Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness which is not relieved even after long naps and a good night's sleep. A state of sleep drunkenness…
Due to its massive negative impact on the quality of life, insomnia encourages drug-based treatment. In some instances, such an approach is fully justified. In other cases, however, it is…
Women are at greater risk of suffering from insomnia. Even among insomniacs, women tend to experience at least two insomnia symptoms, while men typically report just one symptom. Women also…
Your primary care provider recommends that you undergo a PSG (Polysomnography). What does this mean, and how do you go about interpreting sleep study results? This article in short: A…
Enough sleep of proper quality is an essential ingredient of a healthy life. How do you know whether you sleep enough though? And more importantly: how do you know that…
Dreaming is a natural phenomenon associated with sleep. Sometimes, however, excessive dreaming can become a nuisance. Even people who "hardly ever dream," can find themselves caught in a whirlwind of…
Melissa officinalis is a plant from the mint family, which is why it is also known as balm mint. More often however it is referred to as lemon balm, sweet…
Theacrine is a stimulant similar to caffeine, but weaker. It increases activity in the brain while inducing enhanced alertness, wakefulness, and stimulation. At low doses it has a sedative effect.…
When it comes to hallucinogens, few compounds can hope to top diphenhydramine. It is one of the most potent deliriants and it is surprisingly available. It is an H1 antihistamine,…
Cannabis is by far the most popular psychoactive herb used worldwide. According to a UN report, some 162 million people, making up 4% of the world's population, use cannabis at…