The Good Sleep Guide

by Michael Van Straten (Author), Michael Van Straten (Author), Marie-Helene Jeeves (Illustrator)

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $4.25

  Previously published as Don't Just Lie There , this is a guide to understanding and overcoming insomnia. It examines the myths that surround lack of sleep and how much sleep people actually need, and discusses the effects of caffeine, alcohol, sleeping pills, stress and anxiety, and the causes of snoring. Advice is offered on eating and drinking habits, beds and bedding, clothing and room temperature.

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $9.10

  Millions of people have sleeping problems, which can arise from many different causes. This revised edition looks at the myths that surround lack of sleep, and includes a strategy for giving up sleeping pills, and a list of herbal alternatives to eat, drink and bathe in. It also discusses snoring - a source of other people's insomnia - and sex and relaxation. Advice is included on topics such as beds and bedding, clothing, room temperature and ventilation, and the book also examines the effects of caffeine, alcohol, sleeping pills, stress, and eating and drinking habits.