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With your host Dr Ian Dunican we dive into all things sleep and performance-related. We focus on the latest evidence-based research and practical applications.
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Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
In this mini-episode (~20 mins), I explore and discuss the relationship between sleep paralysis, science, mythology and folklore.
References/Sources for this podcast
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Davies, Owen. “The Nightmare Experience, Sleep Paralysis, and Witchcraft Accusations.” Folklore, vol. 114, no. 2, [Folklore Enterprises, Ltd., Taylor & Francis, Ltd.], 2003, pp. 181–203, http://www.jstor.org/stable/30035099.
Denis D, French CC and Gregory AM. A systematic review of variables associated with sleep paralysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews 2018; 38: 141-157. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2017.05.005.
Sleep Paralysis: Demon in the Bedroom https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-you-should-know-about-sleep-paralysis-and-sleep-demons/
Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au www.sleep4performance.com.au
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