Sleep Disorders Books

Almost everyone has occassional problems with sleep, and of course some people have serious problems. This book is directed at both groups. It is divided into four parts. The first is a series of questionaires, the second is related to how sleep affects your weight, the third is a 28-day "boot camp" to help you sleep better, and the last deals with sleeping pills.
The author gives some interesting statistics early in the book, pointing out that the average American gets 6.8 hours of sleep on weekdays, and 7.4 hour on weekends, for an average of 6.9 hours. He points out, however, that not only is the amount of sleep you get important, but also its quality. (As everyone knows, it is possible to get 8 hours of sleep and still feel unrefreshed.) He emphasizes that stress is one of the major things that stops you from getting enough sleep, and he also discusses the role that caffeine plays. With many of the topics he gives a quiz along with a suggested plan of action.
Something I haven't seen in other sleep books is a detailed discussion of the importance of your mattress in relation to sleep. He dispels some of the myths, and also makes several suggestions on how to select a mattress. Another chapter that is quite different is one on the relationship between lack of sleep and weight gain. He gives some valuable insights into this problem, and it is a topic that has got considerable media interest lately.
One of the central features of the book comes in part three, namely, a "sleep boot camp." It is a 28-day program that would be particularly useful for anyone suffering from sleep problems. Some of the things emphasized in it are: establishing how much sleep you need, developing a better bedtime routine, and preparing your body for bed. One of the best suggestions, however, is to keep a sleep diary, and to use it effectively.
Finally, he has an excellent discussion of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and points out that if properly used, it is more effective than sleeping pills.
Overall, the book is up-to-date, and it definitely fills a need. It is shorter than William Dement's classic book "The Promise of Sleep," and covers many of the same topics, but it does cover things that Dement's book does not. The author's writing style is personal, easy-to-read, and interesting, and he uses a lot of examples from his practise. The book is filled with "boxes" containing tips about sleep that are quite useful. One slight drawback is his lack of diagrams; he could use more.
Barry Parker, author of "Feel Great Feel Alive."

pls note that the author is not a psychiatrist or neorologist, the book is a big promotion for his own consulting business, you read about how good he is rather than how you could have a good night, 'no more sleepless night', though a bit dated, is better by far

Surely all of us, at one time or another, have gone a few rounds with insomnia. When you've had trouble sleeping, you drag yourself out of bed in the morning feeling all achy and exhausted, just as if you had been in the ring battling an opponent all night. In his book Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health, Dr. Breus coaches you on all the effective ways to overcome insomnia - ways that many of us would never even think of! - and put it down for the count. I found his book expertly written in a conversational and friendly style with suggestions and instructions that are easy to understand and follow.

Part I of the book is called "Quick-Fix Sleep Solutions" and includes the first four chapters. You know what a bad night's sleep is, but what exactly is a good night's sleep? In chapter one, Dr. Breus explains enough about the science of sleep to give you a good foundation for understanding how and why a good night's sleep is necessary to feeling good and looking younger. Chapter two introduces you to the "Three Most Troublesome Culprits in Disordered Sleep...and How to Conquer Them." (If you guessed that caffeine is one of the three, you're right; however, the third culprit might surprise you!) The discussion in chapter three is about the people in your life - your partner, children, and business associates - and how you can manage the disruptions in sleep they may cause. Chapter four is "The Extreme (but Easy!) Bedroom Makeover" and is one of my favorite chapters. In it you learn how to make small changes in the bedroom that add up to a big difference, enabling you to improve your quality of sleep!

"Part II: From Waistlines to Face Lines: You Are What You Sleep" includes chapters five, six, and seven. Did you know that a poor night's sleep can undermine your diet, exercise, or combination weight-loss program? The first chapter in part two discusses how the body chemistry behind a good night's sleep can not only enhance your weight-loss, but acts as a "cosmetic medicine" that empowers your cells to rejuvenate and reverse the damage caused by age, stress, environment, and other factors. Chapter six talks about the important role played by quality sleep in the areas of exercise and sex, and how the right kind of sleep can not only perk up your love life, it can enhance those intimate moments with your partner. If you have ever thought that a nap in the afternoon was a good idea, chapter seven will show you how right you are, and Dr Breus explores different types of naps to help you choose the one that will deliver just the right amount of rest and energy without adversely impacting your sleep that night.

