Mastering Sleep For A More Energetic And Alert Life

MASTERING SLEEP FOR A MORE ENERGETIC AND ALERT LIFE

UNLOCKING OPTIMAL SLEEP FOR ENHANCED WAKEFULNESS

WRITTEN BY: NEURO EDGE PUBLISHING

CONTENT

PART I: UNDERSTANDING SLEEP

Importance Of Sleep And Wakefulness For Mental And Physical Health

Challenges With Sleep

The Role Of Sleep In Mental And Emotional Well-Being

The Relationship Between Sleep And Wakefulness

Factors Affecting Sleep Quality

PART II: SLEEP AND NEUROCHEMISTRY

The Role Of Adenosine In Sleepiness

Caffeine's Effect On Adenosine Receptors

Variability In Caffeine Tolerance

PART III: CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS

THE CIRCADIAN RHYTHM AND ITS ROLE IN SLEEP AND WAKEFULNESS

THE RELEASE OF CORTISOL IN THE MORNING AND ITS EFFECT ON ALERTNESS

PART IV: MELATONIN AND LIGHT

The Role Of Melatonin In Sleep Initiation

The Pineal Gland And Melatonin Production

The Implications Of Taking Melatonin As A Supplement

Issues With Commercially Available Melatonin Supplements

Alternatives To Melatonin For Improving Sleep

Melatonin Usage

PART V: LIGHT AND CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS

Endogenous Rhythms

Light And Circadian Rhythms

Sunlight Exposure

Artificial Light

Blue Blockers And Timing

Low-Vision And Blind Individuals

Influences On Circadian Rhythms

Sunset And Evening Light

The Overall Impact Of Circadian Rhythms

Importance Of Light Information

Human Vs. Animal Light Reception

Effects Of Light Exposure

Light Location And Neuronal Activation

Strategies For Controlling Light Exposure

PART VI: SLEEP ENVIRONMENT AND FACTORS

Sleep Environment And Lifestyle Factors

Individual Variations

Comparisons To Nutrition

Hypnosis And Rewiring The Brain

Ideal Times For Relaxation Practices

PART VII: NERVOUS SYSTEM AND CONTROL

Self-Training The Nervous System

Control Of Alertness And Relaxation

Asymmetry In Controlling Wakefulness And Falling Asleep

Using The Body To Control The Mind

Light Exposure And Its Effects On The Nervous System

Non-Sleep Deep Rest (Nsdr) And Its Benefits

Resetting The Brain With Nsdr

The Role Of Dopamine And Neuromodulators

The Power Of Nsdr

The Influence Of Compounds On Circadian Rhythms

Effects Of Stimulants On Alertness

PART VIII: SUPPLEMENTS AND SAFETY

The Use Of Supplements For Sleep

Magnesium Threonate For Sleep

Theanine For Relaxation And Sleep

Apigenin And Its Effects On Estrogen Levels

Safety Considerations For Supplements And Drugs