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Say Good Night to Insomnia: The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed At Harvard Medical School

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Everyone can benefit
Dr. Jacobs knows what he's talking about!
The best book on insomnia I've come across
Good Night

Say Good Night to Insomnia: The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed At Harvard Medical School
Gregg Jacobs , and Herbert Benson
Manufacturer: Owl Books
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Imagine an insomnia treatment that improves sleep in 100 percent of insomniacs, helps 75 percent of insomniacs become normal sleepers, and allows 90 percent of insomniacs to reduce or eliminate their use of sleeping pills. This treatment is safe, natural, and has no side effects except improved mood, higher energy, increased mind/body control, and better health. No, this is not a new miracle drug. It is Dr. Gregg Jacobs's drug-free program described in Say Good Night to Insomnia.At Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dr. Jacobs has tested and developed a six-week, drug-free program that conquers insomnia in a large majority of patients. The first clinician to offer proof that insomnia can be overcome without drugs, Dr. Jacobs's program provides techniques for: Eliminating sleeping pills Establishing sleep-promoting habits and lifestyle practices Changing negative, stressful thoughts about sleep Implementing relaxation and stress-reduction techniques Enhancing peace of mind and reducing negative emotions

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Great Book and one other recommendation.......2007-05-28

Great insights and very well written. Also, for those of you in search of an effective sleep aid, I found and bought a pretty cool system on Ebay called the `Sleep Wizard'...it's a white noise program but way batter and more varied than others I have tried before, cost me $10 and I would have spent several times that price. Here'a the link:

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Everyone can benefit.......2007-05-04

Everyone sleeps and so everyone can benefit enormously from this book. It describes various processes that take place in our bodies and gives a large amount of suggestions for improving ourselves in various aspects of our bodies and minds. The book explains things both scientifically and simply, so it can be appreciated by people of all levels.

If one wanted to follow the method, there are several forms and charts to fill out in order to keep up easily. I didn't do this, I just picked up on all the little tips throughout and I think the book definitely helped me learn to deal with stress and sleep better.

Dr. Jacobs knows what he's talking about!.......2007-03-18

My doctor recommended that I get Dr. Jacobs' book for my insomnia. After completing the sixth week I had cut my medication down to 1/4 of the dosage, and I've continued to make progress. I've been medication free for 2 months now! I've seen both positive and negative reviews on this book. I believe his book is an excellent resource, but you need to put the work in for successful results. He can't do it for you! It's full of information and tips on how to help yourself achieve a good sleep cycle. The key is to keep on track with monitoring your sleep patterns. I highly recommend this self-help book.

The best book on insomnia I've come across.......2007-01-09

This book was recommended to me by a woman who specializes in all the aspects of sleep disorders. Just buying the book actually helped me to sleep better! Jacobs' common sense, holistic approach made a lot of sense to me, and I have basically been sleeping soundly since I got it, after 3+ years of insomnia. The suggestion of morning exposure to natural light and morning exercise has been revolutionary to me. Maybe that is obvious folk wisdom, but it took a Harvard Med School doctor to write a book about it! I have never written an Amazon review before, and hyperbole doesn't come naturally, but this book changed my life.

Good Night.......2007-01-04

The information in this book really hit home with me. I have suffered from chronic insomnia for 20+ years, have tried every technique & sleeping pills possible, all with minimal success. When I read Dr. Jacobs' descriptions of clients he has helped, it was like reading my history. I have successfully incorporated many of his techniques, and while my sleep isn't perfect, it is definitely better. I rarely use any sleep aids now, and for the most part, feel more rested than I have in years. Definitely worth the money!

5-HTP: The Natural Way to Boost Serotonin and Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia

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Incomplete and full of inconsistencies
Don't Worry, Be Happy!
Just like all the others...
Well written book

5-HTP: The Natural Way to Boost Serotonin and Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia
Michael Murray
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5-HTP is a naturally derived amino acid that has been shown in comprehensive studies to be safer than prescription drugs for the treatment of insomnia and depression, and can also be used for treating obesity, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, and premenstrual syndrome. It may prove to be more popular than St. John's wort for the treatment of depression and other serotonin-related conditions, as it's been shown to produce results in as little as two weeks, while the herb may take a month or longer.

Author Michael Murray, N.D., a leading naturopath and coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, delves very deeply to explain the hows and whys of depression at the neurotransmitter level, and the illustrations of presynaptic membranes may be a bit much for the lay reader. There are also several sections with intimidating titles along the lines of "Enhancing 5-HTP with Catecholamine Precursors." But the book's comprehensiveness makes up for its occasional denseness. Murray includes enlightening sections on nutrition for peak serotonin synthesis, other complementary herbal supplements, and many online and physical sources for obtaining 5-HTP. --Erica Jorgensen

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This is the first comprehensive guide to 5-HTP--an amino acid extracted from the seeds of the Griffonia plant--which is available without prescription and has been shown to be safer and more effective than prescription drugs in treating conditions associated with low levels of serotonin.

Our stressful modern lifestyles wreak havoc on our health--we're waging a constant battle to overcome the ill effects of poor diet, lack of exercise, and not enough rest.  It may surprise you to learn that scientists have discovered that our stressful lifestyles not only affect our bodies but they adversely affect our brains, too.  Specifically, stress, poor diet, and insufficient exercise cause our brains to produce low levels of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates our mood, appetite, and ability to get a good night's sleep.  When our brains aren't producing enough serotonin, we may experience depression, suffer from obesity or insomnia, or otherwise function at less than our mental and physical peak.

