In this episode we will be looking at the science of sleep, what sleep is and why sleep is so important, the consequences of sleep deprivation and why dreaming is an important part of sleep, what affects sleep patterns; circadian rhythms and sleep drive.
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Brain Greene (00:08): Hello and welcome. I’m joined today by Johann Callaghan. Johann has been speaking with me before on the radio, but today, we are in different circumstances of course, and everything seems different. So we returned to the topic of sleep and how to get some with Johann because yeah, as I said, […]
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Histamine plays an important role in the body. It can affect blood pressure, digestion and helps your body fight allergens. It also affects our circadian rhythms and how well we sleep. Interestingly, how well we sleep also affects histamine levels. Histamine has a pivotal role in the regulation of sleep-wakefulness. What Is […]
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We live in a high-stress world where the pressure to perform continues to grow. In that kind of environment, we all need to take measures to protect our mental health. Adequate sleep, that’s at least a full seven hours, lets your body and mind function as they were intended and keeps you emotionally balanced. Lack […]
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Almost 40,000 people in Ireland have Epilepsy. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder with it affecting 50 million people worldwide. Interestingly Epilepsy can affect the same part of the brain that regulates your sleep and according to The National Sleep Foundation, getting healthy sleep is a necessity for people with Epilepsy. […]
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Good quality sleep has a massive impact on your body composition and how it can help you lose weight and burn fat. Sleep helps regulate hormones that govern appetite and metabolism. “Sleep deprivation is directly related to an inability to lose weight” – Shaun Stevenson Firstly, we need to have a shift in our perspective […]
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