Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night's Sleep

✍ Scribed by Lawrence Epstein, Steven Mardon

• Book ID: 127445353
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Year: 2006
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 1 MB
• Series: Harvard Medical School Guides
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library
• ISBN: 0071487026
• DOI: 10.1036/0071467432

✦ Synopsis

Put your sleep problems to rest with this proven six-step planHow many times have you heard it's important to get a good night's sleep? It sounds simple, but it isn't always easy. Now one of the nation's leading sleep experts gives you a step-by-step program for overcoming sleep problems from insomnia and snoring to restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea.Dr. Lawrence Epstein of Harvard Medical School reveals his proven six-step plan to maximize your nights and energize your days. He explains the health benefits of sleep and identifies signs of sleep problems as he gives in-depth advice on how to:Turn your bedroom into the optimal sleep environment Finally overcome insomnia Silence buzz-saw snoring Relax restless legs Deal with daytime exhaustion Determine if sleep medication is right for youImprove your sleep by improving your child's sleepLawrence Epstein, M.D., is the regional medical director for the Harvard-affiliated Sleep HealthCenters and an instructor at Harvard Medical School and was recently president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He lives in Boston.Steven Mardon is a professional writer who specializes in health topics.