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Dreams are mysterious journeys into our subconscious. They can be filled with strange places, familiar faces, or bizarre scenarios. While the content of your dreams may seem random, research suggests the position you sleep in can influence their nature and intensity. The Impact of Sleep Position on Dreams The way you sleep can affect how often you enter the rapid eye movement (REM) stage and, consequently, the types of dreams you experience. While researchers can’t conclusively identify the relationship between sleeping positions and dreams, they have reached some research-based theories. Supine (On Your Back) Sleeping on your back allows for more unobstructed breathing and less fragmented sleep and may increase the likelihood of vivid and intense dreams because you’re more likely to reach REM sleep. Prone (On Your Stomach) Sleeping face down is associated with more restless sleep, less REM, and potentially fewer dreams, meaning your dreams will be less vivid and memorable. Lateral (On Your Side) Sleeping on your side, particularly in the fetal position, commonly leads to emotional dreams, possibly due to the sense of vulnerability or comfort this position provides. While sleep position can influence the frequency and nature of your dreams, it’s only one piece of the dream puzzle! Dreams remain a complex aspect of human consciousness, but it’s pretty neat to know that how you sleep may play a part! A Dreamer’s Guide: The Link Between Sleep Positions and Dreams
Geneva’s Sugar- Spiced Pecans
Ingredients
• 3/4 cup sugar • 2 3/4 tsp cinnamon • 2 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 3/4 tsp salt • 1 tbsp butter • 1 large egg white
• 1 tsp water • 1 lb raw pecan halves • 1/4–3/4 tsp cayenne
pepper (start with 1/4, then gradually increase to taste)
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 250 F. 2. Butter a large baking sheet with a rim.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, and spices. 4. Whisk together egg white and water in a large bowl until frothy. Add in the nuts and stir until covered completely. Gradually pour the sugar mixture over the nuts, then stir again until well-coated. 5. Spread the nuts evenly on the baking sheet and bake in the middle rack of the oven until dry, about 50 minutes. Once dry, remove from the oven, cool, and break up the pecans into bite-size chunks.
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