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Sleep

Treating Sleep Deprivation Part 2- Light Therapy

May 31, 2016August 26, 2016 Shirley

I use a variety of techniques to treat the daytime effects of sleep deprivation and reset my circadian rhythm. This blog discusses the 'Light Therapy', also known as 'Phototherapy' that I use every morning.

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Tagged Circadian, DSPD, DSPS, Light Therapy, SAD, Sleep, Sleep Disorder3 Comments
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Can’t Sleep – Can’t Wake Up

May 10, 2016August 14, 2016 Shirley

Have we become a nation of 'can't get to sleep' and can't wake up' sufferers? I think if we did a national poll, there would be more than 70% sufferers compared with those who fall asleep easily and roll out of bed awake and refreshed every day.

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Tagged Blue light, Circadian, Diet, Insomnia, Mental Health, Sleep, TV1 Comment
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My Sleep Disorders Explained

April 30, 2016May 6, 2016 Shirley

I have two sleep disorders that originate in the hypothalamus within my brain. Both disorders cause me to be chronically sleep-deprived on a daily basis. I can't have one disorder - no, my bonkers brain is greedy and must have two sleep disorders!

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