The New Bible Cure for Sleep Disorders by Colbert, Don -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction A BRAND-NEW BIBLE CURE FOR A BRAND-NEW YOU!

Sleep Disorders My Own Story A Bold, New Approach

1 REST ASSURED—YOU CAN FIND REST!

Understanding Sleep Deprivation Sleep Debt Dangers of Too Little Sleep Dangers of Too Much Sleep Sleep Requirements During the Stages of Life Sleep Architecture Sleep Diary Conclusion

2 REST ASSURED BY BEING INFORMED ABOUT SLEEP DISORDERS

The Nightmare of Insomnia

Primary insomnia Secondary insomnia

Sleep Apnea

Symptoms Obstructive sleep apnea Central sleep apnea Mixed sleep apnea

Does Your Partner’s Snoring Keep You Awake? Narcolepsy Insomnia and Movement Disorders

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)

Circadian Rhythms Problems Within Circadian Rhythms

Night owls Early birds Jet lag Shift work Artificial light pollution

Parasomnias

Night terrors Nightmares Sleepwalking Sleep-related eating disorder Bruxism REM sleep behavior disorder

See Your Doctor Conclusion

3 REST ASSURED THROUGH PROPER NUTRITION

Eating to Help Get Your Rest Caffeine Sleep Soundly With Less Sugar and Fewer Carbs Late-Night Eating and Drinking Maintaining Your I deal Weight Conclusion

4 REST ASSURED THROUGH GOOD HEALTH HABITS

Are You Losing Sleep Over Stress? Aerobic Exercise Sleep Hygiene Conclusion

5 REST ASSURED THROUGH PROACTIVE SLEEP THERAPIES

Light Up Your Life! Light Therapy for Improving Sleep

Night-shift workers

The Power of Napping Other Sleep Therapies

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Progressive muscle relaxation Abdominal breathing Visual imagery and/or meditation Biofeedback

Conclusion

6 REST ASSURED THROUGH SUPPLEMENTS

Supplements for Sound Sleep

A good multivitamin/multimineral supplement Melatonin L-tryptophan and 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) L-theanine and GABA Magnesium Other teas to treat insomnia Valerian root Magnolia bark and adaptogens Progesterone

Supplements for Other Sleep Disorders

Restless legs syndrome Periodic limb movement disorder

Should I Ask My Doctor for Medications for Sleep? Conclusion

7 REST ASSURED THROUGH REST IN GOD

Abiding in the Word of God Understanding and Obeying the Law of Rest

A PERSONAL NOTE from Don Colbert APPENDIX A

CONFESSIONS FOR SLEEP

APPENDIX B

RESOURCES FOR SLEEP DISORDERS

NOTES