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Say Good Night to Insomnia: The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed At Harvard Medical School
Gregg D. Jacobs , and
Herbert Benson
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Imagine an insomnia treatment that improves sleep in 100 percent of insomniacs, helps 75 percent of insomniacs become normal sleepers, and allows 90 percent of insomniacs to reduce or eliminate their use of sleeping pills. This treatment is safe, natural, and has no side effects except improved mood, higher energy, increased mind/body control, and better health. No, this is not a new miracle drug. It is Dr. Gregg Jacobs's drug-free program described in Say Good Night to Insomnia.At Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dr. Jacobs has tested and developed a six-week, drug-free program that conquers insomnia in a large majority of patients. The first clinician to offer proof that insomnia can be overcome without drugs, Dr. Jacobs's program provides techniques for: Eliminating sleeping pills Establishing sleep-promoting habits and lifestyle practices Changing negative, stressful thoughts about sleep Implementing relaxation and stress-reduction techniques Enhancing peace of mind and reducing negative emotions
Customer Reviews:
When you have exhausted all other insomnia cures..........2007-09-28
I struggled with insomnia for more than 10 years. I rarely got more than 3-4 hours sleep per night. I had tried all the suggested remedies -- yoga, sleeping pills (Ambien), mild anti-depressants, etc... Nothing helped. Then I decided that enough was enough. I made sure there were no physical causes for my insomnia (such as sleep apnea) and then I got to work. I found Dr. Jacobs' book at my local library. The idea of a drug-free program appealed to me. Yes, some of his ideas may sound simple but simple has worked for me. I'm not saying I sleep eight hours a night every night but my sleep has definitely improved. I feel human again! If you are ready for help and are willing to follow the book's advice, you will see improvement. If you are like most people who want a magic pill for insomnia -- you won't find it here. Once you are ready to put in some effort, give the book a try. Attitude is everything!
Say Good Night to Insomnia.......2007-07-15
The book does contain some helpful (and drug free) ideas to help with insomnia. It is a quick read but is very wordy. I think the book could have written in half as many pages.
I bought the book used, almost half priced, so I guess I got my monies worth!!
Drug-free help .......2007-07-07
In a society where drugs are often prescribed as a first step toward treatment for pretty much every ailment, this six-week therapy program aims to give the sufferer help without the use of drugs, thereby avoiding the possible side effects and dependency that drugs sometimes cause. A long-time insomnia sufferer myself, this unfortunately was the very last thing that was recommended to me after a year of doctor's visits, a very unpleasant polysomnogram, and various drug prescriptions that I reacted badly to. Having taken biofeedback therapy many years ago for migraine relief, I had already been introduced to the potential for the power of the mind over the body, and this therapy program incorporates that, and other self-help methods, to alleviate insomnia. And as a current user of this program, I can say it works. An open mind is required to make this work; skepticism and negativity will surely cause it to fail. I recommend this highly to anyone who suffers from insomnia. And as an added bonus, this program was much more affordable than even ONE of the many prescriptions I had tried. If it doesn't work for you, you have only lost a few dollars. If it does, it was priceless.
Great Book and one other recommendation.......2007-05-28
Great insights and very well written. Also, for those of you in search of an effective sleep aid, I found and bought a pretty cool system on Ebay called the `Sleep Wizard'...it's a white noise program but way batter and more varied than others I have tried before, cost me $10 and I would have spent several times that price. Here'a the link:
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Everyone can benefit.......2007-05-04
Everyone sleeps and so everyone can benefit enormously from this book. It describes various processes that take place in our bodies and gives a large amount of suggestions for improving ourselves in various aspects of our bodies and minds. The book explains things both scientifically and simply, so it can be appreciated by people of all levels.
If one wanted to follow the method, there are several forms and charts to fill out in order to keep up easily. I didn't do this, I just picked up on all the little tips throughout and I think the book definitely helped me learn to deal with stress and sleep better.
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Great book for anyone holding meetings or speaking ..........2007-02-20
As a speaker and writer I am always interested in new ways of thinking and speaking and making things crisp and clear. This guy does it. And for those of you who attend way too many meetings, and especially for those like I used to be holding and attending way too many meetings ... this book is for you. It is a simple process the author lays out and anyone can do it f they will. Great advice and it is actionable the minute you read it. Worth the price and then some.
A "Must Have" For Anyone In Sales!.......2006-12-29
I teach a seminar on reaching the Motorcoach Travel Industry, and I make it a point to hold up a copy of Ron's most excellent book at every session, and encourage every attendee to purchase a copy for themselves. I can't endorse this book enough...in an industry populated with the "seven minute appointment" format for conventions, "Say It In Six" is just about flawless for proper preparation to sell in this marketplace. Highest possible recommendation!
