Sleep disorders and therapy Books

Book SynopsisAn engrossing examination of the science behind the little-known world of sleep.Trade Review"A lively overview of recent research into sleep." -- Maureen Corrigan - NPR's Fresh Air"A thoroughly enjoyable overview of a familiar yet remarkably foreign terrain." -- Abigail Zuger, MD - New York Times"The most diverting and consistently fascinating book on the topic ever... but you couldn’t find a more charming guide to what we do know than Dreamland." -- Laura Miller - Salon.com"A page-turner for the science-minded." -- Susannah Cahalan - New York Post"'Small science' at its best, illuminating aspects of human biology and behavior that have powerful repercussions in our private and social lives." -- Carol Tavris - Wall Street Journal"Randall’s wit and curiosity make him a comforting guide." -- Boston Globe"An accessible and well-researched guide to a fascinating subject." -- New Scientist"This fabulous book is likely to address any and all questions you might have about sleep.... There’s plenty of practical information, like how to overcome insomnia without drugs, how to combat snoring, how to encourage young children to get to sleep and, perhaps most useful, how to bet successfully on professional football games: our circadian rhythms favor West Coast teams over East Coast teams on Monday nights. This is one book that will not put you to sleep." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"Randall emphasizes the too-often neglected common-sense realization that sleep is no void; rather, it is perhaps one-third of the puzzle to living well. The author also notes that sleep is not an undifferentiated continuum; the most restful sleep arrives in five stages of about 90 minutes each. A welcome study of an element of life that is often 'forgotten, overlooked, and postponed.'" -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe 50 million Americans who suffer from insomnia need - and want - this answer now.There is no one size fits all solution to insomnia because, as this revolutionary book illustrates, there are three types that affect those who suffer from it: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, and broken sleep. And each of them requires a specialized treatment program. Now, leading experts in the evaluation and treatment of insomnia deliver personalized programs that provide relief for solve such persistent sleep problems as: Sunday night insomnia Anxiety caused by the dread of bedtime Waking before the alarm Awaking with a sudden start or jolt Scattered sleep patterns Based on cutting-edge knowledge of circadian rhythms developed in research labs for decades, this is the first sleep program that helps readers to self-diagnose and treat their particular type of insomnia.

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Book Synopsis*THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* What is a dream? Why do we dream? How do our bodies and minds use dreams? These questions are the starting point for this unprecedented, astonishing study of the role and significance of dreams, from the beginning of human history. An investigation on the grand scale, encompassing literature, anthropology, religion, and science, it articulates the essential place dreams occupy in human culture, and how they functioned as the catalyst that compelled us to transform our earthly habitat into a human world. From the earliest cave paintings - where the author finds a key to humankind''s first dreams, which contributed to our capacity to perceive past and future - to cutting-edge scientific research, Ribeiro arrives at startling and revolutionary conclusions about the role of dreams in human existence and evolution. He explores the advances that contemporary neuroscience, biochemistry and psychology have made inTrade ReviewThe Oracle of Night makes a resounding case for the mystery, beauty and cognitive importance of dreams. Ribeiro marshals prodigious evidence to bolster his case . . . This book is the culmination of decades of thought and collaborative work. It's also the expression of remarkable, if sometimes all-over-the-map, scholarship, drawing on history, literature, biology, anthropology, neuroscience, sociology and psychology, among other disciplines . . . His lyrical account is aided by Daniel Hahn's beautiful translation from the Portuguese . . . Delightful . . . You can't help being awed and enchanted by the wonder with which Ribeiro approaches his subject, by the depth of his knowledge and passion. * The New York Times *A comprehensive consideration of the sleeping mind . . . [Ribeiro] offers a capacious examination of the phenomenon of dreaming. The author draws on biology, chemistry, neurophysiology, anthropology, mythology, history, literature, biography, and art-along with myriad examples of dream narratives-to create a rich history of the human mind . . . A stimulating and informative overview. * Kirkus *[Ribeiro] explores hypotheses about the evolutionary value of sleep to humans, presenting a fascinating analysis of the debate about the relationship between sleep and cognitive ability . . . concluding, among other things, that nap rooms would be a valuable addition to school environments. * Publishers Weekly *A groundbreaking history of the human mind told through our experience of dreams-from the earliest accounts to current scientific findings-and the essential role of dreams in the formation of who we are and the world we have made. * Next Big Idea Club *"A sweeping account as tangled and chaotic-and fascinating-as the dreams themselves . . . It reinfuses the dreamscape with beauty, mystery and significance . . . The Oracle of Night takes a breakneck journey through history, from cave paintings and the ancient Greeks to Celtic myths, Egyptian pharaohs, Gilgamesh and Julius Caesar. The text, translated from the Portuguese by Daniel Hahn, moves fluidly from systemic historiography to guesswork and lighthearted extrapolation . . . The result is a curiously hybridized book, at times playful, at times intensely scientific . . . Poetic and visceral." * The Wall Street Journal *

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to baby sleep, Lucy Wolfe has seen and solved it all. Her stay-and-support approach has helped thousands of parents achieve the holy grail of babyhood a full night's sleep.But even with the best routine things can go awry, so in this book Lucy addresses in detail the most common problems that undermine your efforts: short naps, feeding associations at bedtime, early rising and much more.By helping parents understand their child's sleep science and common tendencies in the first three years, Lucy shows parents how to introduce and maintain a gentle approach that is 98 per cent effective in addressing sleep issues.This book provides all the support needed for both baby and parents to overcome persistent challenges and get the sleep they need.My cousin recommended Lucy Wolfe to me after Theodore had his worst night ever, sleeping just 90 minutes. I started Lucy's routine on a Saturday night and, even with a cold, Theodore has been sleepi

