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Sleep Meditations: Peaceful Visualizations and Calming Practices to Lull You to Sleep
by Danielle NorthBrimming with calming practices and serene artwork, Sleep Meditations helps readers relax, let go of daily stresses, and gently drift off into a restful slumber.For anyone who wants to unwind at the end of the day, this book presents more than 20 easy-to-follow relaxation techniques designed to promote sleep. Readers will discover meditation practices to release tension, breathing exercises to ease the mind and body, and nature-inspired visualizations for bedtime. Bonus sidebars offer simple remedies and rituals for tranquility, comfort, and ease, including bath recipes and aromatherapy. The perfect gift or self-purchase for wellness enthusiasts, meditators, and self-care seekers, this charming bedside companion is a balm for the stresses of daily life.VALUABLE CONTENT: Mindfulness and meditation are scientifically proven to help people release stress and find peace. This book offers valuable practices in an accessible, low-investment format that features everything readers need to begin to bring balance, focus, and calm to their daily routines.EASY TO USE: Written with warmth and encouragement, the easy-to-follow practices are designed for a wide audience, from seasoned meditators to meditation newbies who need a little help relaxing before bed.BEAUTIFUL TO GIFT AND DISPLAY: Delivered in a luminous, nature-inspired package filled with enchanting artwork, Sleep Meditations is a lovely gift or stocking stuffer for wellness enthusiasts, meditators, and anyone who wants to incorporate mindfulness techniques into everyday life.Perfect for:• people who have difficulty falling asleep• people interested in personal growth and mindful living• self-care enthusiasts• mindfulness enthusiasts• yogis and meditators• dream journalers• people who love Calm the Chaos Journal, The Little Book of Mindfulness, and Mindfulness Cards
Sleep Meditations: to help tired minds unwind and drift off…
by Danielle NorthThe sleep meditations in this beautifully illustrated book are written specifically to help the reader slow down a busy mind, let go of the day and relax into a restful night's sleep. All the senses are gently engaged to enhance the process, and research now shows that imagining a sea breeze or a still lake is as mentally beneficial as being there. Similarly, meditations included help the reader to put down their worries and turn them over to the unconscious world, and welcome in calm and restoring energy.The visual design of the book has been created to enhance the relaxing reading experience, with plenty of space to breathe... Meditations include:The bridge to...Calling in cleansing energyLetting go of the dayThe easy pathCutting threadsStill lakeComing homeCandle gazingYou're ok, it's okMeeting your guidesOcean breezeMaybe it's magic...
Sleep Meditations: to help tired minds unwind and drift off… (Meditations)
by Danielle NorthThe sleep meditations in audiobook are specifically to help the listener slow down a busy mind, let go of the day and relax into a restful night's sleep. All the senses are gently engaged to enhance the process, and research now shows that imagining a sea breeze or a still lake is as mentally beneficial as being there. Similarly, meditations included help the listener to put down their worries and turn them over to the unconscious world, and welcome in calm and restoring energy.Meditations include:The bridge to...Calling in cleansing energyLetting go of the dayThe easy pathCutting threadsStill lakeComing homeCandle gazingYou're ok, it's okMeeting your guidesOcean breezeMaybe it's magic...(p) 2020 Octopus Publishing Group
Sleep Psychology
by Juan Moises de la Serna Astric OrquedaIn this ebook it is going to be addressed the importance of sleep, especially for our mental health, just like we are going to contemplate about the problems insomnia triggers, and the most important part is that the last techniques are shown in order to overcome those problems. Once in a lifetime, everyone has had "sleep problems" which has not allowed us to sleep in a proper way. This ebook is especially to offer a simple way of the latest researches about this thematic so in that way, one will be able to learn and enhance about sleeping quality and also to have a full life. An ebook which searches for a way of sleeping placidly your daily 8 hours sleep.
