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OverviewInsomnia is a sleep disorder that affects people worldwide. This text provides those with sleep problems or chronic insomnia an overview of research on the causes of sleep loss and the physical effects of insomnia, as well as possible treatments. Disorders are summarized and illustrated with real-life stories about sleep experiences and remedies. This is a concise guide to help readers improve their sleep habits and lives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Phyllis L. Brodsky , Allen Brodsky , Elaine A. MoorePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9780786459711ISBN 10: 0786459719 Pages: 202 Publication Date: 04 April 2011 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by David N. Neubauer, M.D. Preface Introduction 1. What Is Insomnia? 2. Normal Sleep 3. The Authors’ Stories 4. Sleep Patterns Throughout the Life Cycle 5. Sleep Disorders and Underlying Pathologies 6. Selected Stories from Surveys and Interviews 7. Parasomnias 8. The Consequences of Insomnia 9. Management of Insomnia 10. Composite Analyses of Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and Remedies for Insomnia 11. Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix: Questionnaire Package Chapter Notes Selected Bibliography About the Authors IndexReviewsthis well-written guide is a timely and valuable resource --<i>ARBA</i>; use[s] a conversational writing style and a sense of humor to overview causes, effects, and treatments of insomnia...highlighting the diversity of sleep patterns and sleep disorders in the general population --<i>Reference & Research Book News</i>. this well-written guide is a timely and valuable resource --ARBA; use[s] a conversational writing style and a sense of humor to overview causes, effects, and treatments of insomnia...highlighting the diversity of sleep patterns and sleep disorders in the general population --Reference & Research Book News. Author InformationPhyllis L. Brodsky has been a nurse, hospital clinical educator, and university instructor, and has authored articles and chapters in journals and manuals. She lives in Berlin, Maryland. Allen Brodsky is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He lives in Berlin, Maryland. Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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