Two new milk advertisements by the dairy industry have been making their rounds on American television. Both ads suggest that drinking a glass of milk before bed will prevent awakenings in sleep and give you better dreams. Unfortunately, the evidence … [Read more...] about Got evidence? The Real Effect of Milk on Sleep and Dreams
Don’t Mistake Tactics for Strategy when Learning How to Lucid Dream
As a lucid dreaming teacher, I hear from a lot of people who wish they could go lucid more frequently. When I ask what is the plan being using to stir up more lucid dreams, they usually list off a dozen different induction practices. At this point, … [Read more...] about Don’t Mistake Tactics for Strategy when Learning How to Lucid Dream
How to Survive the Corporate Culture of Sleep Deprivation
As you may know if you follow this blog, recently I have been working with TEDMED on one of their 20 Great Challenges of Health and Medicine: Waking up to the causes and effects of sleep deprivation. My role has been exploring what we can do as … [Read more...] about How to Survive the Corporate Culture of Sleep Deprivation
Are Creative Muses Visiting Us During Sleep Paralysis Hallucinations?
Next month, I'll be giving an invited talk at a dream conference in Weston, Massachusetts. I'll be showcasing examples of how people throughout history--and especially today--have used their sleep paralysis-induced hallucinations for … [Read more...] about Are Creative Muses Visiting Us During Sleep Paralysis Hallucinations?
A Quick Guide to Better Sleep for Tired Couples
If you sleep next to someone, chances are there have been times when your partner’s sleep troubles become your problem. Truth is, working with the problem, rather than automatically heading for the couch when times get tough, is actually the most … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Better Sleep for Tired Couples
Sleep is a Luxury We Can All Afford
It's easy to feel like sleep is a luxury we can't afford. And when we do get the rest we need, we can be made to feel lazy or self-indulgent. This Friday, March 15, is World Sleep Day, and one of its mission is changing the perception that sleep is … [Read more...] about Sleep is a Luxury We Can All Afford