“Sleep Better Now” offers a comprehensive, science-backed approach to achieving restful sleep by exploring the intricacies of sleep architecture and circadian rhythm. It emphasizes understanding sleep stages, from light to deep and REM, highlighting their distinct roles in physical and cognitive restoration. The book also discusses how disruptions to the body's internal clock can negatively impact sleep, providing strategies to synchronize with natural rhythms. Drawing from sleep laboratory research and chronobiology, the book emphasizes that optimizing sleep is an active process. Readers will learn how factors like light exposure and melatonin influence sleep-wake cycles.
“Sleep Better Now” provides a practical toolkit of evidence-based strategies, including sleep hygiene techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), empowering readers to take control of their sleep. The book progresses logically, beginning with fundamental sleep science concepts like brainwave activity. It then explores chronobiology principles and offers practical strategies for improving sleep quality. Finally, it delves into advanced topics such as sleep disorders and emerging sleep monitoring technologies, providing a roadmap for anyone seeking to improve their sleep and overall well-being.
