I haven't posed anything in few days because the routine has been about the same (also, because I've been playing Mass Effect far more than I ought).
A few things of note - the drop in body temperature and related chills have been passing except for a few hours while I'm at work. Coincidentally, it occurs most often between my two morning naps, which I think it simply an adjustment to the naps, themselves. Core body temperature drops a little bit when one sleeps. I've read theories that it's an energy saving mechanism and/or helps the brain "sleep" more efficiently, but what I can say for sure is that it makes a palpable difference on how the surrounding world feels. I've had quite a few people at work look at me oddly because I'm wearing a sweater when it's in the 70's or 80's outside. Granted, the AC is usually set to "Antarctica," but when you're doubling up and the next most sensitive person is peachy in a tee-shirt, it does say something. I want to impress that I'm not uncomfortably cold, just a little chilly, and the sweater does help bunches.
The next thing is that the naps are slowly getting more efficient. I'm dreaming more often, falling asleep quicker, and slowly feeling better. It's still a long slog during the early parts of the day, but by the afternoon I'm feeling great. I was just reading a few blogs earlier that referenced the notion that even a 3-hr everyman can take a month or so to adjust to. I wonder how long it will take for my routine to sink in. Will it ever? Sadly, even the adjustment period for Uberman is 2-3 weeks, so I might have a long haul ahead of me. I guess it goes without saying that 24 years of conditioning leaves a powerful impression upon the body and mind!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Day 7 - One Week Completed!
So the end of today marks the first completed week of my polyphasic sleep routine! Huzzah! My naps today were good - the second one especially so. I had set my alarm for 20 minutes and awoke in 19! Talk about good timing. I'm still a little drowsy during the day and suffering from a bit of sleep inertia when I wake up in the morning, but the fact that both naps are starting to function better is a clear sign that things should start getting better from here.
From what I've read in the books from the library,William Dement's "The Promise of Sleep," and Stanley Coren's "Sleep Thieves," it appears that our systems gradually "forgive" sleep-dep. This explains why we don't need to sleep for days on end to make up years of lost sleep (and trust me, I've lost a lot of sleep during this time). Therefore, I'm speculating that the adaption time of a month is basically a combination of two things. First, it's just the natural adaption to the new routine. Second, it's the gradual forgiveness of sleep depravity. I don't think a polyphaser accumulates much of a sleep "surplus," but rather sleeps enough to function optimally for shorter chunks of time. This is evidenced from the extremely rapid deterioration when a polysleeper misses a nap. The more emphasis on the naps, the more extreme this effect. Since I'm working on a 6 hr core and two naps, I essentially have some more latitude on the timing of naps, but I'm guessing that if I miss one of them, I'll definitely notice the consequences at some point during the day. And since we're not sleeping any extra, the only other possibility I can conjecture is the gradual "forgiveness" of the accumulating dep one accrues during the adaptation period. I'm curious to learn if this is true, and if so, at what rate is sleep-dep forgiven ...
Also of note, my thinking, memory, and overall feeling of well being is improving. I did a light run of 1.5-2 miles today and feel quite good. My soreness from the past few days of activity is vanishing at what feels to be a normal pace, and my energy and stamina seem spot on (except for the fact that I am once again out of shape).
Anyhow, back to practicing the trumpet, then some reading, and then bed! I look forward to next week and hope that the routine will continue to feel more natural.
From what I've read in the books from the library,William Dement's "The Promise of Sleep," and Stanley Coren's "Sleep Thieves," it appears that our systems gradually "forgive" sleep-dep. This explains why we don't need to sleep for days on end to make up years of lost sleep (and trust me, I've lost a lot of sleep during this time). Therefore, I'm speculating that the adaption time of a month is basically a combination of two things. First, it's just the natural adaption to the new routine. Second, it's the gradual forgiveness of sleep depravity. I don't think a polyphaser accumulates much of a sleep "surplus," but rather sleeps enough to function optimally for shorter chunks of time. This is evidenced from the extremely rapid deterioration when a polysleeper misses a nap. The more emphasis on the naps, the more extreme this effect. Since I'm working on a 6 hr core and two naps, I essentially have some more latitude on the timing of naps, but I'm guessing that if I miss one of them, I'll definitely notice the consequences at some point during the day. And since we're not sleeping any extra, the only other possibility I can conjecture is the gradual "forgiveness" of the accumulating dep one accrues during the adaptation period. I'm curious to learn if this is true, and if so, at what rate is sleep-dep forgiven ...