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Book SynopsisFreddie wakes up grumpy after a bad night's sleep. Late for school, his day just seems to go from bad to worse.When Nana tries to help him at dinner time, Freddie snaps at her. She explains that being tired makes everything feel worse, but she knows just the trick to help him get to sleep. Tomorrow will be a better day!In his fourth picture book, which contains mindfulness tools proven to help children manage difficult feelings, musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin (Bressie) shares another valuable lesson for children (and parents!) all brought to life by Sheena Dempsey's gorgeous illustrations.It will bring calm to bedtime by teaching children a body scan meditation technique for an easy countdown to sleep. The book also contains information for parents on the benefits of proper sleep for children and how best to achieve it.Niall Breslin's Mindful Moments for Children are available as mini podcasts, and include a body sca

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Book SynopsisFreddie wakes up grumpy after a bad night's sleep. Late for school, his day just seems to go from bad to worse. When Nana tries to help him at dinner time, he snaps at her.She explains that being tired makes everything feel worse, but she knows just the trick to help him get to sleep. Tomorrow will be a better day!In his fourth picture book, containing mindfulness tools proven to help children manage difficult feelings, musician and mindfulness expert Bressie shares another valuable lesson for children (and parents!) all brought to life by Sheena Dempsey's gorgeous illustrations.

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Book SynopsisProven bedtime solutions for parents of preschool and elementary-aged children -- from a Yale doctor.

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Book SynopsisExperts of every kind are queuing up to warn us that lack of sleep, or the wrong kind, will bring down a bewildering array of dire consequences.Heather Darwall-Smith's message in this book is simple: don't panic!Humans are biologically programmed to sleep, and by interrogating all the factors - sociological, physiological, neurological, and psychological - that might be impeding this innate instinct, each of us can work out the changes we can make in our own lifestyles to allow ourselves to sleep naturally again.This book demystifies the bewildering data around sleep by combining science with natural self-help techniques.Inside the pages of this illustrated guide to sleep, you'll discover:- A visual approach to understanding the science of why and how we sleep through info-graphics, graphs and diagrams that unpick the data and present the facts in an easy-to-follow format.- Proven techniques and strategies for better sleep from

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling guide to curing insomnia without drugs by a pioneer of the field, now updated with the latest research (The Wall Street Journal)For the past 25 years, sleep-deprived Americans have found natural, drug-free relief from insomnia with the help of Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs''s Say Good Night to Insomnia. Jacobs''s program, developed and tested at Harvard Medical School and based on cognitive behavioral therapy, has been shown to improve sleep long-term in 80 percent of patients, making it the gold standard for treatment. He provides techniques for eliminating sleeping pills; establishing sleep-promoting behaviors and lifestyle practices; and improving relaxation, reducing stress, and changing negative thoughts about sleep.In this updated edition, Jacobs surveys the limitations and dangers of the new generation of sleeping pills, dispels misleading and confusing claims about sleep and health, and shares cutting-edge research on insomnia that proves his approach is more effective than sleeping pills.Say Good Night to Insomnia is the definitive guide to overcoming insomnia without drugs for the thousands of Americans who are looking for a healthy night''s rest.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A fascinating and engaging book. Drawing upon multiple sources, including art, literature, work by other researches and her own fieldwork, Adler adroitly weaves a cogent narrative which provides insight into this pervasive yet under recognized affliction." * Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine *"Sleep Paralysis is a mind-bending exploration of how what you believe interacts with how your body works." -- Alexis Madrigal * The Atlantic *Table of ContentsConsistencies : cross-cultural patterns Continuities : a transhistorical bestiary The night-mare on the analyst's couch The night-mare in the sleep lab The night-mare, traditional Hmong culture, and sudden death The night-mare and the nocebo : beliefs that harm

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Book SynopsisMore than 18 million Americans have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), but more than 90% of cases still remain undiagnosed. This source offers a thorough review of key considerations in the identification and treatment of OSA, and discusses issues often unaddressed in other publications on the topic, such as gender, age, drug interactions, and associated conditions to supply the clinician with best practices, expert recommendations, and clear-cut tables and guidelines for the care of patients with this disorder.Table of ContentsHistory and Physical Examination. Screening and Case Finding. PSG and Cardiorespiratory Monitoring. Upper Airway Imaging. Alertness and Sleepiness Assessment. CPAP. Bilevel Pressure and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation for Obstructive and Complex Sleep Apnea. Auto- Positive Airway Pressure. Critical Factors in Positive Pressure Therapy. Noninvasive Positive Ventilation. Upper Airway Surgery in the Adult. Oral Appliances. Adjunctive and Alternative Therapies. Gender Differences. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Elderly. Medication Effects. Snoring and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS). Central Sleep Apnea. Other Respiratory Conditions and Disorders. Other Sleep Disorders.Neurologic Disorders. Medical Disorders. Legal Implications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. A Concluding Note and Future Directions