How do our brains produce serotonin? By synthesizing the essential amino acids we gain from eating a proper diet.  But diet alone isn't enough (or millions and millions of us wouldn't suffer the ill effects of low serotonin levels), and scientists and researchers have finally come up with a groundbreaking supplement that will safely and efficiently boost serotonin levels and reduce depression, obesity, insomnia, migraine headaches, and anxiety.  That supplement is 5-HTP.

Written by one of the leading naturopathic doctors in the U.S., 5-HTP tells you everything you need to know about this amazing supplement.  Citing case histories, scientific studies, and all the available literature on the subject, Dr.  Murray introduces us to a supplement that has been widely and effectively used throughout Europe for decades.

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A must read.......2007-04-05

This is a very thorough and informative book on 5HTP. There's alot of info I wasn't aware of and because of it, I've begun to lose weight by following the advice in it. I'm surprised it is not touted as THE way to lose weight to give the bogus weight loss "systems" a run for their money. I like the fact that it lists studies, statistics, it's multiple uses and how it works. I didn't know it double dutied as a safe sleeping aid, for example and now use it as well for that purpose. It's too bad it gets swept under the rug for those that want to use a supplement as safe as 5HTP.

Incomplete and full of inconsistencies.......2003-08-28

While this book presents some interesting and possibly even helpful information, Murray destroys his credibility by his glaring contradictions. For example, on page 33 he says, "5-HTP...cannot be metabolized by the liver into kynurenine." Then on page 238 he says, "...if vitamin B6 levels are low, then more 5-HTP will get converted in the liver into another substance, kynurenine."

Another troubling oversight is that Murray's mention of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome is very brief, and is in reference only to the L-tryptophan scare of 1989. He never mentions that 5-HTP has also been linked with EMS. He also states that the manufacturing process of 5-HTP prevents any possible contamination, which simply isn't true.

I read this book hoping to find reassuring information about the safety of 5-HTP, but in light of Murray's poor research, inconsistencies and inaccuracies, it's hard to trust any of the information presented.

Don't Worry, Be Happy!.......2002-12-12

I have suffered from mild depression for years. The therapy described in the book has worked like a miracle.

Just like all the others..........2001-08-08

Nothing new here. Same old stuff you will find in any other book about 5-HTP. Dissapointed.

Well written book.......2001-01-26

Minor obsessive-compulsive disorder run in my family. A brother of mine is taking Zoloft. I was looking for a natural alternative to treat symptoms that I've had that are considered "mild" by the psychiatric community (my symptoms don't prevent me from holding down a job and having relationships). I've been unable to find a cure with behavioral modification. This book had the information I needed to understand the neurological and behavioral systems that are affected by serotonin deficiency. I was impressed with Dr. Murray's presentation of scientific studies and comparisons of 5-HTP against pharmological alternatives. I'm on 5-HTP now and it "magically" cured my 20-year compulsion. 5-HTP is no placebo. Like one of the other reviwers, I have to take 5-HTP in the morning. Taken before bedtime, I experience very vivid dreams and wake up at 3:00 a.m., unable to get back to sleep.

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Good sleeping plan
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Some surprising [but effective] ideas for better sleep.
Very good book, 9 out of 10 score

No More Sleepless Nights
Peter Hauri , and Shirley Linde
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"The best book this reviewer has seen on insomnia."—Library Journal

"Make sleep as easy as falling out of bed."—USA Today

"At last, an authoritative, sensible book for all those with trouble sleeping; this is wonderfully written and offers real help."—Rosalind D. Cartwright, Ph.D., Director, Sleep Disorder Center Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago

"Nearly everything you always wanted to know about sleep and what can go wrong with it . . . with step-by-step suggestions."— Publishers Weekly

This newly revised edition of Dr. Hauri's internationally acclaimed sleep therapy program offers you much more than helpful hints. You'll learn what works and what doesn't, ways to evaluate the latest insomnia treatments, and how to create your own customized sleep therapy program. With this easy-to-follow advice, there's no longer any reason to lose precious sleep. Whether your sleep problem is chronic or occasional, No More Sleepless Nights is the best remedy available.

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Very Helpful Suggestions.......2007-06-27

The book NO MORE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS has some very helpful suggestions and information that helped me understand what possible causes are. I would suggest it to anyone who is struggling with getting sleep.

Good sleeping plan.......2006-03-04

This is the best book I have read yet! And it works.
I have been suffering from insomnia for 9 years and done all I cound think of to cure this problem, light therapy, lavendar, room darkening, no tv, sleep clinic all the usual. 2 years ago I began sleeping pills to function during the day.

This book has been a great source for beginning to cure the problem in very practical and solid steps. I would also recommend getting the sleep timer, it gives you an objective measure of the sleep you are actually getting. I am now averaging 5 to 7 hours of sleep a night with no sleeping pills.