Part III launches the remarkable four-week program, "28 Nights to Sound Sleep Forever" developed by Dr. Breus. Chapter eight takes you step-by-step through the first week of his comprehensive and detailed program to improve your rejuvenating, regenerating sleep. He leads you through a series of small changes from scheduling sleep time to relaxation techniques while you keep a Sleep Diary to record your reactions. Evaluation is the keyword for chapter nine; here you will take the second week to review your Sleep Diary entries from the previous chapter so that you may evaluate the effectiveness of each change, and try some new techniques if you need to. You also receive friendly reminders that help you to stay on track. Weeks three and four of the program comprise chapter ten; here you finalize and follow your personalized sleep program by combining and practicing all the bedtime routine, relaxation, and other techniques that worked well for you.

"The Sleep Aid Industry" is the topic of Part IV of the book. Dr Breus answers a few common questions concerning sleep-aid supplements and pharmaceuticals. As a holistic practitioner myself, I especially value this information about the hazards of using medications or other "quick fix" techniques in attempting to attain quality, restful sleep. To close, The Sleep Doctor offers some excellent guidelines to follow in order to reap the benefits of a completely natural night's sleep for business and vacation travelers, and people who work evening or night shifts.

The two appendices at the end of the book include a reminder list in outline format along with Sleep Diary charts, and a list of additional resources.

I am delighted to have this book in my toolkit to recommend to stress-management clients as well as to other holistic practitioners. You can learn more about Dr. Breus and his book Good Night: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health, by visiting his website www.soundsleepsolutions.com . You will find many articles about a variety of sleep problems, and you may also subscribe to his free "Sleep eNewzzzletter!" You should also visit "The Insomnia Blog" http://www.theinsomniablog.com/ where you may find not only great posts to read, but you can listen to several podcasts of Dr. Breus sharing his expertise in order to help you to overcome your sleep problems!

After more than 25 years of insomnia I've read my share of books on sleep and this is by far the best.

It provides a great guide to sleep hygiene which includes everything from choosing the best mattress, to sound proofing your room, developing good bedtime habits and understanding your own issues.

The book is full of handy quizzes that help you identify problem areas and provides comprehensive solutions for you to address these issues and get a good night's sleep. The book is full of examples and helpful tips and includes worksheets for you to record your sleep during the four week program.

If you're impatient to jump into the 4 week program you can start that immediately but I would strongly recommend reading the preceding chapters so you can eliminate problems from light, noise, pets, uncomfortable pillows and the like.

Good Night covers all the basics of getting a good night sleep, including recommendations on snacks to help you get to sleep and ideas for decorating your room to minimise distractions.

The book distinguishes between disordered sleeping and sleep disorders covering off the common sleep disorders and how they are diagnosed. The pros and cons of various remedies including sleeping pills and alternative remedies are also covered.

For anyone interested in weight loss or wanting to look younger or remove those black circles under the eyes, Good Night tells you why sleep might be interfering with your energy, appetite and appearance as well as providing guidelines to look and feel younger healthier and slimmer. What could be better?

If you're not getting a good night's sleep, and conventional ideas haven't worked, then GOOD NIGHT: THE SLEEP DOCTOR'S 4-WEEK PROGRAM TO BETTER SLEEP AND BETTER HEALTH takes the next step. It comes from a Senior VP of Clinical Operations at a sleep clinic on the cutting edge of sleep research, and offers up a survey which outlines 6 common reasons for sleep disturbance, how to fix short-term and long-term problems, and how to refine the art of napping. Any sleep-deprived sufferer needs this.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

The book has poor drawing quality and pictures. My 5 year son did not like this book at all because of pictures and was always visualizing the same when we played the CD. He doesn't want to hear the CD or see the book anymore.

I bought this book based upon my 7 year old son having a lot of anxiety issues with school related issues. I read this book to him the first night, and I have not been able to put it down since. EVERY night around bedtime he asks me to read him his relaxation book. He goes through the motions of closing his eyes, and really trying to relax. After about 1 week of reading it to him, he can start relaxing on his own.

Great! My 3 yr olds love it.

