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Combating Sleep Disorders

Kathy Sexton-Radek, Gina Graci

Foreword by Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD

Book Code: C8973

ISBN: 0-275-98973-9

ISBN-13: 978-0-275-98973-6

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152 pages, figures; tables

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 3/30/2008

List Price: $34.95 (UK Sterling Price: £19.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Description: Approximately 70 million people in the United States are affected by a sleep problem. About 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, and an additional 20-30 million are affected by intermittent sleep-related problems. However, an overwhelming majority of sleep disorders remain undiagnosed and untreated. Some of the most common ones are insomnia, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disorders, excessive daytime sleepiness, night terrors, sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, and narcolepsy. Long standing sleep disturbances can lead to non-productive lifestyles, poor work performance, weight gain, difficulty with concentration, and social avoidance. Some disorders, like sleep apnea, can lead to even more serious problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Therefore, there is an urgent need for this introduction to the subject of sleep disorders. Chapters include information on symptoms and problems that signal a possible sleep disorder, descriptions of sleep loss effects and their demographics, definitions of common sleep disorders, explanations of various medical and psychological tests for sleep disorder diagnosis, essential medical treatments, guided intervention to change thinking about sleep and related health habits, alternative interventions, follow-up and maintenance issues, and behavioral changes. Appendices include a list of accredited sleep laboratories and resources, suggested readings, and suggested exercises and activities.

Table of Contents:

Foreword by Phyllis C. Zee
Preface
Section One
Chapter 1 Signs of Poor Sleep
Chapter 2 Sleep Loss Effects
Chapter 3 Sleep Science Facts and Your Sleep
Chapter 4 How Sleep is Measured
Chapter 5 Treatments for Sleep Disturbance
Chapter 6 Change Your Mind about Sleep
Chapter 7 Alternative Treatments for Sleep Improvement
Chapter 8 Follow up Care
Section Two
Chapter 9 Common Battles
Chapter 10 What You Can Do to Ensure Healthy Sleep Habits
Chapter 11 Menopause and Poor Sleep
Chapter 12 Emotions and Poor Sleep
Chapter 13 Dreaming Problems and Other Such Matters during Sleep
Chapter 14 Your General Health and Sleep
Chapter 15 Sleepy Athletes
Chapter 16 Work and Sleep
Chapter 17 Healthy Practices and Sleep
Chapter 18 Food and Sleep
Chapter 19 Cultural Influences on Sleep
Appendix 1 Lifespan Issues
Appendix 2 Should You Try Melatonin Pills?
Appendix 3 Should Your Pet Sleep with You
Appendix 4 Sleep Diary Example
Appendix 5 Media Resources
Appendix 6 Simplified Classification of Sleep Disorders
Appendix 7 Accredited Sleep Centers
Appendix 8 Relaxation Script

LC Card Number: 2007048774

LCC Class: RC547

Dewey Class: 616


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