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Hypnagogia

Hypnagogia
"Waking dream" redirects here. It is not to be confused with daydreaming. Hypnagogia is the experience of the transitional state from wakefulness to sleep: the hypnagogic state of consciousness, during the onset of sleep. In opposition, hypnopompia denotes the onset of wakefulness. The related words from the Greek are agōgos "leading", "inducing", pompe "act of sending", and hypnos "sleep". Mental phenomena that occur during this "threshold consciousness" phase include lucid dreaming, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. Definitions and synonyms[edit] Other terms for hypnagogia, in one or both senses, that have been proposed include "presomnal" or "anthypnic sensations", "visions of half-sleep", "oneirogogic images" and "phantasmata",[2] "the borderland of sleep", "praedormitium",[3] "borderland state", "half-dream state", "pre-dream condition",[4] "sleep onset dreams",[5] "dreamlets",[6] and "wakefulness-sleep transition" (WST).[7] History[edit] Sensory phenomena[edit] Sights[edit]

Ego death Ego death is a "complete loss of subjective self-identity." The term is being used in various intertwined contexts, with related meanings. In Jungian psychology the synonymous term psychic death is used, which refers to a fundamental transformation of the psyche. In the death and rebirth mythology ego death is a phase of self-surrender and transition, as described by Joseph Campbell in his research on the mythology of the Hero's Journey. It is a recurrent theme in world mythology and is also used as a metaphor in some strands of contemporary western thinking. In (descriptions of) psychedelic experiences, the term is used synonymously with ego-loss, to refer to (temporary) loss of one's sense of self due to the use of psychedelics. The concept is also used in contemporary spirituality and in the modern understanding of eastern religions to describe a permanent loss of "attachment to a separate sense of self"[web 1] and self-centeredness. Definitions[edit] Mysticism[edit] Daniel Merkur: ...

Delayed sleep phase disorder Delayed sleep-phase disorder (DSPD), also known as delayed sleep-phase syndrome (DSPS) or delayed sleep-phase type (DSPT), is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder affecting the timing of sleep, peak period of alertness, the core body temperature rhythm, hormonal and other daily rhythms, compared to the general population and relative to societal requirements. People with DSPD generally fall asleep some hours after midnight and have difficulty waking up in the morning.[1] They probably have a circadian period a good deal longer than 24 hours.[2] Affected people often report that while they do not get to sleep until the early morning, they do fall asleep around the same time every day. Unless they have another sleep disorder such as sleep apnea in addition to DSPD, patients can sleep well and have a normal need for sleep. DSPD was first formally described in 1981 by Elliot D. Definition[edit] The ICSD (page 128-133) diagnostic criteria for delayed sleep-phase disorder are: Prevalence[edit]

TonySeba.com Author, Thought Leader and SV Entrepreneur Autoscopy Autoscopy is the experience in which an individual perceives the surrounding environment from a different perspective, from a position outside of his or her own body. Autoscopy comes from the ancient Greek αὐτός ("self") and σκοπός ("watcher"). Autoscopy has intrigued humankind from time immemorial and is abundant in the folklore, mythology, and spiritual narratives of most ancient and modern societies. Factors[edit] Experiences - are characterized by the presence of the following three factors: Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, and Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland, have reviewed some of the classical precipitating factors of autoscopie. Disorders[edit] A related autoscopy disorder known as negative autoscopy (or negative heautoscopy) is a psychological phenomenon in which the sufferer does not see his or her reflection when looking in a mirror. See also[edit] References[edit] Topics of works

Circadian Sleep Disorders Network Vishuddha Chakra: How to Balance Your Throat Chakra | Arhanta Blog Healing the Throat Chakra Every time working on aligning a chakra maximizes the chances of creating a happy, well-balanced life. Healing the Throat Chakra isn’t as difficult as it might seem and the improvement in communication impacts all aspects of life. The feeling of freedom and empowerment to understand our authentic Self comes with a balanced Throat Chakra. Yoga techniques to stimulate the Throat Chakra Yoga helps connect the spiritual and physical of the body through asana. Shoulderstand | Sarvangasana – The supported Shoulderstand is a pose that’s great for stimulating the thyroid gland and activating the Vishuddha Chakra. Mindfulness Meditation Connecting with our inner truth begins with quieting the mind. Read more: 3 Effective Yogi Breathing Exercises to Calm Down Throat Chakra Affirmations The repetition of affirmations sets the intention to break old patterns and create new, healthier and more effective, ones. The power of mantra chanting Effective Chakra Foods About the Author