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Book SynopsisThe astonishing true story behind sleep science: from staying awake for 115 consecutive hours to living in a cave for 32 daysTrade Review‘A propulsive, utterly engrossing history.’ —New York Times‘By profiling the daring pioneers of sleep science, this fascinating, magisterially researched, and brilliantly written book pulls back the covers on one of the great mysteries of being human: why we spend a full third of our lives engaged in an activity that scientists are only beginning to understand. You'll never think about something you do every night the same way again.’ —Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes‘Mr Miller has a good eye for a great scientific story… The author is happy to show research as it is really done, indignities and all… For anyone curious about asking the right questions [about sleep], Mr Miller’s book is a good place to start.’ —Economist'It is rare that the history of a scientific field and the emergence of a medical sub-speciality are eloquently summarized in a single volume. In Mapping the Darkness, journalist Kenneth Miller achieves just that, with the tale of how pioneering researchers created the scientific and clinical discipline of sleep...This book engagingly tells the story of a young scientific and medical discipline that is still spreading its wings.' —Nature‘A sweeping journey of discovery about dreams, sleep and the terra incognita of unconsciousness; and a wake-up call about the dangers of chronic exhaustion.’ —Wall Street Journal‘Is there anyone who hasn't—somewhere in the middle of a lost night—pondered the stubborn mystery of sleep? You'll find some of the best answers to that riddle here in Mapping the Darkness: an addictively readable history of the scientists who changed our thinking about the nature and necessity of rest itself.’ —Deborah Blum, author of The Poison Squad‘Combining the best of science writing and biography, Kenneth Miller spins a gripping story of how we have come to understand sleep from its basic biology to its impact on personal and public health.’ —Daisy Hernández, author of The Kissing Bug‘Thoroughly researched and admirably rendered, Mapping the Darkness is a must-read for anyone who has thought about sleep or the lack thereof.’ —Charlotte D. Jacobs, author of Jonas Salk: A Life‘In Mapping the Darkness, Kenneth Miller reveals the captivating story of how a quartet of scientists invented sleep science and set the stage for today’s revolt against the epidemic of sleep deprivation… Don’t start reading this book right before bed, or you will be so engrossed you may stay up all night.’ —Laura J. Snyder, author of The Philosophical Breakfast Club‘Eye-opening… The biographical background humanises the scientific history, and Miller excels at drawing out the real-world implications of the research… Readers will have no problem staying alert through this fascinating scientific history.’ —Publishers Weekly, starred review‘An interesting examination of an issue that affects us all. Miller shows us how a good night’s sleep came to be recognized as critical for health and development.’ —Kirkus

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Book SynopsisThe Neuroscience of Sleep and Dreams provides comprehensive coverage of the basic neuroscience of both sleep and dreams for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Unlike other introductory texts, it emphasizes the social nature of sleep and dreams, and links the latest science to established evolutionary theory.Trade Review'This book offers neuroscience's cutting-edge answers to age old questions about sleep and dreams. Patrick McNamara explains research findings in enough detail for the beginner, but with enough depth for the practicing neuroscientist who wants to catch up on these areas. I recommend it enthusiastically to all who want a solid scientific perspective on sleep and dreams.' Deirdre Barrett, author of The Committee of Sleep and Pandemic Dreams'In our increasingly sleep- and dream-deprived world, McNamara's book stands out as a refreshing, authoritatively sourced, and decidedly engaging introduction to the neuroscience of sleep and dreaming. Part textbook and part trade book, it appeals both to serious students of sleep/dream science and to the educated lay public. This second edition of an already successful book adds considerable new material germane to explaining the neurobiology and functions of sleep and dreaming across the lifespan and how these phenomena are central to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.' Tore Nielsen, University of Montreal, Canada'This book is a wonderfully accessible and much needed resource for students, teachers, and the general public. The sleep and dream sciences are rapidly expanding but have been underrepresented in psychology and neuroscience textbooks for higher education. This volume goes a great distance toward filling this gap! Adding to the solid background in sleep science provided in the first edition, this second edition presents many of the newer findings in this burgeoning field. Dr McNamara's fascinating incorporation of social and evolutionary neuroscience is certain to further engage readers from diverse backgrounds.' Edward F. Pace-Schott, Harvard Medical School, USATable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. What is sleep?; Part I. Sleep: 2. From biological rhythms to the sleep cycle; 3. Expression of sleep across the human lifespan; 4. Characteristics of REM and NREM sleep; 5. Sleep disorders; 6. Theories of REM and NREM sleep; Part II. Dreams: 7. Introduction: What are dreams?; 8. Dreams across the human lifespan; 9. Characteristics of REM and NREM dreams; 10. Dream varieties; 11. Theories of dreaming.

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Book SynopsisThe acclaimed guide to quickly and confidently diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in neurological diseasenow with more algorithms and tables The diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders can be extremely challenging for physicians, especially when there is underlying neurological disease. In addition to the primary sleep disorders, there is a growing clinical interest in sleep disturbances associated with common neurological disorders such as Parkinson''s disease. This updated and expanded edition of the critically acclaimed Sleep Disorders in Neurology: A Practical Approach provides doctors with expert recommendations and clear guidance on identifying sleep disorders in patients suffering from neurological diseases and providing effective treatment plans. In creating this Second Edition doctors Overeem and Reading made every effort to further enhance the practical approach of the first edition by adding additional algorithms and tables to asTable of ContentsList of Contributors vii Preface xi Part One General Sleep Medicine 1 1 The Sleep History 3Paul Reading and Sebastiaan Overeem, 2 Polysomnography 13Pieter Jan Simons and Sebastiaan Overeem, 3 Daytime Tests for Sleepiness and Vigilance 31Gert Jan Lammers, Mojca van Schie and J. Gert van Dijk 4 Diagnostic Strategies and Classification 47Geert Mayer and Dirk Pevernagie 5 Pharmacological Treatment of Insomnia and Parasomnias 61Paul Reading and Sue J. Wilson 6 Pharmacological Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness 73Karel Šonka 7 The Effects of Medication on Sleep and Wakefulness 83Gé S.F. Ruigt and Joop van Gerven Part Two Primary Sleep Disorders 127 8 Narcolepsy and Other Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence 129Sebastiaan Overeem, and Paul Reading 9 Insomnia 143Ingrid Verbeek and Angelique Pijpers 10 Sleep]related Breathing Disorders 155Timothy G. Quinnell 11 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders 169Kirstie N. Anderson 12 Parasomnias and Their Differentiation from Epilepsy 183Chris Derry 13 Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder 193Thomas C. Wetter and Christine Norra Part Three Sleep in Neurological Disorders 209 14 Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease and Other Parkinsonian Syndromes 211Isabelle Arnulf, Valérie Cochen De Cock, Paul Reading and Marie Vidailhet 15 Sleep in Dementia and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases 229Alex Iranzo 16 Myotonic Dystrophy 241Bart Willem Smits and José Enrique Martínez]Rodríguez 17 Sleep Disorders in Neuromuscular Disease 251Sushanth Bhat and Johan Verbraecken 18 Headache Disorders 265Jeanetta C. Rains and J. Steven Poceta 19 Sleep Epilepsies 277Luigi Ferini]Strambi 20 Sleep–Wake Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury 291Christian R. Baumann 21 Sleep Disorders Associated with Ischaemic Stroke 301Dirk M. Hermann, Markus H. Schmidt and Claudio L. Bassetti 22 Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Conditions 319Jeroen J.J. van Eijk, Thom P.J. Timmerhuis, Brigit A. de Jong and Paul Reading 23 Tumours and Paraneoplastic Syndromes 327Alex Iranzo Index

