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Ralph Roberts hasn't been sleeping well lately. Every morning he wakes just a little bit earlier until pretty soon, he isn't sleeping at all. It wouldn't be so bad if not for the strange hallucinations--and the nightmares that keep coming to life. ... Read more

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Tough to pigeon-hole
I felt compelled to review this book. This is one of my favorite stories of all time, from any author. I don't really understand reviewers who are disappointed because this isn't "typical King." What would typical King be? Those of us who have been lifelong readers of Stephen King understand that there is no typical Stephen King story. He has given us such diverse gems as The Eyes of the Dragon, Christine, The Green Mile, and The Langoliers. For me this book was no harder to get into than The Dark Tower or The Talisman. I know one thing from reading his stories - it is ALWAYS worth the effort. Insomnia is no exception. In my opinion, this is his most imaginative tale of all. The character development is incredibly deep and true, and the way all loose threads are tied up in the end is absolutely amazing. I think those expecting "typical King" have watched one too many screen adaptations of his early work. Just take the ride - you won't be disappointed!

A Portal Novel Among King's Works
This book takes me back. I read it after school for about a week straight following its release, and I remember thinking how it was one of the first times Stephen King really showed us the interconnectedness of his works, something he'd been hinting at for years. "I'm actually only writing one long story in dozens of volumes," King had said on occasion, and Insomnia proved him right. With cross-over's, tie-in's, and references to so many previous King tales, from Pet Sematary and the Gunslinger on, Insomnia was like some massive transit station held between two manic looking red book covers.

As for the tale it tells in its own right, Insomnia, King's mid-90's mega-novel, breaks the traditional storytelling mold by being set among a cast composed mostly of people in their seventies and beyond. As he is stricken with insomnia and begins to see some very strange things in the dead of night, Derry, Maine resident and man of advanced years, Ralph Roberts, is unwittingly a witness to creatures from an alternate dimension caught up in the midst of a terrible war. On one side are beings of good who serve order, and on the other are those who seek to bring about the chaotic reign of the dreaded Crimson King, a figure of inhuman evil and insanity who comes to be of great importance in King's Dark Tower (and other) books. Alongside Ralph is another senior citizen and fellow insomniac, Lois Chasse, who has also seen the creatures who inhabit the night. Together these unlikely heroes quest to halt the plans of evil, which have been fed by and become focused on the growing dissention in Derry which surrounds the visit of a powerful and divisive figure in the "Pro-Choice" movement who is scheduled to speak at a crowded civic center. In due time Lois and Ralph learn the murderous intentions of the Crimson King, who has possessed the mind of a citizen of Derry. This man is being unwittingly employed by evil to carry out an act of mass murder, all with a goal of eliminating a single individual who stands in the way of the Crimson King and his minions.

Insomnia has a likable tone and a denser than expected storyline that skips along at a rapid pace and is populated by familiar landmarks, references to other books, and characters so welcoming that it takes a devoted Stephen King reader a long time to notice there really isn'ta lot going on in this novel. Mostly if King's career is studied as a whole Insomnia fits in more as a gathering point to re-direct the entire canon toward the conclusion of the "one long story" foreshadowed in the Dark Tower. Although it contains a beginning, middle, and end, and could be read alone without turning the page of any other Stephen King book, Insomnia really functions best when it is understood to be what it is at its core: a signpost passed by on a much longer literary journey.

Three and a half stars.

In the court of the crimson king
The rusted chains of prison moons is shaterd buy the sun. I walk a road, horizons change the tourment's begun. The purple piper plays his tune, the choir softly sing; Three lullabies in an ancient tongue, for the court of the crimson king. king crimson.Feed your head.

Very good novel, but a mediocre ending.
I read this book in like, 3 days and finished it yesterday. I really like it. Of course it is not one of Stephen King's best, but it is still very good. The main reason I give this four stars instead of five is because of the ending epilogue, "Winding The Deathwatch" in the last 30+ pages. It would have been better if it were not included. I suggest you should read until that point and draw your own conclusions. Anyways, there are way more pros than cons (there are only a few more flaws that I would like to name, but want to make this review short so I won't) in this novel and I recommend it to Stephen King fans.

P.S. If you want to read more on the Maine town of Derry, check out Stephen King's novel "IT."

