Experts of every kind are queuing up to warn us that lack of sleep or the wrong kind will
bring down a bewildering array of dire consequences. Heather Darwall-Smith's message in this
book is simple: don't panic! Humans are biologically programmed to sleep and by interrogating
all the factors - sociological physiological neurological and psychological - that might be
impeding this innate instinct each of us can work out the changes we can make in our own
lifestyles to allow ourselves to sleep naturally again. This book demystifies the bewildering
data around sleep by combining science with natural self-help techniques. Inside the pages of
this illustrated guide to sleep you'll discover: - A visual approach to understanding the
science of why and how we sleep through info-graphics graphs and diagrams that unpick the data
and present the facts in an easy-to-follow format - Proven techniques and strategies for better
sleep from the author - based on extensive clinical practice and drawing on the most up-to-date
evidence from scientists around the world - The latest research and evidence to debunk the
myths and misconceptions around sleep Heather Darwall-Smith has combined her research findings
clinical expertise and curated techniques to create a uniquely visual approach to explaining
the interrelated factors that make up our sleep habits. She also provides natural techniques to
deal with these underlying causes. Humans are biologically programmed to sleep Heather
encourages each of us to work out the changes we can make to our lifestyles to nourish our body
clocks for us to sleep naturally again. The Science of Sleep provides in-depth answers to
questions about sleep challenges and exposes myths and fads using science that is accessible to
all. Armed with facts this book equips readers to take control of their choices understand
and transform their sleep habits one night at a time.
