Dreams happen, and unfortunately, sometimes those dreams are nightmares. For most, these terrifying nights are few and far between. For a small few, nightmares become a frequent and unwanted nighttime norm. In this episode we will:

• Revisit parasomnias, in this case nightmare disorder, and determine what defines it
• Differentiate this disorder from night terror/sleep terror disorder
• Explore the epidemiology of the problem
• List its underlying causes
• Review the medications often used to treat the problem
• Discuss other treatment options often employed in the disorder

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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Narcolepsy is a misunderstood medical disorder and as such, it generates some fascinating stories and anecdotes when you treat narcolepsy. In this episode we will:

• Discuss the difficulties narcolepsy patients go through just refilling their medications
• Dissect the idea of narcolepsy patients and abuse of their drugs
• Evaluate the enthusiasm the medical community has for the treatment of narcolepsy
• Consider some of the less obvious obstacles narcolepsy patients face
• Understand the difficulties with the depictions created of narcolepsy patients

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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The health benefits of yoga are widely espoused, but for many, the belief is that the benefits are derived mainly from the physical nature of the poses or asanas. The breathing exercises and techniques (pranayama) are often ignored. In this episode, we will:

-Explore the sleep-specific benefits of breathwork to not only bring oxygen to the brain, but to also influence the energy of the body (referred to as prana or chi).
-Review the various stages of breathing and why many individuals practice an incomplete/inefficient form of breathing
-Practice a three-part deep breathing diaphragmatic breathing technique called Deerga Sawasam ("Three-part breath")
-Link these breathing techniques to the engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system, instrumental in reducing anxiety and relaxing into sleep
-List various research studies looking at the positive effects of pranayama in terms of lowering anxiety/stress and improving sleep
-Add this to our sleep toolbox as an accessible method for calming our minds and preparing for restful sleep

Written by: Maeve Winter

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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