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Neurotransmitters: Brain Chemicals of Sleep

by Dr. Catherine Darley | Oct 31, 2011 | insomnia, neurotransmitters of sleep, serotonin, sleep

Over the last newsletters we’ve talked about many behavioral skills and strategies to help ourselves sleep well naturally. Sometimes though, we do everything in our power to sleep well, but without success. At that time, other therapies are in order. One of the...

Tryptophan for sleep: Truth or Turkey?

by Dr. Catherine Darley | Nov 26, 2009 | insomnia, melatonin, neurotransmitters of sleep, serotonin, sleep, thanksgiving, turkey, winter holidays

Many stories abound about how the tryptophan in turkey or a glass of milk before bed will help you sleep.  Is this true or not?  Let’s look at the information. Tryptophan is an amino acid found in foods.  Many amino acids combine to make a protein.  These...

Your Cortisol Rhythm and Sleep

by Dr. Catherine Darley | Nov 23, 2009 | behavioral treatment, circadian rhythm, cortisol, insomnia, neurotransmitters of sleep

Cortisol is an intrinsic hormone we all have. It is secreted by the adrenal glands on a regular daily basis.  There is a daily fluctuation in levels, called it’s circadian rhythm.  Cortisol should be low at night while we sleep.  It rapidly rises in the early...

Sleep Related Movement Disorders

by Dr. Catherine Darley | Nov 18, 2009 | neurotransmitters of sleep, sleep, Sleep movement disorders

Do you know someone who twitches their leg all night?   Or someone who feels like they just have to move their legs in the evening, or when sitting in a cramped theater?   Chances are, they may be suffering from a movement disorder. What are Movement Disorders? It is...

Melatonin, the Sleep Hormone

by Dr. Catherine Darley | Nov 11, 2009 | body clock, circadian rhythm, melatonin, neurotransmitters of sleep

You have probably heard of melatonin, one of our bodies’ endogenous hormones. Today we’ll talk about natural melatonin cycles, how melatonin relates to health, and also how melatonin is taken as a supplement. Your Natural Melatonin Cycle Melatonin is a hormone...

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Dr Cathering Darley - Seattle Sleep Medicine

Welcome to the blog of Dr. Catherine Darley, specialist in naturopathic sleep medicine. Let me begin by introducing myself. As a naturopathic physician my expertise lies in providing natural and effective treatments for sleep problems. I work with all age groups, and especially enjoy working with children and their families. In 2003 I founded The Institute of Naturopathic Sleep Medicine in Seattle which is dedicated to patient care, public education about sleep health, and research on natural treatments for sleep disorders. With this blog I’ll share the naturopathic perspective on sleep news, and provide education about sleep health. If you'd like to get my free monthly e-newsletter 'Sleep Well, Naturally' email to info@naturalsleepmedicine.net.

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