Sleep disorders and therapy Books

Book SynopsisWant to be rich?Then get your sleep! urges best-selling author, success coach, and Fortune 100 consultant, Dr. Gary S. Goodman.Goodman shows it's no coincidence that the two richest people on earth endorse the same, bed-rock success secret, as have most of the geniuses we celebrate, including Einstein and Edison.Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Microsoft's Bill Gates are both clear-eyed about the need for more shut-eye. And they make sure they are getting enough to sustain and grow their incomes.Yet today, in most workplaces, there is a dumb belief system and silent conspiracy to keep you poor, cranky, and sleep deprived. These miseries go together, according to the best-selling author of Sleep & Grow Rich!In this essential book you'll learn that missing sleep is the culprit behind most occupational burnouts and industrial accidents. More car crashes are attributable to drowsy drivers than drunk drivers. Instead of making you more efficient and productive, robbing yourself of sleep is doing the opposite.Being fully rested and refreshed will make you feel rich, now, and will lead to making the best decisions, while providing you the energy and patience to build wealth and well-being.Put this great book on your night table. You'll wake up feeling like a million bucks, and be well on your way to earning them! Dr. Goodman is the bestselling author of 15 books and 10 audio programs. He teaches Best Practices in Negotiation at UC Berkeley and UCLA, the #1- and #2-rated public universities in the world.

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Book SynopsisWith over a decade of pioneering research and clinical practice in sleep disorder management, The Insomnia Cure provides a fast and long-lasting approach to identifying and managing insomnia and other sleep disorders. To maximise treatment success and prevent relapse, only the most effective elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and Interpersonal Therapy and Mindfulness are used to cure sleep problems in just one week. Find out how to:Understand and assess your sleep problemCure insomnia in one weekManage sleep apnea, snoring, restless legs and much more

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Book SynopsisRenowned brain hacker Keith Barry has spent his career mastering the science of hypnosis and sleep, aiding countless individuals in overcoming destructive sleep patterns while establishing new, beneficial habits. Now, he wants to help you.In this transformative program, Keith unveils his unique approach: integrating hypnosis, neuroscience and brain-hacking techniques to assist anyone who is struggling to attain deep, rejuvenating sleep. Divided into three parts, the programme first addresses the physical body, offering methods to prime your body for success. Then focus then shifts to psychological techniques designed to release worries and declutter the conscious mind in order to cultivate a tranquil mental state. In the final stage, Keith introduces hypnomagical tricks aimed at accessing and influencing the subconscious mind, facilitating nightly transitions into deep sleep. Through self-hypnosis, you learn how to guide your subconscious towards restorative rest.This truly life-changing book demonstrates how implementing these simple changes can yield immediate and remarkable improvements in sleep quality.

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Book SynopsisBreak negative sleep patterns for better rest and happiness. We all go through patches when we find it hard to sleep. Either we have problems dropping off at night or we wake in the early hours with thoughts buzzing round in our minds. Sometimes it seems impossible to get that elusive night's sleep we so badly crave, but this book will show you how to break negative patterns, get more rest and improve your wellbeing. Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar draw on the very latest developments in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and popular psychology, to guide you through proven techniques to help you get your sleep patterns back on track. You will feel rested, happier, and immediately reap the benefits in your everyday life.Praise for the This Book Will series:'Top tips for making your life loads better.' Cosmo'The answer to all my problems.' Katie Piper'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' StylistTrade ReviewAims to give you the tools to understand why you feel, think and behave the way you do - and then to change it * Female First *Make-it-happen-manuals: the This Book Will series [...] has no cringey therapy-speak, just lots of clever strategies and practical tips * Zest *The answer to all my problems! -- Katie Piper'Aims to give you the tools to understand why you feel, think and behave the way you do - and then to change it' Female First. * Female First *Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books * Stylist *'Make-it-happen-manuals: the This Book Will series [...] has no cringey therapy-speak, just lots of clever strategies and practical tips' Zest. * Zest *'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' Stylist. * Stylist *'The answer to all my problems!' Katie Piper. * Katie Piper *Table of ContentsA note from the authors. Introduction. While You Were Sleeping. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Sleep Myths Laid to Rest. Wherever You Lay Your Head. Eats, Sleeps and Leaves. The Rest of Your Life. Banish Your Negative Thoughts. Changing How You Think About Sleep. Putting Stress to Bed. Sleep: The Final Frontier. A final message. Further reading. Useful websites. Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisA modern sacred object?beautifully illustrated and inspired by hymnals and abolitionist pamphlets?helping to escape from grind culture and dehumanizing systems, by Tricia Hersey, ?effin? genius? (Glennon Doyle) and bestselling author ofRest is ResistanceGive the gift of rest and escape with this exquisitely designed volume of inspiring writings by Tricia Hersey, powerfully illustrated by award-winning designer George McCalman and featuring a silk ribbon marker. We don?t believe we are worthy of rest unless we burn ourselves out to accomplish it. Our thinking has been limited by disconnection, sleep deprivation, and the unattainable call for perfection. The systems will never give us rest. It is something we must create for ourselves and each other. Just as the North Star guided the enslaved on their journeys to freedom, visionary artist and founder of The Nap Ministry Tricia Hersey leads us to imagine a new world: one in which we subvert the narrative of productivity at all costs and embrace rest as a healing spiritual practice. We Will Rest! is a modern sacred object, medicine for a sick and exhausted world. Weaving together meditations and poetry with storytelling and art, Hersey provokes liberation through refusal and trickster rebellion in the face of capitalism and white supremacy. There is another way. Focus on the escape. Focus on the transformation. We can just be. We are beautiful. We are enough. We are escape artists. We Will Rest! *** Have you ever noticed when you ask for rest the body becomes a holy trumpet the walls come tumbling down?