Also of note, my thinking, memory, and overall feeling of well being is improving. I did a light run of 1.5-2 miles today and feel quite good. My soreness from the past few days of activity is vanishing at what feels to be a normal pace, and my energy and stamina seem spot on (except for the fact that I am once again out of shape).
Anyhow, back to practicing the trumpet, then some reading, and then bed! I look forward to next week and hope that the routine will continue to feel more natural.
Day 6
Yesterday marked my 6th day on this light polyphasic sleep routine and I experienced (or more appropriately, remembered) a dream during my morning nap! I sleep from 10:30 - 4:30 and take two naps at 7:40am and 12:00pm respectively. Although they are a bit scrunched together relative to the rest of the day, they get me through work, which is exactly their purpose. I don't think the adaption period would have the thrill and luster if I got fired in the process! Anyhow, the dream during my 7:40 nap involved some kind of conversations. I can't remember with whom, or what they were about, but I do recall being in some kind of discussion. The lack of remembrance is likely due to waking up before my alarm went off and falling back asleep again for those few remaining precious minutes. I've had no problem waking up to my alarm (after 10+ years tethered to the device, I am well conditioned for that), so I have no worries about dozing back off if the alarm hasn't sounded.
As for how I feel? Well, I think the problems I mentioned before with short-term memory are ebbing. Actually, while listening to the radio in the car (Alt Nation via Sirius Radio ftw!) I actually was able to memorize not 1, but 2 bands to look up when I got home. Generally, if I hear a song I like on the radio, I make a futile effort to make a mental note so I can look it up when I reach a PC. Usually this ends in failure - I forget the band / song well before I can look it up or write it down. With this in consideration, I'm quite pleased I could remember everything! I'm also doing well on the vocab words for my GRE prep, and on that note, I just need to be a bit more disciplined and review them more often. I don't care how much you sleep, 25 words each day 7 days a week is a lot if you're not used to it.
Also, I'm gradually feeling better. My work environment is incredibly un-stimulating, so the naps are clutch in helping me get through the day... even on 8 hr monophasic sleep I was getting pretty drowsy at certain points throughout the day. However, on this polyphasic routine, I notice that there are times where I'm experiencing this bizarre mixture of fatigue and alertness. It's hard to explain - like I'm tired, but I'm not. Think of feeling like you want to go to sleep (but not too badly), but if you did, you'd never fall asleep. During these instances, which are decreasing in frequency after each day, it feels like I'm on the precipice between sleep and awake, but am not definitively in either zone. Using one of my vocab words, it's like I'm at a penumbra of sorts between sleep and alertness. But like I said, this sensation isn't felt terribly often, and is decreasing in frequency as the days pass.
One other thing I wanted to add is that I've begun a new exercise regimen. I have a history of sports, but I've just been lazy / busy and haven't committed the time to work out regularly for a while. Three days ago I ran myself ragged playing ultimate frisbee and two days ago I went back to the gym and did some light weight work (bench press, squats, pull ups, etc). Honestly, I was a stiff as a board yesterday, which is why I didn't go running after work, but I feel much better today. So for those who are concerned about staying in shape while you modify your sleep routine, it is possible. I'm going to do some running on the treadmill later today, but I might go outside if it's nice out after phone banking after work. With the odd ebbs and flows of energy, exercising seems a bit questionable, but let me tell you, after running / lifting (again, nothing crazy, but just enough to wear you out), you sleep like a baby during the core sleep that night. I've been waking up and noticing that there is hardly a wrinkle in my sheets - indicating that I probably didn't toss and turn at all that night! Nothing beats a night of sleep like an undisturbed night of sleep!
Lastly, TGIF. This weekend is going to be a fun one, between the fireman's fair where my Grandma lives, canvassing for my Congressman, selling some scout popcorn, and the ice cream social on Sunday!