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Book SynopsisWhy do we dream? What is the connection between our dreams and our mental health? Can we teach ourselves to have lucid dreams?The Psychology of Dreaming delves into the last 100 years of dream research to provide a thought-provoking introduction to what happens in our minds when we sleep. It looks at the role that dreaming plays in memory, problem-solving, and processing emotions, examines how trauma affects dreaming, and explores how we can use our dreams to understand ourselves better. Exploring extraordinary experiences like lucid dreaming, precognitive dreams, and sleep paralysis nightmares, alongside cutting-edge questions like whether it will ever be possible for androids to dream, The Psychology of Dreaming reveals some of the most fascinating aspects of our dreaming world.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Dream Life 1. What are dreams, and how do we study them? 2. A Brief History of Dream Research 3. Why do we dream? 4. Dreaming and Mental Health 5. Dream-Sharing: Dreamwork and Dreams in Therapy 6. Extraordinary Dreams7. Sci-fi Dreaming

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Book SynopsisA renowned neurologist shares the true stories of people unable to get a good night's rest in The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep, a fascinating exploration of the symptoms and syndromes behind sleep disorders.For Dr. Guy Leschziner's patients, there is no rest for the weary in mind and body. Insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, apnea, and sleepwalking are just a sampling of conditions afflicting sufferers who cannot sleepand their experiences in trying are the stuff of nightmares. Demoniac hallucinations frighten people into paralysis. Restless legs rock both the sleepless and their sleeping partners with unpredictable and uncontrollable kicking. Out-of-sync circadian rhythms confuse the natural body clock's days and nights.Then there are the extreme cases. A woman in a state of deep sleep who gets dressed, unlocks her car, and drives for several miles before returning to bed. The man who has spent decades c

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Book SynopsisFor many people who have trouble sleeping, each night is an anxious odyssey where getting a good night's sleep feels like a battle to win rather than a basic biologic process. Hello Sleep is a guide for people with insomnia to help them shift their relationship with sleep, so that it stops being a battle and starts being enjoyable and natural again. A practical, self-guided tour through evidence-based interventions for chronic insomnia, Hello Sleep includes cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), phototherapy, chronotherapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and medication tapering. Jade Wu, a behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher, provides in-depth but down-to-earth scientific explanations of how sleep and insomnia work; anecdotes about real patients' experiences with overcoming insomnia; rationale for why the evidence-based interventions help; and tips for how to problem-solve common pitfalls, along with tailored recommendations for special circumstances (e.g., p

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, eye-opening exploration of what dreams are, where they come from, what they mean and why we have them.Trade Review"Where do we go in our dreams at night? And why do we dream in the first place? Are we the only species that dreams? When Brains Dream provides a truly comprehensive, scientifically rigorous and utterly fascinating account of when, how, and why we dream. Put simply, When Brains Dream is the essential guide to dreaming." -- Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep"Every night, we turn out the light and go to the movies. For as long as humans have been conscious of our world, we’ve wondered what’s going on in that other world in which we spend a third of our lives. Some of my strangest dreams have been while I was asleep in Bob Stickgold’s lab. Finally, in When Brains Dream, I have a way to understand them. There’s more here than you ever dreamed of." -- Alan Alda, New York Times–bestselling author of If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?"When Brains Dream unveils a novel neuroscientific model comprising an elegant and surprising piece of the puzzle of why we dream the way we do. If you are curious about the curiouser and curiouser qualia of dreams, read this book!" -- Stephen LaBerge, author of Lucid Dreaming"Drawing on decades of research, sleep scientists Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold detail their new model of how and why we dream – a model that they call NEXTUP, the Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities." -- The best popular science books to read in January 2021 - Science Focus"Fascinating. . . When Brains Dream steers a reasonable and broad-minded course between the many interpretive whirlpools that have swallowed previous explorers of dreams." -- The Washington Post"... Bob and Tony have an answer to a problem that’s been puzzling people for 200 years: why do we dream? They explain why we daydream too; why it’s vital for sanity, so for me When Brains Dream has acted as an intervention." -- The Spectator"Reports of bizarre night-time visions have surged during the pandemic… Dreams are vivid and memorable, [Stickgold] points out, and we have a sense that they are telling us something. But what? Since Covid-19 struck, a lot of us are asking that question… The pandemic has caused people to feel more anxious about everything from health to finance. The brain tags such concerns for processing during sleep, according to Stickgold and Zadra in When Brains Dream..." -- Hilary Rose - The Times"A remarkable account of what we know and don’t know about this mysterious thing that happens during the night… When Brains Dream is a rarity among popular science books, one that neither dumbs down the research nor steps outside of what we know, and yet is still a page-turner." -- Daniel Levitin, author of The Changing Mind