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Book SynopsisIn this paradigm-shifting health book, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole30 and It Starts with Food reveals a powerful new program to help us feel happier, healthier, and less stressed.Fatigue. Burnout. Weight gain. Disease. Despite seemingly endless programs designed to help us lose weight and regain our health, readers are more overworked, overtired, and overweight than ever.In The 4 Season Solution, Hartwig reveals the four keys of health sleep, eat, move, connect and explains how we can reconcile the needs of our ancient bodies with the demands and complications of modern life. Today, more than at any point in history before us, we are more disconnected from the natural world than ever. Our ancestors would have honoured the changing seasons, adjusting their sleep, eating, exercise, and socializing habits based on the light, weather, and available food options. They would have slept more in winter, traversed longer distances in summer.But we wake before the sun rTrade Review‘With The 4 Season Solution, Dallas Hartwig is presenting a revolutionary new paradigm for better health, and a brilliant practical remedy for our current epidemics of stress, fatigue, and poor health.’– Dr. Ranjan Chatterjee, bestselling author of How to Make Disease Disappear ‘Quite simply, The 4 Season Solution is the answer to our stressful, unbalanced lives. It is clear-eyed, accessible, and full of solid, practical information that will help readers change their lives for the better.’– Robb Wolf, New York Times bestselling of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat

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Book SynopsisThe rapid expansion of clinical knowledge in the field of neurology warrants a new edition of this highly regarded textbook of neurology. In addition to the anchor chapters on major areas such as headache, stroke, developmental disorders, dementia, epilepsy, acquired metabolic disorders, and others, several new chapters have been added to meet the clinical demand for those in practice. This edition features new chapters on neurotoxicology, neuroimaging, and neurogenetics including basic and more advanced concepts for the practitioner. Finally, as the health care system continues to evolve, a new chapter on population health and systems of care reflects current practice in team care, patient-centric approaches, and value-based care.*Pithy bullet points and standard prose allow the reader to assimilate concepts and key messages with ease*Summary tables, neuroimages, photomicrographs, neuroanatomic drawings, gross and microscopic neuropathologic specimen photos, graphics, and summary boxes further enhance the text*Chapters are crafted in a way to appeal to both the visuospatial and analytic functional centers of the brain, as we stimulate the senses and learn Hankeyâs Clinical Neurology, Third Edition, will be of value to medical students, physicians in training, neurology fellows, neurologist and neurosurgeon practitioners, and advanced practice professionals (e.g., nurse practitioners and physician assistants) who are faced with neurologic practice challenges. Trade Review"Overall, the book is well written and that is a tribute to its many contributors-also listed at the front. The text is clear and concise and is aimed at a wide audience from medical students to primary care practitioners, specialist neurology nurses and established specialists wanting a refresh. The text is clearly laid out and coverage is broken up into tradition medical headings. One advantage of the eBook is that headings and titles are hypertext and so simple click with a mouse on a PC or touch on a smart device takes you to that section." -Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia"A unique feature is the myriad of visual data -- in photographs, illustrations, neuropathologic microscopic slides, and summary tables. This sets it apart from other books in the field"Sasha Alick-Lindstrom, MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at DallasTable of Contents1. Neurologic diagnosis. 2. Tools for the diagnosis and management of nervous system diseases. 3. Population health and systems of neurological care. 4. Disorders of consciousness. 5. Epilepsy. 6. Headache. 7. Vertigo. 8. Hyperkinetic movement disorders. 9. Developmental diseases of the nervous system. 10. Hereditary and metabolic diseases of the central nervous system in adults. 11. Trauma of the brain and spinal cord. 12. Stroke and transient ischemic attacks of the brain and eye. 13. Neuroinfectious diseases: Infections of the central nervous system. 14. Inflammatory disorders of the nervous system. 15. Tumors of the nervous system. 16. Degenerative diseases of the nervous system. 17. Nutritional deficiencies. 18. Acquired encephalopathies. 19. Neurotoxicology. 20. Disorders of circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid. 21. Cranial neuropathies I, V, and VII-XII. 22. Cranial neuropathies II, III, IV, and VI. 23. Spinal cord disease. 24. Autonomic nervous system disorders. 25. Diseases of the peripheral nerve and mononeuropathies. 26. Neuromuscular junction disorders. 27. Muscle disorders. 28. Sleep–wake disorders.