Sleep Reimagined: The Fast Track To A Revitalized Life
by Pedram NavabDitch insomnia in as little as 4 weeks with this 6-step therapeutic program for better sleep. Insomnia looks different for everyone. Whether it’s caused by stress, a traumatic life event, or even a snoring partner, poor sleep can affect the quality of your waking life. But Dr. Pedram Navab wants readers to know that it’s not a lost cause—falling asleep can be just as easy as waking up. With his cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) program, paired with relatable case studies of different sleep disorders, readers are guided to new and improved sleep in as little as 4 weeks. In Sleep Reimagined, the 6-step CBT-I program teaches readers how to understand sleep, rewire their arousal system through therapeutic relaxation, practice sleep restriction and stimulus control, restructure attitudes towards sleep, use mindfulness intervention to continue cognitive components, and prevent insomnia relapse through planning. Both comprehensive and entertaining, this book is the perfect bedside companion to discover better sleep and better life.
Sleep Rituals: 100 Practices for a Deep and Peaceful Sleep
by Jennifer Williamson100 simple practices and activities to incorporate into any bedtime routine to help you fall asleep easier and wake up refreshed and renewed.Do you have trouble getting—and staying—asleep? Sleep rituals can set the mood for restful slumber and help you drift off in peace—let these recommended bedtime routines be your key to a good night’s sleep! This accessible guide offers 100 easy rituals—including sleep-friendly recipes, relaxing yoga poses, calming breathing exercises, soothing meditations, and comforting writing exercises—suited for every type of person. You can even mix and match them for a completely customized bedtime experience and find the perfect solution to banish any sleepless night. Rituals include: -Sleep-friendly recipes, like nutmeg-spiced warm milk -Soothing practices like dry brushing -Restorative yoga poses, such as Child’s Pose -Breathing exercises, like alternate nostril breathing Let Sleep Rituals help you get the good night’s sleep you’ve been dreaming of!
Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and B igger Success
by Shawn StevensonWhen it comes to health, there is one criminally overlooked element: sleep. Good sleep helps you shed fat for good, stave off disease, stay productive, and improve virtually every function of your mind and body. That’s what Shawn Stevenson learned when a degenerative bone disease crushed his dream of becoming a professional athlete. Like many of us, he gave up on his health and his body, until he decided there must be a better way. Through better sleep and optimized nutrition, Stevenson not only healed his body but also achieved fitness and business goals he never thought possible. In Sleep Smarter, Stevenson shares easy tips and tricks to discover the best sleep and best health of your life. With his 14-Day Sleep Makeover, you’ll learn how to create the ideal sleep sanctuary, how to hack sunlight to regulate your circadian rhythms, which clinically proven sleep nutrients and supplements you need, and stress-reduction exercises and fitness tips to keep you mentally and physically sharp. Sleep Smarter is the ultimate guide to sleeping better, feeling refreshed, and achieving a healthier, happier life.
Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success
by Shawn StevensonShawn Stevenson is a health expert with a background in biology and kinesiology who has helped thousands of people worldwide to improve their health, through his private work as well as his #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. In his work, Shawn brings a well-rounded perspective to the perennial question: how can we feel better? In investigating complex health issues such as weight loss, chronic fatigue and hormone imbalance, Shawn realised that many health problems start with one criminally overlooked aspect of our routine - sleep. In Sleep Smarter Shawn explores the little-known and even less-appreciated facts about sleep's influence on every part of our life. Backed by the latest scientific research and packed with personal anecdotes and tips from leaders in the field of sleep research, this book depicts the dangers of insufficient sleep - from weight retention to memory loss to bad sex to increased risk of disease. In his clear, personable and relatable style Shawn offers 21 simple, immediately applicable ways for readers to take their well-being into their own hands and improve their sleep now
Sleep Through Insomnia: End the Anxiety and Discover Sleep Relief with Guided CBT-I Therapy
by Brandon PetersOverhaul your sleep in 6 short weeksWhen counting sheep fails and the hours of tossing and turning finally stack up, it's time to discover a sleeplessness solution that actually works. Reclaim your sleep, and your life, with an in-depth analysis of insomnia's causes and cures. Whether you're trying to beat your insomnia for the first time or the hundredth, this book will guide you to escaping its destructive influence.Based on the latest sleep research and Dr. Peters' extensive clinical experience, Sleep Through Insomnia is a proven 6-week cognitive behavioral therapy program that will help anyone find sleep relief. With questionnaires and exercises, this book will help you engage with and improve your sleep habits. Transform your life through CBT-I and learn how to:Understand sleep: discover the basics of healthy sleep, its role in overall well-being, and the impact of insomniaIdentify triggers: educate yourself on medical and psychiatric disorders as well as more common stressors that may stand between you and a good night's sleepBuild a routine: Develop healthy and effective behaviors for your days and nights to increase mindfulness, decrease anxiety, and invite restful sleep every nightDevelop a plan for lasting change: set goals, sustain better sleep, and prevent future relapses through a sleep program tailored to your individual needsFor chronic insomniacs, acute sufferers, or simply anyone who has struggled to fall asleep, Sleep Through Insomnia gives you the tools you need to discover refreshing sleep.
