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The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan: Simple Rules for Losing Weight While You Sleep Paperback – Bargain Price, May 22, 2012

by Michael Breus (Author), Debra Fulghum Bruce (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
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The country’s best-known sleep expert presents the latest knowledge and research on how getting more shuteye can help women lose weight—and gain health, productivity, and happiness

“Just like food, sleep is essential to your body and brain—if you don’t get enough of one, you’ll crave the other! Following Dr. Breus’s recipes for better sleep can help you shed pounds painlessly.” —Mehmet Oz, MD, host of The Dr. Oz Show
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    May 22, 2012
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Michael Breus, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who is board certified in clinical sleep disorders. He is the sleep expert on WebMD and on The Dr. Oz Show. He lives in Virginia Beach, VA.

Debra Fulghum Bruce, PhD, is an award-winning medical writer who is the author of more than 80 health books and a senior editorial consultant for WebMD. She lives in Atlanta, GA.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rodale Books (May 22, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.89 x 0.79 x 8.27 inches
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Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. With a specialty in Sleep Disorders, Dr. Breus is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction.

Dr. Breus is also the creator of The Dr. Breus Bed®, the first and only mattress collection ever designed by a sleep specialist. He has also pioneered a line of solution based pillows in The Dr. Breus Pillow collection, now available on Amazon.com.

Dr. Breus is the author of The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep (Rodale Books; May 2011), a groundbreaking book discussing the science and relationship between quality sleep and metabolism. His first book, GOOD NIGHT: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health (Dutton/Penguin), an Amazon Top 100 Best Seller, has been met with rave reviews and continues to change the lives of readers. It is now available in paperback as BEAUTY SLEEP: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep.

As the subject of sleep continues to gain momentum in our sleep-deprived society, Dr. Breus has become a widely recognized leader in this ever-evolving field. Dedicated to raising awareness of both medically diagnosed sleep disorders and the importance of quality sleep for all, Dr. Breus is on a mission to develop innovative education and communication programs.

In addition to his private practice, where he treats athletes and celebrities alike, Dr. Breus also trains other sleep doctors and consults with major airlines, hotel chains, mattress manufacturers and retailers to provide the optimum sleep experience for their customers. His audio relaxation CD distributed in Crowne Plaza Hotels helps millions of people fall asleep each year; and for over 14 years Dr. Breus has served as the Sleep Expert for WebMD and frequently pens "Sleep Matters" a column in WebMD magazine. Dr. Breus also writes The Insomnia Blog, which appears regularly on WebMD, The Huffington Post, The Dr. Oz Blog, Psychology Today, MedPedia, Organized Wisdom, Travora Travel, and Furniture Today.

Dr. Breus has provided editorial services for numerous medical and psychology peer-reviewed journals and has given hundreds of presentations to professionals and the general public. Among his numerous national media appearances, Dr. Breus has been interviewed on CNN, Oprah, The View, Anderson, and The Doctors. He also appears regularly on The Dr. OZ Show and Sirius XM Radio.