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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 SynopsisGina Ford has helped thousands of families resolve challenges over the years and her bestselling New Contented Little Baby Book has sold over 1 million copies around the world. In this life-saving new book, she offers exhausted parents clear, step-by-step solutions to resolving a whole range of sleep issues. Whether it's feeding to sleep, rocking to sleep, night-waking, co-sleeping, dummy attachment - whatever the problem - Gina knows how to fix it. You’ll find out how to set gentle day and night routines that will resolve the specific issue and in just one week you'll be on your way to calm and peaceful nights!

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Book SynopsisYoga therapy offers a truly holistic approach to solving the growing problem of insomnia. In this book expert yoga therapist Lisa Sanfilippo explains how yoga practices can be used to target the underlying issues that inhibit good quality sleep, with immediate results that build over time.Learn how to work with clients to release tension in the body that builds up during the day making it difficult to sleep at night. Honouring a natural yogic and Ayurvedic approach, and infusing it with modern neuroscience, Lisa also addresses the deeper emotional reasons for not sleeping well and looks at how lifestyle changes can help to achieve better quality rest. With the body-mind connection at its core, this book shows how to support better health holistically to restore balance in each layer of the body.Trade ReviewI highly recommend this important and well-written book. We are experiencing an epidemic of tiredness. This "tired-but-wired" state (in Lisa's succinct description) is a significant cause of depression, fear and anxiety. Rest and release can be wonderful supports. Lisa skilfully offers practical options, guiding the reader through the problems and the possibilities. -- Norman Blair, Senior Yin Yoga Teacher and Teacher Mentor, Author of ‘Brightening Our Inner Skies’Finally, a book that applies the wisdom and practices of yoga and therapeutic principles to the widespread issues of sleeplessness.Whether you suffer from insomnia, work with others clinically, or simply know someone who lives with this debilitating condition, they can put aside their sleeping pills and use the strategies Lisa Sanfilippo offers in this book. -- Anodea Judith PhD, author of Wheels of life, Eastern Body-Western Mind, and Chakra YogaLisa has written her life work and generously shared it for the benefit of all. Born of her own interest and need to understand and experience deep, restful sleep, and the obstacles that prevent it, Lisa integrates ancient and modern wisdom in a practical guide to sleep. From yoga asana to neuroanatomy, Lisa distills for the reader the lessons of science and self-care in manner that is useful for psychotherapists, counsellors, and yoga therapists seeking to integrate mind, breath, and body approaches to help themselves and their clients experience the restorative benefits of sleep. -- Lisa Kaley-Isley PhD, E-RYT-500, C-IAYT Founder, Life Tree Yoga with Lisa Director, The Yoga Therapy Clinic Board of Directors, Yogacampus Yoga Therapy Diploma CourseThis book is a gift for the yoga teacher, healer or therapist who wants to help others to rest better - especially for those working with pregnant ladies or new mothers. This approach brings in what others forget - that we are spiritual and soulful at our very core, and that healing and wellness must integrate this essential part of ourselves. I love the idea at the heart of this book: that sleeplessness can call us to awaken. -- Erika Tourell, Senior Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer, Doula and MotherThe book from Lisa Sanfilippo is a must for people who suffer from insomnia. The author impresses by her profound knowledge about Yoga and sleep disorder. Her book also convinces through the clearly arranged layout, the step by steps explaining the postures and breathing techniques. She also does not miss to explain the deeper causes of sleeplessness. -- Dagmar Härle, Master of Psychotraumatology Yoga Teacher RYT 200 TCTSY Facilitator Practitioner Somatic ExperiencingLisa has brought in-depth knowledge and experience together in this thorough and accessible work. In an age of chronic tiredness and poor sleep, this is extremely timely. Jam-packed with practical techniques and helpful understanding, this book will support those who are looking to get back on track with their sleep and gain much-needed energy. -- Jillian Lavender & Michael Miller, Co-Founders, London Meditation Centre/ New York Meditation CenterThis manual on sleep, insomnia and an approach to helping clients tackle their sleep disturbances is clear, well researched and practical. It is an invaluable resource for clinicians dealing with sleep disturbances and is a good stepping-stone for helping medical professionals to approach sleep problems in an embodied manner. Lisa Sanfillippo incorporates an intuitive sense about the body with well-evidenced therapeutic and scientific knowledge. -- Dr Shivanthi Sathanandan MBBS, Consultant Psychiatrist, Camden and Islington Foundation Trust, National Health Service Practitioner Health Programme UKTable of Contents1. Introduction to Sleep Recovery: A Yoga Therapy Approach. 2. Body Recovery. 3. Energy Recovery for Better Sleep: The Nervous System and Breath. 4. Sleep Recovery: Mind within Matter. 5. Emotional Recovery for Sleep. 6. The Soul: Sleeplessness as a Call to Awaken.

