Sleep and Insomnia (Part 2)

25 Jun 2010

25 Jun, 2010 insomnia remedies

Sleep is not just beneficial — it is important for survival. Sleep enables the mind and the body to function normally. But getting enough sleep is a difficult problem for many people. In part two of this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, sleep expert Dr. Steven Scharf talks about the following topics:

Sleep hygiene
Definition of insomnia
Causes of insomnia
When to see a sleep specialist
Insomnia treatments
Sleeping pills
Cognitive therapy
Melatonin

About the Expert:
Dr. Steven Scharf, a pulmonary specialist and Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Scharf is also a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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