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, eye-opening exploration of what dreams are, where they come from, what they mean and why we have them.Trade Review"Where do we go in our dreams at night? And why do we dream in the first place? Are we the only species that dreams? When Brains Dream provides a truly comprehensive, scientifically rigorous and utterly fascinating account of when, how, and why we dream. Put simply, When Brains Dream is the essential guide to dreaming." -- Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep"Drawing on decades of research, sleep scientists Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold detail their new model of how and why we dream – a model that they call NEXTUP, the Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities." -- The best popular science books to read in January 2021 - Science Focus"... Bob and Tony have an answer to a problem that’s been puzzling people for 200 years: why do we dream? They explain why we daydream too; why it’s vital for sanity, so for me When Brains Dream has acted as an intervention." -- The Spectator"Reports of bizarre night-time visions have surged during the pandemic… Dreams are vivid and memorable, [Stickgold] points out, and we have a sense that they are telling us something. But what? Since Covid-19 struck, a lot of us are asking that question… The pandemic has caused people to feel more anxious about everything from health to finance. The brain tags such concerns for processing during sleep, according to Stickgold and Zadra in When Brains Dream..." -- Hilary Rose - The Times"A remarkable account of what we know and don’t know about this mysterious thing that happens during the night… When Brains Dream is a rarity among popular science books, one that neither dumbs down the research nor steps outside of what we know," -- Daniel Levitin, author of The Changing Mind

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Book Synopsis''Heidi was a godsend when it came to my daughter''s sleep'' - Chloe MadeleyStart the first few months of your baby''s life with confidence and learn how to encourage your baby to get healthy sleep with baby sleep expert Heidi Skudder. With 19 years of hands-on experience working with and empowering families, combined with a coaching and psychology background, alongside her own journey as a mother of two sons and a recently born daughter, she has helped thousands of babies to sleep successfully.Now Heidi is here to empower and guide parents as they navigate the so-called ''fourth trimester'' (the first 3-4 months of baby''s life). Heidi''s approach is gentle - there is no leaving baby to cry, or strict routines to follow, rather a holistic approach that includes things like bedtime rituals, advice on feeding, reflux, napping, routines and everything else that might affect how your baby sleeps.With easy to follow tips and advice, Your Positi

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Book SynopsisAn eye-opening guidebook for professionals looking to overcome their chronic stress, burnout and Busy Brain symptoms using a simple eight-week plan by Dr Romie Mushtaq.Traditional methods in neurology and psychiatry treat anxiety, ADD and insomnia as three separate diseases. The results are an addictive cycle that Dr Romie Mushtaq defines as the Busy Brain, using stimulants like caffeine to stay focused and energised during the day and then using sedatives like alcohol or sleeping pills at night.Based on over twenty years of clinical research and experience, The Busy Brain Cure helps to break the addiction of the stimulant-sedative cycle and restore sleep, sanity and a sense of connection.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Healthcare providers as well as insomniacs will discover how to combine powerful techniques including mindfulness, breathing and lucid dreaming illustrated by poignant examples from Charlie’s work with veterans." -- Dr Patricia Gerbarg, co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath and Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychiatry, New York Medical College"Learning from Charlie felt like him taking me by the hand and guiding me on an exploration of my own mind. I highly recommend him not only for his knowledge of the subject matter but more so for his unique ability to teach in a fun and compelling way that gets results for his students." --Vishen Lakhiani, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Mindvalley"This is a highly informative book from a deep and authentic teacher. These practices can make a big difference to sleep and mental wellbeing. I anticipate that this book will help a great many people who struggle with sleep and I will recommend it to my own patients." -- Dr Heather Sequeria PhD, Chartered Psychologist"Wake Up to Sleep illustrates brilliantly the nuts and bolts of why and how to self-regulate our autonomic nervous system to achieve healthy sleep and enhance our wellbeing, and at the same time conveys the sacred nature of the endeavour." -- Garret Yount PhD, Molecular Neurobiologist, Institute of Noetic Sciences"Charlie Morley is my joyful messenger. In this book he explains how his own personal experience of suffering and trauma motivated him to help other people with similar difficulties. As a Buddhist Lama I have the greatest respect for someone who not only overcomes their own problems but uses them to better help others." -- Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, Abbot of Kagyu Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery"Charlie’s pioneering work on mindfulness of sleep and dream has already delivered great results within the UK Defence community. I am hugely grateful to Charlie for the work he has already done and I know will continue to do." -- Lt. General R.A. Magowan CB, CBE, Deputy Commander UK Strategic Command and Commandant General Royal Marines"Charlie’s teachings are a beacon of hope. For anyone struggling with post-traumatic stress, nightmares or simply difficulties sleeping, this is the book you’ve been waiting for." -- James Scurry, Core Process Psychotherapist and co-founder of Safely Held Spaces"An illuminating account of the current science and ancient wisdom on the subject of sleep. This is a kind and friendly guide for all the night-time warriors that will benefit sleepers everywhere." -- Uma Dinsmore-Tuli PhD, co-founder of the Yoga Nidra Network and author of Yoga Nidra Made Easy"Wow! Charlie Morley has concocted a powerful mix of spirituality and scientific research to reveal how the mystery of sleep can wake you up to a whole new life." -- Robert Holden PhD, author of Shift Happens!"I wish I had access to this kind of stuff when I returned from Afghanistan." -- S. Williamson, naval officer with 45 Commando Royal Marines"Charlie gives us the science and the know-how to help integrate trauma, calm the nervous system, breathe better and sleep soundly. This is a book to refer to time and time again for years to come." -- Dr David Hamilton, bestselling author of How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body"This book should be required reading for anyone seeking to help people suffering from the symptoms of post-traumatic stress. If you’re struggling with insomnia, this book could change your life." -- Matthew Green, author of Aftershock: Fighting War, Surviving Trauma and Finding Peace"Everyone falls in love with Charlie’s work. Why? Because it exudes love. And just when you think he has levelled out, he produces his most powerful work yet. I would advise everyone, whatever their walk of life, to read this book for I guarantee it will allow you to change your life dramatically." -- Keith McKenzie, Paratrooper veteran and Buddhist Chaplain

