Nutrition and exercise have always gotten a great deal of attention from doctors, as have immunizations, screenings, and eliminating unhealthy habits like smoking.  Even mental health is becoming a routine area to be covered in annual physicals (assuming you schedule them).  But the question of whether a patient is getting adequate sleep has long been largely ignored.

Michael Breus, PhD., is determined to educate the chronically sleep-deprived about the damage done by lack of sleep, as well as the physiological and psychological benefits of nightly deep sleep.  He’s the sleep expert on WebMD.com, he’s on the faculty of the Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine, and he’s board certified in clinical psychology and clinical sleep disorders.  With his long list of academic credentials and vast experience in sleep research, it’s no wonder he’s also known as The Sleep Doctor.

Dr. Breus’ book Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s Four Week Programwas shipped to ten of our parent bloggers, almost all of whom expressed a desperate need for sleep and a willingness to try anything short of prescription drugs to get it.  They’ll post individual reviews over the next month (please refer to the schedule below for dates) noting how well Dr. Breus’ program is working for them.

In the meantime, check out Dr. Breus’ blog and what he’s had to say at WebMD.com.  There’s always room for improvement in our lives - even when it comes to sleep.

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