Sleep Well Every Night: A new approach to getting a good nights sleep
by Glenn HarroldOne in five of the population suffer from lack of sleep - don't be one of them!In this revolutionary, easy-to-follow six-stage programme, clinical hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold reveals how you can truly revolutionise the way you sleep.By rethinking basic lifestyle choices and using 100% natural remedies, including self-hypnosis, Harrold shows that a good night's sleep is only a step away. Sleep Well Every Night will give you the tools and knowledge to:- Understand what sleep is and why it's so important- Identify common problems and know how to tackle them- Make simple but powerful changes that will drastically improve your quality of sleep- Eliminate the hidden causes of insomniaWith practical exercises, top tips and easy-to-follow techniques, this invaluable programme will help you sleep easier, better and longer. It's time to take back control of your day and night, reclaiming your right to a good night's sleep.
Sleep Well Every Night: A new approach to getting a good night’s sleep
by Glenn HarroldOne in five of the population suffer from lack of sleep - don't be one of them!In this revolutionary, easy-to-follow six-stage programme, clinical hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold reveals how you can truly revolutionise the way you sleep.By rethinking basic lifestyle choices and using 100% natural remedies, including self-hypnosis, Harrold shows that a good night's sleep is only a step away. Sleep Well Every Night will give you the tools and knowledge to:- Understand what sleep is and why it's so important- Identify common problems and know how to tackle them- Make simple but powerful changes that will drastically improve your quality of sleep- Eliminate the hidden causes of insomniaWith practical exercises, top tips and easy-to-follow techniques, this invaluable programme will help you sleep easier, better and longer. It's time to take back control of your day and night, reclaiming your right to a good night's sleep.
Sleep Well, Lead Better
by Christopher M. BarnesHow much sleep do you get each night? Most of us know that eight hours is the recommended amount, but with work, family, and social commitments often consuming more than 16 hours of the day, it can seem impossible to make the math work. Perhaps you feel that you operate just fine on four or five hours a night. Maybe you’ve grown accustomed to red-eye flights, time zone changes, and the occasional all-nighter. You might even wear your sleep deprivation like a badge of honor.
Sleep Wise: How to Feel Better, Work Smarter, and Build Resilience
by Daniel BlumThe Center for Disease Control considers insufficient sleep a national public health epidemic-- nearly 30% of adults and two-thirds of all high school students report they regularly get insufficient sleep. Time, effort, and intention are required to keep our sleep healthy. In Sleep Wise, Dr. Daniel Blum discusses the everyday activities and habits that play a major role in shaping sleep and overall health, including physical exercise and diet. Sleep Wise incorporates sleep science, mindfulness practices related to sleep, and real-world examples and anecdotes to support a mindful, sustainable sleep practice. Anybody who has trouble sleeping will be relieved to have this enjoyable, effective manual at their bedside.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Sleep Wrecked Kids: Helping Parents Raise Happy, Healthy Kids, One Sleep at a Time
by Sharon MooreKids often suffer unknowingly from the consequences of sleep problems because their issue is frequently missed or dismissed, by both health professionals and parents. Sleep disorders are a major public health issue that can kick start a lifetime pattern of health, behaviour, and learning problems. From ages 4-10, at least 25 percent of kids have sleep problems. Sleep Wrecked Kids guides parents towards good sleep as the norm, allowing themselves and their children to grow and thrive. Speech pathologist and myofunctional practitioner Sharon Moore teaches parents why ‘bad sleep’ is connected to a myriad of health problems, what ‘good sleep’ actually means, how to identify red flags for sleep problems, how to improve sleep quality by improving airway health, and so much more! Parents are empowered to not only get more sleep themselves, but also to help their children get the sleep they need—every night.