Insomnia is a good thing !
Insomnia's main character, Ralph Roberts, is suffering from increasingly worse bouts of insomnia, and begins to see fantastical things which turn out to be far from imaginary. Ralph's visions end up placing him in the middle of a battle between good and evil in Stephen King's evil-tinged town of Derry, Maine. I found the concepts and characters delightful and was never bored despite the book's daunting 787-page girth. A must read for horror fans and fans of Stephen King. ... Read more

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Finally, a groundbreaking, drug-free solution that works-first time in paperback.

The 50 million Americans who suffer from insomnia need-and want-this answer now. There is no "one size fits all" solution to insomnia because, as this revolutionary book illustrates, there are three types that affect those who suffer from it: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, and broken sleep. And each of them requires a specialized treatment program. Now, leading experts in the evaluation and treatment of insomnia deliver personalized programs that provide relief for solve such persistent sleep problems as:

- Sunday night insomnia
- Anxiety caused by the "dread of bedtime"
- Waking before the alarm
- Awaking with a sudden start or jolt
- Scattered sleep patterns

Based on cutting-edge knowledge of circadian rhythms developed in research labs for decades, this is the first sleep program that helps readers to self-diagnose and treat their particular type of insomnia. ... Read more

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Finally, a dream come true for the millions of people who suffer from insomnia: a holistic, drug-free program that really works. Stress. It's everywhere-and it's keeping millions of Americans up at night. But now there's help: Michael Krugman's Sounder Sleep System. In this revolutionary book, Krugman shows readers that insomnia is not just a nighttime affliction, but a 24-hour-a-day condition, associated with stress experienced during the day. To combat this stress, he offers a program based on traditional and modern self-healing methods. Readers can personalize the plan, which consists of a combination of 18 mini-moves designed to induce relaxation, reduce stress, and endure sound sleep. The mini-moves can be done in the middle of the night-giving readers an instant solution to help them fall back to sleep. Presented in an illustrated, step-by-step format that makes learning fun and effective, THEINSOMNIASOLUTION will help millions of readers to sleep easier. ... Read more

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So bad I couldn't finish it
I purchased this book after reading the great reviews.It is wordy, poorly written, and gives the impression the author is just making up sleep advice.The medical credentials of the author and the souces are suspect as well (the author lists GCFP after his name...what is that?).If you think yoga may help you relax then this may be for you.If you are looking for a better written book from a scientific rather than spiritual perspective I would recommend "The Insomnia Answer".

Sleep at long last
I first came across this book at 3 am on another insomnia night and was impatient for a solution. I didn't want any more pills that made me feel drugged the next day. I didn't want any more useless sleep hygiene advice, which worked intermittently. I also didn't want to pay $2,000 for a sleep study that would tell me I needed more pills and better sleep hygiene! Having suffered from insomnia for eight years, I was ready for a real solution.

Two things caught my eye about this book. One, a large percentage of the reviewers were medical professionals who used the method in their practices. Two, the book suggested an approach that would actually relax the body and calm the mind, not drug it or try to control everything around it and hope it behaves. This was what I was looking for!

After trying the methods, I can confirm that they work spectacularly; however, I do have a word of caution on the methods. Follow the steps in the book as exactly as possible, and don't go on memory alone when first doing them. Doing them incorrectly--even slightly so--can give you poor results.

amazing
This book is incredible!I was beginning to think that sleeping poorly was a result of getting older(I am in my 30s).Now I know that you can learn to be a good sleeper just like you learn other things!Read it and enjoy.

Rescue remedy for sleep
These wonderful tecniques in the book were invaluable these last couple of weeks. My youngest son has been very ill with a virus that completely disturbed his sleeping.We thought it would change, but didn't, so I taught him some of the Mini-moves in the book and he was able to relax and finally get the much needed rest he needed for healing.

Excellent
As a very tired single mother of two, I have been using this method for a few years. It changed my relationship with sleep. Recently my 8 year old had a very painful infection and was unable to sleep. I did some of the techniques with her as she tried to relax. It worked! We both got a decent nights sleep.
Thank you. ... Read more

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The sleep solution that identifies the three types of insomnia.

In this revolutionary book, Dr. Paul Glovinsky and Dr. Art Speilman, two experts in the evaluation and cures of insomnia, offer a program designed to tackle the three most persistent sleep problems-getting to sleep, staying asleep, and broken sleep-drug-free and clinically proven.