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Book SynopsisDormir sola te ayudará a recuperar el poder de tu intuición femenina, renovar tu energía, expandir tu consciencia y conectar con la inteligencia de tu corazón

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Book SynopsisNot being able to sleep is deeply frightening. We panic about our ability to cope with the demands of the next day; we panic that we are panicking; the possibility of sleep recedes ever further as the clock counts down to another exhausted, irritable dawn. Our societies have learnt to treat insomnia with the best applied discipline we know: medicine – in particular, with pills powerful enough to wrestle consciousness into submission. But there are other things to do besides, or alongside, medicalising insomnia. We can reflect on our sleeplessness, define it to ourselves and others, try to understand where it springs from in human nature and speculate on what it might - in its own confused way - be trying to tell us. This book is an eloquent guide to, and companion through, the long sleepless hours of the night. We come away from its soothing pages informed, consoled and armed with insights that will make us feel a lot less alone – as we wait for sleep, eventually, to come.

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Book SynopsisWhy do we need sleep? How much sleep is enough? What is sleep? What happens when we don''t get enough? We spend about a third of our lives asleep - it plays a crucial role in our health and wellbeing. References to sleep abound in literature and art, and sleep has been recognized as fundamental to the human condition for thousands of years. Over the past century, our knowledge of how sleep occurs, what it does, and what happens to our health if we do not have enough has developed hugely. The impact of poor sleep on our quality of life is also gaining recognition and the prevalence of sleep disorders in the population appears to be increasing as we live ever stressful lives.This Very Short Introduction addresses the biological and psychological aspects of sleep, providing a basic understanding of what sleep is and how it is measured, looking at sleep through the human lifespan and the causes and consequences of major sleep disorders. Russell G. Foster and Steven W. Lockley go on to consider the impact of modern society, examining the relationship between sleep and work hours, and the impact of our 24/7 society.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1. The history of sleep ; 2. The generation and regeneration of sleep ; 3. The sleeping brain ; 4. The reasons for sleep ; 5. The seven ages of sleep ; 6. When sleep suffers ; 7. Sleep and health ; 8. Society and sleep ; 9. The 24/7 society ; References ; Further reading

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Book Synopsis“Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber.Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don''t sleep. Compared to the other basic drives in life—eating, drinking, and reproducing—the purpose of sleep remained elusive. An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now, pre

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide offers an easy-to-adapt, prescriptive lifestyle programme that will empower us with incredible tools for a healthier life.

