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Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Healthx$2.59
  (13 reviews)
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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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The best and most comprehensive guide to sleep and wellness
By A173FXXS1WXTDI on 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?
Good Practical Advice
By APK9JM3TCFIT4 on 2006-11-15
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.
Great, holistic answer to insomnia and other sleep problems!
By A1EJQWB3ZVENGD on 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!
This Book Rocks!!!!!
By AGPMLBSNMV39S on 2006-09-24
I have been the worst sleeper for years. Who knew that the finish of your walls could make the difference. Dr. Breus. gives insightful advice on how to get to sleep soundly. I am so excited to start the progam. Give it a try for a great nights sleep.
It really works!
By A1JKRV76HNDQ0O on 2006-10-27
I appreciate Dr. Breus' approach to better sleep. For years I would wake up multiple times each night but after following Dr. Breus' 4-week program I've actually been sleeping through the night. The program isn't super easy but it really does work.
- Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health
By A3USHWPRUOAYRO on 2006-10-19
I have never reviewed any products before, but, this book and the 28 day program has helped me so much that I felt I had to. I want as many people to know this book is out there and can help everyone who needs it.
-Barry
- A Good Route to a Good Night
By A35RM6NRJ36GKZ on 2006-10-30
By understanding the science of sleep and the busy lives of his patients, Dr. Breus offers a workable program for developing and keeping successful sleep habits. The author touches on the entirety of the sleep experience, from bedroom decor to daytime stress to the effects of alcohol, caffeine, room temperature and ambient light. I learned a lot about sleep and its effects on memory, work performance and, surprisingly, weight loss. There is help here for the busy mom on the go to the business traveler. Easy to read with usueful hints and facts on sleeping right.
- Good Night - Great Life!
By A2JP5O7ILASXAC on 2006-10-19
I have read my fair share of books which have put me to sleep. This is the first book that actually helped me sleep. Thank you Dr. Breus! I took the 28 day plan, changed my sleep habits and it has changed my life. I feel so much better, my family and friends say I even look better. Good Night!
- Any sleep-deprived sufferer needs this.
By A14OJS0VWMOSWO on 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
California Bookwatch
- This book really helps!
By A26A0V1XJEQJ7R on 2006-10-19
I read this book and it has helped me a great deal. It has been a very long time since I've gotten a good night's sleep - since using the program in this book I have been sleeping like a baby!
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