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The first book in its field, Integrative Sleep Medicine offers a true comprehensive approach to sleep and sleep disorders by delineating the many factors that interplay into healthy sleep. Health care practitioners can learn how to better manage their patients with sleep disorders by integrating complementary and conventional approaches. Using an evidence-based approach throughout, this book describes the basics of normal sleep, then delves into the foundations of integrative sleep medicine, including the circadian rhythm, mind-body sleep connection, light, dreaming, the gastrointestinal system, and botanicals and supplements. Specific sleep issues and disorders are then addressed from an integrative perspective, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep related movement disorders, and parasomnias.
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Dr. Sarah Silverman –
Comprehensive, evidence-based, easy to follow, actionable, the list goes on! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I especially love the breakdown of various approaches (e.g., positive psychology for improving sleep, mindfulness-based therapy for insomnia, CBT for co-occurring insomnia and chronic pain) using a mind-body medicine/holistic health model. This is such an invaluable resource and a MUST HAVE for every sleep specialist!
Funke Brown, MD –
This book is a must read for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of how sleep impacts our entire being. It provides a holistic approach the understanding and treatment of various sleep disorders. The content is clearly ultimate and evidence based.
Ben –
Fantastic, comprehensive resource on sleep medicine, from physiology to various integrative treatment modalities. Also amazed at the variety and knowledge base of the chapter contributors.
– Ben Hagopian, MD