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Book Synopsis“Easy to read and comprehensive. This book offers real practical guidance.”—Matthew Walker, PhD, bestselling author of Why We SleepA MindBodyGreen Health & Well-Being Book for Your 2021 Reading List Anyone having trouble sleeping has heard all the old “sleep hygiene” rules: Don’t drink caffeine after 2:00 p.m., use the bedroom only for sleeping, put down your screens an hour before going to bed. But as the millions suffering from poor sleep can attest, just following these overly simplistic, one-size-fits-all directives doesn’t work. How to Sleep is here to rewrite the rules and help you get to sleep—and stay asleep—each and every night. Dr. Rafael Pelayo, an expert sleep clinician and professor at the world-renowned Sleep Medicine Clinic at Stanford University, offers a medically comprehensive and holistic approach to the myriad issues that might be affecting your sleep. He begins by grounding us in the biology of sleep including the extremely reassuring fact that no one actually sleeps through the night—we naturally wake up every ninety minutes. Dr. Pelayo then tackles the major sleep issues one by one, such as snoring and its causes; the difference between transient and chronic insomnia, and how to treat each; strategies to combat jet lag; how lifestyle choices affect your sleep, including exercise (even ten minutes helps), meditation (try it right before bed), and food and drink (alcohol is a double-edged sword—it may help you fall asleep faster, but it often interferes with staying asleep). There’s advice for the bedroom—on white noise machines, ambient temperature, what to look for in a pillow—and answers to our most pressing questions, from when to see a sleep medicine specialist to how aging affects our sleep. All in all, it’s a sure prescription to help you sleep better, wake up refreshed, and live a healthier life.Trade Review“How to Sleep rewrites the ‘rules’ of sleep for consumers who realize that sleep hygiene isn’t enough. The book goes far beyond sleep hygiene and tackles issues such as the causes of snoring, treating transient and chronic insomnia, combating jet lag, and how lifestyle choices impact sleep.”—Sleep Review “Easy to read and comprehensive. This book offers real practical guidance.”—Matthew Walker, PhD, bestselling author of Why We Sleep “This concise but comprehensive book covers all the aspects of normal and abnormal sleep with which we should be familiar. Everyone should read this book.”—William C. Dement, M.D., Ph.D, bestselling author of The Promise of Sleep “Want to learn how to optimize your sleep? You’re unlikely to find a clearer or more up-to-date guide than this book by Dr. Pelayo.”—David Eagleman, neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, and creator and host of PBS’s The Brain “Before reading this book, I thought of myself as a sleep aficionado, but Dr. Pelayo showed me just how many misconceptions I had. How to Sleep taught me that snoring is never normal, about the seriousness and pervasiveness of sleep apnea, and much more. These misunderstandings affect us all—this comforting and confidence-building book should be mandatory reading.” —Ed Catmull, cofounder of Pixar and author of Creativity, Inc. “Dr. Pelayo cleverly and thoroughly explains the biology of sleep and strategies we can all use to improve our quality of life and maintain optimal health through better sleep.”—Richard K. Bogan, MD, chairman of the National Sleep Foundation “Dr. Pelayo has condensed his vast knowledge and years of experience into a quick, interesting, and captivating must-read book. He offers guidance on sleeping well, the causes of sleep disturbance (including sleep disorders, diet, and medicine), and managing sleep issues in both adults and children.” —Kannan Ramar, MD, sleep medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic

