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The guide to getting a good night's sleep...

Up to two in five people will suffer from insomnia at some point in their lives. Insomnia can make you feel depressed and exhausted, affecting your ability to function during the day. 

Using the latest advice and information, this guide covers everything you need to know: from the causes of insomnia and how to get diagnosed to all the treatment available – medicinal or complementary.

Discover how to develop a good sleep routine, how to make your bedroom a more restful environment and how to combat stress. Relaxation techniques and dietary advice are also covered, together with a section for parents with teenagers suffering from sleep difficulties.

Whether you have trouble sleeping or someone close to you suffers from insomnia, this is the essential guide to getting a good night’s sleep.

Insomnia - The Essential Guide is written by Antonia Chitty & Victoria Dawson. Antonia is a freelance journalist specialising in parenting and health issues. Victoria has a specialist interest in sleep issues and is a trained sleep practitioner. She has recently established www.sleepsuccess.co.uk and works with both adults and children to address sleep issues.

Page count: 112

Chapter headings: Introduction, What is Insomnia?, Physical and Physiological Causes of Insomnia, Psychological Causes of Insomnia, Diagnosing Insomnia, Your Bedroom, Tips to Promote Sleep, Remedies and Medication, Complementary Therapies, Parenting a Teenager with Insomnia, Help List.

Publication date: August 2009

ISBN number: 978-1-86144-070-9