Excellent Book.......2005-08-17

This is an excellent book on insomnia, causes, and treatments. It covers a lot more material then another book I've read, "Say Goodnight to Insomnia", Jacobs. However, I do have one gripe with Hauri's instructions for stimulus control therapy. He says it's ok to stay in bed and read or watch TV until you get sleepy, as long as you don't have conditioned insomnia (i.e., the bed/bedroom causes you to become anxious and awake). Jacobs recommends that you don't use the bed for anything other than sleep or sex. That means no reading in bed, or watching TV in bed in order to get to sleep.

Some surprising [but effective] ideas for better sleep........2005-03-28

This is an excellent book that covers a broad range of reasons, and subsequent treatments, for insomnia. If read straight through, I imagine this book would be a bit cumbersome since it is so thorough. I found the technical information about sleep (in the introduction, but also scattered throughout various chapters where it applies) to be fascinating. But it is easy to skip to the parts that only concern you.

There are some detailed assessment quizzes, which I skipped because I had a definite idea of what was causing my insomnia (shift work, poor sleep habits, and anxiety.) But if you think there might be emotional, medical or other factors to your insomnia, the quizzes should point you in the right direction.

The advice on treatment is very interesting, not only because it seems to work, but because a lot of the ideas seem so counterintuitive (for example, if you have insomnia, spending LESS time in bed is probably a good idea. This is exactly opposite of what I was doing.) Chances are if you have insomnia, the things you are doing to help yourself sleep are probably only making it worse.

Some of the treatment ideas (particularly for improving 'sleep hygiene') might be difficult to implement at first, requiring some commitment and self-discipline, but the idea is to create a routine and good habits in the long run, so you'll be consistently getting good sleep for the rest of your life. Totally worth waking up at an hour you'd normally sleep through, or forcing yourself outside into the sunshine when you'd rather be napping.

After reading the book, for the past two nights I have actually fallen asleep within 30 minutes and slept soundly through the night. I am actually looking forward to implementing more of the treatment ideas, and I hope to kick this thing completely.

Very good book, 9 out of 10 score.......2005-01-10

"No More Sleepless Nights" is a well-written, comprehensive, easily-read book about all the possible causes for the different kinds of insomnia, with very specific ideas about how to resolve or decrease the insomnia, depending upon the variety and the cause.

The possible causes discussed include: illness, medication, habits, diet, anxiety, depression, and environment. The author has really tried to catch every angle. The book tries to avoid sleeping pills, and medication in general, whenever possible and, in the few situations where the book advises you to consult a physician about medication, the goal is "as little as possible, as brief as possible."

My one, fairly minor, gripe about the book is that, early on, the author talks as if the book was going to present a detailed, step-by-step program for addressing insomnia (i.e., insomnia --> A --> B --> C --> D --> E --> no insomnia). Instead, it is more of a shotgun approach, necessitated by the different variants of insomnia and the many possible causes. At the end, the author again portrays the program has a single, sequential entity. I am not disputing the program, as I think the book does an excellent job of explaining insomnia and methods to address it. I am just nit-picking about the author portraying it as one thing (just in the first few pages and last few pages), when it is really a more varied and complex program, as it needs to be.

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The workbook contains most of the information from the textbook, but is redesigned to emphasize how to analyze the causes of insomnia and what to do about it. I liked this format even better than the textbook.

Hypnosis to Help You Sleep Deeply (Hypnotic Empowerment for Self-Awakening) (Hypnotic Empowerment for Self-Awakening)

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Unbelievable !
If I could give this 10 stars, I would.
I am sleeping again, despite the neighbors. It works.
By FAR, the best product I've ever used
Sleeping better

Hypnosis to Help You Sleep Deeply (Hypnotic Empowerment for Self-Awakening) (Hypnotic Empowerment for Self-Awakening)
Janet I. Decker
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The bear on the cover of this audio CD represents what this hypnotic audio product can do for you. [Bear: Deep sleep (hibernation) comes naturally to bears. Bears give birth during their deep sleep period. Deep sleep enables productivity as well as creativity.] This Audio CD contains 2 programs. Program 1: "Hypnosis to Help You Sleep Deeply". Verbal step-by-step instructions gently guide the listener into a hypnotic trance state. Positive suggestions are then given to the subconscious mind to help induce a deep, natural and restful sleep. The listener will awaken fully rested and refreshed, at their desired time, ready to begin their day. Program 2: "Relax and Sleep Deeply". Step by step instructions guide the listener into a deeply relaxed trance state. Deep relaxation is extremely beneficial to mind, body and spirit. Program 2 enhances the effects of program 1. Program 1 and program 2 may be used independently of each other. An enclosed booklet describes what hypnosis is and how best to use this CD to achieve the greatest results. Effects will vary from person to person. Hypnotherapy is considered "complimentary medicine" and is not intended to be used in place of medical or psychiatric care.

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Unbelievable !.......2007-06-21

I have tried hypnosis in person as well as Tapes...remember those? and CD's for different things but nothing has worked like Janet's hypnosis. They say usually it takes about 30 days to rewrite a thought blueprint but I've only use it 2 times and it has worked right away. For years I've been sleeping with the help of meds and I think I found the cure.
I thought the other reviews were just Fluff but they weren't. I Highly recommend this even if you are the type that needs elephant tranquilizers to sleep. Hopefully I'll be able to ween myself off mine and just rely on the CD to relearn to fall asleep naturally. Fingers crossed. Good Luck !

