It is believed that all humans dream, but about 30 percent of people say they never dream. Does that mean they really do not have dreams, or that they just never remember their dreams? There is no way of knowing without in-depth tests and research, but there are some things that influence dreams for those of us that do dream. Our dreams can seem disjointed and downright weird at times, or cool and magical at other times. What influences our dreams?
What Science Says
According to science there are several physical things that influence our dreams. Although they may seem bizarre to you, maybe even as bizarre as your dreams, research indicates they’re not.
Magnetic Energy: It’s a known fact that the pineal gland in your brain can sense geomagnetic activity. It is this that helps regulate your sleep cycle by regulating your hormones. In fact, for those people who are sensitive to the Earth’s magnetic energy, they can suffer from depression or anxiety during increases in the magnetic field. Research has shown that for certain people, when the Earth’s magnetic field is high, their dreams tend to be more reasonable and realistic. The lower the magnetic energy, the more bizarre the dreams.
Smells: Dreams are influenced by our senses, and that goes for our sense of smell, as well. According to research, negative smells cause negative dreams. Smells affect our brain’s limbic system which in turn affects our behavior and emotions.
If you’re interest in what influences your dreams, stay tuned for future installments of Dream Influences.
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