Now, 50 million Americans who suffer from insomnia can discover:

- Why their sleep patterns are out of control
- Why sleep is so unreliable
- How insomnia can be learned or innate
- The predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors of insomnia
- How to clear their minds for the pleasure of sleep
- The benefits of sleep hygiene and bright light therapy
- How to calm dreams
- The simple tricks of muscle relaxation
- The important discovery of circadian rhythms and what it means
- How to build a wave of sleep and achieve a sleep drive
- Clearing the mind of stress, anxiety, and depression ... Read more

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New research insights bring real results
I have struggled with insomnia for years.My case is not as severe as some, but it reached the point where I usually would not get a complete night's sleep without sleeping pills.This book has given me a new way to think about sleep and some tactics for sleeping better.

The authors are experienced clinicians who have studied sleep patterns for years, and use that information to treat patients.I will summarizethe main points that directly relate to improving your sleep:

1. Understand how sleep and waking times are driven by two independent forces in your physiology. When these two forces get out of sync, insomnia is often the result.This model breaks away from the old - "you get tired then you get some sleep to get refreshed and start over" - view we all understand.Sleep and waking cycles are more subtly connected.Understanding the overlap and "waves" of these forces in our bodies is a helpful new way to think about sleeping problems.Thisis the model coming from the extensive clinical experience of the authors.
2. It is helpful to categorize your insomnia into 1) trouble getting to sleep 2) trouble staying asleep, and 3) broken sleep all night. This is not new, but the treatments coming from the sleep/wake cycles model combine with this categorization.There is also good information about how issues such as depression, shift work, breathing difficulties and others can bring about specific patterns.
3. There are some "sleep hygiene" practices you need to follow for better sleep. Most of these are pretty well known - avoiding caffeine, exercising at sensible hours (not too late), not depending on sleeping pills, avoiding excessive napping, etc.These are reviewed and shown how they can disrupt the sleep/wake cycle
4. Utilize less obvious practices such as sleep reduction/consolidation (this is the main one helping me), bright light therapy, worry lists, buffer relaxation before going to bed, how to monitor your readiness for sleep as you approach bedtime, etc.One of the more surprising approaches shows you how to shift your sleep clock ahead a full day (chronotherapy) - but this is not applicable in all cases.

The book is very helpful and I recommend it. I think it spends a bit too many pages (almost a third of the book) in the early chapters talking about how people get insomnia, night owls vs. morning larks, etc.However, one of the main points of the book is to literally change how you think about sleep so you can be more positive about it, so this information is useful - it just could be compressed a bit to save reading time.The sleep/wake "waves" model is the brilliant conceptual insight and the practical what-exactly-to-dos also really help.

The Insomnia Answer.......finally one that works
I have had insomnia for the past twelve years trying every med for insomnia on the market.After reading The Insomnia Answer I was motivated to try sleep restriction therapy and it works and I sleep better than I have in many years and don't wake-up drowsy or feel at all drug-dependent.A brilliant and very useful book for anyone suffering from sleep deprivation.

catching the wave works
These authors have found the right metaphor for me. Suffering from occasional bouts of sleeplessness after a stressful day at work, I have found that rereading the last chapter before bed, or in the middle of the night, eases me into a relaxed rhythmic state where I trust I'll slip into sleep--if not this wave, the next.

Breakthrough in Sleep Books!
Having read many many many of the sleep books, this one is completely different for 2 reasons.First it is remarkably well written.Helps you actually understand what sleep is and how it works for you in an easy to read style.Second, the sleep restriction therapy actually works.Not a bunch of babble, but a straightforward approach that forces you back to good sleep.I must say its not much fun, but if you do suffer from insomnia and want to get a life, this is the book.