If I could give this 10 stars, I would........2006-12-08

Janet's Hypnosis CD has been life-changing for me. I've suffered from insomnia for about 15 years...I'd sleep one to three hours a night and not be able to get back to sleep; It got so that I could barely function at my job, my memory was impaired and I started experiencing MS-like symptoms-weakness in legs and spine. I drank (a liter of) wine one night and slept the whole night through and since then, I've been dependent on alcohol to sleep. I tried to break this dependency several times, even trying prescription sleeping pills, but nothing else would work. I was pretty much resolved that I'd be doing this for the rest of my life. I found Janet's CD on Amazon.com and decided to order it. It's been a process, but not a long one. At first, I'd listen to it and was amazed at the deep relaxation that I was able to achieve, but I was still afraid to give up my `life-line' and go without wine for the night (I had such anxiety about not being able to perform the next day). But(!), I started noticing that, even after drinking the night before, I felt more energetic, more alert and more focused the next day. I decided one night to try not drinking and let the hypnosis do the work. The first night, I slept only a few hours, and woke up off and on, but was able to get back to sleep. The next night I slept for a whole four hour block of time, which was phenomenal for me. Each night, sleep was deeper and longer. I'm at the end of the first alcohol-free week for me and I am sleeping the whole night through. Even though, it's only been one week, I know that dependency is broken. I can't recommend this CD strongly enough.

I am sleeping again, despite the neighbors. It works. .......2006-10-05

I found this cd by accident and it changed my life. The power of suggestion is amazing. "You will hear the noise but it will not bother you.", You will wake up feeling rested and relaxed..." Now I am breathing, relaxing, sleeping, and living again. Janet has a very pleasing and soothing voice. I will probably wear out this cd. Thank you Janet.
I purchased 3 more, stress reduction, memory improvement, and confidence. All are first rate. I wish there was one for SELF HEALING. It would be a best seller in health food stores.

By FAR, the best product I've ever used.......2006-08-23

I have tried a dozen different programs to help with my sleep issues and this is BY FAR the best hypnosis program I have ever used. Janet's voice is soothing and her autosuggestions are very effective. Since starting this program I have regained restful, rejuvenating sleep and I feel great. It has helped me in all facets of my life and I will continue using it as a relaxation CD. I encourage anyone who has problems sleeping to buy this product immediately!

Sleeping better.......2006-03-28

I have recently purchased Hypnosis to Help You Sleep Deeply by Janet I. Decker, C.HT. This is my second purchase in Decker's set of Hypnotic Empowerment Series. I had such success with her Hypnosis for Memory and Recall, I decided to try this one. I've had trouble sleeping well for years and can't remember the last time of waking up in the morning with that refreshed and really rested feeling. I have trouble going to sleep, wake up several times a night, and have a hard time getting up in the morning. This Hypnosis to Help You Sleep Deeply CD is extremely relaxing. It's an interesting experience of deep relaxation, concentration on relaxed breathing, and hearing Janet Decker's calm voice of affirmations of sleeping better. At the end of the session, you have the option of coming back up to a state to continue with your day's tasks, but refreshed, or, drifting off to sleep. It can also be used to help you sleep better if you work at night and have to sleep during the day (I've been there before too). What's also good about this Hypnosis is that you are deeply relaxed and sort of tranced, but fully aware of your surroundings and can respond to any emergencies or situation that needs your full attention. So, it feels safe. Last night, on listening to the CD, I did drift off into a pleasant sleep but the listening to the CD itself was extremely pleasant also. Anyone out there who needs to relax, this one's for you!
P. Mier, "Summerbreeze", Brandon, FL

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia: A Session-by-Session Guide

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Concise, practical & easy to read

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia: A Session-by-Session Guide
Michael L. Perlis , Carla Jungquist , Michael T. Smith , and Donn Posner
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Sleep disorders and insomnia have staggering societal and personal costs, with lack of sleep accounting for up to 50% of industrial and traffic accidents every year. This book guides the clinician in how to best establish a sleep clinic to study and solve sleep disturbances of his or her patients. Residents in the rapidly growing number of sleep medicine programs will want to keep this practical, hands-on manual at their sides as they learn the tools of the trade.

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Concise, practical & easy to read.......2006-04-15

Perlis and collaborators put together a succinct and practical book on CBT for insomnia. The book is aimed for clinicians, researchers and sleep behavioral therapists. This beautiful hardcover edition begins with defining insomnia and explaining the conceptual framework of CBT treatment. Then, step by step, the author explains how to perform 8-sessions of behavioral therapy. Each concept is reinforced by a sample dialogue; it is like having a coach next to the reader. Troubleshooting frequently encountered problems such as non-adherence is also explained. Then a sample case, session by session. To finalize, the appendices have useful clinical tools. All of these qualities make this book a must for sleep medicine fellows, or clinicians interested in CBT for insomnia.

Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health

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Great, holistic answer to insomnia and other sleep problems!
The best and most comprehensive guide to sleep and wellness
Any sleep-deprived sufferer needs this.
Good Practical Advice
An important self-help book

Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health
Dr. Michael Breus
Manufacturer: Dutton Adult
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Have you ever tossed and turned the night away, panicking as each hour passed that you will never fall asleep? Have you ever been late for work because you hit the snooze button too many times? Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt you looked older than you are? If so, the promise of Good Night is for you—more sleep, better sleep, healthy sleep.

