Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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12 Ways to Beat Toddlers Bedtime Tantrums
Getting a toddler to go to bed with out a tantrum is tough. Listening to a child throwing a nightly fit can be rough on your ears and your emotions. When my son was young he went though a period where he would cry and scream every night before bed. At first I thought it…
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How to Wake up From Sleep Paralysis
Sleep paralysis is a short term inability to move before sleep and while waking up that can be treatable if you know how to wake up from sleep paralysis. These events are short, lasting only a few minutes, but can be very scary! Let’s explore some of the fact, causes and some treatments. If you…
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How Do Fish Sleep at Night?
Ever wondered how your fish fall asleep at night? Fish, just like other animals, require sleep however when they take a nap it looks completely different than falling asleep in your bed at home! While it might seem like your goldfish is always swimming around the tank it needs sleep to rest and recover every…
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Sleep Position Meanings – What Does Yours Say?
The way you sleep at night says a lot about who you are, especially your favorite sleep position. Everyone has their own way of falling asleep at night and for many of us it is a direct reflection on our personality. Some people have to sleep in a certain position while others seem to be…
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Hands Go Numb While Sleeping – Causes & Treatments (2018 Guide)
Do your hands go numb while sleeping? Your not alone! Many people report their hands going numb or falling asleep while in bed at night. For some people it is just a few fingers while for others their entire hand falls totally asleep – sometimes both hands at the same time! There are a few causes of numb…
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Causes and Cures of Jaw Pain After Sleeping
Jaw pain after waking up in the morning may seem like no big deal but it can be a sign of many more serious problems and can be a source if irritation all day. Most people wake up after sleep feeling refreshed and ready for the day but if you have a sore or painful jaw…
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How Long Can You Go Without Sleep?
How long do you think you can do without sleeping? Many people wonder how long humans can go without sleep! Just like food, water and shelter humans need sleep! It lets us refresh our bodies and minds and wake up prepared for the next day. Current World Record The current world record for staying awake…
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What Causes Insomnia?
Insomnia is actually best thought of as a symptom and not necessarily as a disorder. This is because there is always an underlying reason for sleep loss. In other words, your sleep loss can usually be traced back to a cause, which is a good thing: it allows us to attempt to remove that cause and therefore…
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Hearing Voices at Night Before Sleeping
For a few months I thought I was hearing voices at night before sleeping! These voices kept me up well past my bedtime night after night. I started to wonder if I was hearing my neighbors voices or if I was hearing auditory hallucinations. After awhile they voices seem to go away and I just…
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Is Warm Milk Good for Sleeping
Having trouble falling asleep and wondering if warm milk is good for sleeping? Many people remember their parents giving them a glass of warm milk to help to sleep when they were younger but are not sure if it actually worked or if it was just another sleep myth. There are many old wives tales…
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