I was recently given an aromatherapy diffuser as a gift, along with a dozen essential oils to go along with it. Thanks Serenah! My house will never be the same. In case you're like me, and have been living under a smelly rock, aromatherapy … [Read more...] about Why did it take me so long? Exploring Aromatherapy for Sleep and Dreams
So can zapping the brain really induce lucid dreams?
TL;DR answer: it's beginning to look pretty likely. In case you missed it, in 2014 researchers in Germany confirmed that zapping the brain of subjects can routinely induce lucid dreams. (By zapping, I mean applying a low voltage current … [Read more...] about So can zapping the brain really induce lucid dreams?
Our new galantamine dream study is now looking for participants
Calling all dreamers! The latest chapter of our dream research on galantamine has begun and we are looking for subjects in the USA. If you qualify, you can participate from the comfort of your home. Read the announcement, and if you believe you are … [Read more...] about Our new galantamine dream study is now looking for participants
The veil is thin: When spirits show up in sleep paralysis visions
The veil gets thinner as we approach Halloween and Day of the Dead. This time of year, harvest feasts and remembrance festivals are common around the world, as they have been for thousands of years. The end of October is a cross-quarter day--the … [Read more...] about The veil is thin: When spirits show up in sleep paralysis visions
The Secret History of Sleep Paralysis
It was accidental. I was in my local theological library, rooting around in the dusty stacks for images of talisman and magical objects from the Middle Ages. The history of talisman is amazing and would make for one sweet coffee table book. … [Read more...] about The Secret History of Sleep Paralysis
5 Serious Sleep Trackers That Go Way Beyond Your Fitbit
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 … [Read more...] about 5 Serious Sleep Trackers That Go Way Beyond Your Fitbit