A Must Read for Health Professionals and Persons suffering from Insomnia
This new book addresses the growing Insomnia epidemic facing Western cultures.Our 24/7 society encourages less sleep and more work, for all ages.The Insomnia Answer is well written and creatively addresses the many variations of sleeplessness.The authors offer detailed behavioral treatment techniques that can be used effectively, step by step.
Health professionals will no doubt rely on this book for helping their patients and will prescribe the: Insomnia Answer as the first line treatment, rather than immediately writing a prescription for medication. ... Read more

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This book describes a concise and up-to-date treatment program for insomnia intended for a range of health care providers. In a user-friendly manner it provides empirically-derived and clinically useful treatment procedures, comprising a cost-effective program that can be applied to large numbers of adults with insomnia. This program fits readily into managed care (U.S.) and local health co-operative systems (U.K.), particularly as it offers an alternative to pharmacotherapy.
Chapters cover an introduction to sleep and its disturbance, as well as clear-cut assessment and treatment approaches. Most of the chapters are formatted for consistency and provide regular features in addition to the descriptive text, including clinical vignettes, a checklist of learning outcomes for the clinician, and recommendations for further reading on a given topic. Where applicable, assessment materials are reproduced and interpretation criteria provided. Additional features include guidance notes for the therapist in conducting each session, worksheets for patients to complete, and implementation criteria to increase patient compliance. For maximum convenience to the clinician the book comes with a CD containing materials that can be reproduced and customized for use in the assessment and treatment process. ... Read more

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A great overall insomnia reference for clinicians
Insomnia is a daily complaint among psyhotherapy patients, but msot of us as clinicans seem to have little to offer in terms of empirically validated treatments.This book gives a thorough review of the causes and types of insomnia, as well as viable treatment options.My only complaint is the price--sixty-five plus dollars seems a little steep for a 120 page book, no matter how well written.

James Wright, Ph.D. ... Read more

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Cognitive behavior therapy which has been adapted to treat so many problems, has also brought data-driven and data-yielding treatment to insomnia. Focusing on this evidence-based modality, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia is a much-needed treatment manual that provides clinicians with the whys and hows of this approach in concise and practical terms.

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Concise, practical & easy to read
Perlis and collaborators put together a succinct and practical book on CBT for insomnia. The book is aimed for clinicians, researchers and sleep behavioral therapists. This beautiful hardcover edition begins with defining insomnia and explaining the conceptual framework of CBT treatment. Then, step by step, the author explains how to perform 8-sessions of behavioral therapy. Each concept is reinforced by a sample dialogue; it is like having a coach next to the reader. Troubleshooting frequently encountered problems such as non-adherence is also explained. Then a sample case, session by session. To finalize, the appendices have useful clinical tools. All of these qualities make this book a must for sleep medicine fellows, or clinicians interested in CBT for insomnia. ... Read more

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Insomnia is one of the most common health complaints in America. Routines and advice aresimple, easy-to-understand, succinct, non-sectarian, and require no priorknowledge or practice of yoga. Four-color photographic illustrations throughout, presentedin a beautiful gift-book format.Topics covered include types, causes, and treatments of insomnia how to create good sleephabits instructions for simple yoga postures and breathing exercises to lead you into sleeepeverything you wanted to know about sleep and a bibliography or more resourses. ... Read more

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A practical guide to better sleep
I have had insomnia for years and have tried many different types of treatments like drugs, exercise, and diet. All have worked to varying degrees of success, but none like the yoga rountines offered in "Yoga Therapy for Overcoming Insomnia". Not only does this book offer a yoga practice for better sleep, but also a comprehensive medical backround of what insomnia is and how you can also make some simple lifestyle adjustments to sleep more soundly. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to get a better night's sleep and improve their quality of life.-Phil Romano

Providing expert instruction on creating good sleep habits
Insomnia is the single most prevalent sleep disorder with an estimated ten percent of the American population having insomnia nightly. Yoga is a recognized exercise technique with established healing effects. Now Yoga has been applied to treating insomnia with a therapeutic regimen made accessible for the non-specialist general reader through the collaborative efforts of practicing primary care physician Peter Van Houten and Rich McCord, the worldwide director of Ananda Yoga, one of the largest schools of yoga in the United States today. Yoga Therapy For Overcoming Insomnia articulately discusses the types, causes, and treatments of insomnia, as well as providing expert instruction on creating good sleep habits. Extensive information is provided on how to use yoga postures as an aid in treating and preventing insomnia, along with useful conventional and alternative treatments to supplement the utilization of yoga in combating insomnia. Enhanced with a variety of additional "tips, techniques, and tools", Yoga Therapy For Overcoming Insomnia requires no prior knowledge of, or expertise with, yoga in order to quickly benefit from the advice and instruction provided. If you or a loved one is grappling with the problem of insomnia, whether chronic or intermittent, then give a careful reading to Yoga Therapy For Overcoming Insomnia.

