The sleep solution : why your sleep is broken and how to fix it /
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Berkley, 2018Edition: Berkley trade paperback editionDescription: viii, 262 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780399583612
- 0399583610
- 9780399583605
- 0399583602
- 616.8/498 23
- RA786 .W56 2018
- WM 188
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
From the host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast--with cutting-edge sleep science and time-tested techniques, The Sleep Solution will help anyone achieve healthy sleep and eliminate pills, pain, and fatigue.
If you want to fix your sleep problems, Internet tips and tricks aren't going to do it for you. You need to really understand what's going on with your sleep--both what your problems are and how to solve them.
The Sleep Solution is an exciting journey of sleep self-discovery and understanding that will help you custom design specific interventions to fit your lifestyle. Drawing on his twenty-four years of experience within the field, neurologist and sleep expert W. Chris Winter will help you...
* Understand how sleep works and the ways in which food, light, and other activities act to help or hurt the process
* Learn why sleeping pills are so often misunderstood and used incorrectly--and how you can achieve your best sleep without them
* Incorporate sleep and napping into your life--whether you are a shift worker, student, or overcommitted parent
* Think outside the box to better understand ways to treat a multitude of
conditions--from insomnia to sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and circadian sleep disorders
* Wade through the ever-changing sea of sleep technology and understand its value as it relates to your own sleep struggles
Dubbed the "Sleep Whisperer" by Arianna Huffington, Dr. Winter is an international expert on sleep and has helped more than 10,000 patients rest better at night, including countless professional athletes. Now, he's bringing his experiences out from under the covers--redefining what it means to have optimal sleep and get the ZZZs you really need...
INCLUDES TIPS, TRICKS, EXERCISES, AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-258) and index.
An introduction to sleep medicine -- What is sleep good for? Absolutely everything! -- Primary drives: why we love bacon, coffee, and a weekend nap -- Sleepy versus fatigued: too tired for your BodyPump class or falling asleep on the mat? -- Sleep stages: how deep can you go? -- Vigilance and arousal (sorry but not that arousal) -- Sleep state misperception: how did this drool get on my shirt? -- Circadian rhythms: the clock that needs no winding -- Sleep hygiene: clean bed equals sleepyhead -- Insomnia: I haven't slept in years, yet I'm strangely still alive -- Hard insomnia: please don't hate me when you read this -- Sleeping aids: the promise of perfect sleep in a little plastic bottle -- Sleep schedules: I'd love to stay and chat, but I'm late for bed -- Napping: best friend or worst enemy? -- Snoring and apnea: not just a hideous sound -- Other sleep conditions so strange, they must be serious -- Time for a sleep study.
Draws on cutting-edge sleep science and time-tested techniques in a guide to understanding what contributes to sleep problems and how to minimize medication dependency, sharing coverage of subjects ranging from insomnia and sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and circadian sleep disorders.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Prologue (p. 1)
- An Introduction to Sleep Medicine (p. 5)
- 1 What Is Sleep Good For? Absolutely Everything! (p. 9)
- 2 Primary Drives: Why We Love Bacon, Coffee, and a Weekend Nap (p. 23)
- 3 Sleepy Versus Fatigued: Too Tired For Your BodyPump Class or Falling Asleep on the Mat? (p. 35)
- 4 Sleep Stages: How Deep Can You Go? (p. 53)
- 5 Vigilance and Arousal (Sorry but Not That Arousal) (p. 69)
- 6 Sleep State Misperception: How Did This Drool Get on My Shirt? (p. 83)
- 7 Circadian Rhythms: The Clock That Needs No Winding (p. 91)
- Intermission (p. 99)
- 8 Sleep Hygiene: Clean Bed Equals Sleepyhead (p. 105)
- 9 Insomnia: I Haven't Slept in Years, Yet I'm Strangely Still Alive (p. 127)
- 10 Hard Insomnia: Please Don't Hate Me When You Read This (p. 143)
- 11 Sleeping Aids: The Promise Of Perfect Sleep in a Little Plastic Bottle (p. 163)
- 12 Sleep Schedules: I'd Love to Stay And Chat, but I'm Late for Bed (p. 183)
- 13 Napping: Best Friend or Worst Enemy? (p. 197)
- 14 Snoring and Apnea: Not Just a Hideous Sound (p. 211)
- 15 Other Sleep Conditions So Strange, They Must Be Serious (p. 221)
- 16 Time for a Sleep Study (p. 235)
- Conclusion (p. 247)
- Author's Note (p. 249)
- Acknowledgments (p. 251)
- Bibliography (p. 253)
- Index (p. 259)
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Library Journal Review
