Healthy Sleep: Fal Asleep Easily, Sleep More Deeply, Sleep Through the Night, Wake up Refreshed [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio CD)

by Andrew Weil (Author), Rubin Naiman (Author)

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Product Description
Many people who have trouble sleeping believe that drugs are the only solution. But Dr. Andrew Weil suggests a better way. Joined by his colleague in the Program in Integrative Medicine, sleep expert Dr. Rubin Naiman, Dr. Weil teaches listeners how to naturally change their lifestyle to achieve Healthy Sleep. On this new 2-CD audio, these two mind-body experts present an innovative sleep-health program for body, mind, and spirit that features: * Dr. Weil's medically proven lifestyle recommendations and breathing exercises to help decrease stress and promote relaxation * Dr. Naiman's most effective strategies for managing common sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea--as well as induction exercises to overcome them * "Conscious sleeping" practices to get maximum restorative power from sleeping, dreaming, and awakening, and more "Good sleep is not just about the number of hours one spends in bed," according to Dr. Weil and Dr. Naiman. "It must also reflect the depth and quality of that sleep." With Healthy Sleep, these trusted medical experts help listeners achieve a critical yet often overlooked building block of a healthy lifestyle: a good night's rest.

About the Author
Andrew Weil, M.D. is an internationally recognized expert on integrative medicine, nutrition, mind-body therapies, medical botany, and consciousness. He is the author of ten books, including international bestsellers Spontaneous Healing (Knopf, 1995) and Healthy Aging (Knopf, 2005).

Rubin Naiman, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in behavioral sleep and dream medicine. He is the sleep specialist and a clinical assistant professor of medicine in the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Com/Pap edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591795834
• ISBN-13: 978-1591795834
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,882 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for insomnia! , September 20, 2007

By	Jessica Teel (Homer, Alaska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Healthy sleep is a cornerstone of good health that is often overlooked. Alternative medicine expert Dr. Weil and his colleague Dr. Naiman, a sleep expert at the University of Arizona, shed light on how sleep affects health. The CD begins with Dr. Weil talking about sleep in innovative and informative ways. His voice keeps the listener engaged, as he breaks down the different stages of sleep, as well as talking about the importance of mindful awakening. He discusses why sleep drugs are detrimental to healthy sleep, but offers an alternative for people struggling with sleep disorders. Dr. Naiman then takes over to provide practical tips for better sleep, along with breathing and relaxation exercises that can help listeners achieve a good nights rest. His voice is relaxing and confident, and is well suited for the guided meditation/breath work included on the CD. The CD is also well organized with the sleep exercises at the very end of the CD. This allows you to play the guided exercises at bed time, and if you fall asleep the CD will just end and you won't have to get up and turn it off. Multiple track titles allow listeners to easily navigate the information in CD format. The book touches not only insomnia - or trouble falling asleep, but also the common problem of achieving restful sleep. This would apply to people who don't have trouble falling asleep, but rather don't wake up feeling rested. If this is the type of sleep disorder you suffer from you might be left wanting more information. The exercises and most of the research presented in Healthy Sleep address more typical "insomnia". But if falling asleep is your main problem this CD is a must have. It provides background research, practical tips, and guided exercises to help you achieve maximum health through proper sleep.
-Jessica Teel

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This helped me sleep!, September 19, 2007

By	Jennifer Kline (Arizona) - See all my reviews

My boss gave me this book, because she knows I have insomnia. I wake up almost every night around three or four and can't go back to sleep. I tried the exercises on the CD, and they really helped calm my racing mind. The breath work they teach is simple and effective! I also enjoyed hearing about all the small ways that you can help improve your sleep environment. The research presented by both authors was unique and informative. Both authors have great voices suited for an audio production, and the guided relaxation portions are done well. If you have insomnia, try this CD - it really works!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An immediate difference!, November 11, 2007

By	J. Brewer (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I listened to this CD while "fall cleaning" our bedroom so I put into place the suggestions that were made. I then listened to the "going to sleep track". What a difference! Part of the benefit was knowing that waking in the middle of the night can be very normal. Just relax! These CDs are filled with concrete, down-to-earth actions for you to take.