As for how I feel? Well, I think the problems I mentioned before with short-term memory are ebbing. Actually, while listening to the radio in the car (Alt Nation via Sirius Radio ftw!) I actually was able to memorize not 1, but 2 bands to look up when I got home. Generally, if I hear a song I like on the radio, I make a futile effort to make a mental note so I can look it up when I reach a PC. Usually this ends in failure - I forget the band / song well before I can look it up or write it down. With this in consideration, I'm quite pleased I could remember everything! I'm also doing well on the vocab words for my GRE prep, and on that note, I just need to be a bit more disciplined and review them more often. I don't care how much you sleep, 25 words each day 7 days a week is a lot if you're not used to it.
Also, I'm gradually feeling better. My work environment is incredibly un-stimulating, so the naps are clutch in helping me get through the day... even on 8 hr monophasic sleep I was getting pretty drowsy at certain points throughout the day. However, on this polyphasic routine, I notice that there are times where I'm experiencing this bizarre mixture of fatigue and alertness. It's hard to explain - like I'm tired, but I'm not. Think of feeling like you want to go to sleep (but not too badly), but if you did, you'd never fall asleep. During these instances, which are decreasing in frequency after each day, it feels like I'm on the precipice between sleep and awake, but am not definitively in either zone. Using one of my vocab words, it's like I'm at a penumbra of sorts between sleep and alertness. But like I said, this sensation isn't felt terribly often, and is decreasing in frequency as the days pass.
One other thing I wanted to add is that I've begun a new exercise regimen. I have a history of sports, but I've just been lazy / busy and haven't committed the time to work out regularly for a while. Three days ago I ran myself ragged playing ultimate frisbee and two days ago I went back to the gym and did some light weight work (bench press, squats, pull ups, etc). Honestly, I was a stiff as a board yesterday, which is why I didn't go running after work, but I feel much better today. So for those who are concerned about staying in shape while you modify your sleep routine, it is possible. I'm going to do some running on the treadmill later today, but I might go outside if it's nice out after phone banking after work. With the odd ebbs and flows of energy, exercising seems a bit questionable, but let me tell you, after running / lifting (again, nothing crazy, but just enough to wear you out), you sleep like a baby during the core sleep that night. I've been waking up and noticing that there is hardly a wrinkle in my sheets - indicating that I probably didn't toss and turn at all that night! Nothing beats a night of sleep like an undisturbed night of sleep!
Lastly, TGIF. This weekend is going to be a fun one, between the fireman's fair where my Grandma lives, canvassing for my Congressman, selling some scout popcorn, and the ice cream social on Sunday!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Day 5
Yesterday was an improvement in many regards. First of all, I slept like a baby last(last) night - much of that was probably due to running myself ragged playing Ultimate Frisbee with some friends from High School. Secondly, I think that I'm finally starting to utilize the naps more effectively. I didn't feel that the first nap (7:40 am) was very good, although it was restorative and got me through the morning. The afternoon nap (12:00pm), however, was different. I don't recall any dreaming, but I remember "blacking out" for a while. So at least I *know* I was alseep, but for how long I can not say.
The sleep-dep isn't too bad. I'm still not completely with it in the morning due to the sleep inertia, but that's really not much different than how I felt sleeping monophasically. The mornings are getting better though, slowly but surely. Also, my memory / short-term retention is continuing to improve and I feel like I can recall most of what I read on a regular basis. My major concern is the napping, so I know that I'll eventually be out of the woods once those naps really start feeling good.
Speaking of naps - most sources that I've seen for the Polyphasic Routine with the 6 hr core, including Pure Doxyk's own book, argues for a 6/1 (6 hr core and 1 nap). However, I think that it's slightly off. As the NIH chart I posted a few days ago demonstrates, a typical adult hits 5-REM cycles in one night. Since the purpose of the naps is to make up for those cycles and a 6 hr polyphaser is missing two cycles, I think 2 naps are justified. Continuing this relationship, 4.5 hr core = 3 naps, 3 hr core = 4 naps, 1.5 hr core = 5 naps, and then one is left with Uberman at 6 naps. Whether or not it's actually true, I'm not sure. However, it's nice and sequential, and it also fits with the logic behind Occam's Razor (the simplest answer to a question is generally the correct one). But then again, I'm also only starting day six of this routine and don't expect to be anywhere near adapted for another 3 weeks.