We live in a sleep-deprived country. In a culture that works more hours and has many more things to do in a day, we're sleeping less and less. We feel it at work, at home, and everywhere else. A good night's sleep is the key to health and beauty—it's the first and most important step on your road to feeling energized and looking your best.

In Good Night, Dr. Michael Breus, Ph.D., the designated sleep expert on WebMD and co- founder of Sound Sleep LLC, outlines a program that shows you how to identify your sleep issues and what you can do about it. Like no other book today, Good Night provides both a solution for you to solve your short-term sleeping problems—getting a good night's sleep tonight—and a 28-night program with the long-term tools that can help you lose weight, look younger, and find more energy every day. You deserve to feel better about yourself and your life, and with this book, you have a plan to make it happen—starting tonight.

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Great, holistic answer to insomnia and other sleep problems!.......2007-03-03

Surely all of us, at one time or another, have gone a few rounds with insomnia. When you've had trouble sleeping, you drag yourself out of bed in the morning feeling all achy and exhausted, just as if you had been in the ring battling an opponent all night. In his book Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health, Dr. Breus coaches you on all the effective ways to overcome insomnia - ways that many of us would never even think of! - and put it down for the count. I found his book expertly written in a conversational and friendly style with suggestions and instructions that are easy to understand and follow.

Part I of the book is called "Quick-Fix Sleep Solutions" and includes the first four chapters. You know what a bad night's sleep is, but what exactly is a good night's sleep? In chapter one, Dr. Breus explains enough about the science of sleep to give you a good foundation for understanding how and why a good night's sleep is necessary to feeling good and looking younger. Chapter two introduces you to the "Three Most Troublesome Culprits in Disordered Sleep...and How to Conquer Them." (If you guessed that caffeine is one of the three, you're right; however, the third culprit might surprise you!) The discussion in chapter three is about the people in your life - your partner, children, and business associates - and how you can manage the disruptions in sleep they may cause. Chapter four is "The Extreme (but Easy!) Bedroom Makeover" and is one of my favorite chapters. In it you learn how to make small changes in the bedroom that add up to a big difference, enabling you to improve your quality of sleep!

"Part II: From Waistlines to Face Lines: You Are What You Sleep" includes chapters five, six, and seven. Did you know that a poor night's sleep can undermine your diet, exercise, or combination weight-loss program? The first chapter in part two discusses how the body chemistry behind a good night's sleep can not only enhance your weight-loss, but acts as a "cosmetic medicine" that empowers your cells to rejuvenate and reverse the damage caused by age, stress, environment, and other factors. Chapter six talks about the important role played by quality sleep in the areas of exercise and sex, and how the right kind of sleep can not only perk up your love life, it can enhance those intimate moments with your partner. If you have ever thought that a nap in the afternoon was a good idea, chapter seven will show you how right you are, and Dr Breus explores different types of naps to help you choose the one that will deliver just the right amount of rest and energy without adversely impacting your sleep that night.

Part III launches the remarkable four-week program, "28 Nights to Sound Sleep Forever" developed by Dr. Breus. Chapter eight takes you step-by-step through the first week of his comprehensive and detailed program to improve your rejuvenating, regenerating sleep. He leads you through a series of small changes from scheduling sleep time to relaxation techniques while you keep a Sleep Diary to record your reactions. Evaluation is the keyword for chapter nine; here you will take the second week to review your Sleep Diary entries from the previous chapter so that you may evaluate the effectiveness of each change, and try some new techniques if you need to. You also receive friendly reminders that help you to stay on track. Weeks three and four of the program comprise chapter ten; here you finalize and follow your personalized sleep program by combining and practicing all the bedtime routine, relaxation, and other techniques that worked well for you.

"The Sleep Aid Industry" is the topic of Part IV of the book. Dr Breus answers a few common questions concerning sleep-aid supplements and pharmaceuticals. As a holistic practitioner myself, I especially value this information about the hazards of using medications or other "quick fix" techniques in attempting to attain quality, restful sleep. To close, The Sleep Doctor offers some excellent guidelines to follow in order to reap the benefits of a completely natural night's sleep for business and vacation travelers, and people who work evening or night shifts.

The two appendices at the end of the book include a reminder list in outline format along with Sleep Diary charts, and a list of additional resources.

I am delighted to have this book in my toolkit to recommend to stress-management clients as well as to other holistic practitioners. You can learn more about Dr. Breus and his book Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health, by visiting his website www.soundsleepsolutions.com . You will find many articles about a variety of sleep problems, and you may also subscribe to his free "Sleep eNewzzzletter!" You should also visit "The Insomnia Blog" http://www.theinsomniablog.com/ where you may find not only great posts to read, but you can listen to several podcasts of Dr. Breus sharing his expertise in order to help you to overcome your sleep problems!

The best and most comprehensive guide to sleep and wellness.......2007-02-24

After more than 25 years of insomnia I've read my share of books on sleep and this is by far the best.

It provides a great guide to sleep hygiene which includes everything from choosing the best mattress, to sound proofing your room, developing good bedtime habits and understanding your own issues.

The book is full of handy quizzes that help you identify problem areas and provides comprehensive solutions for you to address these issues and get a good night's sleep. The book is full of examples and helpful tips and includes worksheets for you to record your sleep during the four week program.