Sleep and Combat-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
by Eric Vermetten Anne Germain Thomas C. NeylanThere are few clinical problems in the sleep medicine field that are more challenging than the sleep difficulties experienced by individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book offers a unique, complete resource addressing all the basic concepts and clinical applications in sleep medicine in settings where combat-related PTSD is commonplace. Authored by leading international experts in the field of sleep/military medicine, Sleep and Combat-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is organized in six sections and provides a broad perspective of the field, from the established theories to the most recent developments in research, including the latest neuroscientific perspectives surrounding sleep and PTSD. The result is a full assessment of sleep in relation to combat-related PTSD and a gold standard volume that is the first of its kind. This comprehensive title will be of great interest to a wide range of clinicians -- from academics and clinicians working within or in partnership with the military health care system to veteran hospital physicians and all health personnel who work with war veterans.
Sleep and Dreams
by Andrew T. McpheeEasy to read book. Includes information about stages of sleep, things which support or disrupt getting a good night's sleep and a chapter on dreams.
Sleep and Relaxation: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-201 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Ser.)
by Barbara L. Heller M.S.W.Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Sleep and Society: Sociological Ventures into the Un(known)
by Simon J. WilliamsExploring the sociological aspects of sleep and their links to current health debates, this unique text discusses why sleep has been so neglected in sociological literature and examines significant modern issues such as: the 24-hour society sleep and work homelessness dream analysis the medicalization and commodification of sleep. Written by a key international figure in medical sociology, this is the first sociological examination of sleep, making it important reading for academics and advanced students of medical sociology, health studies, and sociology, as well as for professionals and policy makers involved in the area.
Sleep and You: Sleep Better, Live Better
by Barbara Sandilands Diane B. Boivin Ève Van CauterAn easy and readable guide to the latest scientific information on how and why to sleep better and improve your wellbeing. Why do we need to sleep? For those of who pass nights staring at the ceiling, the question is beside the point. In fact, we are all sleeping less, and worse, than ever. Despite this, we know that losing sleep or sleeping fitfully has consequences for our health and well being. What can we do when sleep just won’t come? In nine fascinating chapters, Dr. Diane B. Boivin lays out exactly why sleeping well is essential to good health. She explains, in a clear and accessible way, the phenomena associated with sleep: our individual sleep needs; circadian rhythms and problems linked to our biological clocks; the links between insomnia, stress, and obesity; why those suffering from anxiety or depression can have trouble sleeping; snoring; sleep apnea; night terrors; and dreams, among others. Special attention is given to sleep disturbances affecting night workers and new mothers. An abundantly illustrated, practical guide for everyone trying to reclaim their sleep.
Sleep and its Disorders in Children and Adolescents with a Neurodevelopmental Disorder
by Gregory StoresSleep disorders are common in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, exacerbating behavioural problems and hindering overall care. Based on a review of published evidence and a wealth of clinical experience, this book provides paediatricians, paediatric neurologists, specialists in intellectual disability, psychiatrists, psychologists, and primary care staff with practical guidance for the investigation and management of these disorders. The book outlines sleep and its disorders in children and adolescents, before discussing special considerations in children with a neurodevelopmental disorder. The next section reviews co-morbid conditions that contribute to sleep disturbances, including intellectual disability, epilepsy, sleep-related breathing disorders, sensory deficits, psychiatric disorders, and parenting difficulties. The remainder of the book gives accounts of the sleep disturbance aspects of various neurodevelopmental disorders. Each disorder is considered separately, focussing on the need for a comprehensive, co-ordinated multidisciplinary approach to assessment and treatment. Emphasis throughout is placed on aspects of practical clinical importance.
