Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders by Ross, Herbert -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Important Information for the Reader Introduction — Bringing Home the Goods One — The Basics of Sleep

The Physiological Function of Sleep The Stages of Sleep How Much Sleep Do You Need? Circadian Rhythms and the Body’s Clock

Two — Sleep Disorders and Their Causes

Types of Sleep Disorders Diagnosing Sleep Disorders Why Sleeping Pills Don’t Work What Alternative Medicine Can Do for Sleep Disorders Seven Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep How This Book Can Help You Sleep Again

Three — Step 1: Improve Your Diet

The Connection between Diet and Sleep Detecting a Nutritional Deficiency Diagnosing a Food Allergy Dietary Recommendations for Better Sleep

Four — Step 2: Detoxify Your Body

The Loading Theory of Toxicity Detoxification Defense System Sources of Toxins Toxic Overload and Its Impact on Sleep Testing Your Detoxification Capabilities Diagnosing Candidiasis Diagnosing a Parasite Infection Alternative Medicine Approach to Detoxification

Five — Step 3: Reset Your Body Clock

Free-Running and Entrained Circadian Rhythms Factors That Disrupt Sleep-Wake Rhythms Alternative Therapies to Reset Your Body Clock Beating the Winter Blues

Six — Step 4: Resolve Emotional Issues

Stress and Your Sleep Problems Are You Stressed-Out? Mind-Body Therapies for Better Sleep

Seven — Step 5: Protect Yourself from Environmental Factors

Electromagnetic Fields—The Dark Side of Technology Electromagnetic Fields and Sleep Disorders Geopathic Stress and Sleep Disturbances Alternative Medicine Plan for Reducing Toxic Exposure

Eight — Step 6: Balance Your Hormones

Hormonal Imbalance and Sleep Disorders Causes of Hormone Problems Are Your Hormones Imbalanced? Alternative Medicine Plan for Balancing Hormones

Nine — Step 7: Correct Structural Imbalances

Structural Imbalances and Sleep Disturbances Exercise Chiropractic Neuro-Emotional Technique Bodywork

Conclusion — Good Night Quick Definitions

Acupuncture Meridians Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome Amino Acids Antioxidant Bed-Wetting Bruxism Cortisol Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Endocrine Glands Environmental Estrogens Essential Fatty Acids Free Radical Hormones Human Growth Hormone Hypersomnia Immune System Insomnia Lymphatic system Melatonin Narcolepsy Neuropeptides Neurotransmitter Night Terrors Periodic Limb Movement Disorder REM Behavior Disorder Restless Legs Syndrome Rhythmic Movement Disorder Sleep Apnea Somnambulism Traditional Chinese Medicine

Resources

Bedding and Sleepwear Complementary Therapies Electromagnetic Fields Exercise Full-Spectrum Lighting and Light Boxes Organizations for Sleep Information Physicians and Practitioners Supplements Testing and Screening Services

Endnotes

Chapter 1. The Basics of Sleep Chapter 2. Sleep Disorders and Their Causes Chapter 3. Step 1: Improve Your Diet Chapter 4. Step 2: Detoxify Your Body Chapter 5. Step 3: Reset Your Body Clock Chapter 6. Step 4: Resolve Emotional Issues Chapter 7. Step 5: Protect Yourself from Environmental Factors Chapter 8. Step 6: Balance Your Hormones Chapter 9. Step 7: Correct Structural Imbalances

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