If you're impatient to jump into the 4 week program you can start that immediately but I would strongly recommend reading the preceding chapters so you can eliminate problems from light, noise, pets, uncomfortable pillows and the like.

Good Night covers all the basics of getting a good night sleep, including recommendations on snacks to help you get to sleep and ideas for decorating your room to minimise distractions.

The book distinguishes between disordered sleeping and sleep disorders covering off the common sleep disorders and how they are diagnosed. The pros and cons of various remedies including sleeping pills and alternative remedies are also covered.

For anyone interested in weight loss or wanting to look younger or remove those black circles under the eyes, Good Night tells you why sleep might be interfering with your energy, appetite and appearance as well as providing guidelines to look and feel younger healthier and slimmer. What could be better?

Any sleep-deprived sufferer needs this........2006-12-11

If you're not getting a good night's sleep, and conventional ideas haven't worked, then GOOD NIGHT: THE SLEEP DOCTOR'S 4-WEEK PROGRAM TO BETTER SLEEP AND BETTER HEALTH takes the next step. It comes from a Senior VP of Clinical Operations at a sleep clinic on the cutting edge of sleep research, and offers up a survey which outlines 6 common reasons for sleep disturbance, how to fix short-term and long-term problems, and how to refine the art of napping. Any sleep-deprived sufferer needs this.

Diane C. Donovan
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Good Practical Advice.......2006-11-16

I thought I'd heard every statistic and help tip that existed re: sleep problems and sleep hygiene -- keep your room cold and dark, wear earplugs, etc. But refreshingly, this book had a few tips I hadn't seen or heard elsewhere -- including descriptions of several yoga-like relaxation and meditation exercises to help you unwind.

I'm particularly fond of the concept of a "power down hour" where you spend a full, committed hour to unwinding before bed. Though it sounds unrealistic in the modern world, that anyone would take a full hour to do this, the cool thing is that 1/2 of this wind-down hour is meant to be devoted to doing what the author calls "mindless chores" like folding laundry. Makes a lot of sense to me, to save these chores for late night, when doing them may actually help put you to sleep!

There are a lot of tips like this in the book. Highly recommended overall.

An important self-help book.......2006-11-14

A key to functioning well in all aspects of our lives is for us to get enough sleep and, more importantly, get enough GOOD sleep. Dr. Breus helps us do just that with his honest, no-nonsense approach. His clinical insight, helpful explanations, and real-world examples make this book an important read for anyone who desires to become a better sleeper.

Restful Sleep: The Complete Mind-Body Program for Overcoming Insomnia

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Lot of useful information!
Very helpful resource

Restful Sleep: The Complete Mind-Body Program for Overcoming Insomnia
Deepak Md Chopra
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Deepak Chopra, M.D., eminent physician and best-selling author of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, explains how to fall asleep easily without trying, identify and eliminate the imbalances that cause your insomnia, and achieve a healthy balance of rest and activity in your life.

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Lot of useful information!.......2006-09-25

I sometimes have trouble sleeping . . . not so much getting to sleep, but
staying asleep . . . so when I saw RESTFUL SLEEP by Deepak Chopra,
I jumped at the opportunity to listen to the program.

Subtitled THE COMPLETE MIND/BODY PROGRAM FOR OVERCOMING
INSOMNIA, it delivered a great deal of information . . . but this was not
surprising because Chopra tends to do that with every book and/or tape
he comes out with . . . in my opinion, this was one of his best.

I particularly liked how he backed up his ideas with insights from
Ayurevda, the ancient Indian science of life.

There were many tidbits I gained from listening; among them:
* You can't force yourself to sleep.

* Trying to sleep will not help; it will actually aggravate the
insomnia.

* Turn your clock to the wall. Don't be concerned with the time.

* The solution to all sleep problems is making the period of being
awake totally dynamic and satisfying.

* Lunch should be your heaviest meal of the day.

* Supper should be light and eaten early.

* Take a short stroll after dinner.

* Avoid watching TV at night. If you must, stop by 9 p.m.

* Best to go asleep before 10 p.m., according to the rhythms of
nature.

* Rising earlier will lead to an earlier time for going to bed.

* Wake up at a regular time every day.

* Do reading in a room other than the bedroom.

* Making your bed each day creates an orderly and harmonious
impression when you go to sleep.

* Extract of lavender is considered helpful for sleep.

* Ask yourself: Do you love your job? Are you really happy?
If "yes" to both those questions, then it is likely to will avoid
most heart and other health problems.

Very helpful resource.......2000-07-15

I bought this book several years ago when I first became aware that I was having chronic problems with sleeping. I finally pulled it off my shelf about a month ago and read it. I have found it to be extremely helpful.

Chopra begins by encouraging the reader to consider the connection between waking life and sleeping life, and also the connection between our own biorythms and the rythms of nature.

He then writes about sleep and how to make it restful again rather than stressful. His style is very relaxed and easy to understand. He takes an ayurvedic (the ancient tradition of Indian medicine) approach to helping solve sleep disorders. I was not familiar with the ayurveda prior to reading this book, and really enjoyed learning a little bit about it. As a reader I did not feel that Chopra was trying to convert me, just help me. And - I feel that he did.