Say it In Six.......2005-10-01
I love this book. I am a college speech instructor, and this book is a great adjunct to my college speech text. The students have to give a number of speeches that must be short, and Say it in Six gives excellent justification for the short and to the point speech. This book speaks to the real world of public speaking. There is a great idea about the short speech to save your job. This is very practical in the world of down sizing. I have this book on my recommended list of speech books to purchase, and from time to time I quote from it. I tell my students to seek out the experts when they give a talk even if they think they know much about their topic. I may know much about speech, but Ron Hoff is my expert.
Jessica Kelpine
Save time, money and sanity through shorter meetings.......2004-08-13
Mr. Hoff make's the point that most meetings are a waste of time and they are a waste because people don't come to the point.
Further, you can say almost anything worth saying in 6 minutes. And he proves it by timing how long it takes to recite his first chapter and coming in at 6 minutes and a couple of seconds, while clearly making his point.
If you can get your point across, clearly and forcefully, succinctly then you should. The amount of time wasted in excessive verbiage is staggering.
Step one to improving productivity by saving time in meetings and presentations is realizing there's a problem. Step two is figuring out how to shorten a presentation to make it more effect (not just shorter). Step three is motivating people to apply step 2.
This is a concise book on how to give a concise, effective, presentation.
Start a revolution in your company!.......2000-04-18
I spend a LOT of (wasted) time in meetings in my company. Most meetings go off on tangents. When I hold my own meetings, I'm adamant about keeping them efficient. This book tells you in no uncertain terms how to limit what you say in the meeting to only what is important to your audience--and how to say it in only six minutes. That leaves the rest of your meeting time to reach consensus, and hopefully get everyone out of the meeting and back to work before the end of the day. I began analyzing problems with meetings immediately, and I intend to apply the principles in this book to my next meeting. Even better, this book is concise--I read it in less than six hours. You will not be wasting your time buying this book! It's going to become my meeting bible.
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- A pragmatic book to understand the illness of our soul
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You Are What You Say : A Harvard Doctor's Six-Step Proven Program for Transforming Stress Through the Power of Language
Matthew Budd M.D. , and
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According to Matthew Budd, M.D., author of You Are What You Say: A Harvard Doctor's Six-Week Proven Program for Transforming Stress into Resilience and Vitality, language determines how we feel both physically and emotionally. By changing our words (both what we say to ourselves and others), we can reduce stress, enhance our health, improve communication, and transform our life.
In You Are What You Say, Dr. Budd outlines his "Ways to Wellness Program" developed nearly 20 years ago at the Harvard Community Health Plan, a Harvard Medical School HMO in Boston. The program contains exercises, information, and anecdotes to help you change unhealthful emotions like anger, depression, anxiety, and perfectionism. Dr. Budd prescribes a number of established techniques for reflection and learning, including meditation, automatic writing, listening to the body, and examining the role history plays in shaping who we are. The goal of the exercises is to sharpen awareness, increase acceptance, and encourage new action.
Following the tradition of body-mind researchers Jon Kabat-Zinn and Dr. Herb Benson, You Are What You Say may challenge your views of yourself and change who you are and how you operate. Like much of mind-body medicine, this plan is simple to follow, but results take time and effort. This is not magic-bullet medicine. --Ellen Albertson
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"Why are you sick?" This question, posed in compassion by his grandmother Minnie after a childhood incident plunged him into illness, stayed with Dr. Matthew Budd throughout his lifetime in medicine. As a teacher and physician at Harvard for more than thirty years, he repeatedly asked his patients this question. He found, remarkably, that it often unlocked memories, secrets, anger, resentments, and fears that had played crucial roles in their illnesses. As he encouraged them to reflect on their lives and habitual behavior, his patients often shifted from being trapped in suffering to designing a life of wellness and profound personal change for themselves, no matter what their circumstances. Their experiences led Dr. Budd to develop the Ways to Wellness program, a nationally acclaimed workshop offered by numerous HMOs.
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You Are What You Say, Dr. Budd presents the principles of this powerful, scientifically validated program that weaves ancient and modern insights into human behavior, neurophysiology, language, and spirituality. One of these fundamental principles is that you are what you say -- your words play a major role in determining, not just reflecting, your health and well-being. He explains how the body "learns" many of its reactions, consciously and unconsciously, through language. By following the principles in this book, you'll learn about the Ten Linguistic Viruses that damage health and how to combat the ravages of anger, perfectionism, depression, and anxiety by changing the script of what you say to yourself and to others.
Tests at the beginning of the book will help you assess how your own thoughts and feelings are affecting your health. Each chapter introduces a key principle of Dr. Budd's program, followed by tested, easy-to-follow exercises to help you absorb the lesson and apply it to your unique situation. Examples from Dr. Budd's personal life and medical practice and from his workshop participants will help you overcome common stumbling blocks. Tests at the end will help you determine how much change you've experienced through engaging in the book's lessons.