Lastly, I should note, although I feel stiff and sore (more from just being too inactive for too long), some exercise is really helpful for adaption. It increases your fatigue so that you get to sleep quicker, and sleep better. Plus, exercise is great for you mentally and physically, too. In addition to the frisbee two days ago, I also did some light weight lifting yesterday. Today, I'll probably go for a light run for 2 miles or so. Probably sometime early next week, my Yoga books will arrive in the mail (Amazon + Free Shipping), and I'm hoping to incorporate 3 days of yoga, 2 days of running, and 2 days of lifting before too long. This means some sort of activity every day, but hopefully it balances out!
The sleep-dep isn't too bad. I'm still not completely with it in the morning due to the sleep inertia, but that's really not much different than how I felt sleeping monophasically. The mornings are getting better though, slowly but surely. Also, my memory / short-term retention is continuing to improve and I feel like I can recall most of what I read on a regular basis. My major concern is the napping, so I know that I'll eventually be out of the woods once those naps really start feeling good.
Speaking of naps - most sources that I've seen for the Polyphasic Routine with the 6 hr core, including Pure Doxyk's own book, argues for a 6/1 (6 hr core and 1 nap). However, I think that it's slightly off. As the NIH chart I posted a few days ago demonstrates, a typical adult hits 5-REM cycles in one night. Since the purpose of the naps is to make up for those cycles and a 6 hr polyphaser is missing two cycles, I think 2 naps are justified. Continuing this relationship, 4.5 hr core = 3 naps, 3 hr core = 4 naps, 1.5 hr core = 5 naps, and then one is left with Uberman at 6 naps. Whether or not it's actually true, I'm not sure. However, it's nice and sequential, and it also fits with the logic behind Occam's Razor (the simplest answer to a question is generally the correct one). But then again, I'm also only starting day six of this routine and don't expect to be anywhere near adapted for another 3 weeks.
Lastly, I should note, although I feel stiff and sore (more from just being too inactive for too long), some exercise is really helpful for adaption. It increases your fatigue so that you get to sleep quicker, and sleep better. Plus, exercise is great for you mentally and physically, too. In addition to the frisbee two days ago, I also did some light weight lifting yesterday. Today, I'll probably go for a light run for 2 miles or so. Probably sometime early next week, my Yoga books will arrive in the mail (Amazon + Free Shipping), and I'm hoping to incorporate 3 days of yoga, 2 days of running, and 2 days of lifting before too long. This means some sort of activity every day, but hopefully it balances out!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Day 4
Had a very hectic morning today and ended up missing my AM nap that I've been taking right before work. Worst. Decision. Ever. I didn't have much of a choice because I had a deadline to meet, but boy did I suffer as a result. If this is what other bloggers allude to as 'being hit by a truck,' this was probably it. Note, I have never been hit by a truck, nor do I ever want to, but take it from me, this morning was horrible. It says something for sheer willpower (with a touch of adrenaline) to have been reasonably productive during that time. The real kicker, however, was by the time I decided to take my afternoon nap (about 30 minutes early, because that's just how crappy I felt), I couldn't fall asleep! Well, I don't think I fell asleep, but who knows. I certainly don't didn't recall any dreams.
Oddly enough, after that nap and a cup of coffee, I managed to make it through the day pretty well. I actually felt really good for the next 2 hrs after the nap + coffee. To top it all off, I just got back from my home town playing ultimate frisbee with some old friends from high school. I'm very curious how tonight goes after running myself ragged for hours on end. I already know that I won't be able to move, but that's an entirely different issue. I'll take note of how I feel physically and see if the napping is having any deleterious effect on physical recovery.
On good note, I think my short-term memory is improving. I did slightly better with my index cards today, but I still need to run through them one more time before going to bed. I'm studying for the GREs for Graduate School and I'm trying to learn 25 words each day over the next 48 days. That equates to 1200 words, or everything that I have from my prep-books.
Anyhow, I got some food in me now besides hamburgers (yogurt + blueberries and strawberries = good times). Also had some cinnamon applesauce to boot! I just finished a nice chamomile tea, and after some final reviewing and perhaps a little reading, it's off for bed! I didn't sleep too well last night ... I feel like I was tossing and turning a bit, so hopefully tonight will be better.
Oddly enough, after that nap and a cup of coffee, I managed to make it through the day pretty well. I actually felt really good for the next 2 hrs after the nap + coffee. To top it all off, I just got back from my home town playing ultimate frisbee with some old friends from high school. I'm very curious how tonight goes after running myself ragged for hours on end. I already know that I won't be able to move, but that's an entirely different issue. I'll take note of how I feel physically and see if the napping is having any deleterious effect on physical recovery.