What a beautiful book! This is so very child friendly. It teaches in such a bright, colorful way HOW to relax your body. Both my children love to follow along relaxing each part of their bodies as they prepare to relax for bed. As a pediatric occupational therapist I have also used this book and its wonderful methods to teach relaxation to some of my clients and their families. GREAT! Kelly Giaquinto

This is a wonderful story to teach my ADHD daughter simple breathing exercises and visualization relaxation techniques in a simple and straight forward manner. She loves listening to this story every night before going to sleep.

Great book.....very informative, answers most of your questions on this involved subject, especially if you are newly diagnosed and confused. Most information is dead on, and worth a read.

A must-have book for anyone who has been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. All of the questions that you will forget to ask your doctor will be answered somewhere in this informative volume. Also great if someone close to you has apnea. This book should be included with every CPAP machine at delivery.

MRM

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea recently. A sleep specialist friend recommended this book and I must say it is full of solid information that is useful in understanding sleep apnea. I particularly appreciated the section where many questions, concerns, difficulties about sleep apnea and the CPAP machines are discussed. Rather than always having to contact my sleep center doctor or the medical equipment company, answers were found in this book. I would buy it again or suggest to anyone with sleep apnea.

I was so happy when I found this book online, after many weeks of researching. However, the book was a real disappointment. I am an educator at the college level, and believe me, this is nothing more than a textbook.
For whom, I am not sure since the subject of sleep apnea is not taught in mainstream classes in colleges or universities. It is misrepresented in the synopsis/summary of what to expect. If I would have wanted a "textboook" I would have gone to the college bookstore. It was money wasted because any of the "medical" and "technical" info included in it can be easily accessed on the internet. It provided no alternative ideas, information or treatments. I wish I could send it back for a refund!

I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and use CPAP. In order to be more involved with my own treatment I purchased four books on the subject to gain as much insight as possible. This is without a doubt the most informative. It describes the condition, compares it to normal sleep patterns and gives nearly encyclopedic information on treatments and what you can do to help yourself. I highly recommend this book.

I find this book full of practical information about sleep medicine. The information is delivered in the form of clinical cases. The information ranges from interpreting polysomnograms to management of patients.
This is a very useful book for the clinician taking care of patients with sleep disorders as well as those interpreting sleep studies.

I used this as a supplement to my board review course and notebook. I also used the Butkow (sp?) PSG atlas from 1996-ish. This book was a great resource and covered a lot of material that I did subsequently find on the ABIM Sleep Medicine Exam. I don't know if I passed, yet, but, if I do, I'll attribute a big part of it to this book.

For a beginner in sleep this is very helpful.Some redundancy, but facilitates learning through repetition.

This an excellent book for whom ever wants to know about sleep medicine. Covers most of the toppics, not much about children sleep problem. Is best book to start with for sleep medicine as rotation, fellowship or general knowledge. Is very easy to read, may be in 5-7 days you can read the book once. By reading this book when you see patients with sleep problem you can dx, ddx and tx them. By knowing this book you can interpret sleep studies with very minor difficulty and after a short while you feel very confidenct. I should specially thank the writer of this book for an excellent well done job. I very highly recommend this book, If you need one book to know about sleep medicine that would be ONLY THIS BOOK without second thought.

I would certainly buy from this seller again... the book came in a timely fashion and in excellent condition. The price was very reasonable.

Take a Nap was exactly what I was looking for. A very good, simple explanation of the stages of sleep and what happens in each stage; answers to common questions; several mini case studies of people in various situations and how they worked the proper amount and type of sleep into their schedules.

I loved the book - it was worth every penny spent - enjoyable read, interesting stories intertwined, great educational tool to promote good sleep, health, wellness and especially to eliminate stigmas about napping. Thank you Ms. Mednick.

This book is not for you if you already know a lot about sleep research AND you don't feel at all guilty about the idea of taking a nap when you're dragging. Also, as one reviewer pointed out, it won't give you a magic plan to make your boss decide that naps are actually good for the company; it's not everything to everybody. BUT... I'm in love with this book anyway!

I listened to Dement's book "The Promise of Sleep" a few years back on tape, but never thought about how little attention there is to daytime napping (as opposed to nighttime sleep and sleep problems). If you're sluggish and crave pick-me-ups (chocolate, caffeine, etc.) in the afternoon, this book may be the "ah ha" moment like it was for me. How come we exercise, take supplements, practice "sleep hygiene", try not to eat carb-laden lunches, and more, but we never think about taking naps? Why not give in, rather than fighting the urge?

