Author: aserokin

A Dream within a Dream

Inception (2010) is a Sci-Fi / Thriller written and directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight). The movie illustrates the life of a thief who specializes in corporate espionage (played by Leonard DiCaprio). With the help of high tech technology he steals secrets from deep within a person’s subconscious, while the victim is asleep and dreaming. But he is yet to complete his most difficult task, to perform the act of inception (planting an idea in the dreamer’s head). The movie captivates the audience with it’s fascinating plot and makes us wonder about the unexplained concepts of dreams. Is our mind really capable of creating multiple levels of dreams? Well, I think so. I can recall dreaming about waking up and getting dressed and going to work; the dream felt very real and my mind was convinced that I was at work when in fact I was sound asleep in my bed. Only after I woke up I realized I was dreaming.

In the movie, the way to wake up the dreamer is to either kill them or inflict the so called “kick” ( a fall into a bathtub or over a bridge etc.). What is interesting is that the concept of a “kick” holds true in real life. If you ever dreamed about falling out a plane or off the top of a building, chances are you never hit the ground because you woke up before that happened.

So what are your thoughts about the movie? Or have you ever experienced a dream within a dream? Leave us a comment.

by Agnieszka

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The Sleep Blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Instead, this website provides general information for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider if you have questions or concerns regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Maintaining the Quality of Sleep as We Age

All of us, young and old, need our 8 hours.  Although we experience natural changes to our sleep cycle as we age, studies show that the amount of time our bodies need to sleep remains constant throughout adulthood. But we don’t always get the sleep we require. RLS, sleep apnea, insomnia, heart problems, psychiatric problems, and other medical conditions increase as we get older causing disturbance in sleep. It is important for us to understand why these changes occur and how we can deal with them so that they don’t hinder our ability to get a good night’s sleep .To learn more about these changes and ways to improve sleep quality check out : http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/science/variations/changes-in-sleep-with-age

by Agnieszka

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The Sleep Blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Instead, this website provides general information for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider if you have questions or concerns regarding any medical condition or treatment.

So, What is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)?

Restless Leg Syndrome also known as RLS is a disorder in which a person feels a constant urge to move his/her legs- which almost always relieves the unpleasant sensations. Although RLS is not a sign of any serious medical problem it can be very uncomfortable and often interrupt our precious sleep. RLS usually occurs at night when you lie down in bed or during the day when you sit for a long period of time. The unpleasant sensation is often described as tingling, aching or pulling deep within the legs. Although LRS mostly occurs is middle-aged and older people it is sometimes present in younger people (I am a 24-year old healthy female and have been experiencing RLS since I was 10). That’s because RLS is believed to be passed down in families however the abnormal gene has not yet been identified. To learn more about Restless Leg Syndrome  check out National Sleep Foundation’s article dedicated to explore the cause , symptoms, treatment options as well as many other aspects of RLS disorder. :

http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/rls-restless-legs-syndrome-diagnosis

by Agnieszka

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Important:
The Sleep Blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Instead, this website provides general information for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider if you have questions or concerns regarding any medical condition or treatment.