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THE INSOMNIA SOLUTION
The Natural, Drug-Free Way to a Good Night's Sleep
Author: Krugman, Michael
Review Date: APRIL 01, 2005
Publisher:Warner Books
Price (paperback): $13.95
Publication Date: August 2005
ISBN: 0446693243
ISBN (paperback): 0446693243
Category: REPORTS
Classification: HEALTH AND FITNESS
Many of us live in an overscheduled, overstimulated, hypervigilant, and hyperaroused world. That's not breaking news. What we may not understand is that the stress that nips at our heels during the day follows us into the sack at night. And so begins insomnia. Movement therapist and ex-insomniac Krugman cautions that insomnia is no laughing matter; the sleep deprived are not just cranky, but candidates for cardio-vascular disease and depression—in addition to aging faster than the rest of us (not that Krugman doesn't know how to laugh; he notes his "eyes would pop open like a couple of automotive airbags" at 3 p.m. when he had insomnia). Krugman also cautions that his techniques are not for chronic insomniacs—to be treated by doctors—but aids to encourage and amplify the natural processes that enable us to obtain the rest we need. First, he discusses the need for proper daily body movement (he recommends exploring the Feldenkrais Method), exercise, a good diet and meditation. He then offers a detailed examination (with helpful photographs) of the calming and lulling mini-moves that can be deployed both during the day, pre-bed, and when you awaken at night to help you de-stress, re-focus and gentle your body into relaxation. A soothing and practical guide to a decent night's sleep. Now go to bed.
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