Non-24h Circadian Rhythms & Polyphasic Sleep
Introduction A sleeper with non-24h circadian rhythms is someone with a “free-running” sleep schedule. In fact, scientists consider free-running sleep a type of circadian rhythm […]
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Sickness & Polyphasic Sleep
Introduction Having some temporary sickness, such as the flu or a fever, is a normal bodily reaction during sleep deprivation. We know that SWS deprivation […]
Exercising
Introduction Physical exercise is definitely a vital lifestyle consideration that many people seek together with polyphasic sleeping. In general, activities which involve only light-to-moderate exercise […]
Long-term Metabolic Effects
Introduction Long-term polyphasic sleeping seems like a dream with all the sleep reduction one would get, but its metabolic effects would deserve special attention. Short-term […]
Third-shift Workers
Introduction The third shift is often notorious for a circadian flipper. As a result, there are many dangerous factors that dance around working rather than […]
Adenosine Alertness Hypothesis
Why Reducing Sleep Schedules Require Frequent Sleep Regarding adenosine, there are currently two main hypotheses that explain why: A reducing monophasic sleep schedule does not […]
Sleep Patterns of Tribal People
Introduction Is human sleep naturally polyphasic? Research on tribal people has indicated that it is. Many natives throughout the world either nap regularly or split […]
Autogenic Training: A Potentially Visionary Relaxation Method for Polyphasic Lifestyle
Introduction Autogenic training is a Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapy. Mainly, it is a relaxation method in the form of autonomic self-regulation and meditation. […]
The Forbidden Zone of Sleep
Introduction The forbidden zone of sleep (FZS) is a period of time of natural wakefulness right before the onset of nocturnal sleep. During this period, […]
Cortisol Secretion Pattern in Polyphasic Sleeping
Disclaimer Cortisol on polyphasic sleep remains a controversial topic. The following blog post contains some conflicting information across various research papers regarding the following topics: […]