The power of placebo and beyond
As a psychotherapist, I often find myself reflecting on the complexity of the placebo effect and how it plays out in therapy and healing....
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hdarwallsmith
Jul 143 min
Moments of disarray: a glimpse into human response
A couple of unsettling events this weekend have thrown me into contemplation, witnessing how humans respond – or intriguingly, fail to...
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hdarwallsmith
Sep 14, 20235 min
The irony of connectivity: smartphones, sensory overload, and sleep
In the 21st century, every pocket and purse conceals a portal to the world; smartphones. They have become both a boon and a potential...
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hdarwallsmith
Sep 8, 20233 min
The evolution of scrolling: from basic navigation to time-thief at bedtime
I often ponder on how the digital revolution mirrors the transformative changes ushered in by the Industrial Revolution, which began in...
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hdarwallsmith
Sep 2, 20237 min
Podcasts and sleep-streaming: a deep dive into the rising phenomena of digital lullabies
The digital age has reshaped our world in numerous ways, from how we work and communicate to how we relax and even sleep. Two phenomena...
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hdarwallsmith
Sep 1, 20233 min
🌙 Teen Sleep 101: Understanding the Science Behind Sleepy Teens 🌙
The Intricacies of Adolescent Sleep Patterns As children transition into adolescence, their sleep patterns undergo profound shifts. This...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20212 min
The relationship between the hormone cortisol and sleep
Cortisol, often labeled the "stress hormone," is produced by the adrenal glands through the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20213 min
Hands up for oxytocin – one of our most basic human needs...
Walking home in the pouring rain this morning, I was struck once again by our dog’s delight on a walk. She appears to live entirely in...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20212 min
Eight cool facts about the Vagus nerve
The vagus nerve is our relaxation superhighway and carries messages throughout the body to counterbalance the fight or flight system. It...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20213 min
My legs are painful and restless at night. Why?
Restless Leg Syndrome
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20211 min
5 tips to improve your sleep
Realistically, it can be hard to shut off thinking about the next day activities, such as work responsibilities. A highly effective...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20213 min
When the prospect of going to sleep becomes frightening
Most of us never think about getting into bed and going to sleep; it’s just what we do. But for many people, the closer it is to bedtime,...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20211 min
Does sleep hygiene matter?
For me, the concept of ‘sleep hygiene’ is a misnomer and somehow doesn’t fit with the idea of a good night's sleep; it sounds too...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20213 min
Can using essential oils help with sleep?
Smell is a prehistoric sense and an essential one for humans and animals as we all navigate our world. It lets us know whether our food...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20212 min
What is stress?
Stress, very simply, is a built-in condition. Humans are hard-wired to have a physical and psychological “stress” reaction when facing a...
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hdarwallsmith
Jun 1, 20213 min
Using neuroplasticity to change your brain
For those of us old enough to remember playing our favourite record over and over again until the track became a deep groove where the...
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hdarwallsmith
May 14, 20202 min
Life is busy...
Many of us know what it's like to have the odd sleepless night. When it goes on, and on night after night, the wear and tear on our...
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