On good note, I think my short-term memory is improving. I did slightly better with my index cards today, but I still need to run through them one more time before going to bed. I'm studying for the GREs for Graduate School and I'm trying to learn 25 words each day over the next 48 days. That equates to 1200 words, or everything that I have from my prep-books.
Anyhow, I got some food in me now besides hamburgers (yogurt + blueberries and strawberries = good times). Also had some cinnamon applesauce to boot! I just finished a nice chamomile tea, and after some final reviewing and perhaps a little reading, it's off for bed! I didn't sleep too well last night ... I feel like I was tossing and turning a bit, so hopefully tonight will be better.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Day 3
Short post today because I'm just very busy (never enough time to get everything done, never).
So now marks the near end of day 3 of my second attempt at polysleeping. As I've mentioned before, this feels like a sort of abomination since I'm getting a 6 hour core and two 20 minute naps, but again, I unfortunately don't have the luxury of time to take a solid 2-3 weeks off to focus squarely on adapting to a more intense Everyman or Uberman schedule. The adaption phase is still very early, of course, but it's much more mild than the first three days on the 3-hr Everyman. Even by day 6 on the latter, I was really struggling. I was hitting the naps perfectly, but I was still combating the accumulating sleep-dep and adjusting to the REM / Deep-Sleep compression. At the end of day 3 on this routine, I must attest that I am probably 85-90% functional. I still notice mild bouts of drowsiness every now and then, but the most notable affect thus far has been a hit to my short-term memory, particularly with reading. At work, I noticed that after reading several paragraphs, I would stop, think, and realize I had little or no recollection of what I just read. Oddly enough, I was able to memorize my batch of 25-vocab cards of the day for the GREs, but that was only after several repetitions. Of course, we'll see how much I remember tomorrow morning.
I'm afraid that's about it for now. I need to edit a cover letter, take care of some emails for scouts, and make another run through my vocab words in the next 90 minutes. I did a fair amount of reading over the weekend on sleep and will make some posts detailing what I've learned in the near future. I also see potential for being a sort of sleep counselor - brief conversations with co-workers indicate that sleep problems are more pervasive than one may think. How sad!
So now marks the near end of day 3 of my second attempt at polysleeping. As I've mentioned before, this feels like a sort of abomination since I'm getting a 6 hour core and two 20 minute naps, but again, I unfortunately don't have the luxury of time to take a solid 2-3 weeks off to focus squarely on adapting to a more intense Everyman or Uberman schedule. The adaption phase is still very early, of course, but it's much more mild than the first three days on the 3-hr Everyman. Even by day 6 on the latter, I was really struggling. I was hitting the naps perfectly, but I was still combating the accumulating sleep-dep and adjusting to the REM / Deep-Sleep compression. At the end of day 3 on this routine, I must attest that I am probably 85-90% functional. I still notice mild bouts of drowsiness every now and then, but the most notable affect thus far has been a hit to my short-term memory, particularly with reading. At work, I noticed that after reading several paragraphs, I would stop, think, and realize I had little or no recollection of what I just read. Oddly enough, I was able to memorize my batch of 25-vocab cards of the day for the GREs, but that was only after several repetitions. Of course, we'll see how much I remember tomorrow morning.
I'm afraid that's about it for now. I need to edit a cover letter, take care of some emails for scouts, and make another run through my vocab words in the next 90 minutes. I did a fair amount of reading over the weekend on sleep and will make some posts detailing what I've learned in the near future. I also see potential for being a sort of sleep counselor - brief conversations with co-workers indicate that sleep problems are more pervasive than one may think. How sad!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Back on the Wagon - Day 2
I definitely notice the difference between sleeping 6 hrs at night versus the normal 8. Although the feeling is no where near as profound as it was sleeping only 3 hrs, it's still there to a degree. Also, unlike the first shot at polyphasing, I think I was going through a bit of caffeine withdrawal, too, since I didn't get my AM coffee. I did drink an afternoon cup, but as most caffeine drinkers will attest, once you get that caffeine-deprived headache, you're stuck until it chooses to go away regardless of when or if you do get that coffee later.