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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 SynopsisNew Research on Sleep and Sleep Disorders first addresses how excessive daytime sleepiness is highly prevalent among patients with type 2 diabetes and has been associated with poorer glycemic control. Daytime sleepiness is also associated with cognitive and attention impairment which may lead to sub-optimal self-management and increased medication errors in patients with type 2 diabetes. Sleep dysfunction has multiple causes in critically ill patients, some of which are extrinsic to the patient and some which are intrinsic to the patient. The disruption of sleep can further destabilize a patient or complicate their ICU course. In one study, the authors use a network analysis technique to create networks for each of the four "insomnia identity" groups. These findings may help to further understand the role of daytime sleepiness in different insomnia phenotypes and to better target the clinical intervention. Additionally, the results of a Multiple Sleep Latency Test carried out in forty patients diagnosed with narcolepsy-1 are presented, and protocol is reviewed. Later, the role of upper cervical spine morphology in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea is examined. It is suggested that upper cervical spine morphology contributes to phenotypic differentiations between types of obstructive sleep apnea and thereby to its diagnosis, subdivision and treatment. Some useful knowledge obtained by analyzing the acoustic properties of snoring sounds and the morphological properties of oropharyngeal soft tissues is presented. Snoring sounds and oropharyngeal soft tissues are directly or indirectly related to the severity of sleep apnea syndrome. Many researchers are moving their attention towards the development of applications for the smartphone related to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. As such, this compilation analyzes and investigates the functionality of the most accredited apps available for smartphones. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recommend surgery as an option for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, when non-invasive treatments such as CPAP or oral appliances have not been successful. Surgical treatment is more effective when there is an evident anatomical deformity that can be corrected to alleviate the respiratory obstruction. The concluding study focuses on drugs which induce sleep, such as propofol and dexmedetomidine. Drug-induced sedation endoscopy is a relatively simple way to explore obstruction sites during induced sleep and to give the most precise indication for surgery.

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Book SynopsisSleep breathing disorders represent one of the most important factors that influence prognosis in critical patients, directly as an initial cause or indirect process that deteriorates after admission to the Intensive Care Units. Despite this known association, there is little scientific information in key practical questions. For example, how does one approach and diagnose sleep breathing disorders in critical care medicine? How can one measure these associations in patients under non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation? During weaning from mechanical ventilation, extubation process, or prevention extubation failure, and finally, their association with short- and long-term prognosis in medical and postoperative critically patients. In this scenario, they are of great interest to understand these associations In this book, we analyse the rationale for diagnosis and treatment in critically mechanically ventilated, from non-invasive, invasive and weaning from mechanical ventilation process, treatments, protocols and follow-up patients' recommendations. The high prevalence of sleep breathing disorders increment critically mechanical ventilated patients, new forms of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation justify as multidisciplinary perspective this book, useful for pulmonologists, critical care and anaesthesiologist.

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Book SynopsisThis book begins by delineating the measurement tools currently available to evaluate sleep problems in children and adolescents: polysomnography, actigraphy, sleep diaries, and questionnaires. Continuing, this collection unpacks the complexities of the most common sleep disorders affecting children and adolescents by discussing the child-specific features, etiology, common comorbidities, and differential diagnostic considerations pertinent for each disorder. The authors summarize the importance of a healthy sleep cycle in normal brain development during childhood and the effects of sleep disturbances on normal brain function and brain structure. Additionally, possible associations between sleep disturbances in children and emotional/behavioural problems are addressed, based on a suggestion that these symptoms are not the emerging manifestations of an underlying disorder but rather are a network of symptoms that are causally interrelated. In closing, the authors highlight the importance of identifying the causes of mouth breathing and obstructive sleep apnea in children. If left untreated, such breathing disorders can progress to more severe conditions in adulthood. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)Table of ContentsPreface; Clinical Assessment of Pediatric Sleep Disorders; Sleep Disorders in Pediatric Populations: Clinical Features, Etiologies, Comorbidities, and Rule-Outs; The Importance of Sleep on Childhood Neurodevelopment; Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances and Sleep Problems in Children; From Mouth Breathing to Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Consequences, Diagnosis and Treatment Options; Index.

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Book SynopsisSleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas (literally, "without breath"), each last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep. There are two distinct forms of sleep apnea: Central and Obstructive. Breathing is interrupted by the lack of effort in Central Sleep Apnea, but from a physical block to airflow despite effort in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In Mixed Sleep Apnea, both types of events occur. Regardless of type, the individual affected with sleep apnea is rarely (if ever) aware of having difficulty breathing, even upon awakening. Sleep apnea is recognised as a problem by others witnessing the individual during episodes, or is suspected because of its effects on the body (sequelae). This volume examines leading-edge research important for an understanding of the field.

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Book SynopsisSleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas (literally, "without breath"), each last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep. There are two distinct forms of sleep apnea: Central and Obstructive. Breathing is interrupted by the lack of effort in Central Sleep Apnea, but from a physical block to airflow despite effort in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In Mixed Sleep Apnea, both types of events occur. Regardless of type, the individual affected with sleep apnea is rarely (if ever) aware of having difficulty breathing, even upon awakening. Sleep apnea is recognised as a problem by others witnessing the individual during episodes, or is suspected because of its effects on the body. This volume offers new and valuable research developments.

