|
The Harvard
Medical School Guide to a Good Night’s Sleep
Newswise — According to Dr. Lawrence Epstein,
recent President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and
author of THE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL GUIDE TO A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP,
sleeping is as important to health and well being as diet and
exercise.
However, as we are constantly bombarded with commercials
for sleep medications, it is clear that America is having a
difficult time getting a good night’s sleep.
One of the nation’s premiere sleep experts, Dr.
Epstein arms readers with his proven, six-step plan to improve
sleep. He presents tips for dealing with common issues such as
insomnia, disrupted sleep, daytime exhaustion, restlessness,
sleepwalking, and the many other chronic sleep conditions suffered
by more than 70 million Americans.
Dr. Epstein thoroughly explains what happens during sleep as well as
how to determine the amount of sleep we need. He then presents his
plan which is based on the following:
• Recognizing the importance of
a good night’s sleep
• Adopting a healthy lifestyle
• Maintaining good sleep habits
• Creating the optimal sleep environment
• Watching out for sleep saboteurs
• Seeking help for persistent sleep problems
In addition, THE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL GUIDE
TO A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP offers readers advice on how to silence
snoring, help their children go to sleep and stay asleep, handle jet
lag, cope with shift work, and stay awake at the wheel. Those who
have trouble sleeping will find that they don’t necessarily need to
take a pill to fall and stay asleep.
According to a recent review in Library
Journal, “Epstein has collaborated with freelance health writer
Mardon to produce an accessible and highly readable volume on
sleep…At a time when sleep deprivation seems so prevalent in our
society, this book is a welcome addition to the literature. It
belongs in all consumer health collections, especially in public
libraries.”
THE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL GUIDE TO A GOOD
NIGHT’S SLEEP is a premium resource for people who suffer from sleep
disorders and their families, the doctors and other health care
professionals who treat them, and anyone who wants to get a good
night’s rest.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lawrence Epstein, M.D., is board certified in sleep medicine,
internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, and critical care medicine.
He has been practicing sleep medicine since 1992, having served as
the military consultant on sleep disorders to the Air Force surgeon
general and as the medical director of the Sleep Medicine Laboratory
at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. He is currently regional
medical director for the Harvard-affiliated Sleep HealthCenters, an
instructor at Harvard Medical School, and was recently president of
the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He lives in Boston.
|
Now,
keep up to date with daily feeds of newly posted stories about America's
Seniors...click on the box to the left