Also, unfortunately, I seem to have lost the penchant for the quick naps. I still took a 12 pm nap for a few days when I reverted back to my typical 8 hrs of sleep, and I managed to utilize it quite well. My work environment is quite somniferous, you see, so a good nap can go a long way. However, after about 7-9 days of no naps, my body seems to have reverted back to its normal old self. Hopefully I'll be able to re-integrate good naps soon.
Lastly, I did make an interesting spiced chai tea yesterday, which would be an excellent warm drink to compliment an early rising or mid-day treat. I included Cardamom, Cloves, Ginger, and Cinnamon, a little bit of sugar (organic, unprocessed), and some organic soy milk (lactose intolerant). My mom said that Ginger is good for the digestive system and I have a co-worker who swears by the medicinal properties of herbs ... so lets see what I can find quickly on these herbs ...
1) Cardamon: Healing properties are due to it's "volatile oil." Mentions of being an aphrodisiac (ironically, too much of which can make you impotent ... go figure), helps with depression, bad breath, kidney problems, and apparently "warms the body."And lastly, for bonus, "Cardamom Tea may have detoxify against excessive caffeine."
2) Cloves: Seems to be full of Manganese, while also having a good dose of Omega 3 Fatty Acids, and Vitamins K and C. The same source cites it as being a good anti-inflammatory, too. Other mentions of helping with headaches, stress, and the immune system ...
3) Ginger: Like my mom attests, ginger seems to be especially efficacious for digestive ailments. Since the diet in my household is already rock-solid (we're essentially vegetarians unless my dad and I can sneak some kind of meat into dinner), I don't know if this is as essential as say, for your typical fast food junkie.
4) Cinnamon: Toss this one with the above, also. Seems to have a multitude of benefits, including strengthening the immune system, helping with digestion, and improving one's metabolism. Also, interesting to note, Cinnamon is suggested to help with Type 2 Diabetics by controlling blood sugar levels.
I know that herbs are full of useful medicinal benefits, but I'm also a bit skeptical. As long as they're not, or don't emulate, potent stimulants, they should be fine for inter-nap refreshment. Besides for some metabolic benefits, they appear to pass that test! Oh, and once I get the chai tea recipe down, I'll post it here, too.
Also, unfortunately, I seem to have lost the penchant for the quick naps. I still took a 12 pm nap for a few days when I reverted back to my typical 8 hrs of sleep, and I managed to utilize it quite well. My work environment is quite somniferous, you see, so a good nap can go a long way. However, after about 7-9 days of no naps, my body seems to have reverted back to its normal old self. Hopefully I'll be able to re-integrate good naps soon.
Lastly, I did make an interesting spiced chai tea yesterday, which would be an excellent warm drink to compliment an early rising or mid-day treat. I included Cardamom, Cloves, Ginger, and Cinnamon, a little bit of sugar (organic, unprocessed), and some organic soy milk (lactose intolerant). My mom said that Ginger is good for the digestive system and I have a co-worker who swears by the medicinal properties of herbs ... so lets see what I can find quickly on these herbs ...
1) Cardamon: Healing properties are due to it's "volatile oil." Mentions of being an aphrodisiac (ironically, too much of which can make you impotent ... go figure), helps with depression, bad breath, kidney problems, and apparently "warms the body."And lastly, for bonus, "Cardamom Tea may have detoxify against excessive caffeine."
2) Cloves: Seems to be full of Manganese, while also having a good dose of Omega 3 Fatty Acids, and Vitamins K and C. The same source cites it as being a good anti-inflammatory, too. Other mentions of helping with headaches, stress, and the immune system ...
3) Ginger: Like my mom attests, ginger seems to be especially efficacious for digestive ailments. Since the diet in my household is already rock-solid (we're essentially vegetarians unless my dad and I can sneak some kind of meat into dinner), I don't know if this is as essential as say, for your typical fast food junkie.
4) Cinnamon: Toss this one with the above, also. Seems to have a multitude of benefits, including strengthening the immune system, helping with digestion, and improving one's metabolism. Also, interesting to note, Cinnamon is suggested to help with Type 2 Diabetics by controlling blood sugar levels.
I know that herbs are full of useful medicinal benefits, but I'm also a bit skeptical. As long as they're not, or don't emulate, potent stimulants, they should be fine for inter-nap refreshment. Besides for some metabolic benefits, they appear to pass that test! Oh, and once I get the chai tea recipe down, I'll post it here, too.
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