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Book SynopsisJob burnout has been well described and refers to a transformation that occurs in persons exposed to considerable occupational stress, particularly in fields that involve human interaction. It is a pathological syndrome in which overwhelming work demands lead to emotional depletion, maladaptive detachment, and feelings of personal inefficacy. This book discusses risk factors that lead to burnout as well as its impact on performance. This book also discusses the affect sleep deprivation has on academic performance and management.

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Book SynopsisYour cool pocket companion and one-stop guide to improving your sleep!From the best-selling author of The Mindfulness Companion and The Can’t Sleep Colouring Journal comes the third in our pocket-sized range of gift self-help titles, designed to help you improve your sleep and as a consequence your quality of life. From diet and exercise to underlying stress or anxiety, Dr Arnold helps your nail your sleep patterns and get the quality sleep you deserve. With expert tips and guidance, exercises, techniques and check-lists – this is your one-stop, trusty and beautiful companion for everyday reference and rest!

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Book SynopsisA powerful methodology to help you switch on your body’s innate ability to sleep well and how to build extraordinary energy.

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Book SynopsisManagement of Sleep Disorders in Psychiatry provides the most comprehensive and evidence-based review of the clinical management of DSM-V based sleep-wake disorders in patients with psychiatric disorders. This book is organized into three sections that focus on the basics of sleep medicine, clinical features and treatment of DSM-V sleep-wake disorders, and evidence-based management of sleep disorders commonly associated with a range of DSM-V based psychiatric disorders. The first section orients the reader to topics such as sleep physiology, neural mechanisms of wakefulness and sleep, circadian rhythms, effects of sleep on cognition, history taking in sleep medicine, and clinical application of technical procedures used in the field of sleep medicine. The second section adopts a unique perspective of using DSM-V classification of sleep-wake disorders to integrate the management of sleep disorders with mainstream clinical psychiatry. This section features a comprehensive chapter on pediatric sleep-wake disorders, a topic of interest to fellows and practicing clinicians specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry. The third section offers the most comprehensive review of comorbidity, shared pathophysiology, and clinical management of sleep disorders within the context of a wide range of DSM-V based psychiatric disorders. This section also highlights important topics such as delirium, neurocognitive disorders, effects of psychotropic medications on sleep, neurological disorders, pain disorders, forensic sleep medicine, and eating disorders. This clinically-oriented resource provides case vignettes and clinical pearls to illustrate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in the setting of a variety of psychiatric presentations. Additionally, each chapter includes a self-assessment section with multiple-choice questions that helps the reader solidify their clinical skills and prepare for the board and certification examinations for topics pertinent to sleep-wake disorders in psychiatry.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Sleep Medicine 1) Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry: The Inseparable Two 2) Sleep Architecture and Physiology 3) Neurobiology of Sleep and Wakefulness 4) Circadian rhythms 5) Sleep and Cognition 6) Office based Evaluation of Sleep Disordered Patients 7) Clinical Applications of Technical Procedures in Sleep Medicine Sleep-Wake Disorders 8) Insomnia disorder-Pathophysiology 9) Insomnia disorder- Pharmacological treatments 10) Insomnia disorder- Behavioral Treatments 11) Hypersomnolence disorders 12) Parasomnias 13) Circadian rhythm Sleep-Wake disorders 14) Sleep-Related Movement Disorders 15) Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders 16) Pediatric sleep-wake disorders Sleep and Psychiatric disorders 17) Depressive Disorders 18) Bipolar and Related Disorders 19) Anxiety Disorders 20) Trauma and Stressor-Related disorders: 21) Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic disorders 22) Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 23) Neurodevelopmental disorders 24) Delirium 25) Neurocognitive Disorders 26) Neuropsychiatric disorders 27) Pain Disorders 28) Psychotropic medications and Sleep 29) Forensic Sleep Medicine 30) Eating Disorders 31) Future of Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry

