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New lucid dreaming and nightmare resolution study looking for participants

By Ryan Hurd

A research team comprised of myself, Scott Sparrow, Remington Mallett, Josie Malinowski, and Mark Thurston is conducting a home-based research study that will test an enhanced lucid dream induction protocol. The protocol consists of pre-sleep … [Read more...] about New lucid dreaming and nightmare resolution study looking for participants

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming, New Dream Studies

Interested in becoming a dream researcher? Here’s how I do it as a community builder

By Lee Adams

If you are interested in becoming a dream researcher, it should be known—it is not for the faint of heart. Most of us who are interested in dreams want to understand some deeper meaning in our lives. Or we are searching for something that we don't … [Read more...] about Interested in becoming a dream researcher? Here’s how I do it as a community builder

Filed Under: Dream & Sleep Research Tagged With: Dream & Sleep Research, dream community, dream podcast, dream researcher

Why did it take me so long? Exploring Aromatherapy for Sleep and Dreams

By Ryan Hurd

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

Filed Under: Dream & Sleep Research, Dream Herbs & Supplements Tagged With: chamomile, dream aromatherapy, essential oils, herbs for sleeping, lavender

So can zapping the brain really induce lucid dreams?

By Ryan Hurd

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?

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming, New Dream Studies Tagged With: 40hz entrainment, Aladdin, lucid dreaming simulation, tACS

Our new galantamine dream study is now looking for participants

By Ryan Hurd

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

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming, New Dream Studies Tagged With: Dream & Sleep Research, Galantamine, lucid dreaming pill

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 … [Read more...] about Does Galantamine Affect Lucid Dreams? A New Research Update

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming, New Dream Studies Tagged With: Galantamine, galantamine research, Galanthamine, lucid dreaming pill, PTSD

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