ReviewsI read this eagerly because I am desperate for tips on how to sleep better. It is based around the revolutionary idea that when it comes to sleep what matters is not the hours you spend in bed but the quality of the sleep you are getting--your sleep efficiency. This book was full of surprises!, A fascinating and accessible book with some truly surprising findings. If you or someone you know struggles with poor sleep, this book is a must., This book is well written, well researched and very practical. It's a down to earth guide to sleeping better written by a famous former insomniac. It covers the latest science and offers fascinating insights and many original tips., I would highly recommend Fast Asleep as it is engaging, humorous, and a very relaxing read with practical advice on understanding every aspect of sleep and our friendly gut bacteria. Also full of very useful tips for parents., Mosley's first-hand experience of insomnia, and his search for answers, makes this book a real page turner. It will change many lives., What a great book! The subject is fascinating and Dr. Michael Mosley has produced a clear and very entertaining guide to the dark mysteries of sleep and how to sleep your way to better health.
SynopsisI am obsessed by sleep and have been for many years, not just from a science perspective, but also on a deeply personal level. For the last 20 years, I have suffered quite badly from intermittent insomnia, to the point where I was in real despair. I wanted to find out what I was doing wrong and, of course, I wanted to find out what I could do to make it better ... Fast Asleep will take you through the best that modern science can offer with a sleep program that should, within a few weeks, set you on a better path ... As for the Fast Asleep program, it has been put together based on well-tested scientific principles. Yet at its heart are two novel and surprising elements, both based on the latest scientific research. Book jacket., The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Clever Gut Diet and "one of the world's leading journalists covering nutrition and health" ( Dr. Valter Longo, director of the University of Southern California Longevity Institute) presents a science-based sleep program designed to improve brain function, support weight loss, boost your mood, and reduce stress. Getting a good night's sleep is everyone's daily goal. After all, it reduces your risk of depression, helps you fight chronic disease, improves your memory, and it just plain feels good. Yes, but if sleep can give us all these things and more, why is it that so many of us struggle to get the necessary seven to eight hours a night? In Fast Asleep , Dr. Michael Mosley brings together the latest, groundbreaking science to explain exactly why it is so important that we regularly get enough sleep. Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every sleep remedy. Combining personal insight and in-depth research, he explains why so many of us struggle with sleep, what works and what doesn't, and shares his own myth-busting program to help you achieve a good night's rest. Filled with fascinating case studies, fifty delicious, sleep-promoting recipes, and more Fast Asleep is a complete resource that offers a range of tools for combating fatigue and tiredness. Simple, effective, and life-changing, this book explores the science of dreaming, explains why gut health and meal times matter, and reveals tips and tricks to help you not just to sleep better, but to reduce stress levels and feel happier and healthier in general.