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Book SynopsisLearn how to never feel tired again with the life-saving toolkit to regaining your energy and finding happiness - the book everyone NEEDS in 2023''It''s a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book'' CHRIS EVANS, Virgin Radio''This practical five-step guide to tackling tiredness combines coaching-based methodologies, useful reflections, tips and lifestyle changes'' Your Healthy Living''Simple tips to boost your energy levels'' THE TIMES___________It isn''t normal to feel tired all the time.In fact, tiredness is one of your body''s key ways of telling you that something isn''t right, but many of us trudge through life feeling some level of fatigue or lethargy every single day.Registered nutritionist and executive coach Karina Antram will help you to identify and understand these symptoms and their causes, as well as providing the tools to reclaim the energy thTrade ReviewIt's a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book * Chris Evans, Virgin Radio *This practical five-step guide to tackling tiredness combines coaching-based methodologies, useful reflections, tips and lifestyle changes * Your Healthy Living *Simple tips to boost your energy levels * The Times *

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Book SynopsisFeeling tired but don''t know why? This is the book anyone battling low energy needs to read.''It''s a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book'' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio The Energy Fix is a nutritional science book that will help you to understand why your energy levels are so low and equip you with easy, practical, everyday strategies for boosting it. Drawing on scientific research and the author's nutritional expertise, this simple five-step approach shows how to reinvigorate and stabilise your energy levels for good: 1. Fuel your body 2. Nourish your gut 3. Supercharge your sleep and exercise 4. Power up with supplements 5. Harness the power of your mindWith The Energy Fix you can learn how to listen and respond to your body so that you never feel tired again.''This practical five-step guide to tackling tiredness combines coaching-based methodologies, useTrade ReviewIt's a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book * Chris Evans, Virgin Radio *This practical five-step guide to tackling tiredness combines coaching-based methodologies, useful reflections, tips and lifestyle changes * Your Healthy Living *Simple tips to boost your energy levels * The Times *

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Book SynopsisOne in five of the population suffer from lack of sleep - don''t be one of them!In this revolutionary, easy-to-follow six-stage programme, clinical hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold reveals how you can truly revolutionise the way you sleep.By rethinking basic lifestyle choices and using 100% natural remedies, including self-hypnosis, Harrold shows that a good night''s sleep is only a step away. Sleep Well Every Night will give you the tools and knowledge to:- Understand what sleep is and why it''s so important- Identify common problems and know how to tackle them- Make simple but powerful changes that will drastically improve your quality of sleep- Eliminate the hidden causes of insomniaWith practical exercises, top tips and easy-to-follow techniques, this invaluable programme will help you sleep easier, better and longer. It''s time to take back control of your day and night, reclaiming your rig

