Have you ever driven home, and don’t even remember the drive? Often, in our extremely busy lives, we disconnect. It is as if our mind and body are in different time zones. How to reconnect? Practice mindfulness. If you are like me, mindfulness was a buzz word, almost cliché. I thought that this may be helpful for others, but my monkey mind is too busy. My brain just jumps from branch to branch. My first introduction to mindfulness, was an exercise to brush my teeth with my no

Understanding REM Sleep What is REM Sleep? Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a critical phase of the sleep cycle that supports mental, emotional, and physical health. It is named after the rapid movement of the eyes that occurs during this stage, along with unique brain and body activity. Key Features of REM Sleep Eye Movements : The eyes move rapidly beneath closed eyelids. Active Brain Waves : The brain is almost as active as when awake, facilitating vivid dreams. Muscle P

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