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Book SynopsisSleep paralysis (characterized by an inability to move, conscious awareness in sleep, and vivid hallucinations) has a history that spans over two-thousand years. However, despite this expansive history, it is only in recent times that a scientific evidence base has accrued. The authors explore sleep paralysis from a range of historical perspectives, placing the phenomenon in a context relevant to clinicians and researchers.Dr. Brian Sharpless and Dr. Karl Doghramji''s Sleep Paralysis: Historical, Psychological, and Medical Perspectives examines and synthesizes theoretical and empirical literature on sleep disorder. With a focus on phenomenology and prevalence of sleep paralysis, the book situates the disorder within cultural and historical contexts. Sleep paralysis is found to be a well-described, REM-based phenomenon with a number of known behavioral and psychological correlates. The authors compile and summarize the associated features, diagnostic issues, prevalence rates, and potentTrade ReviewThis is a unique, superb, and enlightening book on sleep paralysis, a very common phenomenon but rarely written about from a scientific, historical, and social point of view. Anyone interested in how this common experience has affected human thought should read this book. This is a wonderful addition to the psychiatric literature. * Michael Joel Schrift, DO, MA (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine), Doody's Notes *The recently published Sleep Paralysis. . . represents a concise summary of the current state of research in medical and neuro-psychology; leaving little to be desired. Particularly remarkable, is that even the humanities and cultural aspects are taken into account, so that we indeed find a "magnificent integration of humanistic and scientific medicine", as Charles F. Reynolds so aptly writes in the preface. * Dr. Gerhard Mayer, Institut für Grenzgebiete der Psychologie und Psychohygiene, Zeitschrift für Anomalistik (translated from the German) *This well-written, comprehensive, and easily readable book is destined to become the definitive resource for anyone-professional or lay-wishing to learn about any aspect of sleep paralysis. The authors have done an excellent job in demystifying this fascinating and common condition, proposing the first systematic approach to the evaluation and treatment of this mysterious condition." - Mark W. Mahowald, MD, Professor, Dept. of Neurology, University of MN Medical School (Retired); Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford UniversityDr. Sharpless and Dr. Doghramji have produced an easy-to-read book which provides the most comprehensive and advanced knowledge of sleep paralysis in literature today. The authors have nicely documented sleep paralysis, a phenomenon noted throughout human history and across all cultures. Many folk myths remain entrenched in different cultures, and knowledge of these beliefs is critical to providing culturally sensitive care. This book will be of practical value to clinicians and appeal to people interested in philosophy, anthropology, religion, and the creative arts." - Thomas W. Uhde, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Director, Sleep and Anxiety Disorders Treatment and Research Unit, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South CarolinaTable of ContentsForeword ; Acknowledgments ; Chapter 1. What are Sleep Paralysis and Isolated Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 2. Should Sleep Paralysis be more Frequently Assessed In Research Studies and Clinical Practice? ; Chapter 3. The History of Sleep Paralysis in Folklore and Myth ; Chapter 4. Sleep Paralysis in Art and Literature ; Chapter 5. Early Medicine and the <"Nightmare>" ; Chapter 6. Sleep Paralysis: Typical Symptoms and Associated Features ; Chapter 7. Prevalence of Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 8. Sleep Paralysis and Medical Conditions ; Chapter 9. Sleep Paralysis and Psychopathology ; Chapter 10. Theories on the Etiology of Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 11. Diagnostic Criteria, Diagnostic Issues, and Possible Subtypes of Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 12. Review of Measures Used to Assess Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 13. Differential Diagnosis of Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 14. Folk Remedies for Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 15. Psychosocial Approaches to the Treatment of Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 16. Psychopharmacology for Sleep Paralysis ; Chapter 17. Conclusions and Future Directions ; Appendix A. Terms for Sleep Paralysis ; Appendix B. Fearful Isolated Sleep Paralysis Interview ; Appendix C. A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Manual for Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis: CBT-ISP ; Appendix D. An Adherence Measure for CBT-ISPAppendix D: An Adherence Measure for CBT-ISP

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Book SynopsisThe Overcoming Insomnia treatment program uses evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to correct poor sleep habits.Trade ReviewThe workbook and the therapist guide are significant contributions to this field. This second edition provides updates which impact the conceptualization of insomnia and the delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of insomnia. The authors are prominent experts in the field of insomnia and its treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy. * M. Isabel L. Crisostomo, MD Rush University Medical Center *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Is This Book Right for Me? ; Chapter 2 Sleep Education ; Chapter 3 Improving Your Sleep ; Chapter 4 Combating Unhelpful Thoughts ; Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ; Appendix Forms and Worksheets ; About the Authors

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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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