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NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) for Sleep & Dreaming

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that involves understanding and harnessing the power of language and thought to influence behavior and the mind. It operates on the premise that…

Disorders of Consciousness (DOC): A Comprehensive Guide

Disorders of Consciousness (DOC) are a spectrum of medical conditions characterized by varying degrees of impaired consciousness. This spectrum includes states such as coma, vegetative state (VS), and minimally conscious…

Music for Meditation and Trance Induction

In the realms of meditation and trance induction, music emerges as a profound and often underappreciated tool. This article delves into the intricate relationship between music and the mind, unraveling…

Managing Nightmares: A Comprehensive Guide

Welcome to the Dream Merchant's comprehensive resource about Managing Nightmares. While I have already written an evidence-based article about How to Stop Nightmares, this article will focus less on the…

What Causes Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a one of the most common and potentially dangeorus sleep disorders. A person who suffers from sleep apnea may stop breathing repeatledly throughout the night, causing an…

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Apnea is an episode of complete obstruction of the upper airway, which makes it impossible to breath and reduces oxygen in the blood. Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by…

Signs of Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a hypersomnolence disorder, which is unrelated to sleep-related breathing disorders. Hypersomnolence is a state of excessiveness sleep or tiredness. Thus, narcolepsy is a state of excessive sleepiness, not…

PSSD (Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction)

Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is a significant medical concern that arises following the intake of SSRI (selective serotonin uptake inhibitor) or SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) medications. These drugs, commonly prescribed…

Inositol For Sleep (Nature’s Sleeping Pills)

Inositol is referred to as "nature's sleeping pills" by Dr. Robert Atkins, one of the fathers of functional medicine, the branch of medicine that employs food supplements in treating and…

Withania somnifera: Ashwagandha Dreams & Benefits for Sleep

Ashwagandha (Radix Withaniae) is an Ayurvedic herbal medicine made from the dried roots of Withania somnifera, also known as Physalis somnifera or solanum somniferum, a plant from the nightshade family…