I've been trying afternoon naps for about 3 weeks now, and for me, it's been like hitting the "reset" button on the day and getting a fresh start. It really seems like the missing piece; it's weird that it's so simple (and yet so culturally forbidden). I can't wait to tell my doctor what a difference such a simple solution has made.

The only trick is figuring out how not to wake up groggy, which the book doesn't cover in great depth. I'm looking forward to checking out the author's postings, and also reading "Power Sleep" by Maas (which gets pretty good reviews), to see if they add details to this book's impassioned plea and conscise intro.

The writing style is really lively, and typos are blessedly absent. It's a refreshing change from the self-published books these days in which the author thought he or she could save money by skipping an editor, since he or she can write "real great," thank you very much!

Finally, for what it's worth: The author comes across as someone who would be inspiring to be around; one of those people who has fallen in love with science and with using it to make the world a better place. Aside from the personal impact the book can have, it's just encouraging to know that there are people like that out there.

The book provided a simple overview of the stages of napping and some sample plans for incorporating naps into your day. There was too much time spent on justifying napping for my taste (I'm already a believer) and not enough concrete information about how to plan your nap around individual schedules.

HOW THIS BOOK HELPED ME:

This book has made a big impact on how I view my study time. Medical school is difficult and exhausting. If I attend all my lectures, eat three meals day, maintain good hygiene, commute to/from the university and get 7 hours of sleep, I only have 3 hours on the weekdays to study. I used to hardly be able to keep my eyes open during that study time and I couldn't remember anything I studied.

After reading Take a Nap! Change your life, I have the skills to use napping as part of my study routine. I used to feel guilty when I napped because I thought I was wasting valuable study time. I was just too tired to study. Now I plan naps into my study schedule and it is amazing how much better I recall everything. My test scores in Pathology have improved an average of 8 points since I started napping and my scores keep improving despite no other changes to my study routine. If you subtract out my naps, I'm actually studying less but getting better grades! As I prepare for my USMLE Step 1 Board Exam, consolidating memories and enhancing recall is especially important. I now consider napping a study skill and regular naps are part of my board prep study schedule. Naps have truly changed my life.

HOW THIS BOOK CAN HELP YOU:

I recommend this book to all students, but especially medical students. A career in medicine means long hours and years of sleep deprivation. This book will help you understand why naps are essential for peak performance on tests and review highlights of sleep research. You will learn what stages of sleep are most important for recalling massive amounts of detail and how to maximize those stages of sleep in your naps. You will learn the essential skills of napping for maximum memory and how to create a personalized nap for your individual needs.

Most importantly, the knowledge you gain from this book will also improve your ability to provide quality patient care. The vignettes emphasize how naps can improve all aspects of life. I can already see how naps would be a beneficial part of a therapeutic plan for patients with anxiety, obesity, depression, sexual dysfunction, headaches, sleeping disorders, diabetes, substance dependence, or heart disease.

A WELL ORGANIZED, EASY, QUICK READ WHEN TIME IS A PRECIOUS COMMODITY:

I know that it is hard to find time for recreational reading in medical school. Fortunately, your time investment will be well rewarded by way naps will change your life. The book is written in succinct short chapters so you don't even have to use a bookmark. You'll be amazed how easy this book is to read. It is especially refreshing after studying dense med school textbooks such as Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Seventh Edition.

Take a Nap! Change your life has very reader friendly lay-out. It is printed in good sized font with attention to white space. Figures are clear and simple to understand. Important concepts are bolded. It is easy to navigate for specific information as well.

I highly recommend this book. I hope that you will start napping and benefit from this book as much as I have.

I've been in the alternative health world for a long time so was very interested in perusing this book. I was pleasantly surprised how thorough and concise Alan Smith's book is. Concise, yet, full of very valuable and researched material, this book gives the reader glimpse into a variety of therapies available to enhance health.

I can see this book being of great importance to those entering the field of alternative health, or those wanting to know what alternative/complementary therapies are available and what they consist of. The options are plentiful and it doesn't look like Alan missed any.

Great resource, a must-have in the library, and informative, Alan gives the reader options to healing. Highly recommend.

