[.ca] Well-rested Woman (ISBN 1573248134)

women need rest! in Australia:
If you're a chronically under-rested and understlept woman, this is your book. I was given it by my mother, and it's been a godsend. It discusses just about every and anything that has to do with women, sleep, insomnia, and how to go about improving your sleep AND your life. Hormones, medications, herbs, alternative medicine, sleep diaries, exercise, foods, allergies, even fung shei and sleep positions are explained. Wonderful job. Very well written and a pleasure to read. It's got all the science you need but without question it's written by a (smart) woman and not an MD. The best book I've read on the subject and I've read far too many.

want to share some slumber:
I was recommended this little book by my physician and it has helped me learn how to get rid of all the bad habits I've developed that keep me from getting the good night's sleep-- the kind I used to have as a teenager. I've learned with this book, not only some unique and great anti-stress techniques, but also nutrition, good healthful sleep habits, and what hormones have to do with it all. A wonderful book to cure insomnia - or any type of sleep problem you may have as a woman. It's clear this lady has a hopeful, healthy life and perspective. A great read, too.

ah, rest:
Sleep help is so crucial, I'm surprised this book wasn't written years ago! It's excellent and extremely well-researched and as an added extra bonus, extremely smartly written. This is one wise lady I can't imagine any woman not getting some help and/or relief from it. There are 60 very practical (some more than others, but all very doable)detailed suggestions on how to get that sleep, energy and nourishment back in your life. I read one a night and then try to encourage myself to work it into my day. Yep, sleeping better!

a well-worth read:
I just got this book, The Well-Rested Woman, for xmas and have finished it with a hopeful attitude. I'm certainly an un-well-rested woman and I found Janet Kinosian's efforts to be top-notch and excellent. I've read many books on insomnia to help with a chronic poor sleep life and this is the first to address me as a women from a woman's voice and point of view. She's obviously been there. I haven't seen her chapters listed here so I suggest you take a look at the them - Creating the Right Environment\omattresses to feng shui\c; Destressing the Mind \oworry books, journals to sleep biographies\c; Fine-Tuning the Body \ohot baths to herbs and sleep positions\c; Soothing the Soul \oanger management; nightmares etc. MY FAV CHAP; Sleep Hazards \ono-nos like sleeping pills and food allergies\c and chps on accupunture, hypnosis, biofeedback and chiropractic. Yep, she covers all the bases in a delightful read. Can't wait to get started on my first 6 suggestions. A useful Christmas present this year.

Excellent Information On Sleep -And It's Not Just For Women!:
"Even if you do think you're getting the amount of sleep you should, you may wonder why you feel so tired and unrefreshed much of the time. This is not surprising. More than half the women surveyed in a recent National Sleep Foundation Women and Sleep Poll reported insomnia symptoms sometime during every month. Various studies and polls indicate that nearly 30 million American women claim they long every day for a good night's sleep." -Janet Kinosian, in The Well-Rested Woman - 60 Soothing Suggestions for Getting a Good Night's Sleep For many women, a good night's sleep is a luxury. However, restful and deep sleep is an innate biological need. It's only in the deeper stages of sleep that the body releases growth hormones and regenerates, restores, and repairs organs and tissues. With the demands of modern life, women often juggle work, family, and household-and are just plain exhausted. Beyond not getting enough shut-eye, there are very real sleep disorders that rob individuals of precious, rejuvenating sleep. Surprisingly, it was only until 1996 that the American Medical Association recognized sleep medicine as a secondary specialty. The real kicker is that until the early 1990's, women were often excluded from sleep studies because it was believed that their hormones would skew data. The result? Women don't have a whole lot of scientific history for help with sleep difficulties. The good news is much of this is changing, with sleep researchers finally studying women's sleep cycles, as well as factors such as hormones, age, fertility, work, children, health, pain, etc. The Well-Rested Woman - 60 Soothing Suggestions for Getting a Good Night's Sleep, author Janet Kinosian shares what she has learned about sleep-not as a medical doctor or a Ph.D., but as a female insomniac. While Kinosian briefly discusses the stages of sleep and sleep disorders, as well as female-related issues like perimenopause, menopause, postpartum, and PMS, the bulk of this book is dedicated to practical ways to promote a good night's rest. And except for the first 30 pages, these welcome remedies are just as applicable to men. This 212 page book is filled with tips on creating the right environment for sleep, de-stressing the mind, fine-tuning the body, soothing the soul, sleep hazards and more. Also included are an extensive resource section, listing books, music, organizations, and websites to help you on the journey to restful sleep. Some of the great ideas you'll get from The Well Rested Woman: *Accept Larks Versus Owls *Keep A Sleep Log *Know Your Sleep Positions *Set Regular Wake-Up Calls *Befriend Time *Use Phototherapy *Sleep Strategies For Shift Workers *Silence Snoring Spouses I'm the type of person that is not only a night owl, but also one that doesn't battle insomnia. (And for that, I am grateful.) Yet, I found a wealth of wonderfully simple ways that I can enhance my sleep, and feel more rested. Fellow insomniacs will bless Kinosian for sharing the results of her 15 year search for a good night's sleep, and those of us who are just plain busy and tired will benefit from the practical insights. A final note: this book isn't just for women! Men will also benefit from Kinosian's sage advice. Review Originally Posted At http://SelfDevelopment.BellaOnline.com