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Chargement... The Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (Harvard Medical School Guides)par Lawrence Epstein
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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 Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Lots of interesting points in the first six chapters - so much so that i read portions of it aloud to my family as we were riding in the car.
Part 2 is Chapters 7 through 19, and goes into more detail about specific sleep disorders, and thus was of lesser interest to me. I liked that the book is clear about possible side effects of treatments, and cautions on when it might be appropriate to use and when it might be better to not use a particular treatment. Especially Part 1, rather than being prescriptive, the book is descriptive; leaving room for sense and good judgement. In Part 2, for some disorders the recommendations are quite specific.
"Experiments ... have found that the natural circadian rhythm varies by individual, from as short as 23 hours to as long as 25.5, with the majority falling between 24.1 and 24.5 hours." (Page 183)
"Compared to sleep, napping, and caffeine, other measures are relatively ineffective. ... Will power is not a factor; like a car that's out of gas, the brain automatically shuts down at a certain level of sleep deprivation." (Page 206)
Overall, it is refreshing to have a comprehensive discussion on sleep. This book covers it's importance, and specifics on how to get a good night's sleep.
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