- ISBN13: 9780071467438
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
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 maximiz… More >>
J. Reeves says:
Review of the physiology of sleep. I had purchased for a research project and this was did not report new information from what I was able to find online without purchasing
Rating: 3 / 5
9th March 2010 at 6:18 pm
Ronald W. Bruton says:
I have sleep apnea and have been struggling to adapt to the CPAP mask. I’ve questioned the whole business of sleep therapy and whether using the CPAP mask every night for the rest of my life was justified or effective.
Dr. Epstein’s book lays it on the line. It appears to be a remarkable summary of the research, making the case for sleep therapy of many kinds, but is especially strong on sleep apnea.
I really got the idea that the book was written on two levels. First, it is authoritative enough for MD reading. Second, it is clear enough for patients to read.
My mental struggle with the CPAP therapy has been going on for two years. After reading this book, the prospect of wearing the mask for the rest of my life doesn’t seem onerous at all. Reduced risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, stroke, and car collisions.
There are many other important topics addressed as well. And its hard to imagine a better source.
Invaluable.
Rating: 5 / 5
9th March 2010 at 7:14 pm
Patrick Ellis says:
Purchased this after a couple of restless nights, thinking I would never get back to having normal sleep again. Anybody who has had a sleep issue, even for just a little while, can relate, I’m sure.
Good book. Detailed but not so much that you have no idea what its talking about. All the main sleep issues are covered, including Restless Leg Syndrome. Also some good info on common sleep drugs.
Some good advice on how to get a better sleep. Beyond that though, I found the book quite interesting. It’s fascinating at all the research that is done on sleep and what we’re not learning about it.
If nothing else, this book made me appreciate sleep even more!
Rating: 5 / 5
9th March 2010 at 7:28 pm
Todd Stockslager says:
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
9th March 2010 at 10:20 pm
Donald S. Masler says:
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
9th March 2010 at 12:29 am