Herbal Tea and Yoga
Yoga Therapy is a revolutionary new approach to working with common physical and mental ailments. ~Peter Van Houten, M.D. & Gyandev Rich McCord, Ph.D.

There are many reasons people experience sleeplessness. The causes could range from emotional stress (anger, jealousy, worry, fear, insecurity, resentment, hurt), watching too much stressful TV before bed, pain in your body from injuries, anxiety, depression or drinking to many cups of coffee during the day. Insomnia can also be an age-related problem and it does seem that the older I get, the more difficult it is to get to sleep. Having a new kitten has taught me a lot about the joys of sleep and Meesa also seems to love sitting on the edge of my yoga mat while I do yoga.

I have noticed a direct correlation between emotional stress and a lack of sleep. When the mind is overly active trying to solve problems, it can be very difficult to fall into a restful sleep. Even answering e-mails later in the evening seems to keep me awake longer.

Yoga can magically alleviate emotional stress and give you a center of calm and a place to relax completely into the moment. It is a way of loving yourself and nurturing your body and soul. Yoga is very much about "time for you." It is a beautiful escape into your own personal power and into a place where you can feel complete peace and a sense of joy.

This book contains excellent advice from an acclaimed professional yoga teacher and an experienced medical doctor.

You will find information on the reasons people can't sleep, what the body does while we sleep, how sunlight and darkness affect sleep patterns, how to create good sleep habits, the secrets of a great night's sleep, relaxing Ananda Yoga Postures and affirmations, breathing exercises to lead you into sleep, what to do when you wake up in the middle of the night and want to go back to sleep and if you should consider a snack before bed and what type of snack?

So, if you are tired of taking sleep medications, give yoga a try. You can incorporate this into your regular exercise routine or daily routine. I like walking first to get the nervous energy out of my body. Walking also seems to make me happier and when I'm happier, I sleep better.

Yoga is a healing therapy that can truly help you to sleep. That is why I generally do relaxing yoga workouts in the evening. There are many different styles of yoga and you may find that one style invigorates your body, while a gentle practice will lead you to a place of complete joy and peaceful sleep. A cup of relaxing herbal tea and a quiet space with candles also seems essential to the process.

Gyandev McCord has also created videos to teach the Ananda Yoga routines. Look for Yoga for Busy People and Yoga to Awaken the Chakras. I found that imagining colors inside your body is actually very healing and relaxing. It might sound different, but it definitely works for me.

~The Rebecca Review

Also recommended:

The Metabolic Plan - Good advice for staying young and balancing your life.

Natural Health Magazine Complete Guide to Safe Herbs - Information on Valerian, Kava Kava and Chamomile.

Ali MacGraw Yoga Mind & Body - Hypnotic musical score.

Crunch Candlelight Yoga - Relaxing candles and soothing stretching poses.

Hemalaya Behl's Yoga for Urban Living - Evening Bath helps you relax completely.

Yoga Zone Flexibility & Stress Release - At the end of this workout I can truly say I enter a state of bliss.
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Amazon.com
5-HTP is a naturally derived amino acid that has been shown in comprehensive studies to be safer than prescription drugs for the treatment of insomnia and depression, and can also be used for treating obesity, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, and premenstrual syndrome. It may prove to be more popular than St. John's wort for the treatment of depression and other serotonin-related conditions, as it's been shown to produce results in as little as two weeks, while the herb may take a month or longer.

Author Michael Murray, N.D., a leading naturopath and coauthor of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, delves very deeply to explain the hows and whys of depression at the neurotransmitter level, and the illustrations of presynaptic membranes may be a bit much for the lay reader. There are also several sections with intimidating titles along the lines of "Enhancing 5-HTP with Catecholamine Precursors." But the book's comprehensiveness makes up for its occasional denseness. Murray includes enlightening sections on nutrition for peak serotonin synthesis, other complementary herbal supplements, and many online and physical sources for obtaining 5-HTP. --Erica JorgensenBook Description
The most authoritative and comprehensive guide to realizing the amazing health benefits of 5-HTP

Written by one of America's leading naturopathic doctors, 5-HTP explains how this natural amino acid can safely and effectively regulate low serotonin levels, which have been linked to depression, obesity, insomnia, migraines, and anxiety.

