G.K.SUDHAKAR*, ARAVINDA PAI, VENKATESH KAMATH B Sleep disorder, rapid eye movement, insomnia 1582-1589 Volume 4, Issue 6 November - December 2013 Sleep is said to be the overall barometer of our health. Alterations in the quality, quantity and pattern of sleep can result in sleep disorders. Persistent and repeated interruption of sleep affects the health of an individual. The lack of quality sleep can have a negative impact on an individuals energy and emotional balance.