Wake Up Refreshed with Proven Practices for Optimum Sleep. Imagine waking up each day alert, invigorated, and at the peak of health without needing that cup of coffee to get going. For many, this sounds like a fantasy. But according to Dr. Andrew Weil and his colleague Dr. Rubin Naiman, healthy sleep and healthy waking are well within your grasp, without turning to drugs. On Healthy Sleep, these two mind-body experts present practical tools to help you enjoy the life-changing health benefits of optimum sleep, covering the roots of insomnia, and natural means to overcome it; the spiritual component of sleep and dreaming the missing ingredient to truly rejuvenating sleep; eight practices from Dr. Naiman to address your specific sleep concerns including three sessions to help you fall asleep; and much more.
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Andrew Weil, one of America's best known advocates of alternative medicine and holistic healing, attended Harvard Medical School. He has worked for the National Institute of Mental Health and the Harvard Botanical Museum. He is the founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and Associate Director of the Division of Social Perspectives in Medicine, University of Arizona. Weil's books include Spontaneous Healing and Natural Health and Eight Weeks to Optimum Health.
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Alternative medicine guru Weil teams up with sleep expert Naiman to discuss how sleep affects all aspects of health. Weil is such an accomplished speaker that he immediately makes the listener excited about the subject matter. Ever engaging, he discusses sleep stages, mindful awakening, and why sleep drugs are detrimental. Naiman offers practical tips and guided relaxation exercises. His voice is confident, relaxing, and well suited for the guided exercises, which are at the end of the CD so listeners can listen in bed without having to turn the CD off if they fall asleep. Multiple track titles allow listeners to easily navigate the information in CD format. If you suffer from insomnia, HEALTHY SLEEP is a must. J.T. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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69 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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
-Jessica Teel
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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!
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By J. Brewer
Format:Audio CD
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Helpful Tips
I am using some of the tips for a better sleep and it seems to be helping. They are very knowledgeable.
Published 3 months ago by Grammi
2.0 out of 5 stars
I was looking for just music and found it was just talking.
It was clearly spoken and well done about sleep but I was looking for just music. It would have been nice to have been able to listen to the tape before buying.
Published 3 months ago by Robin
3.0 out of 5 stars
Listening to the CD made me sleepy
No new stuff here, just a refresh of the information I already knew. The co-author does most of the talking on the CD.
Published 4 months ago by Virginia L Bitler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dr Weil and Dr. Namaan
Are a great pair. Together they help you fall asleep. Be sure to pit the specific track on repeat for specific results.
Published 5 months ago by Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Weil -" Healthy Sleep....." CD
Excellent. Well paced. Easy to Understand. Comprehensive. Gentle but authoritative voices. Recommend without reservation. Especially liked the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Read more
Published 6 months ago by barbedwire
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some useful information, not sure if falling asleep to an audio...
I had to put this on reserve from my local library. I waited a long time for my turn. Must get checked out a lot, then.
I expected it to be a book. Read more
I expected it to be a book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. Schoenfeld
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for us
It did not help us go to sleep or staying asleep.
The first CD is better than the second one where the voice did not appeal to us.
It may help others.
The first CD is better than the second one where the voice did not appeal to us.
It may help others.
Published 14 months ago by Jacques Dionne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Andrew Weil put me in the right track
I've read or watched all and each of Andrew Weill books and CD's. I started many years ago and I have to say that his positive way of living and advising his readers changed my... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Oscar Schwartz
2.0 out of 5 stars
Healthy Sleep
The front cover of this CD seems to make claims that it does not deliver. eg Sleep Through the Night. Didn't cover some aspects that I hoped it would. Read more
Published on September 26, 2010 by Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I bought this with a new CD player for my wife and she loves it.
Published on December 23, 2009 by Richard Stack
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