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Another winner by the master of Horror
yawn
Ripoff
My fav outside of the Dark Tower series
INSOMNIA by Stephen King

Insomnia
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Another winner by the master of Horror.......2007-05-06

Terrific S. King book. Once you start it, you can't put it down. Great price through Amazon.

yawn.......2007-05-03

It was a drag from start to finish. Mr. King really didn't achieve much on this one. I will applaud the imagination of the story, just poorly told. Lots of pages of boredom. Highly recommended if you're in prison and have a lot of time.

Ripoff.......2007-03-17

When I bought it their wasn't anything mentioned about it being on casset tapes. So I can't listen to it untill I can find a tape player.

My fav outside of the Dark Tower series.......2007-02-25

You must weed through a lot of events at the beginning of this book pretty much before you have true sympathy for the main characters which is hard. Its much easier to read when you care about what youre reading. I have found this book to be better the second time around. I waited a year between readings and it was awesome the second time. Its very involved with the Dark Tower series. This will be a plus for a lot of people. I really love the descriptions in this book. The characters are great but i like the descriptions of auras, the death bags, and balloon strings. Its just so awesome and vivid. It made me want to see it for myself. Actually, those descriptions did make me see it for myself.

INSOMNIA by Stephen King.......2007-02-20

Overall, I think this book was a difficult read in the fact that the story was not that interesting. The fact that the main character has insomnia and begins to "see" three little bald doctors and balloons attached to people; the fact that the Crimson King soon turned into a catfish, these are ideas that are clearly out of control. But I have to give it to Mr. King for allowing us into his head; he is clearly a mastermind of bringing you in, he is a very good story teller and am not surprised that many of his books have been adapted into movies. The best novel of his that I totally recommend is THE SHINING; nothing compares to that.

The Family That Couldn't Sleep: A Medical Mystery

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extremely well written
From a nurse scientist's perspective
Worth a read
very interesting
Riveting

The Family That Couldn't Sleep: A Medical Mystery
D.T. Max
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For two hundred years a noble Venetian family has suffered from an inherited disease that strikes their members in middle age, stealing their sleep, eating holes in their brains, and ending their lives in a matter of months. In Papua New Guinea, a primitive tribe is nearly obliterated by a sickness whose chief symptom is uncontrollable laughter. Across Europe, millions of sheep rub their fleeces raw before collapsing. In England, cows attack their owners in the milking parlors, while in the American West, thousands of deer starve to death in fields full of grass.

What these strange conditions–including fatal familial insomnia, kuru, scrapie, and mad cow disease–share is their cause: prions. Prions are ordinary proteins that sometimes go wrong, resulting in neurological illnesses that are always fatal. Even more mysterious and frightening, prions are almost impossible to destroy because they are not alive and have no DNA–and the diseases they bring are now spreading around the world.

In The Family That Couldn’t Sleep, essayist and journalist D. T. Max tells the spellbinding story of the prion’s hidden past and deadly future. Through exclusive interviews and original archival research, Max explains this story’s connection to human greed and ambition–from the Prussian chemist Justus von Liebig, who made cattle meatier by feeding them the flesh of other cows, to New Guinean natives whose custom of eating the brains of the dead nearly wiped them out. The biologists who have investigated these afflictions are just as extraordinary–for example, Daniel Carleton Gajdusek, a self-described
“pedagogic pedophiliac pediatrician” who cracked kuru and won the Nobel Prize, and another Nobel winner, Stanley Prusiner, a driven, feared self-promoter who identified the key protein that revolutionized prion study.

With remarkable precision, grace, and sympathy, Max–who himself suffers from an inherited neurological illness–explores maladies that have tormented humanity for centuries and gives reason to hope that someday cures will be found. And he eloquently demonstrates that in our relationship to nature and these ailments, we have been our own worst enemy.

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“The Family that Couldn’t Sleep is a riveting detective story that plumbs one of the deepest mysteries of biology. The story takes the reader from the torments of an Italian family cursed with sleeplessness to the mad cows of England (and, now, America), following an unlikely trail of misfolded proteins. D. T. Max unfolds his absorbing narrative with rare grace and makes the science sing.” –Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma and The Botany of Desire

“Much has been written about prions and Mad Cow Disease–nearly all of it is worthless. Thankfully, from the world of journalism comes D.T. Max to set things right. Throw all those other “Mad Cow” books in the trash: This is the book to read about prions–or whatever you want to call them. It’s a riveting tale, told by someone with a very special understanding, derived in part from his own strange ailment. Find a cozy spot, clear your schedule and dive in.”
– Laurie Garrett, author of Betrayal of Trust and The Coming Plague

“D. T. Max deftly unfolds the mysterious prion in all its villainous guises. Although scientists do not fully understand these proteins–how they replicate and wreak such havoc in their victims’ brains–The Family That Couldn’t Sleep reveals their historical, cultural, and scientific place in our world. Prepare to be enlightened, entertained, and frightened.”
–Katrina Firlik, MD, author of Another Day in the Frontal Lobe

“A great book. D.T. Max has drawn the curtain on a cabinet of folly and malady that will stagger your imagination.”
– Philip Weiss, author of American Taboo

“D.T. Max has combined the enthralling medical anthropology of Oliver Sacks with the gothic horror of Stephen King to produce a medical detective story that is as intelligent as it is spooky. The villain of The Family That Couldn’t Sleep is the prion, a tiny little protein that causes some of the most terrifying, brain-mangling, creepy diseases known to man. Always fascinating–how could it not be, given that its characters include cannibals, mad cows, madder sheep, a Nobel prize-winning pedophile, and, most poignantly, an Italian family cursed by fatal insomnia?–Max’s book is also a gripping account of scientific discovery, and a heartfelt meditation on what it means to be cursed with an incurable, and brutal, illness.” – David Plotz, author of The Genius Factory

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extremely well written.......2007-06-03

must be for just being such a written interesting book. some of the disease related book are boring. but this one is definitely not! Mr max, for your condition, in japan they have invented a plastic (i saw that on TV from a program called best 3 ) which they made a gidget into a gear which with minimum force you can lift a a lot of things. remember the gear logan in "dark angel" have? the same stuff.

