The Insomnia Answer: A Personalized Program for Identifying and Overcoming the Three Types of Insomnia - Hardcover

Glovinsky, Paul; Spielman, Art

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399532307 ISBN 13: 9780399532306

Publisher: Perigee Trade, 2006

Synopsis

Identifies the three most common sleep problems--getting to sleep, staying asleep, and broken sleep--and offers an effective, drug-free approach to overcoming the problems of insomnia, discussing such issues as the causes of sleep disorders, out of control sleep patterns, light therapy, dreams, muscle relaxation, circadian rhythms, and stress reduction.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Paul Glovinsky is the Clinical Director of the Capital Region Sleep/Wake Disorders Center in Albany, NY. Also, he maintains a private practice as a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of sleep disorders.

Dr. Arthur Spielman is recognized as one of the foremost experts on insomnia in the world. He is Associate Director at the Sleep Disorder Centers at New York Methodist Hospital and New York Presbyterian Hospital. The authors are the lead experts for the forthcoming insomnia website slumberzone.com.

Review:

...the book to pull under the covers whether you're fighting temporary insomnia...or a long-term sleep disorder. -- Health Magazine

For insomniacs who don't want a cosmetic solution, this guide...is likely to get better, more permanent results. -- Kirkus Reports

There have been very many books on insomnia for the general public. The Insomnia Answer ... is the latest and...greatest. -- William C. Dement, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Director, Stanford University Sleep Disorders Clinic and Research Center

About this edition

• Publisher: Perigee Trade
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0399532307
• ISBN 13: 9780399532306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272