This is the most comprehensive complete listing of alternative health approaches. I am very familiar with about a dozen listed and all were given a even balanced write up. Well done. A complete reference work. Achieving health without meds.

For some reason, I thought this was going to be more of a guide to help those of use with health problems instead of just a list of complementary and alternative therapies.

It wasn't that long ago that your family doctor was the only option when you were faced with health issues. You'd make an appointment and he'd prescribe a pill. If that magic pill didn't help you'd get another. Finally, given no other alternative, you'd just learn to live with your pain symptoms.

Today, it seems that more and more people are becoming open to complimentary and alternative health resources. Many are unhappy with their present care. Others are simply looking for ways to compliment their current treatments.

Although the actual methods vary substantially, most of these therapies look to the root cause of dis-ease and then seek to understand, release, or heal that issue. Still, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming for the average person. Where to even start?

In my opinion, reading UnBreak your Health is a very good way to begin. This book provides quite an extensive list of possible alternative and complementary therapies. Moreover, for each method, the author provides important contact information and comments from individuals who have actually tried the option.

Reviewed by Kam Aures for RebeccasReads (1/08)

"UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies" by Alan E. Smith presents a comprehensive guide useful for when you want to explore other options beyond traditional medicine. If you are considering complementary or alternative therapies you are not alone! According to a statistic presented in the introduction, in the year 2002 over half of all Americans turned to trying one of these therapies. Complementary and alternative therapies are positive on many levels. They focus on the fact that each person is a "unique individual composed of mind, body and spirit (or life-force energy)" and that each problem should be solved by tailoring the treatment to the specific person. Instead of focusing on the specific symptoms or issues as traditional medicine oftentimes does, complementary and alternative therapies often look at the body as a whole and work to heal the entire entity to make the body function in a more efficient manner. They go to the inner source of the problem rather than just treating the topical symptoms.

The author divides the different therapies up into three areas: the body, the mind and the energy/spirit. The "body" section presents an overview of such therapies from the familiar like chiropractic care and massage to the lesser known like Emei Qigong and the Nambudripdad Allergy Elimination Technique. The "mind" chapter focuses on therapies such as Art Therapy, Guided Imagery, Hypnosis, and Traumatic Incident Reduction. Finally, the "energy/spirit" section focuses on therapies which use human energy to heal such as Acupuncture, Crystal Bowl Therapy, Polarity Therapy and Qi Gong.

Each therapy examined in the book has a description explaining the origins, beliefs and techniques used in the method. After most descriptions is a favorite part of mine called "user comments" which aids in understanding how effective these therapies are. These are comments from actual users of these particular methods. It is very interesting to see the results that these people have had using the different techniques. This section makes the book more personable instead of strictly a reference guide. Websites are listed for most therapies if readers would like to seek out more information or specifics.

I recommend this thorough guide to complementary and alternative therapies to anyone who is frustrated with conventional medicine's approach to his health issues or to anyone who just wants to educate himself as to what is out there in terms of non-traditional care. "UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies" presents so many different options and techniques, some of which I never knew existed, and the information is presented in a very reader friendly and easy to use way.

Purchase this book if you need in-depth knowledge in the area of sleep medicine. Online access to the book and periodic updates are a good idea and are available with one version of the book. There have been a significant number of updates over the last two years. There is additional information on the web site beside the text. Some can be found elsewhere, e.g., practice parameters from the AASM, but it is nice to see it gathered in one place. One disappointment is the Atlas of Sleep Breathing Disorders of which half of the pictures and graphs haven't shown (broken links) for months. The Pocket Consult (ne MobiPocket Reader, which is included as a download) is useful and allows downloading text excerpts (no tables or graphs) from the book to a PDA for reference on the road. Addendum -- if you click on the Printer Friendly tab while in the Atlas of Sleep Breathing Disorders it will bring up a second window with the pictures and graphs where they should be.

This was one of the most essential books I found when studying and passing my Sleep Registry for the first time. Although it was just one of many study materials used, it was a must have for the updated and extent of information it provided.

A comprehensive text on sleep medicine. Just what I had expected.