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Book SynopsisChronic insomnia is a significant problem for many people, and existing treatments can be limited in their efficacy. Mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia (MBTI) is presented as a new, evidence-supported, and effective treatment program in this practical guide for clinicians.Trade Review“The high prevalence of insomnia and sleep-related disturbances in the general population make this book a valuable resource for treating professionals. The MBTI approach encompasses some conventional cognitive-behavioral methods but readers familiar with and practicing mindfulness-based interventions will benefit most.” —New England Psychologist “Ong competently integrates mindfulness, acceptance, and CBT while maintaining a humility for the difficulty in working with matters as important and personal as sleep. The MBTI approach presented here offers a very promising approach to insomnia that will surely be a key reference point for mindfulness and sleep researchers and clinicians as the field moves forward for the betterment of sleeping and waking life.” —PsycCRITIQUESOng competently integrates mindfulness, acceptance, and CBT while maintaining a humility for the difficulty in working with matters as important and personal as sleep. The MBTI approach presented here offers a very promising approach to insomnia that will surely be a key reference point for mindfulness and sleep researchers and clinicians as the field moves forward for the betterment of sleeping and waking life. * PsycCRITIQUES *The high prevalence of insomnia and sleep-related disturbances in the general population make this book a valuable resource for treating professionals. The MBTI approach encompasses some conventional cognitive-behavioral methods but readers familiar with and practicing mindfulness-based interventions will benefit most. * New England Psychologist *Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments IntroductionPart I: Background Chapter 1: Insomnia: The Problem of Sleeplessness Chapter 2: Current Treatments for Insomnia Chapter 3: Mindfulness Meditation: Awakening to Better SleepPart II: Principles and Practices of MBTI Chapter 4: Theoretical Foundations and Preparation for MBTI Chapter 5: Getting Started With MBTI Chapter 6: Reprogramming the Brain for Sleep Chapter 7: Using Mindfulness Principles to Work With the Territory of Insomnia Chapter 8: Bringing MBTI to Closure and Mindfulness to LifePart III: MBTI in the Laboratory and the Real World Chapter 9: Is Mindfulness Meditation an Effective Treatment for Insomnia? Chapter 10: Delivering MBTI in the Real World Appendix References Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWe all know how important sleep is, but many of us struggle to consistently get enough high-quality rest. This book answers readers'' sleep-related questions and offers guidance for a better night''s slumber.Part of Bloomsbury's Q&A Health Guides series, this book aims to educate teens and young adults about the importance of sleep through an engaging question-and-answer format. The book's 44 questions cover the basics of sleep and dreaming, the connection between sleep and health, sleep problems and disorders, and how to improve sleep:- Why exactly is sleep so important?- How does not getting enough impact physical wellbeing, academic performance, and interactions with others?- How do you know if you have a sleep disorder?- Can caffeine and power naps really make up for poor sleep habits?The text strikes a balance between theory and practice, offering both clear explanations of foundational concepts in sleep science and useful suggestions that readers can implemenTable of ContentsSeries Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Guide to Health Literacy Common Misconceptions about Healthy Sleep Questions and Answers The Basics of Sleep and Dreaming 1. What is sleep? 2. What is the sleep cycle and the difference between sleep stages? 3. Why do we need sleep and is it possible to train your body to sleep less? 4. Why do we get sleepy? 5. If I skip a night of sleep or “pull an all-nighter,” how long does it take to “catch up” on lost sleep? 6. What is the ideal sleep environment? 7. Is it true that people in the past got much more sleep than we do today? 8. How does sleep change over a lifetime? 9. I can’t get to sleep before midnight and then I like to sleep until late in the morning—isn’t that normal for teenagers? 10. Why do we dream? 11. Can you learn to influence or control your dreams? The Connection between Sleep, Health, and Performance 12. How do sleep and physical health interact? 13. How does sleep influence athletic performance? 14. Does sleeping help you learn and remember things? 15. What is the relationship between sleep and mental health? 16. How does sleep affect our relationships with others? 17. How is sleep influenced by my period? Sleep Problems, Disorders, and Unusual or Embarrassing Experiences 18. What is a sleep disorder, and which sleep disorders are most common in teenagers? 19. How do doctors measure sleep and diagnose sleep disorders? 20. How do watches and other wearable devices that measure sleep work, and should I use one? 21. Why am I sleepy all the time? 22. Why do I have so much trouble getting to sleep at night? 23. Why do I keep waking up throughout the night, and how do I stop this? 24. What is the best way to fight jet lag and shift-work problems? 25. Why do people snore or stop breathing in their sleep, is it dangerous, and how can it be prevented? 26. Why do some people kick or move around in their sleep? 27. What is the difference between a nightmare and a night terror? 28. Sometimes at night I see or hear scary things in my bedroom, and I cannot move at all—am I going crazy? 29. Why do I have “wet dreams” or wake up in the morning with an erection? 30. Sometimes I pee in my bed while asleep—how can I stop doing this? 31. Why do people sleepwalk or talk in their sleep, and is this unsafe? 32. Is it true that people can do violent things in their sleep? 33. Why do I grind my teeth while sleeping, and how can I stop it from hurting my jaw in the morning? Improving Your Sleep 34. Which sleep aids are the safest and most effective? 35. How do alcohol and cannabis affect sleep? 36. How do coffee and energy drinks keep you awake, and can they negatively affect your sleep? 37. Is a “coffee nap” a good strategy to reduce the risks of drowsy driving? 38. How do my daily habits, like exercise and what I eat, influence my sleep or dreaming? 39. What are the best ways to get to sleep at night? 40. Why don’t the sleep-hygiene tips I read online work? 41. Why do people say that using the computer or a smartphone before bed is bad for you? 42. Why can’t I get out of bed on time, and why do I turn off the alarm without even realizing it? 43. How can I train myself to wake up earlier and remain awake and alert? 44. Is there anything I can do to stop having bad dreams? Case Studies Glossary Directory of Resources Index

