Author: Jan

  • Reduce noise for better sleep

    Reduce noise for better sleep

    In the world of sleep, sound is a nuisance. To improve sleep quality and duration, keep ambient noise as low as possible or at least below 30dBA (hum of a fridge).

    In the world of sleep, sound is a nuisance. To improve sleep quality and duration, keep ambient noise as low as possible or at least below 30dBA (hum of a fridge).

  • Intro to Obsidian

    Intro to Obsidian

    An intro to the tool of Obsidian.

    An intro to the tool of Obsidian.

  • The outfall of a terrible night

    The outfall of a terrible night

    A first-hand account of sleep deprivation and how to beat it.

    A first-hand account of sleep deprivation and how to beat it.

  • REM Sleep

    REM Sleep

    Everything and more about the party-stage of sleep. In this article, rapid eye movement sleep takes the stage, with all its numerous effects and benefits.

    Everything and more about the party-stage of sleep. In this article, rapid eye movement sleep takes the stage, with all its numerous effects and benefits.

  • The architecture of sleep

    The architecture of sleep

    From sleep onset to the different stages of NREMS and REMS this article got you covered in an overview of the architecture of sleep.

    From sleep onset to the different stages of NREMS and REMS this article got you covered in an overview of the architecture of sleep.

  • The Technique of Thoth

    The Technique of Thoth

    A nosy guide to the power of documentation and its application.

    A nosy guide to the power of documentation and its application.

  • Less light for better sleep

    Less light for better sleep

    Light and through it melatonin are effective measures to control sleepiness and wakefulness in humans. Before sleeping it is advised to reduce light exposure as much as possible.

    Light and through it melatonin are effective measures to control sleepiness and wakefulness in humans. Before sleeping it is advised to reduce light exposure as much as possible.

  • The Limos-Routine

    The Limos-Routine

    A routine deal with the nagging feeling of hunger.

    A routine deal with the nagging feeling of hunger.

  • The homeostasis of sleep

    The homeostasis of sleep

    The motivations to sleep and to stay awake are in a constant struggle called sleep homeostasis. The longer humans are asleep the stronger the drive to wake up, and the longer humans are awake the stronger get the mechanisms that put them to sleep in a ballet of chemicals and neurons.

    The motivations to sleep and to stay awake are in a constant struggle called sleep homeostasis. The longer humans are asleep the stronger the drive to wake up, and the longer humans are awake the stronger get the mechanisms that put them to sleep in a ballet of chemicals and neurons.

  • The Morpheus-Method

    The Morpheus-Method

    A nosy guide to better sleep.

    A nosy guide to better sleep.