If you are looking for the cutting edge of sleep tracking technology, welcome to my round-up of devices that do a lot more than what passes for sleep tracking these days. These smart monitors are sooo much more accurate than the Fitbit and other simple motion-based trackers that you download for … [Read More...]

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A Beginner's Guide to Dream Studies. If you're new to this site, here is a list of my most popular content and core essays from the last few years.

Galantamine: Reviewing The Lucid Dreaming Pill
Galantamine has emerged as THE lucid dreaming pill. This natural supplement has been used for centuries in China as a memory enhancer, and was even … Read more

Dreams that can save your life
By Ryan Hurd
I'll just say it straight: dreams can sometimes provide health warnings. We don't understand how, but those who listen are rewarded. Health warning dreams are a well documented phenomena that has been … [Read More...]

5 new Wearable Sleep Tech Devices for 2016
By Ryan Hurd
I started compiling a few new sleep tech solutions and it quickly got out of hand -- this space has absolutely blown up in the last year. It's delightful and somewhat ironic, as modern … [Read More...]

Does Galantamine Affect Lucid Dreams? A New Research Update
By Ryan Hurd
I realized today that this month is the 9 year anniversary of the Dream Studies Portal. That blows me away. What started out as a blog meant to keep me writing after leaving grad school is now announcing the results of my own original dream research. So, to the research: the galantamine research I conducted with […]

Might as well be Summer Sale! 50% off all Digital Dream Gear
By Ryan Hurd
I’ve got the AC running, I’m wearing flip flops and already had my first case of poison ivy. So even though we’re 2 weeks away from the solstice, it’s summer in my book. Might as well be summer! Until June 11th, there’s a 50% off sale on all my ebooks and digital dream gear, including […]

Lucid Ignition: A Course on Soulful Lucid Dreaming is Open for Registration
By Ryan Hurd
Lucid Ignition: A 4 week Course on Soulful Lucid Dreaming is now open for registration. I run this course seasonally and every time I am amazed at how being part of a community of dreamers is so transformative. What is Lucid Ignition? Essentially, it’s a lucid dreaming masterclass for grown ups. The course ignites your ability to be aware […]