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Book SynopsisA flip-through-it book of sleep-based rituals, techniques, and guided meditations from renowned instructor Valerie Oula.Trade Review“Restorative sleep is a profound act of self-care. Valerie Oula is the perfect guide and her essential collection of practices will transform your relationship with rest.” —Kerrilynn Palmer, CEO of CAP Beauty “Rest Rituals is now my go-to guide that returns me to restful bliss.” —Carmindy, makeup artist and founder of Carmindy Beauty “This book is the perfect companion for times when restlessness overwhelms us.” —Ruby Warrington, author of Sober Curious and The Sober Curious Reset "We may all know that sleep is important, but Valerie expands our understanding of just how crucial quality rest is for the nurturing and care of our whole being. More important, she offers up rituals and habits that not only deepen the practice of sleep, but make it a pleasurable journey." —Michele Promaulayko, Editorial Director of THE WELL, former EIC of Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsFundamentals of Sleep Medicine 1: Sleep Stages and Electroencephalographic Patterns 1. A 30-year-old man taking a hypnotic nightly 2. A 30-year-old man with insomnia Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 2: Electroencephalographic Lead Placement 3. A 50-year-old man with insomnia Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 3: Eye Movement Monitoring Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 4: Eye Movement Patterns 4. A 20-year-old man with excessive daytime sleepiness Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 5: Chin (Submental) Electromyography 5. A 40-year-old man experiencing difficulty falling asleep 6. A 30-year-old woman having trouble falling asleep 7. A 30-year-old man having difficulty staying awake during the day 8. A 35-year-old woman with insomnia 9. A 25-year-old man with a history of sleep-walking 10. A 20-year-old man with daytime sleepiness 11. A 40-year-old man with a history of snoring and daytime sleepiness 12. A 34-year-old man with sleep disturbance 13. A 22-year-old woman with frequent awakenings during sleep secondary to chronic pain 14. A 40-year-old man being treated for depression Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 6: Additional Sleep Staging Rules 15. A 30-year-old man with severe snoring and occasional breathing lapses 16. A 35-year-old woman experiencing uncontrollable episodes of sleep Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 7: Sleep Architecture Definitions 17. A 23-year-old man with difficulty sleeping 18. A 25-year-old man with daytime sleepiness and fatigue Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 8: Polysomnography 19. A 30-year-old man having difficulty staying awake during the day 20. A 25-year-old man complaining of excessive daytime sleepiness 21. A 30-year-old man with loud snoring 22. A 40-year-old man with complaints of snoring 23. Two patients with recording artifacts 24. A 29-year-old man struggling with daytime sleepiness Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 9: Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test 25. A 25-year-old man with daytime sleepiness Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 10: Monitoring Respiration During Sleep 26. A 45-year-old man with possible sleep apnea 27. A 50-year-old man with possible central apnea 28. A 30-year-old man with heavy snoring 29. A 33-year-old man complaining of daytime sleepiness Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 11: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness 30. A 45-year-old man with a snoring problem 31. A 40-year-old woman with "mild” sleep apnea Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 12: Respiratory Arousals 32. A 30-year-old woman with severe fatigue 33. A 30-year-old man with heavy snoring and daytime sleepiness 34. A 45-year-old man with a distinct pattern of desaturation Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 13: Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 35. A 30-year-old man with weight loss and sleep apnea Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 14: Positive Airway Pressure Titration 36. A 55-year-old man with heavy nighttime snoring and daytime sleepiness 37. A 50-year-old man with problems during a CPAP titration 38. A patient refusing to accept treatment for obstructive sleep apnea Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 15: Positive Pressure Airway Treatment: Improving Acceptance & Adherence 40. A 55-year-old man with obstructive sleep apnea still sleepy on nasal CPAP 41. A 50-year-old man unable to sleep on CPAP due to mask leak and claustrophobia 42. A 55-year-old man having difficulty with CPAP because of nasal congestion 43. A 30-year-old man unable to tolerate nasal CPAP because of "too much pressure” 44. A 55-year-old man unable to use nasal CPAP due to intractable nasal congestion 45. A 45-year-old man with intolerance to nasal CPAP because of difficulty exhaling 46. A 60-year-old man with a suboptimal CPAP titration 47. A 55-year-old obese man with desaturation during a nasal CPAP trial 48. A 30-year-old woman with fatigue and mild daytime sleepiness 49. A 50-year-old man with a return of snoring 6 months after uvulopalatopharyngo-plasty 50. A 55-year-old man with severe daytime sleepiness and limited treatment options 51. A 40-year-old man with sleep apnea unable to tolerate nasal CPAP 52. A 45-year-old man still experiencing daytime sleepiness after uvulopalatopharyngo-plasty 53. A 50-year-old man needing objective confirmation of his ability to stay awake 54. A 45-year-old man falling asleep at the wheel while driving 55. A 30-year-old man with severe snoring 56. A 30-year-old choir singer with heavy snoring 57. A 50-year-old man with severe hypertension 58. A 55-year-old man with premature ventricular contractions during sleep 59. A 30-year-old pregnant woman with onset of snoring 60. A 45-year-old man with snoring and hypercapnia 61. A 55-year-old man with hypercapnic respiratory failure 62. A 57-year-old man with severe obstructive sleep apnea treated with oxygen 63. A 5-year-old child with behavior problems 64. A 6-year-old boy with large tonsils 65. A 20-year-old woman with daytime sleepiness since childhood 66. A 55-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and nocturnal desaturation 67. A 60-year-old man with leg swelling 68. A 55-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and severe pedal edema 69. A 60-year-old "pink puffer” with insomnia 70. A 52-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pedal edema 71. A 35-year-old woman with asthma and poor sleep at night Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 16: Central Sleep Apnea 72. A 58-year-old man with daytime sleepiness 73. A 55-year-old man with central sleep apnea 74. A 70-year-old man with daytime sleepiness and pedal edema 75. A 60-year-old man with severe congestive heart failure and daytime sleepiness 76. A 60-year-old man with obstructive sleep apnea and numerous central apneas on CPAP 77. A 12-year-old boy with daytime CO2 retention 78. A 75-year-old man with a history of polio Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 17: The Restless Leg Syndrome and Periodic Leg Movements in Sleep 79. A 50-year-old man with snoring and leg kicks 80. A 56-year-old man with crawling sensations in his legs at bedtime 81. A 40-year-old man who kicks in his sleep 82. A 50-year-old man who kicks during sleep 83. A 72-year-old man with worsening symptoms during treatment for restless legs 84. A 58-year-old man with sleep apnea and leg jerks during sleep Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 18: Narcolepsy 85. A 30-year-old man with daytime sleepiness and episodes of weakness 86. A 23-year-old man with daytime sleepiness, but no symptoms of cataplexy 87. A 25-year-old man with narcolepsy who is still sleepy on medication 88. A 25-year-old man with frequent episodes of cataplexy 89. A 24-year-old man with narcolepsy who was irritable and lost weight on methylphenidate 90. A 35-year-old man with sleep apnea and a short REM latency 91. A 40-year-old man with sleep apnea and persistent daytime sleepiness 92. A 35-year-old man requesting stimulant medication 93. A 64-year-old man with daytime sleepiness since age 21 Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 19: Parasomnias 94. A 20-year-old man with severe "nightmares” 95. A 25-year-old woman walking in her sleep 96. A 55-year-old man with violent dreams 97. A 50-year-old man with an interesting chin EMG Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 20: Monitoring for Nocturnal Seizures 98. A 55-year-old man with unusual movements during sleep 99. A 60-year-old man with a rhythmic EEG pattern during a CPAP titration 100. A 30-year-old man who got out of bed during sleep Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 21: Evaluation of Insomnia 101. A 30-year-old woman having difficulty falling asleep 102. A 30-year-old woman with insomnia 103. A 40-year-old man with difficulty falling asleep after the death of his brother Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine 22: Circadian Sleep Disorders 104. A 40-year-old woman complaining of difficulty falling asleep 105. A 70-year-old man with early morning awakening 106. A 44-year-old man with jet lag 107. A 40-year-old woman with fibromyalgia 108. A 40-year-old woman with fatigue and disturbed sleep 109. A 45-year-old man with persistent insomnia while on treatment for depression 110. A 45-year-old man with hyperphagia and hypersomnia 111. A 50-year-old veteran of the Vietnam War with upsetting dreams 112. A 40-year-old woman with terrifying awakenings

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