causes this?

All Sleep is Not Created Equal

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