5-HTP is also a powerful antioxidant that can protect the body from free-radical damage, reducing the risk of serious illnesses such as cancer. 5-HTP has already helped thousands, and Dr. Murray, citing extensive scientific studies and case histories, shows how this groundbreaking supplement can help you. ... Read more

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Interesting
I read this book after taking 5-HTP supplements for mood and seeing dramatic changes for the better in both my mood and eating habits.

This is a great book for really understanding how 5-HTP works and how to use it most effectively.

Also recommended: "The Mood Cure" by Julia Ross
The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Rebalance Your Emotional Chemistry and Rediscover Your Natural Sense of Well-Being

Not all together accurate
I think this book offers some good information and food for thought.I do think it should be read in combination with other books on the same subject and EVERYONE should speak with their doctors before trying 5-HTP.Some of the information was inaccurate. For example, the vesicles are located in the presynaptic nerve (axon) terminal NOT the dendrites.If his basic physiology lesson is incorrect you should hesitate to believe everything else as gospel.Worth the read though.

AMAZING BOOK
This book is so informative. Many people are on prozac and could do this without all the side effects. It truly works!! It is a secret because it is inexpensive and not able to be patented.

MEDECINE IS FINALLY GETTING INTELLIGENT
A truly enlightening approach to human well being based on considering the true complexity of the human organism, explaining scientific issues to the level of the non specialist. THe intelligent way to deal with health problems, not just take the newest pill the Chemical companies just launched!An absolute must!

A must read
This is a very thorough and informative book on 5HTP.There's alot of info I wasn't aware of and because of it, I've begun to lose weight by following the advice in it.I'm surprised it is not touted as THE way to lose weight to give the bogus weight loss "systems" a run for their money.I like the fact that it lists studies, statistics, it's multiple usesand how it works.I didn't know it double dutied as a safe sleeping aid, for example and now use it as well for that purpose.It's too bad it gets swept under the rug for those that want to use a supplement as safe as 5HTP. ... Read more

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Take the pressure andfailureout of insomnia as you learn how to break old patterns and develop a wonderful new relationship with sleep. Guided mindfulness meditation skills blended with celestial music that show you the way to theland of nod. Provides not only immediate results, but also internalizes skills to draw on forever.A great audio to have on hand for occasional or chronic sleep problems NO PILLS NEEDED!Endorsed by hospitals, airlines and psychologists. Sleep Through Insomnia gets me to sleep and KEEPS me asleep every night.This audio is my sleeping pill without side effects!"- Leon Gilbert, attorney, Los AngelesOne of six audios in the Inner Mastery Series. The purpose of the Inner Mastery Series is that you not only experience results after each listen, but that you also develop increasingly deeper skills to serve you in all of life s challenges.Commonly considered negatives such as pain, stress and insomnia are transformed in a non-judgmental way that invites insight and is both growth-promoting and freeing.Once perceived enemies turn into welcome teachers.Similarly, everyday events such as watching a bird soar, greeting a neighbor or putting on your socks are experienced in a more mindful, complete way; a way that enriches your relationship to self, spirit and thus, the rest of the world. ... Read more

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Terrific for insomnia relief!!!
As a life long insomniac I have tried dozens of methods to sleep better. This is the only one that really works. Her voice and music are very calming and the imagery is perfect. I'm usually drifting off by the time the segments end. I use it almost every night.

An invaluable and "user friendly" aid to a more thorough and fulfilling sleep
Sleep Through Insomnia: Meditations To Quiet The Mind And Still The Body is an audio aide specifically designed for the one-hundred-million Americans experiencing difficulties getting to (or maintaining) sleep. Educating the listener on a more natural and personable method of inducing a more relaxed and deep sleep, Sleep Through Insomnia acts as an invaluable and "user friendly" aid to a more thorough and fulfilling sleep through practical and unconventional methods of meditation and the intertwining of celestially intimate music. ... Read more

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Limited printing in bonded red leather for members of the Stephen King Library ... Read more

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Track one explains what hypnosis is, how it occurs and how you can harness it to eliminate insomnia and settle down to a comfortable peaceful sleep. Track two is the actual hypnosis and relaxation exercises with an emphasis on developing visualization techniques that place you in a highly relaxed, soothing state of mind. You will be able to, eventually, use these relaxation and visualization techniques any where and on your own and without the use of the CD. ... Read more

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A new addition to the popular Perfect Health Library series--now available in paperback. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of life, is ideally suited to help with the problem of insomnia, in which the mind is known to play a considerable role. In this volume, Dr. Chopra shows readers how to fall asleep easily, feel rested upon arising, identify and eliminate the imbalances causing insomnia, and more. ... Read more

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Lot of useful information!
I sometimes have trouble sleeping . . . not so much getting to sleep, but
staying asleep . . . so when I saw RESTFUL SLEEP by Deepak Chopra,
I jumped at the opportunity to listen to the program.