Have insomnia? Are you someone who says, "I just don't sleep!"? Here's the good news: you do sleep. It's right up there with food and drink. If you don't sleep, you die. However, you may be sleeping badly. Winter, a neurologist and internationally renowned expert, explains why, and discusses what to do about it. His well-written explanation of what sleep is and what can disrupt it shows how to make the most of the sleep you do get. The author dispenses common advice, such as how over-the-counter "sleep aids" may work at first, but then can make one's sleep worse and possibly predispose one for developing dementia. He also discusses how to develop good sleep habits, nap effectively, arrange your optimum sleep environment, and be awake productively. Featured graphs depict normal and abnormal sleep patterns, and how they can be affected by drugs. There are suggestions for products that help keep sleepers cool, or warm; that turn off the "hamster wheel" effect; and that help insomniacs stop worrying about their lack of rest. VERDICT This highly recommended title will appeal to those who have trouble sleeping-and who hasn't? [See Prepub Alert, 10/31/16.]-Susan B. Hagloch, formerly with Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, OH © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Publishers Weekly Review
As a neurologist specializing in sleep issues, Winter certainly has good credentials to back up his promise to readers that they'll finish his book with a "newfound sense of what it means to have healthy sleep." This can clearly be an elusive thing; a researcher in 2007 found that as much as 1/3 of the U.S. population suffers from insomnia. Despite that daunting statistic, Winter provides some reassuring context ("nobody dies from insomnia") and urges readers to stop saying they "don't sleep, or can't sleep." After enlightening readers about the brain chemistry involved with sleep and insomnia, the book provides a number of quick and easy steps to take: ditch the antihistamines, create a nurturing environment, identify (and eliminate) certain bad habits. Winter lists the "10 sleep commandments" and addresses the role of sleeping pills (they're okay, with an exit plan) and naps. Throughout, there are quick quizzes, occasional exercises, and useful and brief "cutting-edge science" tidbits. Near the conclusion, Winter spends two chapters summarizing specific disorders, including sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy. The book ends on a pragmatic but encouraging note, reassuring readers that achieving healthy sleep is possible, with patience-the process may take some time. Agent: Jeff Kleinman, Folio Literary Management.(Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.Kirkus Book Review
A no-nonsense, science-based guide to achieving restful sleep from the doctor Ariana Huffington calls the "sleep whisperer."Right off the bat, Winter, a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine specialist, dispels a powerful sleep myth: he asserts that everyone sleeps. In fact, he argues that insomnia is not an inability to sleep; instead, it reflects a person's dissatisfaction with the quality of the sleep and, in many cases, an accompanying anxiety about a perceived lack of sleep. This reorientation of the problem casts a long shadow on the crowded market of sleep solutions, and the author cuts through the noise of pharmaceuticals and gimmicks to propose natural, implementable solutions that anyone can try at home. Throughout the book, his tone is refreshingly conversational, and while he backs up his suggestions with established research, he keeps the jargon to a minimum and focuses on clearly laying out a) the most common reasons a person's sleep is disrupted or unsatisfactory and b) how to train the mind and body to regularly achieve restful, satisfying sleep. This is not to say that everyone can solve their sleep problems by lifestyle modifications alone; Winter examines the medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, that can result in disrupted sleep and long-term poor health. He also recommends an occasional device to help regulate sleep patterns or make bedtime more consistently enjoyable. However, the big takeaway is that sleep conditions are treatable without taking a pill and that, like so many things, a psychological adjustment may be the key to success. Many people will find this fact alone a huge relief from sleep-related stress and will be on their ways to achieving better rest. The rare book that may help sufferers of poor sleep improve their quality of rest simply by elucidating the context of good sleep and offering the right techniques to achieve it. Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.Author notes provided by Syndetics
Dr. Winter is a board-certified and internationally recognized sleep medicine specialist, as well as a board certified neurologist. His unique way of explaining sleep has made him a highly sought after speaker and consultant for professional sports organizations with clients including the San Francisco Giants, the New York Rangers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also regularly consults with United States military groups as well as business and large corporations. In addition to his consultative activities, Dr. Winter has a large media presence. Since 2008, Dr. Winter has served as the Men's Health magazine Sleep Advisor. He regularly blogs for The Huffington Post, and has written or contributed material to a wide variety of print outlets including Women's Health , Runner's World , Triathlete , and Details . He has made many television appearances, including on Fox News, and has been heard on radio programs from New Orleans, to London, to South Korea.There are no comments on this title.