From a nurse scientist's perspective.......2007-05-06

The Family That Couldn't Sleep: A Medical Mystery has an agenda. You find this "up front" from the author's admission. However, the agenda is a worthy one to raise consciousness about rare genetic disorders that don't have the government's or pharmaceutical companies' attention because their financial and epidemiological impacts are so low. The book also brings into focus how families will deny the presence of a genetic disease or feel it is punishment for untold sins.
I read the book because it offered information about prion disease (prions are the culprits that cause mad cow disease and some other specific degenerative nervous system diseases). Finding evidence that prion disease can not only be transmitted by eating flesh of an infected animal, but also genetically transmitted was new information to me. This book will hold the attention of laypersons as well as those acquainted with the scientific aspects of genetics and neurodegenerative diseases. References and websites are presented so readers can follow up and interpret the scientific findings themselves if they like.

Worth a read.......2007-02-26

Overall, I enjoyed this book. The title is a bit of marketing, I think, since very little of the book talks about FFI, the sleep-robbing disease affecting Italian (and a few American) families. That said, the book is written well enough that I didn't mind the small bait-and-switch, as the author spends the majority of the book talking about mad cow disease and more obscure neurological diseases sharing a similar underlying cause: replicating proteins. One of the most interesting aspects of the book for me was the idea that the discoveries described are happening right now; this isn't a historical work. Except for a speculative short section claiming that humans were originally cannibalistic, the book seemed well researched and well thought out, and it moves quickly.

very interesting.......2007-02-16

LOvely way to introduce us to a scientific and controversial issue. The book is a pleasure to read and the author makes a very good job at conveying the importance of the subject in an understandable novel. Through a family story we discover the world of prions and the tragic diseases caused by the human manipulation of nature.

Riveting.......2007-01-30

Usually, it takes me much longer to read nonfiction than novels, but I read this entire book on a single snowy Saturday. It was so intriguing that I had to finish it there and then.

Prions and prion diseases are important emerging topics in health and science, and Familial Fatal Insomnia, the disease that the title refers to, is almost too horrible to imagine. Max is a very skillful science writer. He doesn't oversimplify (and when he's glossing over something, he tells you so), and he treats the complex subject matter with clarity and thoroughness. The story he tells is so interesting that it almost writes itself, but it benefits from his excellent writing nonetheless. This is one of the best works of nonfiction I've read in ages.

The Insomnia Solution: The Natural, Drug-Free Way to a Good Night's Sleep

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So bad I couldn't finish it
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So bad I couldn't finish it.......2007-06-08

I purchased this book after reading the great reviews. It is wordy, poorly written, and gives the impression the author is just making up sleep advice. The medical credentials of the author and the souces are suspect as well (the author lists GCFP after his name...what is that?). If you think yoga may help you relax then this may be for you. If you are looking for a better written book from a scientific rather than spiritual perspective I would recommend "The Insomnia Answer".

Sleep at long last.......2007-01-09

I first came across this book at 3 am on another insomnia night and was impatient for a solution. I didn't want any more pills that made me feel drugged the next day. I didn't want any more useless sleep hygiene advice, which worked intermittently. I also didn't want to pay $2,000 for a sleep study that would tell me I needed more pills and better sleep hygiene! Having suffered from insomnia for eight years, I was ready for a real solution.

Two things caught my eye about this book. One, a large percentage of the reviewers were medical professionals who used the method in their practices. Two, the book suggested an approach that would actually relax the body and calm the mind, not drug it or try to control everything around it and hope it behaves. This was what I was looking for!

After trying the methods, I can confirm that they work spectacularly; however, I do have a word of caution on the methods. Follow the steps in the book as exactly as possible, and don't go on memory alone when first doing them. Doing them incorrectly--even slightly so--can give you poor results.

amazing.......2006-05-19

This book is incredible! I was beginning to think that sleeping poorly was a result of getting older(I am in my 30s). Now I know that you can learn to be a good sleeper just like you learn other things! Read it and enjoy.

Rescue remedy for sleep.......2006-02-13

These wonderful tecniques in the book were invaluable these last couple of weeks. My youngest son has been very ill with a virus that completely disturbed his sleeping. We thought it would change, but didn't, so I taught him some of the Mini-moves in the book and he was able to relax and finally get the much needed rest he needed for healing.

Excellent.......2006-01-09

As a very tired single mother of two, I have been using this method for a few years. It changed my relationship with sleep. Recently my 8 year old had a very painful infection and was unable to sleep. I did some of the techniques with her as she tried to relax. It worked! We both got a decent nights sleep.
Thank you.

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