Many people, almost 30% (!) struggle with sleep disorders. But yet we just don’t learn much about them, either in school, or in the doctor’s office. Altogether, there are more than 60 sleep disorders! Insomnia alone affects 10% of us. If you or a loved one snore, you could have obstructive sleep apnea. Other types of sleep disorders include shift work and jet lag, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and more. These are the best self help books to understand sleep disorders. Read to understand your sleep disorder and get sleep health solutions. Sleeping well means feeling better every day!
Hello Sleep. The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications by Jade Wu, PhD
For the twenty-five million Americans who struggle with insomnia, each night feels like a battle with their racing minds instead of a blissful surrender into sleep. Hello Sleep is a guide for the tired but wired people who just want sleep to be easy. Dr. Jade Wu, an internationally recognized behavioral sleep medicine specialist, walks you through the science of how the brain sleeps (or doesn’t); shares stories from the clinic of real people’s journeys to better sleep; and lays out a step-by-step program for overcoming insomnia and letting go of sleeping pills.
The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia. Get a Good Night’s Sleep without Relying on Medication by Shelby Harris PsyD
More than 60 percent of American women have trouble sleeping– which isn’t surprising, as they have a higher risk of developing sleeping problems. But addressing this issue is more nuanced for women than for men; pregnancy and menopause are just two factors that add complexity to an already difficult problem. At the risk of jeopardizing work, parenting, relationships, or overall health, no woman can afford to deal with sleep deprivation on her own.
The Inner Clock. Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms by Lynne Peeples
Your body contains a symphony of tiny timepieces, synchronized to the sun and subtle signals in your environment and behavior. But modern insults like artificial light, contrived time zones, and late-night meals can wreak havoc on your internal clocks.
Armed with advances in biology and technology, a circadian renaissance is reclaiming those lost rhythms. The Inner Clock explores the emerging science and its transformative applications: How could taking a walk in the morning and going to bed at the same time each night keep your body in sync?
Jet Lag by Christopher Lee
Jet lag is a momentary condition resulting from the human body and its inner clock being pitched against the time-leaping effects of modern aviation. But more than that, it is a situation that explains time, technology, and the human body. Jet lag epitomizes the accelerated world we live in. It makes the speed and discomfort of globalization tangible on a personal level.
Sleep Optimization for Shift Workers. A Guide to Managing Work Shift Sleep Disorder and Restoring Your Sleep Cycle by McKenna J Riley
Are you a shift worker struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Do you battle fatigue and face challenges maintaining your health due to irregular hours?
Sleep Optimization for Shift Workers is your essential guide to navigating the unique sleep challenges that come with shift work, equipping you with strategies to combat work shift sleep disorder and optimize your well-being.
Shift work sleep disorder is a common issue affecting millions, leading to chronic sleep deprivation and negative health effects. This book delves into the science of shift work sleep, helping you understand how your circadian rhythm is impacted by your schedule.
Sleep Apnea. A Step-by-Step Guide to the Best Sleep Apnea Treatment Most Effective Tips and Tricks You Need to Know for Sleep Better by Shawn Breshears
Discover proven, life-changing techniques to sleep better and finally get the sleep that you need! Sleep is absolutely essential for almost every single body function. In addition, it feels great as well! There are some common sleep disorders that many people face.
Sleep is very important, although, in recent years, people see this activity as a waste of time.
Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome by Andrew R Spector, MD
Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome provides an overview and evidence-based guidance on a condition that afflicts millions of people around the world and their loved ones.
You will learn the most up-to-date treatment approaches to the disorder, the benefits of common medications used to treat RLS, as well as non-pharmacological options such as iron supplements and infusions, along with their potential side effects and long-term risks. RLS during pregnancy and breastfeeding, patients from rural or low-income communities with limited access to health care
Wide Awake and Dreaming by Julie Flygare
Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome provides an overview and evidence-based guidance on a condition that afflicts millions of people around the world and their loved ones.
You will learn the most up-to-date treatment approaches to the disorder, the benefits of common medications used to treat RLS, as well as non-pharmacological options such as iron supplements and infusions, along with their potential side effects and long-term risks. RLS during pregnancy and breastfeeding, patients from rural or low-income communities with limited access to health care
The Sleep Solution. Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It by W. Chris Winter, MD
If you want to fix your sleep problems, Internet tips and tricks aren’t going to do it for you. You need to really understand what’s going on with your sleep—both what your problems are and how to solve them.
The Sleep Solution is an exciting journey of sleep self-discovery and understanding that will help you custom design specific interventions to fit your lifestyle. Drawing on his twenty-four years of experience within the field, neurologist and sleep expert W. Chris Winter will help you…
Why We Sleep. Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD
If you want to fix your sleep problems, Internet tips and tricks aren’t going to do it for you. You need to really understand what’s going on with your sleep—both what your problems are and how to solve them.
The Sleep Solution is an exciting journey of sleep self-discovery and understanding that will help you custom design specific interventions to fit your lifestyle. Drawing on his twenty-four years of experience within the field, neurologist and sleep expert W. Chris Winter will help you…