Allopathic medicine Allopathic medicine is an expression commonly used by homeopaths and proponents of other forms of alternative medicine to refer to mainstream medical use of pharmacologically active agents or physical interventions to treat or suppress symptoms or pathophysiologic processes of diseases or conditions.[1] The expression was coined in 1810 by the creator of homeopathy, Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843).[2] In such circles, the expression "allopathic medicine" is still used to refer to "the broad category of medical practice that is sometimes called Western medicine, biomedicine, evidence-based medicine, or modern medicine" (see the article on scientific medicine).[3] Etymology[edit] Allopathic medicine and allopathy (from the Greek prefix ἄλλος, állos, "other", "different" + the suffix πάϑος, páthos, "suffering") are terms coined in the early 19th century[4] by Samuel Hahnemann,[2][5] the founder of homeopathy, as a synonym for mainstream medicine. History[edit] Current[edit] References[edit]

rare-diseases — National Organization for Rare Disorders Print NORD is very grateful to James S.P. Fadden, MA, Vice-President, Circadian Sleep Disorders Network, and Katherine Sharkey, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital/Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry and Human Behavior, for assistance in the preparation of this report. Synonyms of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder circadian rhythm sleep disorder, free-running type free-running disorder hypernychthemeral syndrome N24 non-24 non-24-hour disorder non-24-hour sleep-wake cycle disorder non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome Disorder Subdivisions No subdivisions found. General Discussion Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (N24) is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder in which an individual's biological clock fails to synchronize to a 24-hour day. N24 occurs in roughly 50% of completely blind people but also occurs in an unknown number of sighted people. Symptoms Causes The individual cellular clocks run on a cycle that is close to 24 hours.

How to Open Your Third Eye Chakra for Spiritual Awakening Have you ever wished you had a sixth sense? Some say to look no farther than between your eyes. The chakras are believed to be wheel-like energy centers distributed throughout your body that affect well-being and perception. The third eye chakra, also known as Ajna, is considered to be the sixth chakra in the body. This chakra is said to be located in the center of your head, parallel to the middle of your eyebrows. Some say that when open, the third eye chakra can provide wisdom and insight, as well as deepen your spiritual connection. While there’s no scientific evidence to support these claims, many traditions and cultures emphasize the importance of the third eye chakra. Let’s dive deeper into what the third eye is, what it can do, and how to open it. The third eye chakra is believed to be related to: clarityconcentrationimaginationintuitionspiritual perceptionuniversal connection Covington notes that the pineal gland plays a significant role in most cultures throughout the world.

Medicine Medicine (also called conventional, orthodox, scientific, or mainstream medicine, especially in connection with alternative medicine, UK English i/ˈmɛdsɨn/, US English The word medicine is derived from the Latin ars medicina, meaning the art of healing.[3][4] Clinical practice[edit] The components of the medical interview[5] and encounter are: The clinical examination involves the study of: It is to likely focus on areas of interest highlighted in the medical history and may not include everything listed above. Medical laboratory and imaging studies results may be obtained, if necessary. The medical decision-making (MDM) process involves analysis and synthesis of all the above data to come up with a list of possible diagnoses (the differential diagnoses), along with an idea of what needs to be done to obtain a definitive diagnosis that would explain the patient's problem. This process is used by primary care providers as well as specialists. Institutions[edit] Delivery[edit] Branches[edit]

I Don't Dream? Yes You Do. Why We Have Nightmares & Forget Our Dreams Joe Griffin explains why dreaming and forgetting our dreams, fulfils a vital human need. THE human givens approach is a set of organising ideas that provides a holistic, scientific framework for understanding the way that individuals and society work. That framework has one central, highly empowering idea at its core — that human beings, like all organic beings, come into this world with a set of needs. If those needs are met appropriately, it is not possible to be mentally ill. I do not believe a more powerful statement than that could ever be made about the human condition. To get our needs met, nature has gifted us our very own internal guidance programme — this, together with our needs, makes up what we call the human givens. In terms of the history of where our knowledge about human needs comes from, there has been a distinguished cast of contributors, going right back to ancient times. And, on the other side, we have our human resources — the innate guidance system. Random barrage

Kirby Surprize book Applied science Applied science is a discipline of science that applies existing scientific knowledge to develop more practical applications, such as technology or inventions. Within natural science, disciplines that are basic science, also called pure science, develop information to predict and perhaps explain—thus somehow understand—phenomena in the natural world. Applied science applies the basic science toward practical endeavors. Applied science is typically engineering, which develops technology, although there might be feedback between basic science and applied science: research and development (R&D). Medical sciences, for instance medical microbiology and its clinical virology, are applied sciences that apply biology toward medical knowledge and inventions, but not necessarily medical technology, whose development is more specifically biomedicine or bio-medical engineering. Fields of applied sciences[edit] In education[edit] See also[edit] References[edit]

ISRCTN - ISRCTN58986139: Sleep Matters Trial Scientific title Sleep improvement and alleviation of dissociative symptoms: a randomised controlled trial of digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. Acronym Study hypothesis Sleep improvement will alleviate dissociative symptoms. Ethics approval University of Oxford Central University Research Ethics Committee, 27/03/2015, ref: MS-IDREC-C2 2015-006 Study design The study is a parallel-group, randomised controlled trial of digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in addition to treatment as usual (TAU) versus TAU alone. Primary study design Interventional Secondary study design Randomised controlled trial Trial setting Home Trial type Treatment Patient information sheet Not available in web format, please use contact details to request a participant information sheet. Condition We are studying the relation between insomnia symptoms and dissociative symptoms. Intervention Intervention type Behavioural Phase Drug names Primary outcome measures 1. Secondary outcome measures 1.

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