Subtitled THE COMPLETE MIND/BODY PROGRAM FOR OVERCOMING
INSOMNIA, it delivered a great deal of information . . . but this was not
surprising because Chopra tends to do that with every book and/or tape
he comes out with . . . in my opinion, this was one of his best.

I particularly liked how he backed up his ideas with insights from
Ayurevda, the ancient Indian science of life.

There were many tidbits I gained from listening; among them:
* You can't force yourself to sleep.

* Trying to sleep will not help; it will actually aggravate the
insomnia.

* Turn your clock to the wall. Don't be concerned with the time.

* The solution to all sleep problems is making the period of being
awake totally dynamic and satisfying.

* Lunch should be your heaviest meal of the day.

* Supper should be light and eaten early.

* Take a short stroll after dinner.

* Avoid watching TV at night. If you must, stop by 9 p.m.

* Best to go asleep before 10 p.m., according to the rhythms of
nature.

* Rising earlier will lead to an earlier time for going to bed.

* Wake up at a regular time every day.

* Do reading in a room other than the bedroom.

* Making your bed each day creates an orderly and harmonious
impression when you go to sleep.

* Extract of lavender is considered helpful for sleep.

* Ask yourself: Do you love your job? Are you really happy?
If "yes" to both those questions, then it is likely to will avoid
most heart and other health problems.

Very helpful resource
I bought this book several years ago when I first became aware that I was having chronic problems with sleeping. I finally pulled it off my shelf about a month ago and read it. I have found it to be extremelyhelpful.

Chopra begins by encouraging the reader to consider theconnection between waking life and sleeping life, and also the connectionbetween our own biorythms and the rythms of nature.

He then writes aboutsleep and how to make it restful again rather than stressful. His style isvery relaxed and easy to understand. He takes an ayurvedic (the ancienttradition of Indian medicine) approach to helping solve sleep disorders. Iwas not familiar with the ayurveda prior to reading this book, and reallyenjoyed learning a little bit about it. As a reader I did not feel thatChopra was trying to convert me, just help me. And - I feel that he did. ... Read more

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Middle school grades will appreciate the blend of humor and action which goes beyond the usual dog bonding story
Tim is followed home by a stray dog and decides to find the owner of the friendly pup - which leds him to an adventure packed with car chases, mystery, and espionage in Joshua Doder's A DOG CALLED GRK. Middle school grades will appreciate the blend of humor and action which goes beyond the usual dog bonding story and enters into the realm of action and adventure. ... Read more

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Set in Japan during the 1960s, Insomnia Mimatsu is a haunting story of young love, old regrets, simple patriotism and military espionage, which speaks as much to the secrets of the heart as to those of a nation. ... Read more

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"Professional insomniac" John Wiedman isn't a doctor; he researched and developed this anti-insomnia program in order to overcome his own sleep problems. His recommendation is that people suffering from severe insomnia should actually restrict their sleeping time to the bare minimum they need to function during the day. Some may find this a difficult prescription, but judging from his readers' testimonials, it can work. Desperately Seeking Snoozin' also includes general information about sleep medications, lifestyle changes that can affect sleep, and how eating late at night can affect the sleep cycle. The book is rounded out with messages from insomnia chat boards on the Internet, which give a sense of the amount of genuine suffering sleep problems can cause. --Ben Kallen Book Description
John Wiedman is neither a doctor nor a therapist, but the years he has spent in the trenches of insomnia, fighting for an elusive good night's sleep, has made him an expert in the war against sleepless nights. In conversational tones, John talks about how he has overcome a sleeping disorder that affects about one-third of the adult population in America and lays out a blueprint showing how sufferers don't have to spend their nights tossing and turning and their days struggling to stay awake. John uses his "on-the-job" experience to guide readers through a program that will help them develop healthy habits that promote a restful and peaceful night of slumber. Desperately Seeking Snoozing is the one book that can boast that it will put you to sleep. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (37)

I can't BELIEVE this dopey book got so many raves!
As one other reviewer notes, it's incredibly poorly written. The info is not new, not helpful, not... well, let's just say I saw it a conventional (offline, independent) bookstore, thought it was a cute title, and, being as short on time that day as I almost always am short on sleep, I didn't leaf through it before buying it. MISTAKE!

