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Put your sleep problems to rest with this proven six-step plan How many times have you heard it's important to get a good night's sleep? It sounds simple, but it isn't always easy. Now one of the nation's leading sleep experts gives you a step-by-step program for overcoming sleep problems from insomnia and snoring to restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea. Dr. Lawrence Epstein of Harvard Medical School reveals his proven six-step plan to maximize your nights and energize your days. He explains the health benefits of sleep and identifies signs of sleep problems as he gives in-depth advice on how to: Turn your bedroom into the optimal sleep environment Finally overcome insomnia Silence buzz-saw snoring Relax restless legs Deal with daytime exhaustion Determine if sleep medication is right for you Improve your sleep by improving your child's sleep

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 5 reviews)

Warning! This book may put you to sleep by Todd Stockslager (Raleigh, NC)

5 Stars
June 22, 2009
In the best possible way, of course: well-rested, with a good understanding of the importance of sleep, the biology of sleep, sleep facts and myths, and instruction in how to prepare yourself for the best possible sleep for you. The first section of the book covers these topics in easy to understand layman's terms, but also without talking down to the reader (a delicate balance for writers in fields, like medicine, where technical knowledge can be complex and not well known). Every reader will find the first section worth their time to read straight through. The second section of the book covers sleep disorders--broadly defined as anything that disturbs sleep. Most readers will search the table of contents and the index to identify their particular issue: from common ones like snoring (my problem) and insomnia to the more unique like parasomnia (sleepwalking and other nonwaking activities) and narcolepsy. The advice is always common sense, designed to make the reader a smarter consumer of health care in this area, and includes a chapter on sleeping medications with warnings about their limitations. While you can buy this book from Amazon at a good price, I got my copy free from the health information resource center my employer provides as a health care benefit. You may want to pursue that route first if your employer has a similar benefit.

And so to sleep .... by Robert C. Ross (New Jersey)

5 Stars
January 11, 2008
It's tough to beat the credentials of the Harvard Medical School in the very crowded sleep category, and this volume meets expectations. Other reviewers here have described the contents well. And, the author's basic approach appears on the back cover, and is well described in the textual material. Turn your bedroom into the optimal sleep environment Finally overcome insomnia Silence buzz-saw snoring Relax restless legs Deal with daytime exhaustion Determine if sleep medication is right for you Improve your sleep by improving your child's sleep This approach is certainly good for people who do not travel often, and some of the ideas would carry over when you aren't sleeping at home. Learning how to fall asleep anywhere anytime is a great benefit for travelers. It can also be very helpful as one ages when it seems to be harder and harder to get to sleep. Years ago I learned how to fall asleep, any time, anywhere I want to. People often ask for the technique. I give them a copy of this book to be sure they have access to top flight science on the subject, and also the attached description of my personal technique. It works for me, but your mileage may vary. Robert C. Ross 2008

A Good Overall Program for Sleep by Barry Parker (Pocatello, Idaho, USA)

5 Stars
December 15, 2007
As part of the Harvard Medical School Guides, this book comes with considerable stature. It begins with an excellent chapter on the ABC's of sleep in which the science of sleep is discussed. In particular, the various types of brain waves and stages of sleep are examined. The following chapter deals with how much sleep we need; the author states that on the average Americans get 6.9 hours a night, and needs about 7.5. He emphasizes however, that there is a relatively large range in people. A particularly interesting chapter is one on sleep "myths," and one of the myths he explores is whether or not you need less sleep as you age. A central feature of the book is a 6 step plan for better sleep. This includes such things as a healthy lifestyle, maintaining good sleep habits, and watching for sleep sabateurs. He also has a long section on various sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea,and narcolepsy, and he does a good job of discussing each. In particular, he suggests treatments for each. His discussion of sleep medications is more complete than those in most sleep books. He talks about most of the medications on the market, both over-the-counter and prescription, and he give his opinion of many of them. Like most sleep specialist, he does not strongly recommend sleeping pills, but points out the they do have their place. He also discusses herbs such as valerian and melatonin. Overall the book contains a lot of useful information, and of course the author is a sleep specialist. It contains a more detailed discussion of the science behind sleep than "Good Night" by Michael Breus, and in general compares well with it. Although the two books cover many of the same topics, they compliment one another. One slight drawback is that it has no bibliography. Barry Parker Ph.D. Author of "Feel Great Feel Alive."

normal and abnormal sleep: a personal and public health issue by Donald S. Masler (minneapolis, mn)

5 Stars
December 14, 2007
excellent coverage of normal sleep physiology. great on normal sleep needs, ways to recognize deficits (which can be sneaky) and ways to improve the chances for adequate sleep. common sleep disorders - recognition and treatment. a wonderful primer on all aspects of sleep health. some surprising statistics on the public health aspects of sleep: you will be amazed at how many people are affected by problems with sleep and how these affects manifest themselves.

Very helpful book by Kimberly Sherman (New Orleans, LA)

5 Stars
May 24, 2007
There are a lot of sleep books out there, but this one is unique in presenting the latest research in a readable style. And it covers a wide variety of topics, from infant and child sleep patterns to problems common in seniors ... and everything in between. Whether you suffer from sleep problems yourself or struggle with a snoring partner, a colicky baby, or a sleep-deprived teen, you are bound to find answers here. My whole family bought this book-- three generations -- and we all sleep better now.

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