The Good Sleep Guide

by Michael van Straten

Millions of people have sleeping problems, which can arise from many different causes. This work looks at the myths that surround lack of sleep, and includes a strategy for giving up sleeping pills, and a list of herbal alternatives to eat, drink and bathe in. It also discusses snoring - a source of other people's insomnia - and sex and relaxation. Advice is included on topics such as beds and bedding, clothing, room temperature and ventilation, and the book also examines the effects of caffeine, alcohol, sleeping pills, stress, and eating and drinking habits.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Michael van Straten is an osteopath, naturopath, acupuncturist and nutritional consultant. He’s also one of the UK’s most respected medical authors, broadcasters and journalists and has written more than 40 books, which have sold over a million copies worldwide.

A pioneer of modern complementary medicine, Michael has cared for an amazing list of royalty, stage, film and TV Stars; Pop and Classical Musicians and Sporting personalities from tennis players and Olympic athletes to racing drivers and footballers.