Posts Tagged by sleep
Blue-Eyed Girl
| August 6, 2012 | Posted by Georgie Tindale under creative writing |
“They now came upon more and more of the big scarlet poppies, and fewer and fewer of the other flowers; and soon they found themselves in the midst of a great meadow of poppies. Now it is well known that when there are many of these flowers together their odour is so powerful that anyone who breathes it falls asleep, and if the sleeper is not carried away from the scent of the flowers, he sleeps on and on forever. But Dorothy did not know this, nor could she get away from the bright red flowers that were everywhere about; so presently her eyes grew heavy and she felt she must sit down to rest and to sleep.” From The… more
AJ’s advice – saving water
| May 5, 2012 | Posted by Alaa Jasim under AJ's Advice |
Water is an undeniably important resource, and using lots of water uses up lots of energy, creating greenhouse gases and that whole global warming thing. In fact, one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases is the use of hot water. Everyone uses a lot of water, and maybe it’s time we started considering just how much: the average person in England and Wales uses 150 litres of water every day. By 2020, the demand for water could increase by 800 million litres a day. Saving on water can help the environment and can save you money. Here are my top tips on saving water: Don’t fill the kettle right up Only use what you need: there’s no point boiling a… more
Lucid dreaming
| April 24, 2012 | Posted by Alaa Jasim under lifestyle, science |
” … Someone mentions it’s like a dream. I laugh and say that’s because I am dreaming. I am now lucid … “ The human mind is a weird, scary, almost alien place. It is evident that the mind is at its freest when we are asleep dreaming, where, if we are to believe the Freudian theory, our deepest desires and wishes are laid bare. Some also believe that our dreams represent the body healing itself, and the mind, to put it in mechanical terms, clearing out its hard drive to get ready for another day. But what about other types of dreaming? What about dreams that can lead to sleep disorders? Dreams we can influence? We all know that… more
Are you sleeping enough to stay alive?
| February 2, 2012 | Posted by Alaa Jasim under lifestyle, science |
When you visit the doctor, what are you asked? “How can I help you today?” or maybe “What are your symptoms?” But how frequently are you asked about your sleeping patterns? “Do you sleep well?” “Do you get as much sleep as you should?” “Do you often wake up in the middle of the night?” “Do you find it hard to drift off?” “Do you wake up still feeling lethargic?” These are all signs of insomnia – and insomniacs, believe it or not, are at a higher risk of serious disease and life-threatening illness than those who sleep well. Sleep is extremely important and I think people don’t appreciate just how significant a good kip is. High blood pressure, depression, diabetes. These… more
