Sleep paralysis

brain that may signal sleep and wake cycles. Some experts think narcolepsy may be due to a deficiency in the production of a chemical called hypocretin by the brain. In addition, researchers have discovered abnormalities in various parts of the brain involved in regulating REM sleep. These abnormalities apparently contribute to symptom development. According to experts, it is likely narcolepsy involves multiple factors that interact to cause neurological dysfunction and REM sleep disturbances.…

states of sleep and wakefulness seem to come without much thought or effort. Yet the transitions to these states, both neurologically and biologically, is far more complex than simply lying down and falling asleep. Scientists have only just been able to grasp basic understandings of human sleep patterns, but what they know has brought the concept of sleep from a daily ritual to a vast science. The following will look into the neurobiology of human sleep, states of wakefulness and sleep, and…

you think you sleep because your body is tired but do you know the real reason you sleep? The answer is quite simple you need sleep to live (Hauri 20).Aside from keeping you alive sleep has many benefits including, removing toxins from your body. Just as having the right amount of sleep benefits you, being deprived of sleep has many consequences. Sleeping seems like a simple task but it is actually quite complicated, there are many factors to falling asleep such as the 3 stages of sleep. For…

We all take advantage of sleep and think of it, at times, as a luxury more than a physiological and psychological necessity. Edwards, O’Dreiscoll, et al, in their paper over Aging and Sleep: Physiology and Pathophysiology, simply defined sleep as a natural state characterized by a reduction in voluntary motor activity (skeletal muscle movement) but not involuntary activity (heart, lungs, organs, etc.), and a decreased response to stimulation and stereotypic posture that is both reversible and…

will also discuss the correlations, if any it has to the field of Neurodiagnostics. Narcolepsy is a chronic brain disorder that creates disruptions of the sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy experience commonly experience periods of extreme daytime sleepiness and sudden, uncontrollable bouts of sleep that can strike at any time. These “sleep attacks” usually last a few seconds to several minutes. Narcolepsy can greatly affect daily activities. People may suddenly fall asleep while at…

with my friends, Fletcher and Derrick, we will record my encounters with sleep paralysis,” He sighed as he shook his head, “well, it’s more than that, actually. I have been experiencing constant sleep problems, hearing voices that speak during and after sleep, I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night, not being able to move, but the worst of that, I’ve been waking up in places which I had not fell asleep at, I’d go to sleep at my bed, wake up on my couch, the stairway, or even the bathtub.…

upsetting occurrence, I watched and prayed as he swiftly became worse. The diligent medical professionals performed test after test, searching for any solution for healing treatment. Now, not only was Joseph in significant pain, but also with additional paralysis up to the abdomen and no sensation in the vital lower half of his body. Finally, after what seemed to be an eternity in my struggling mind, the neurologist spoke. His voice seemed almost in another world, yet somehow, I heard that my…

the general population does not view sleep as a priority, but rather as something to sacrifice in the name of productivity or entertainment should the need arise. However, similarly to those of nutrition and daily physical activity, sleep plays an essential role in day to day health and largely dictates the development of the brain from birth and onward. In order to properly nourish the growing brain and individual, one must realize the importance of sleep and its impact on performance and daily…

“Daddy! Daddy! Wake up! Don’t sleep in! Come on dad! Wake up!” Mr. Malo curled up in his bed for protection as his kids, Max and Molly, jumped up and down trying to arouse their half-conscious father. “Hey dad! Guess what day it is.” Mr. Malo chose not to respond. “Christmas eve,” they both chorused at once. Mr. Malo started to fall back asleep, he only made himself more awake. Irritated because he can’t go back to sleep, Mr. Malo got dressed and went down to his kitchen. When he arrived,…

that can only be cured with a nap? Do you not get a good night’s sleep because work or other stresses are keeping you awake, or can you simple not fall asleep? Well the day time desire to snooze may be riven by stress, insomnia, sleep apnea or a hundred other slumber-disrupting health conditions. If you’re spending a big chunk of your day feeling sleepy and out of sorts, then your desire to snooze may be riven by stress, insomnia, sleep apnea or a hundred other slumber-disrupting health…