Tag: awake

  • Brain uses sleep to wash away waste toxins

    Brain uses sleep to wash away waste toxins

    The brain uses sleep to wash away the waste toxins built up during a hard day’s thinking.  Brain cells shrink during sleep to open up the gaps between neurons and allow fluid to wash the brain clean. “The brain only has limited energy at its disposal and it appears that it must choose between two…

  • Taking Over the World: Step 1 – Sleep

    Nothing frustrates me more than not being able to fall asleep when I want to. My mind continues to race, crossing off a mental check-list of today’s accomplishments; re-prioritizing for tomorrow’s action plan; projecting thoughts, goals, ideas and actions into the future. There is so much to do; need to do; want to do– so…

  • Adventures with Melatonin

    Adventures with Melatonin By: Geoffrey Hale Source: Melatonin Lozenge 3mg by the Vitamin Shoppe — Captain’s Log — Monday, October 10, 2011 21:25 — Apply 1 Lozenge, 3mg Melatonin Listen to Shpongle Falls while waiting for Lozenge to dissolve under tongue. 21:55 — Give up waiting for lozenge to dissolve, chew the rest. Get in…

  • Z-12 for Sleep

    I have never been able to establish regular sleeping habits. In April, I attempted 30 Days of Waking Up at 5 AM, and failed miserably. I claim to be a night owl, but the numbers in my records tend to show that I’m just nuts. In summary, I’ve been sleeping every other night, or day,…