I RECIEVED THE BOOK IN A TIMELY FASHION AND IS A GREAT BOOK, BUT IN THE DESCRIPTION SAID I WOULD BE RECIEVING A CD-ROM WITH IT, BUT I DID NOT. I DO NOT KNOW OR UNDERSTAND WHY IT DID NOT DUE TO MY FRIEND ORDERING THE SAME BOOK AND HIS CAME WITH THE CD-ROM???

Has a lot of great info if you are taking the BRPT exam or if you are just starting as a sleep tech.

I found Sleep Demons, An Insomniac's memoir, to be an excellent and intriguing study of the history of sleep. From discoveries, to theories, to even the `average Joe's' thoughts and input. Bill Hayes gets a five across the board for an overall performance.

I found Sleep Demons, An Insomniac's memoir, to be an excellent and intriguing study of the history of sleep. From discoveries, to theories, to even the `average Joe's' thoughts and input. Bill Hayes gets a five across the board for an overall performance.

I found Sleep Demons, An Insomniac's memoir, to be an excellent and intriguing study of the history of sleep. From discoveries, to theories, to even the `average Joe's' thoughts and input. Bill Hayes gets a five across the board for an overall performance.

I have a hard time mustering more than three stars for this novel. With respect to his discussion of the science of sleeping - I found his reporting of current and historical research interesting but his own theories somewhat half-baked. The autobiographical portion of the book simply wasn't engaging. Not funny (like Devaid Sedaris) or terribly interesting either. Overall I think the book was fair at best.

As a sleep researcher myself, I appreciated how the author connected his personal sleep problems with ancient, historical, and current studies about sleep. Quoting a variety of sources from books, interviews and articles, the book presents the information in a very candid yet engaging manner. I wish the author a good night's rest, finally.

There's years of research showing that very weak microwaves (like emitted from a cell phone, Wi-Fi, cordless phone, or microwave oven) can alter EEG patterns and reduce sleep quality. This was seen again recently by a group funded by the cell phone industry ("Mobile phone radiation wrecks your sleep", The Independent, Jan 20, 2008).

This book does not even mention that cell phone use during the day can disrupt your sleep that night.

This masterful book is scholarly, practical, and caring.

Among the many practical ideas given for sound sleep, I will mention three that I found especially helpful. First, the very obvious suggestion to get up during the night to read or do something else enjoyable when one cannot sleep. Now instead of lying there and telling myself that I can't afford the time to get up because I need my sleep, I get up and find myself much more rested the next day for having done so.
The idea of wearing a retainer of some kind to help relax the jaw and to prevent gnashing teeth is very helpful. And the knowledge that there are Positive Air Pressure masks available for those who have breathing problems is invaluable.

Dr. Krakow devoted chapters to feelings and their relationship to sleep.
What I especially found beneficial is the idea of pausing a moment to acknowledge my feelings to myself as I go through the day, not trying to analyze or judge them, but to simply acknowledge them, since feelings that have been allowed to build can make for sleepless nights.

And what I found most helpful is this: that when I cannot sleep because of racing thoughts and racing feelings, there is a technique called Imaging, such as picturing a peaceful moment from childhood or a beautiful nature scene and holding that in mind. It calms the thoughts and feelings and can give the peaceful feeling of sleep.

I highly recommend this book.

Dr. Krakow has written an outstanding resource for behavioral health professionals who treat individuals suffering from sleep disturbances. His Sleep Dynamic Therapy is an evidence-based and commonsense approach to improving not only the quantity of sleep, but the more important quality of sleep. Dr. Krakow relies on many of the basic principles of sleep medicine and behavioral and clinical psychology in presenting this effective approach for alleviating acute and chronic sleep problems. I highly recommend this book as a first line treatment for those suffering from sleep difficulties. -Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP (Board Certified Clinical Psychologist)

I met Dr. Krakow several years ago when I self-referred myself to his practice after seeking to find someone to help me with my sleep disorder. One of the first things Dr. Krakow pointed out to me was concerning sleep hygiene. Learning how to write things down on a pad of paper sometime early in the evening before bedtime and leave them there, or not watching the clock or time monitoring at night are two examples in Dr. Krakow's book, "Sound Sleep, Sound Mind" that have proven to be nuggets of truth that have helped me with my sleep disorder. These and other recommendations like them were very helpful to me. Learning to sense feelings and not ignore them is another very important aspect of good sleep hygiene I have learned from Dr. Krakow's book. I think this is the most important aspect of learning about sleep issues for me. It was good to be reminded, "human emotion is to protect you to insure your survival, safety and security." It was also very important to learn that there is also a physical component to a sleep disorder. It's hard to summarize all the things I have incorporated into my life after reading this book. I think the consciousness-raising aspect of the books is what strikes me as the most important thing about it. Relearning some things and incorporating them to improve my quality of sleep, becoming more in touch with my emotions and not over thinking things has been very helpful to me in my search for good quality sleep. Thank you, Dr. Krakow, for your caring, concern, and dedication in helping those of us who dare to sleep, perchance to dream.

