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June 18, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on June 18, 2021
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Dealing with Rumination

I’ve lost count of the number of times someone said to me: “I can’t sleep because I just can’t turn my brain off!” Most of the […]
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June 4, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on June 4, 2021
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  • Sleep

The Impact of Napping on Cognitive Functioning

All human beings at some point inevitably succumb to the power of a good nap, I know I have. A well-timed nap can give you much-needed […]
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May 22, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on May 22, 2021
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  • Insomnia
  • Sleep

How Does the Sun Impact Sleep?

If you’re like me, then those early days of Houston spring when the sun starts rising a bit early each day and we can more reliably […]
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May 8, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on May 8, 2021
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  • Insomnia
  • Sleep

Deep Sleep vs REM Sleep

Many people have heard about REM sleep. And while REM sleep is a vital component of our sleep cycle, we also have an important stage of […]
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April 23, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on April 23, 2021
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  • Insomnia
  • Sleep

Six Rituals That Will Actually Help You Sleep

6 Rituals that Will Actually Help you Sleep 1. Set a regular bedtime routine: Our brain is very sensitive to cues from our environment.  If you […]
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April 9, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on April 9, 2021
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  • Insomnia
  • Sleep

Melatonin and Sleep

It’s common for clients who call me to mention that they’ve tried melatonin to help them sleep. After all, it’s a readily available supplement sold over-the-counter. […]
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March 26, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on March 26, 2021
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  • Insomnia
  • Sleep

Protect the Brain with Sleep

So I’ve been known to nerd out on sleep science from time-to-time. But some recent research about what occurs during sleep to possibly protect the brain […]
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February 19, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on February 19, 2021
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  • Insomnia
  • Sleep

What is Sleep Hygiene?

Many folks come to me and tell me that their PCP or sleep doctor told them about something called “sleep hygiene,” and handed them a list […]
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January 29, 2021
Published by hesselaine@gmail.com on January 29, 2021
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  • Insomnia
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How to Sleep Well

Hi everyone! After a brief pause over the holi-daze and New Year craziness, I’m back to blogging. I was also wrangling with some tech issues on […]
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