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If there’s one thing a century or more of sleep science has established, it’s that sleep deserves to be a priority. It's not. We hear much about the importance of exercise to our long-term well-being, and how diet and health are inextricably linked. Sleep, however, is typically an afterthought. Whether you’re desperately seeking a solution to your sleep woes or are simply curious if there’s more that you can do to improve your sleep and, ultimately, your health, this book has the answers you seek.

There's a reason our bodies need eight hours of sleep - so much happens while our heads are on the pillow. From non-REM, to slow-wave, to REM sleep - find out how every stage performs a vital function.

From your body temperature to your bedtime rituals, you might be surprised at what could help you sleep better at night - and what could be making you sleep worse. Here are some easy microsteps you can start implementing tonight.

You know screens are bad before bed, but do you know why? Find out how blue light isn't the only way these devices are getting in the way of you and your sleep.

Leading sleep researcher Rosalind Cartwright brings together decades of work on sleep, dreaming, and sleep disorders to propose a new theory of how the mind works continuously. Drawing on her own research and that of others, Cartwright describes how conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings move forward - from waking, into sleep and dreaming, to the next waking day. One main purpose of sleep is to regulate disturbing emotions. Not everyone does this successfully every night.

Why do current medical guidelines insist that cosleeping is unsafe? What is the difference between SIDS and SUID, and are they related to cosleeping? What should parents do to make a safe sleep space for their infant? If a family chooses to cosleep, how should they respond to reproach from friends, family, or medical professionals? In Safe Infant Sleep, the world's authority on cosleeping breaks down the complicated political and social aspects of sleep safety, exposes common misconceptions, and compares current recommendations to hard science. 

We all dream, and 98 per cent of us can recall our dreams the next morning. Even in today’s modern age, it is human nature to wonder what they mean. With incredible new discoveries and stunning science, Why We Dream will give you dramatic insight into yourself and your body. You’ll never...

Kids often suffer unknowingly from the consequences of sleep problems because their issue is frequently missed or dismissed, by both health professionals and parents. Sleep disorders are a major public health issue that can kick start a lifetime pattern of health, behavior, and learning problems. From ages four-ten, at least 25 percent of kids have sleep problems. Sleep Wrecked Kids guides parents towards good sleep as the norm, allowing themselves and their children to grow and thrive.

In this fully updated fourth edition, Dr. Marc Weissbluth, one of the country's leading pediatricians, overhauls his groundbreaking approach to solving and preventing your children's sleep problems, from infancy through adolescence. In Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, he explains with authority and reassurance his step-by-step regime for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child's natural sleep cycles.

Diese Premium-Einschlafhypnose hilft dir, dein Grübeln sanft zu stoppen und innere Ruhe zu finden. Ruhe im Kopf ist eine tief entspannende geführte Hypnose zum Einschlafen, die dich Schritt für Schritt aus Gedankenschleifen herausführt – hinein in mentale Klarheit, Gelassenheit und natürlichen Schlaf. Durch gezielte hypnotische Suggestionen wird dein Geist sanft in einen Zustand tiefer Entspannung geführt – ohne Druck, ohne Zwang.

This book invites you to explore that realm where the boundaries between sleep and conscious awareness blur in fascinating ways. This guide is designed to take you further, offering insights and practical tools to deepen your understanding and refine your practice. You will find a blend of scientific insights and practical wisdom, presented in a way that encourages both exploration and mastery. Each chapter unfolds a part of the journey, inviting you to engage, reflect, and ultimately transform your dream experiences.

Do you struggle to Sleep Sound? Aussie actor and Bollywood star Pallavi Sharda tells the story of Princess Aubergine, a South Asian Sleeping Beauty fairytale. Settle into a comfy position, take a deep breath and let Pallavi Sharda lead you and your family on a magical journey towards sleep.

Solve your insomnia today with this incredible compilation of meditations from award-winning author Dawson Church. If you're having trouble falling asleep, constantly waking up in the middle of the night and can't fall back to sleep, or suffer from the poor-quality sleep that leaves you tired in...

This 8-hour ambient sleep soundscape flows smoothly from beginning to end, without abrupt changes, making it suitable for falling asleep, staying asleep, relaxation, or quiet nighttime meditation. Designed for continuous overnight listening, the sound remains calm, consistent, and non-intrusive. It can be played in the background while sleeping, resting, or unwinding — even during busy or stressful periods when there's little time to consciously relax.

Kennst du das Gefühl, (z.B. zwischen 3 und 5 Uhr morgens) wach zu liegen, während Gedanken kreisen und der Schlaf sich nicht mehr einstellen will? Mit ruhiger Stimme, sanften Atemübungen und geführten Körperwahrnehmungen lernst du, das nächtliche Aufwachen anzunehmen, statt dagegen anzukämpfen. Du wirst behutsam zurück in deinen Körper geführt, dein Herz darf sich beruhigen, deine Gedanken kommen zur Ruhe. Bildhafte Visualisierungen – wie das bewusste Schließen einer imaginären Tür zu allen Sorgen – helfen dir, innerlich loszulassen.

Sleep-deprived moms and dads take note: The two women who help Hollywood's A-listers get their ZZZs share their no-fail, family-friendly solution to get any baby, toddler, or preschooler to sleep—usually within less than five nights. Pioneers in children's behavioral sleep, Jen and Jill give...

Escape from grind culture and dehumanizing systems with this visionary guide from the author of the New York Times bestseller Rest Is Resistance We don’t believe we are worthy of rest unless we burn ourselves out to accomplish it. Our thinking has been limited by disconnection, sleep...

What if I told you that it is possible to effortlessly lose weight and improve your sleep at the same time? Have you tried countless diets that never work? I’ve been there, and I know first-hand what it’s like to struggle with your weight. If you want to know what I did to change that, then...

A compassionate, science-backed guide to improving sleep in children and teens with neurodiversities — written by a renowned pediatric sleep expert who is also the parent of a neurodivergent child.

Schlafpsychologe Prof. Amann-Jennson zeigt, wie wir wieder zu einem erholsamen Schlaf gelangen. In diesem Buch vereint er die Essenz von 40 Jahren Schlafforschung, die Arbeit mit tausenden Betroffenen und das von ihm wissenschaftlich erprobte Konzept des Bioenergetischen Schlafs®. Praktische Tipps zur Verkürzung der Einschlafzeit und Verlängerung des Tiefschlafs, außergewöhnliche Methoden wie die Ganzkörper-Schräglage im Bett und das 4-Tage-Gesund-Programm bieten umfassenden praktischen Rat.