Hypnagogia

Hypnagogia
Author: Andreas Mavromatis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2010-02-23
Genre: Hypnagogia
ISBN: 9780955305214

Dr Mavromatis argues that this common, naturally occuring state may not only be distinct from wakefulness and sleep but unique in its nature and function, possibly carrying important evolutionary implications. He explores and analyzes the relationship between hypnagogia and other states, processes and experiences - such as sleepdreams, meditation, psi, schizophrenia, creativity, hypnosis, hallucinogenic drug-induced states, eidetic phenomena and epileptic states - and shows that, functioning in hypnagogia, we may gain knowledge of aspects of our mental nature which constitute fundamental underpinnings to all human thought. In addition functioning in hypnagogia is shown to play a significant part in mental and physical health.

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2006-10-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309101115

Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, but scientific research is not keeping pace. Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome are three examples of very common disorders for which we have little biological information. This new book cuts across a variety of medical disciplines such as neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, psychology, otolaryngology, and nursing, as well as other medical practices with an interest in the management of sleep pathology. This area of research is not limited to very young and old patientsâ€"sleep disorders reach across all ages and ethnicities. Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation presents a structured analysis that explores the following: Improving awareness among the general public and health care professionals. Increasing investment in interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring activities. Validating and developing new and existing technologies for diagnosis and treatment. This book will be of interest to those looking to learn more about the enormous public health burden of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation and the strikingly limited capacity of the health care enterprise to identify and treat the majority of individuals suffering from sleep problems.

When Brains Dream: Understanding the Science and Mystery of Our Dreaming Minds

When Brains Dream: Understanding the Science and Mystery of Our Dreaming Minds
Author: Antonio Zadra
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-01-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1324002840

"A truly comprehensive, scientifically rigorous and utterly fascinating account of when, how, and why we dream. Put simply, When Brains Dream is the essential guide to dreaming." —Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep Questions on the origins and meaning of dreams are as old as humankind, and as confounding and exciting today as when nineteenth-century scientists first attempted to unravel them. Why do we dream? Do dreams hold psychological meaning or are they merely the reflection of random brain activity? What purpose do dreams serve? When Brains Dream addresses these core questions about dreams while illuminating the most up-to-date science in the field. Written by two world-renowned sleep and dream researchers, it debunks common myths that we only dream in REM sleep, for example—while acknowledging the mysteries that persist around both the science and experience of dreaming. Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold bring together state-of-the-art neuroscientific ideas and findings to propose a new and innovative model of dream function called NEXTUP—Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities. By detailing this model’s workings, they help readers understand key features of several types of dreams, from prophetic dreams to nightmares and lucid dreams. When Brains Dream reveals recent discoveries about the sleeping brain and the many ways in which dreams are psychologically, and neurologically, meaningful experiences; explores a host of dream-related disorders; and explains how dreams can facilitate creativity and be a source of personal insight. Making an eloquent and engaging case for why the human brain needs to dream, When Brains Dream offers compelling answers to age-old questions about the mysteries of sleep.

Between Sleep and Awake

Between Sleep and Awake
Author: Wendy Kochenthal
Publisher: BalboaPress
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1452546959

PART 1 Asleep in Fantasy He was not who I dreamed he was and I was unconscious in my fantasy. Past lives ignited the fi re of our connection. Without our past history and my family, my inner child would not have created this fantasy. But these past lives and my childhood were real. I needed to be asleep in fantasy, in order to fall in-between sleep and awakeand awaken to reality. Wendy Kochenthals poems shower us with insight, passion, and the wisdom of the heart. Her imagery is superb and her honesty is courageous as she leads the reader forward, deeper and deeper into self-realization. Wendys talent for crafting and painting with words is mirrored in her creative pottery. This collection represents the best of a truly artistic life! Laura Lee Perkins, MS, musician, writer, spiritual intuitive Wendy Kochenthals intimate and powerful poems take the reader on a lyric journey into the darkness of childhood as experienced through the present lens of a poet and potter. Each image is a unique container of color of the poets vivid imagination. This collection demonstrates the surprise of one art being told through anotherone stage of life literally re-visioned through later wisdom. Passion, death and birthinterwoven, create a tapestry to treasure. Katherine Soniat, author of Th e Swing Girl and A Raft, A Boat, A Bridge In her latest collection of poems, Between Sleep and Awake, Wendy Kochenthal leads us on a journey through one of lifes most sublime points of transition. She paints a remarkably rich landscape of the inner world of thought, hope, dreams, longing and inspiration; all brilliantly woven into a tapestry of prose, allegory, and playful wordsmithing. This collection is inspiring, provocative and a true joy to readit is a do not miss for all of us who love to dance in the spaces between. Dr. Brad Rachman, author, lecturer, healer