Sleep in the Military: Promoting Healthy Sleep Among U.S. Servicemembers
by Michael P. Fisher Regina A. Shih Paul S. Steinberg Eric Pedersen Wendy M. Troxel Lily Geyer Beth Ann Griffin Ann C. Haas Jeremy R. KurzGiven the unprecedented demands on the U. S. military since 2001 and the risks posed by stress and trauma, there has been growing concern about the prevalence and consequences of sleep problems. This first-ever comprehensive review of military sleep-related policies and programs, evidence-based interventions, and barriers to achieving healthy sleep offers a detailed set of actionable recommendations for improving sleep across the force.
Sleep to be Sexy, Smart, & Slim
by Ellen MichaudBased on interviews with more than 100 of the country's top sleep experts, Sleep to Be Sexy, Smart, and Slim provides women with an understanding of the issues surrounding sleep and offers hundreds of solutions, tips, and strategies for dealing with their unique sleep challenges. The book is organized into six sections: * Introduction: Discusses how sleep affects every part of your life from sex to IQ to energy to aging. * Part 1-Do You Have a Sleep Problem? Quizzes to let you determine your sleep style and how much sleep is enough. * Part 2-Surefire Strategies for Getting a Good Night's Sleep: Solutions that are most appropriate for your sleep type. You'll be surprised at the number of things you can do to eliminate sleep interrupters. * Part 3-Sleep Saboteurs: The most common sleep problems or challenges- with testimonials from women who share both their problem and personal tricks. * Part 4-The New Meds: A thumbs up, thumbs down look at the new meds. Doctors are quick to prescribe sleep aids but that's a temporary fix. This section lists the top-selling sleeping pills and their sometimes bizarre side effects. * Resources: Provides a state-by-state listing of sleep centers, websites, and helpful information. The thoroughly researched, concise information in this book is written in a lively, engaging style and delivers the latest research solutions that will let every woman realize the book's promise: Get a good night's sleep, and you will feel sexier, smarter, and slimmer.
Sleep, Little Dozer: A Bedtime Book of Construction Trucks
by Diana MurrayLittle Dozer has had a busy day of revving and rumbling, and now it's time to get ready for bed in this sweet, rhyming bedtime book for kids who love construction vehicles. Perfect for children ages 3 to 7!When day speeds awayand the sun's going down, it's bedtime, it's bedtimein Rumbletruck Town. After a long day of rugged play, it's time for Little Dozer to get ready for bed. He has a bath to wash away the mud and snuggles into bed to start counting jeep after jeep... but Dozer needs his bedtime song, and Mama isn't home to sing it! Luckily, Papa knows most of the words...and as soon as Dozer drifts off to Dreamland, Mama is home to kiss him goodnight.Featuring adorable art, this tender bedtime story is perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?
Sleep, Neuronal Plasticity and Brain Function
by Peter Meerlo Ruth M. Benca Ted AbelThis book reviews current knowledge on the importance of sleep for brain function, from molecular mechanisms to behavioral output, with special emphasis on the question of how sleep and sleep loss ultimately affect cognition and mood. It provides an extensive overview of the latest insights in the role of sleep in regulating gene expression, synaptic plasticity and neurogenesis and how that in turn is linked to learning and memory processes. In addition, readers will learn about the potential clinical implications of insufficient sleep and discover how chronically restricted or disrupted sleep may contribute to age-related cognitive decline and the development of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression. The book consists of 19 chapters, written by experts in basic sleep research and sleep medicine, which together cover a wide range of topics on the importance of sleep and consequences of sleep disruption. This book will be of interest to students, researchers and clinicians with a general interest in brain function or a specific interest in sleep.
Sleep, Stroke, and Cardiovascular Disease
by Antonio CulebrasThe relationship between sleep disorders - in particular sleep apnea, a highly prevalent condition - and common vascular disturbances such as stroke and hypertension is an area of active research. Summarizing the clinical evidence to date between sleep disorders and vascular pathology, this is the first time a comprehensive overview of this relationship has been covered in a single volume. Bringing together some of the world's most renowned authors in the field, Sleep, Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease contains recommended treatment plans - allowing for rapid and accurate diagnosis and management of patients - enabling learning from real experience. Of interest, not only, to specialists who intervene in diagnosis and management of sleep and stroke disorders such as neurologists, cardiologists and pulmonologists, the book will also be of value to primary-care practitioners, allowing them to arrive at better diagnoses and management of sleep and vascular disorders.