The first source on insomnia treatment since the advancement of newer drug options and cognitive behavioral therapies, Insomnia: Diagnosis and Treatment presents a comprehensive reference on the complications, evaluation, and treatment of insomnia. Ideal for sleep medicine specialists, psychiatrists, and neurologists, this text uses a multi-discipl

This book will help you to understand your sleep cycle, and learn techniques to get back to a better night's sleep. Written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style, this self-help guide encourages interactive reading through sleep diaries, illustrations and worksheets. Case studies illustrate the use of the sleep therapy and demonstrate how you can gradually work through your sleep problems. The How to Beat series of books has emerged from recent, revolutionary healthcare service innovations which have made effective psychological treatments available to more people than ever before. The books are designed to allow those who experience common mental health problems to either help themselves to recover or get the best possible benefit out of their contact with health professionals. They contain easy to understand treatments drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) which is recommended by the scientific evidence. They are written by authors with considerable experience in the field of CBT training, research and clinical practice.

For every woman who “does it all” . . . except get a good night’s sleep! More than 60 percent of American women have trouble sleeping— which isn’t surprising, as they have a higher risk of developing sleeping problems. But addressing this issue is more nuanced for women than for men; pregnancy and menopause are just two factors that add complexity to an already difficult problem. At the risk of jeopardizing work, parenting, relationships, or overall health, no woman can afford to deal with sleep deprivation on her own. The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia is a roadmap for those who experience anything from occasional bad nights to chronic insomnia. It outlines several methods to overcome these issues and improve physical and emotional well- being. From medical sleep aids to nonmedical approaches, the book looks beyond the basics of sleep hygiene, helping women to retrain their bodies and minds for a good night’s sleep every night.

This book will help you to understand your sleep cycle, and learn techniques to get back to a better night's sleep. Written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style, this self-help guide encourages interactive reading through sleep diaries, illustrations and worksheets. Case studies illustrate the use of the sleep therapy and demonstrate how you can gradually work through your sleep problems.

Few doctors really understand sleep problems. Most will simply give their patients sleeping pills. Dr. Francis Buda, one of the few experts on the science of sleep, offers an alternative. His holistic approach first helps you determine whether your sleeplessness is caused by a treatable medical or psychological condition or by the side effects of medications. If not, then your problem is most likely caused by some aspect of your lifestyle. Holistic Sleep gives you the whole picture. Its informed, commonsense advice can help you solve your sleep problem and change your life.

Citing high sleep disorder statistics, a year's worth of recommendations for obtaining a quality night's sleep challenges popular misconceptions about the effects of alternative therapies while covering such topics as stress, apnea, and feng shui. Original. 40,000 first printing.

It’s time for bed. You’re tired, but you know you’ll be tossing and turning for hours to come. At dawn, you fall into a deep sleep, but it’s short lived. Long before you’re ready, your alarm clock mercilessly informs you that it’s time to get up. After decades of nights like this, Antoinetta Vogels managed to unravel the enigma of her sleeping problem and restore her ability to get a good night’s sleep. In How to Overcome Insomnia All by Yourself, Antoinetta reveals how to become a healthy sleeper through self-knowledge. Using examples from her own life and firsthand experience with this sleep disorder, Antoinetta explores the childhood circumstances that can lead to unhealthy motivation, approval-seeking behavior, and chronic insomnia in adulthood. She offers practical advice and activities that you can use to heal the wounds of the past so you can enjoy a brighter future full of joy, healthy relationships, and restful sleep.