Nancy

But seriously, folks,,, What will help a person with his/her sleep is a very individual matter and hard to predict. There was not that much that was new to me in this book, but it seems from other reviews that it may have helped others.

The big problem with this book, in my opinion, is its almost disturbed level of repetitiousness--endless, pounding, numbing, and in the end very annoying.I would judge there to be enough in this book to make a 20-25 page article were the author even moderately succinct. The relentless repetition of claims to have made some sort of truly major breakthrough in the treatment of insomnia seems to me to betray the over- insistent certainty of the fanatic. Either that, or the author is a fan of what used to be called the Army Method of exposition: first tell them what you're going to tell them, then tell them, then tell them what you just told them. "Sound Sleep" could definitely have benefited from a professional writer as co-author, or else a good and rather severe editor.

THIS BOOK IS INCREDIBLE! I HAVE BEEN FROM DOCTOR TO DOCTOR SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS & TREATMENT FOR FIBROMYALGIA. THIS BOOK HAS GIVEN ME NOT ONLY THE ANSWERS I WAS SEARCHING FOR BUT SOMETHING I HAD LOST ALONG THE WAY ... HOPE! I HAVEN'T EVEN FINISHED THE BOOK YET & I HAVE LEARNED MORE FROM THIS BOOK THAN I HAVE IN THE LAST 3 YEARS FROM THE MULTIPLE DOCTORS WHO HAVE ONLY LEFT ME FRUSTRATED & HOPELESS! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO HAS FIBROMYALGIA .... YOU WILL BE BLESSED!

America Exhausted by Dr. Conley is easy to read and understand and is the most wholistic book I have read on the subject. If you do not understand your diagnosis, this is the book for you and also will help others to understand similar immune deficiancy
diseases. If you believe that healing starts at the celluar level, this is the book for you. You can't go wrong with Dr. Conley's treatment, it doesn't clash with any drugs you already take and nutritionally it just may be just what you have been looking for all these years of pain and fatigue. Don't wait a minute longer in pain, get to the bottom of the matter and start treatment today...what do you have to lose? Pain, just the pain.

I have suffered with Chronic Fatigue and immune disfunction/Fibromyalgia for 16 years. This book is very informative and easy to understand. It gives you options that in 16 years, I haven't tried. And believe me in 16 years I thought I tried everything. I can't wait to finish the book and take the information I've learned to my Doctor. Thanks for publishing this book, Its been very helpful.

...in fact, it probably has a lot to offer those of us with CFIDS and/or fibromyalgia. I just think it's awfully interesting that four out of the five reviews above were written by folks from Michigan, the same place the author lives...

If you only buy one "self-help" book to recover from fatigue, pain, brain fog, and chemical sensitivity, get this one. I have read at least twenty-five different books and countless pages of information on the internet dealing with the "mystery syndrome" of the last few decades. I have tried a variety of treatment protocols. All of the effective ones contain the same basic recommendations, which are also contained in Dr. Conley's book. This book is a fantastic "primer" on the CFS, FMS, MCS, CFIDS, Candidiasis syndrome(s) which plague so many Americans today. It covers all of the major bases in a well-written, easy-to-comprehend manner. It gives enough detail to convince and inform, but not so much as to overwhelm. If you have mysterious symptoms and are getting no help from the medical establishment besides Prozac and Ibuprofen, I recommend buying this book. If you can get two, get this one and "The Body Ecology Diet". What you will learn from these two books will give you most of what you need to heal your physical body. Visit www.mercola.com and learn about "EMF" for help with the mind-body connection. And pray. Any health protocol is a challenge under the pressures of today's society, prayer is the essential supply to keep you fighting for your Life.