A Simple Way to Get Smarter

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berry lee — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:47:52 GMT

The good doctor perhaps hasnt mentioned enough about things like morning backache ect that might keep you from getting into that healthy 6-8 hrs range of sleep. Aches and pains came to me again like crazy when I turned 65.5. I am slowly getting better on exercises and just taking my 1/2 aspirin in the middle of the night instead of when I go to sleep!! And plenty of fish oil . And its two for 5.99 at Wal Mart!!!

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RPN — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:42:21 GMT

"I have come to realize that if you aren’t jumping out of bed feeling rested, filled with joy, passion and enthusiasm for all the day has to offer you, you may need to do some serious life reflection."

In response to the above quote from the article, I say I would love it if life reflection would make me jump out of bed filled with passion and enthusiasm - most days I'm just able to make it out of bed and hobble.

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CrowSnake — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:54:31 GMT

Born on the night shift here. People kept telling my Mom I would out grow it. Well 43 years and I still have not outgrown it. Worked at a McDonalds once, early shift for 2 years, was always burning my self, even after 2 years I could not adjust to morning. Left to my own devices my bed time is 1 am to 2 am, no matter what. I sleep 8 to 9 hours, good hard sleep. Husband says I sleep all the time cause I do not get up at 6 am. But he sleeps and I am up reading or something. Get tired naturally about 1:30 am and go to bed. My favorate work shift is 2 to 10pm. I am not working now, but I work out in the basement between 3 and 5 times a week. Always after 2pm when the energy says Hay lets of work out... I gave up years ago trying to change it.

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jve — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:18:17 GMT

So true! I was having trouble losing weight - just needed to alter my sleeping patterns so I was getting my "Leptin sleep". I had reached a plateau and wasn't losing even though I was eating correctly. Getting prime Leptin sleep (10pm - 2am) resolved this issue and allowed me to drop 20 pounds quickly and get my BMI back under 25! I was surprised the first time I had my Leptin level checked at how high it was. It returned to normal as well with proper sleep.

Thanks again to Dr. M for telling us about Leptin - most docs don't have a clue what it is.

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Tina in Ashburn — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:58:08 GMT

The best thing I did for my sleep was get the CPAP. Knowing I snored and slept fitfully, I finally went through the sleep tests and got the 'snore machine'. My husband calls it my 'snorkel'. I didn't get the mask but the one that is a simple tube that fits right under the nose. I guessed correctly that the least obtrusive, and one that would let me sleep on my side, worked the best. Many find the "Darth Vader" mask annoying and can't sleep with it or even throw it off while they are asleep!

When I first used it, I slept longer than before. Then after about a week or so, my hours of sleep lessened as I awakened sooner. I felt much more rested and my thoughts less fuzzy. The overall symptoms of sleeping better are way too many to list here. Since we throw off toxins when we sleep [that's why we have to go to the bathroom whenever we wake up], you can imagine how a more efficient sleep is going to affect everything.

Without the machine, I wake myself up snoring. Frequently I woke up with weird panicked feelings and terror - I realize now that the interruption of air was doing this. After reading an obituary that a man died of a heart attack due to his sleep apnea, my interest immediately turned into making a doctor's appointment and getting the whole thing done.

The machine takes getting used to but the results are near-miraculous. My sinuses even are less clogged as air circulates all night - this must have an oxygenating affect and clears me up. I feel rested, clear-headed, and energetic - like a new person.

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rover — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:34:09 GMT

When I was in full time work I often found myself waking in the middle of the night with an idea for a solution to a problem that I may have been struggling with during the day. Sleep seemed to be a time of creativity for me. After waking I would return to deep sleep quite quickly though sometimes having difficulty recalling the amazing solution I had dreamt up.

Now I am retired & don't have these sorts of problems I sleep quite normally - normally for me that is since I am a very light sleeper & will wake up at distant noises such as birds or traffic or even changes in light pattern from neighbours houses - even the odd creak as the house cools down will wake me - but I have learnt to adapt to this. I use also a sleep mask to eliminate light though it iften slips off in sleep.

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Maurine1 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:56:07 GMT

It's almost 4 in the morning, nice and quiet, but I don't have to get up early. I cover my eyes lightly when I want to fall asleep. I could try the EFT if my mind is racing. Recently I demonstrated it to a group of people wanting to lose weight, using pictures from Dr. Mercola's no-grain carbohydrate-addiction book. Haven't had any reports back.

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quackyjackie_203 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:50:02 GMT

oopies...i guess i'd better turn the puter off and catch some zzzzzzz's

...when the screen goes all blury does that mean you missed your cue...yawn...

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dee beatty — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:36:27 GMT

Note the time I'm reading this article: 1:30 a.m.

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Carol Morrisey — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:04:26 GMT

Why is it that I always read articles like this late at night? Very convicting. I like to stay up late because it's quiet, with no distractions, and I can wind down. Besides, there's always just one more thing I should get done. How do we get off this treadmill?

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surfnTx — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:56:31 GMT

Very interesting article. Makes it sound as though my brain has it's own peresonality or something............

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Islander — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:50:01 GMT

Being an imperfect human, occasionally I am annoyed, angered or hurt by someone's words or deeds.

I never respond until I have "slept on it" for at least one night. The mere passage of time takes away the sting and helps me gain perspective. And while I sleep, my brain processes the emotions, sorts things out, and often presents me with a solution the next morning.

Act consciously; never react. That's today's pearl of wisdom. ;-)

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BeeGirl — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:04:06 GMT

Oops!

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BeeGirl — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:07:24 GMT

And if you have trouble falling asleep in the first place, try Sleepytime Tea, but a word of caution - more than one cup gives me a hangover.

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MarthaB — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:49:37 GMT

A lack of even an hour or so of sleep per night contributes to students' poor performance in school.