Fast Asleep

'A down to earth guide to sleeping better. It covers the latest science and offers fascinating insights and many original tips.' Dr Tim Spector '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!' Jeremy Vine We know a good night's sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. But sleep problems are sadly all too common. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep well? In 4 Weeks to Better Sleep, Dr Michael Mosley explains what happens when we sleep, what triggers common sleep problems and why standard advice rarely works. Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every remedy. The result is a radical four-week plan, based on the latest science, designed to help you re-establish a healthy sleep pattern in record time. With plenty of surprising recommendations - including tips for teenagers, people working night shifts and those prone to jet lag - plus recipes which will boost your deep sleep by improving your gut microbiome, 4 Weeks to Better Sleep provides the tools you need to sleep better, reduce stress and feel happier. This indispensable programme can help not only get you to sleep faster but improve the quality of sleep so you wake rested and refreshed rather than drained and irritable. **This fully revised and updated edition features an expanded four-week plan and bonus material on brain health, mood, immunity and metabolism. 4 Weeks to Better Sleep (previously Fast Sleep) is packed with the latest scientific research and even more guidance to help you improve your sleep for good.**