Experiencing Lucid Dreams: Expanding Our Lives Through Lucid Dreaming
Dreaming is a completely natural experience; in fact it is a fundamental part of being human. Each and every one of us experiences a dream state when we sleep. Some of us are quite proficient at remembering and retaining the dream experience, while others claim that they Do Not Dream because they experience a complete absence of any dream memories. Regardless of whether we recall our dreams or not, each of us experiences several dream states during the course of our daily sleep. The dreams that we each experience come to us in a wide range of styles and forms. The focus of our dreams can range from the mundane to the incredibly exciting and thrilling. Many people experience something frightening when they are asleep; these terrifying dreams are commonly referred to as nightmares or night terrors. At other times we experience...
Patient Advocacy
Every healthcare provider, from the blue color worker whose primary responsibility is the maintenance of operating room suite furnishings, to the cardiac surgeon performing high risk, complicated and life saving surgery, should be a patient advocate. What exactly is patient advocacy. The moment a patient makes a decision to trust their life, health and wellbeing to another person, that person takes on an advocates responsibility to protect the rights of the patient. What rights need protecting. The right to privacy. All billing information, including social security number, age, health information, such as blood type, reason for seeking health care, are all privileged information that should not be shared with anyone not directly involved in the care of the patient. An example of information needing protecting would be the...
Recognizing Drama Kings And Queens In Your Life
We all have drama kings and queens in our lives. You know who they are. These are the people that enjoy creating drama or chaos. They thrive on stirring up conflict, adding fuel to the fire. They are in our families, they are in our friendships and they are in our workplaces. These are people that seek excitement and attention by playing the lead role in drama or what I like to call me-ism. Have you ever noticed how the drama king or queen is always the focal point, playing the victim. You have seen this before. We all have. The man in the restaurant who doesn t get the right order and proceeds to get so loud that the entire restaurant notices, or the lady at the check out counter who is impatient and rude to the clerk because he is a new employee learning to run the cash register and is having a slow day, or the lovely...
How To End The Frustration Of Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep sickness that has bothered many people around the world. But the consequences brought about by this disorder may not be as ordinary as it may seem. It can be downright punishing. You know the frustration of looking repeatedly at your clock while endlessly moving around in your bed. It s mental and emotional agony to say the least. The tension builds up to its peak when you see the sunrise, and you have to go to the office lacking so much energy after spending a sleepless night. You don t have to suffer anymore. Here are some tips to help you snooze faster than you could ever expect. 1 Wake up and go to bed at the same time everyday, even during the weekends. Some insomniacs tend to sleep at any time of the day to catch up on some sleep they lose during the night. Now this is the biggest mistake you...
Carolyn Kepcher Gets Down To Business About Sleep
Insomnia is one of the most common health problems in the United States. In fact, more than half of Americans say they experience at least one symptom of insomnia at least a few nights a week. Although it is a manageable condition, a national survey conducted by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP reveals that people are living with insomnia despite evidence that it can have a serious, negative impact on overall health. The survey also shows that adults with insomnia live with the condition for an average of nearly six years before seeking help. This is why Carolyn Kepcher, formerly an advisor on NBC s The Apprentice, joined forces with the AANP to raise awareness of the health risks associated with insomnia. They aim to encourage people to speak with their health care professionals about how to effectively manage...