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Turkey Time: the Role of Tryptophan in Sleep and Dreams

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My US readers are preparing for Thanksgiving, the traditional harvest meal to celebrate family and friends. And most of us that sit at the Thanksgiving table will probably want a serious nap after eating. While the tryptophan in turkey is often … [Read more...] about Turkey Time: the Role of Tryptophan in Sleep and Dreams

Night Terrors: Sometimes They Come Back

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Here’s how I remember it: I dreamed that a rat got under the covers of my bed and I jumped up to get away from it. As I jumped away I heard my wife scream and then the sound of the scream became louder and louder until it shattered time and space. My … [Read more...] about Night Terrors: Sometimes They Come Back

The Ghosts, Goblins and Vampires of Sleep Paralysis

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Halloween is almost here, and that means it’s time to indulge in some corn sugar gluttony to protect ourselves from the thin veil between the living and dead. That’s my strategy anyways. This time of year, traditionally known as Last Harvest in … [Read more...] about The Ghosts, Goblins and Vampires of Sleep Paralysis

Sleep Paralysis as a Gateway into Out-of-Body Experiences

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A lot of my focus on sleep paralysis and its related night visions has been on how to transform fear into curiosity. Then a reader recently commented, "I can't believe no one's talking about the out-of-body experiences!"  So let's open the dialogue, … [Read more...] about Sleep Paralysis as a Gateway into Out-of-Body Experiences