Absolute Epilepsy and EEG Rotation Review

Absolute Epilepsy and EEG Rotation Review
Author: Mona Sazgar
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2019-03-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030035115

This book contains the most essential information needed for an epilepsy/ EEG rotation. Chapters are formatted with bullet points and feature clinical pearls. Concise and easy-to-read, this quick reference provides neurology residents, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy fellows, and other clinicians with the most critical information in epilepsy and EEG in a simplified, yet comprehensive format. Divided into two sections, the book first covers the diagnosis, characteristics, and treatment of epilepsy. The second section focuses on EEG placement, procedures, and patterns in various neurological disorders.

Conscious Mind, Sleeping Brain

Conscious Mind, Sleeping Brain
Author: J. Gackenbach
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1475704232

A conscious mind in a sleeping brain: the title of this book provides a vivid image of the phenomenon of lucid dreaming, in which dreamers are consciously aware that they are dreaming while they seem to be soundly asleep. Lucid dreamers could be said to be awake to their inner worlds while they are asleep to the external world. Of the many questions that this singular phenomenon may raise, two are foremost: What is consciousness? And what is sleep? Although we cannot pro vide complete answers to either question here, we can at least explain the sense in which we are using the two terms. We say lucid dreamers are conscious because their subjective reports and behavior indicate that they are explicitly aware of the fact that they are asleep and dreaming; in other words, they are reflectively conscious of themselves. We say lucid dreamers are asleep primarily because they are not in sensory contact with the external world, and also because research shows physiological signs of what is conventionally considered REM sleep. The evidence presented in this book-preliminary as it is-still ought to make it clear that lucid dreaming is an experiential and physiological reality. Whether we should consider it a paradoxical form of sleep or a paradoxical form of waking or something else entirely, it seems too early to tell.

Why We Sleep

Why We Sleep
Author: Matthew Walker
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1501144316

"Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming"--Amazon.com.

Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine - E-Book

Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine - E-Book
Author: Richard B. Berry
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 938
Release: 2024-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323810829

Master the basics of sleep medicine with this easy to read, award-winning text! Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Richard B. Berry, Mary H. Wagner, and Scott M. Ryals, is an ideal resource for sleep medicine fellows and trainees, sleep technicians, and sleep medicine practitioners as a concise, clinically focused alternative to larger references. Beginning with core content, it then proceeds to information useful for everyday practice—all written in a clear, direct style designed for quick and easy access. - Features video content that demonstrates common sleep disorders. - Includes more than 350 updated multiple-choice questions and answers for self-assessment and board preparation. - New! Offers concise Key Points at the end of each chapter, expanding on information from Drs. Berry and Wagner's popular book Sleep Medicine Pearls to enhance your understanding. - Provides updated references to AASM scoring guidelines and diagnostic criteria for sleep disorders. - Illustrated with numerous diagrams, charts, and polysomnograms (sleep studies) to clarify complex concepts. - Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep

All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep
Author: Crescent Dragonwagon
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316230707

My little one, lay down your head.It's time to doze, it's time for bed.You tell me, "I'm not sleepy now.""Just try," I say. You ask me, "How?" In this lyrical animal ABC book, a mother tries to tuck her child in for the night by telling him about all the awake animals that are getting sleepy. From antlered Antelope to zzz-ing Zebra, this alphabet of animals becomes an exquisite celebration of language and nature, just right for lulling even the most wide-awake little ones into a cozy, soothing slumber.