Robert Lindeman

Robert Lindeman on Insomnia

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As a sleep consultant for many years, Robert Lindeman has helped many patients understand and overcome a variety of sleep issues and disorders.

One of the most common sleep disorders Robert Lindeman has researched and dealt with over the years is insomnia.

Robert Lindeman Insomnia

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is diagnosed when a person is unable to either get to sleep or stay fast asleep long enough for the body to be refreshed enough for the day ahead. As it is a relatively common disorder, with over 60 million Americans affected each year, Robert Lindeman has helped a diverse group of patients improve their quality of sleep.

Insomnia includes people who struggle to sleep, stay awake a lot throughout the night, wake up multiple times not through needing the toilet or pain and waking earlier than they need to and are unable to fall back to sleep. This can cause irritability, concentration problems and even struggling to catch up on sleep during the day no matter how tired they feel.

In some cases people have bouts of insomnia where no serious problems occur because it goes away for some time, however others find it lasts for months or years which can be detrimental to health and relationships. As a result of not getting enough sleep mood can be affected and the ability to concentrate which can cause problems with both employment and family. Although there is no hard and fast rule as to how much sleep a person should have, expert Robert Lindeman has found that the average adult should feel refreshed after anything from 7 to 9 hours.

Causes of Insomnia

Insomnia can be caused by a number of things including:

  •        Stress
  •        Not being in a comfortable environment or bed
  •        Disturbed sleep from travel to different time zones and shift work
  •        Caffeine and alcohol
  •        Other sleep disorders
  •        Pain
  •        Medication

Self-treatment for insomnia should be the first port of call starting with getting into a good sleep routine. This should include getting up and going to bed at the same time every day, having relaxation techniques and routines such as bathing and listening to calming music, blocking light out and even using earplugs if necessary. You should also avoid napping throughout the day or stimulating the mind with television or other tech before you sleep. If you have worries on your mind that stop you from sleeping, Robert Lindeman recommends writing down a list before you try to sleep so that you can clear your mind.

 To learn more about Insomnia and other sleep disorders, check out other posts by Robert Lindeman or visit his page on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Robert-Lindeman-1.

 

Importance of REM Sleep – Robert Lindeman

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Robert Lindeman has been studying sleep cycles of a variety of individuals for years.

As a sleep consultant, Lindeman works to ensure all of his clients are receiving the best night sleep possible. One of the most important aspects of the sleep cycle is REM sleep.

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Making up approximately 20% of your nightly sleep, REM sleep is a portion of the sleep cycle during which the brain is particularly active, even possibly more active than it is while awake. REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement and, as the name suggests, is associated with intermittent and rapid side-to-side movement of the closed eyes. The reason for the eye movement is under some debate with the most common explanation being that the movement is related to the visual images the brain produces while in the REM phase of the sleep cycle.

A lot happens to the brain and body while in REM sleep. As already mentioned, dreaming is typically associated with REM sleep but not any type of dreams. During REM sleep, a person’s dreams are likely to be more vivid and therefore more memorable. However, due to what is referred to as muscular atonia, the body goes through temporary muscle paralysis. Researchers along with Robert Lindeman suggest that this is built-in to protect ourselves from the would be movements our brain would signal for our body to do during these vivid dreams. Some people don’t experience the paralysis that typically occurs during REM sleep. This is referred to as REM behavior disorder and though it can take many forms it is best known as sleepwalking.

There are four stages of the sleep cycle and a typical person can go through the cycle 4 or 5 times each time they sleep. The first stage is the shortest and it is characterized by sleeping very lightly. It typically only lasts for 5 to 10 minutes. The second stage is also a light sleep but your heart starts to slow and your temperature drops. This is your body preparing for deep sleep. During the third stage, and the last before REM sleep, you are already in a deep sleep from which it can be more difficult to wake from. The final stage is REM sleep and it can account for 90 to 120 minutes of an entire night of sleep. After REM sleep, the cycle would start over with the first stage. Interestingly, a newborn baby spends up to 80% of their sleep time in the REM portion of the cycle. Typically, the first time you enter into REM sleep, it is a much shorter period of time then the subsequent cycles and the period of time increases with each cycle.

Generally, when a person does not reach the REM portion of the sleep cycle, there are actually few consequences with the most severe being an inability to learn complex tasks. This lends itself as possible explanation for why a young person would spend 4 times as long in REM sleep as an adult as there is a lot of information for a young person to process at the end of a day. However, if a person is deprived of REM sleep, they are likely to reach REM sleep quicker the next time they sleep as well as spend more time in that portion of the cycle.

To learn more about Robert Lindeman and his career as a sleep consultant, check out his professional profile on Social Career Builder: http://socialcareerbuilder.com/robert-lindeman/.

Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep

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For many years, Robert Lindeman has worked as a professional sleep consultant, helping people of all ages improve their health and reap the benefits of a good night’s sleep.

How many times do you wake up realizing that you only had a couple hours of sleep? The reality is that a majority of people out there today struggle with being tired all of the time. People are not getting an adequate amount of sleep. This is such an epidemic that people face it by joking, saying things like “sleep is for the weak” or “I’ll sleep when I’m dead”. What most people do not realize is that there are so many benefits to getting a good night’s sleep. Below, Robert Lindeman describes some of the major benefits of obtaining enough hours of regular, healthy sleep.

Benefits of a Good Nights Sleep - Robert Lindeman

  • Overall Better Health

Studies are continually telling people that getting the right amount of sleep is so great for your health. By getting a better night’s sleep, people can have a decreased chance in health problems like obesity, heart problems and diabetes. Studies have also shown an increase in your immunity if you get the right amount of sleep.

  • Reduction in Pain

Some studies have shown that people who sleep better at night may see a reduction in their chronic pain. Robert Lindeman has relieved many patients from chronic pain with just some simple advice about proper sleeping habits.

  • Better Memory

There have been links to a person’s memory and the amount that they sleep. If you find that you are pretty forgetful, you should try getting more sleep. In fact, studies have also shown that the brain actually practices skills during your sleep, including strengthening your memory.

  • Better Mood

Admit it: most people are a bit cranky when they are tired. There is a reason for that. When you don’t sleep enough you have a more difficult time with your emotional regulation, making it more difficult to control your bad mood.

  • Longer Life

Studies show that people who get the right amount of sleep will actually live longer on average than those people who sleep too much or too little.

  • Better Cognitive Ability

Sleep and your ability to think are definitely linked. This means that if you don’t sleep enough, you are not going to be able to think very clearly. By getting enough sleep, you will have more attention and will be better able to think. You will get better grades and be a better problem solver at work.

Working alongside the American Sleep Association, Robert Lindeman has gained great insight on how sleep not only benefits our brains and cognitive abilities, but also leads to lower chances of developing serious sleep disorders.

  • More Creativity

This is especially important for those people who require their creativity for their careers. More sleep leaves more energy and room in the mind for creative exercises.

  • Better Athleticism

If you are an athlete or someone who works out regularly, getting a better night’s sleep will help to improve your performance. By sleeping around 10 hours a night, you will gain a simple competitive edge over someone who had less sleep.

  • Healthier Weight

There have been links between obesity and not getting enough sleep. By sleeping better at night, you are going to have an easier time maintaining a healthy weight. Sleeping well actually improves your metabolism.

The health benefits of getting a good night’s sleep are numerous. Everyone needs a good night’s sleep to function better and to have a better quality of life.

To learn more about Lindeman’s professional role as a sleep consultant, check out his page on Social Career Builder: http://socialcareerbuilder.com/robert-lindeman/.