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Carol R. Slicher
5.0 out of 5 stars WHO KNEW?
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015
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I gained almost 40 pounds this past year, although I was eating 1200-1500 calories a day and exercising 6 hours a week. Turns out I have sleep apnea, so maybe this book shouldn't have been able to help me. Truth is, though, I was also only sleeping 4-5 hours a night before my diagnosis, sometimes even less. Sleep, for whatever reason, had become so negative to me, I would stay up and watch stupid tv programs all night long. Until I read this little book, I had no idea that poor sleep could influence weight to an extreme degree. I am receiving a cpap machine this week to help me sleep well - and breathe - throughout the night, but until I was able to get to a sleep specialist (long cross country trip right after diagnosis), I took the recommendations in this book and made myself go to bed at a decent time. Just by making myself go to bed - I've lost 18 pounds! No dieting, eating at restaurants every day on our trip, sitting in a car for hours and hours - and I've lost weight! Michael Breus has made me a believer.
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Mark P
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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I love this book! It's very easy to read and also extremely informative. I heard the author speak on a radio show and thought that he sounds really smart and has a lot of experience in this field. I am so glad that I bought this book! Sleep used to be low on my priority list and I would power through my day with the aid of coffee. Now that I have made sleep a priority and understand techniques to get better sleep, I feel like a new person. Thanks Dr. Breus for your very inspiring and helpful book!!!
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scientist99
4.0 out of 5 stars Incorrect Title
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2013
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This book should have been titled practical methods of curing sleep disorders. The book is about sleep and contains a small amount of information on food and diet. It contains the following:
A sleep disruption quiz by which the individual can self diagnose severity of the sleep disorder
A list of hormones affecting sleep and their purpose
A description of the stages of sleep
A sleep diary for the individual to follow his or her sleep pattern
A list of activities that boost good sleep
A listing of the types of mattress
A discussion of things that affect sleep e.g. sound, smell, and light
In part III A short list of recipes
The discussion of meals is hardly a diet plan.
The primary hypothesis appears to be that disturbed sleep promotes Ghrelin which in turn promotes eating.
If sleep is normalized the amount of Ghrelin would be reduced and the individual would be able to lose weight.
Unfortunately the most recent information on the FTO gene which is connected with Ghrelin production is that there is more than one variant. This means that the relationship depends on the variant that is present in the individual. Diet type will affect whether or not weight reduction occurs. In one variant a high protein diet has demonstrated weight reduction.
On page 34 there is mention that there are 88 types of sleep disorder. There is no complete nosology nor a listing of which are diet related
Overall, this is a good and informative book on sleep disorders and there possible treatment. I highly recommend it for persons with sleep disorders.
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craig primack
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is a Necessity (if you want to lose weight)
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2011
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As a practicing physician who treats patients with weight problems, sleep is indispensible. Michael Breus has written 2 really good books on the subject and I use his new 5 Sleep Rules with all of my patients. Too many people try to diet more and exercise harder and forget a really basic fact like good restorative sleep. Lack of sleep causes hormone changes that increase hunger (ghrelin) and decrease fullness (leptin) as well as make it harder (cortisol), even when you are following a basically good diet and mild to moderate exercise. For those who diet and exercise and still need to lose weight, this book will help you to understand why sleep is good for you and necessary for weight loss.

Craig Primack MD, FAAP
Scottsdale Weight Loss Center PLLC
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Joe Mama
3.0 out of 5 stars Good info, but...
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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I enjoyed reading this--especially the hints about when to stop eating/drinking certain items, plus the suggestions for winding down in the evenings--I've incorporated several of those. That said, a lot of the book seems like filler/repetition, and I think the basics are available for free on Breus' website. Check out a copy from your local library.
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Nanpower
1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2011
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Dont waste a moment on this book. I took the bait from Dr. Oz. But it is all about the money. Thought I could trust his recommendation. I was hoping for tips on a better nights sleep. When I saw the forward by Arianna Huffington and comments by Rose O'Donnell I knew this wasn;t going to be a winner. It's a tremendous amount of already published data and beyond common sense lists. "cut back on energy drinks" and "eliminate caffeine by 2pm". Please note I gave this book only one star, "no star" was not an option.
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T. Lohman
5.0 out of 5 stars Are you getting enough sleep? Probably Not. Read this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2014
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I had 6 weeks off between jobs and lost weight, slowly but effortlessly. The difference? I was getting enough sleep.
This book also gives great suggestions on how to improve your sleep hygiene.
I, previously, refused to believe being on the computer until bed time kept me away.
But, I have been turning it off one hour before bedtime and I go to sleep much more easily.
I have also learned what my minimum amount of restful sleep needed is. That is the kind of sleep that refreshes you not the
just get by on sleep.
Good book. I recommend it.
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jo cicale
5.0 out of 5 stars ever been better. And this is after decades of sleep disorder
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2014
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I'm giving this a five star rating just for the one piece of advice that has transformed my life. I've switched my calcium, potassium and magnesium dosage from a.m. to bedtime. ZZZZZZ has never, ever been better. And this is after decades of sleep disorder. I'm now falling asleep quickly and deeply and through the night. I hope this recipe works for others. I haven't tried much else in the book, but I am sharing it with family members who have sleep disorders also.
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Big Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Want better sleep? Here is an expert.
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2015
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Want better sleep ? ( Who doesn't ? ) . This guy is an expert in the field and this is like having a comprehensive office visit with him . Addresses many areas of the subject , including but not limited too , why lack of proper sleep may be causing you to carry too much weight. Highly recommended to all .
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Ga Chun Yau
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, great advice. Definitely would recommend it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2011
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This book is one of the best books I have ever read, especially I am not the biggest fan of books. It was definitely a good read and I would recommend it to anyone. I am not a person who has a weight problem. Just a pretty average guy with the average height so pretty normal. The book itself is very inspirational. The advice is great and has helped me gain better sleep as I have had been sleeping badly for many years till I read this book.
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Angela P.
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2017
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Heather
4.0 out of 5 stars This book seems to have some really good sound information that I would be happy and comfortable ...
Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2015
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This book seems to have some really good sound information that I would be happy and comfortable passing on. As a holistic nutritionist I hear from many people that have sleep issues.
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