I really resented paying money for this piece of self-congratulatory-ness. I'm glad the author found something that worked for him, I'm glad he suffered and then interrupted the cycle: hooray for anyone who does that, in any area of life. But it sure didn't do anything for me, and didn't tell me anything I didn't know.

Aggravating waste of trees.

Finally!A treatment program!
Wiedman has actually included a treatment program that an insomniac can follow and actually attain good results!This is not a book for snoring or sleep apnea. I would encourage those with insomnia to read this book and follow the instructions.You will be amazed at how much better you feel after a good night's sleep.

Poorly written but helpful.
Unbelievably poorly written but does have some good ideas.

In the appendix there is a comment from someone who claims they're a literary agent and that the writing is superb. I would surmise the person is not a successful literary agent.

great book for us insomniacs
I've had insomnia for many years & have taken many different anti-depressants for all those years.I received the book not long ago.I agree this is a book with both serious and humorous sides of sleep disorders. There are different things people can do to help with sleep problems-easy to understand and follow.

the absolute best of it's kind
I read this book in a desperate attempt to alleviate the chronic insomnia that had plauged me since the birth of my daughter.It was the only book of it's kind (I purchased two others) that made me feel genuine hopefulness about my condition.Mr. Wiedman does not make light of insomnia - to the contrary, he sincerely understands what you are going through.This man has been through some truly hard times and you can sense his compassion and desire to help others.This is what sets the book apart.
I both laughed and cried while reading this book; it is very cathartic and reads like a novel at times. Although you may find other books containing more technical information, this book will give you that human touch that no other can provide. My insomnia is gone, and even better, I no longer feel anxious about the occasional sleepless night.
THANK YOU Mr. Wiedman, you have helped me tremendously. I cannot reccomend this book highly enough to anyone struggling with sleep. ... Read more

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The devil's own snack food.
Charles Simic, Hotel Insomnia (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992)

If I ever meet Charles Simic, I am likely to ask that one question every author really hates: "Where do you get your ideas?"

It's not that the overarching, grand design of Simic's work is incomprehensible or anything. In fact, in Hotel Insomnia, if anything, it's more noticeable than ever; for once, the book's title really does tie into almost everything in the book. Insomnia is a major theme in these poems, and it runs throughout like a bad infomercial on late-night TV in the background, bleary-eyed, beer in hand, in its boxer shorts, and yet strangely appealing.

No, it's not that. It's in the details, those damnable little snippets of poetry that make Charles Simic's poems little gems of wide-eyed brilliance:

"There's a painting over the cash register:
Of a stiff Quaker couple dressed in black.
They hold a cat under each arm.
One is a tiger, the other is Siamese.
The eyes are closed because it's very late,
And because cats see better with their eyes closed."
(--"Caged Fortuneteller")

This is a guy who knows something about you. No matter who you are. And in every book he releases, he will reveal a little of it, until you're paranoid, hiding in a darkened room, peeking out of the blinds, unable to sleep, just waiting for Charles Simic to come knocking on your door, because you're convinced he's coming for you.

And isn't that what it's all about? **** ½

He is a wonderful Poet
I first read poetry of Charles Simic in the New Yorker. He is a great poet and evokes moods with very well-turned phrases and perfectly chosen words. I loved this book and admire this poet to an extent that cannot be put into words. ... Read more

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Expert clinicians and researchers provide practicing primary health care providers the first clinically oriented, comprehensive textbook devoted to the evaluation and treatment of insomnia. Summarizing the latest findings published in a wide variety of medical journals, these experts concisely review the primary insomnias and those due to medical, neurological, and psychiatric problems, and to fully discuss the latest pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for insomnia. A simple algorithm for the differential diagnosis of insomnia is included. ... Read more