Dr. Budd's program has brought many patients relief from chronic stress-related conditions -- such as headaches, jaw and neck pain, insomnia, stomach and bowel problems, lack of energy, and high blood pressure -- as well as measurable improvement in anxiety and depression. It can help free you to engage life more fully and direct yourself toward vibrant good health.
Customer Reviews:
A pragmatic book to understand the illness of our soul.......2004-12-24
I think this book gives us fresh access to ourselves as the material for treating the paints that traditional doctors can't find or can't see. I love the question of Matt Budd's mother; "why your are ill?" and use these question with my self very often when I don't feel well without a clear reason.
Scientific analysis of the relationship bet. mind and body.......2001-07-23
Thought-provoking book. This book is not a collection of mere conjectures. This book is solidly based on sientific data and experience as a medical doctor. A must-read for people who are mentally healthy as well as people who are not mentally well.
A Sacred Space for Designing Life.......2000-11-07
In this book Matt Budd produces the magic of poets, artists of the first rate, and a few others: he gives us fresh access to ourselves as the material for making a life, and contributes to our skills for designing our lives.
Inevitably, and by design, this book appears in the tradition of "self help." It is that, and the combination of experiences, explanation of phenomena, examples, and exercises that the authors use to bring us the help is effective and beautifully done. However, the book is a lot more than that at the same time. For example, I put it alongside the great plays and the great poets as a source of reflection, insight, and inspiration into what I am doing with my life, and alongside meditation and prayer for creating space in my life to consider what is important, be grateful for life, and get ready to take action on what I am not satisfied with.
And there is more: the authors give us access to a group of thinkers who are not accessible to the general public today, because the foundations of their thinking are so recently built that they aren't even taught at most universities. The best examples are the radical new interpretation of language and action of Fernando Flores and the biology of Humberto Maturana. Each has written, but their books are difficult. Budd does a beautiful job of taking us simply and clearly into these new worlds.
A book not to be missed! Thank you, Matthew Budd, and thank you Amazon for making this kind of conversation possible for all of us.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU SAY.......2000-09-28
I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS BOOK AND FIND IT VERY INTERESTING AND WELL WRITTEN. WHAT I DO FIND AMAZING IN THIS KIND OF BOOK AND IN SEMINARS SUCH AS EST OR CURRENTLY THE FORUM (LANDMARK EDU.) IS THAT THERE IS NEVER A MENTION OF ALFRED'S KORZYBSKI'S LANDMARK BOOK SCIENCE AND SANITY, ALSO HARRY WEINBERG'S LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXISTENCE AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST S. HAYAKAWAS'S LANGUAGE IN THOUGHT AND ACTION. ALL OF THESE BOOKS DISCUSS THE EFFECTS OF OUR LANGUAGING ON OURSELVES. I CONSIDER THESE PEOPLE TO BE THE REAL PIONNERS IN THIS TYPE OF NON-ARISTOLEAN TYPE OF THINKING.
How to become a better communicator.......2000-09-12
Because conversation is so much a part of our everyday lives, we tend to take it for granted. Dr. Budd's book does a wonderful job teaching how to create win-win interactions with people in all aspects of our lives. I relate it to creating great dialogue as the most effective form of interpersonal communication. We all have a personal communication style that sums up how we behave in everyday conversations and how what we say and feel can effect our health. Dr. Budd made it possible for me to understand through his exercises in the book and the personal stories throughout the book how to get through my own stumbling blocks. I can't wait to see the results! I love and cherish this book. JG
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From the Publisher Did you know that news anchors are on camera no more than six minutes every newscast? Or that Warren Buffet limits the business part of his annual meeting to six minutes? And that even Toastmasters International holds its speakers to five to seven minutes per speech? They all know the power of the six-minute speech - now it's time to put that power to work for you! Enter Say It in Six, a fun, fast, and visual guide that teaches you how to say exactly what you mean in six minutes or less. Author Ron Hoff's "high-wire" structure of speeches is short on time, but is proven to be long on reaction, and is perfect for today's fast-paced world where your "talking time" can make or break your presentation. Discover what you can accomplish in six minutes or less: · Present a new product idea to a board of directors · Steer an "open meeting" to a decision · Appeal a ticket in traffic court · Raise support for your favorite cause Use the tools found in Say It in Six, and turn yourself into a communication revolutionary!
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This digital document is an article from SourceMex Economic News & Analysis on Mexico, published by Latin American Data Base/Latin American Institute on December 4, 2002. The length of the article is 1152 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION SAYS FEES AT SIX MEXICAN AIR TERMINALS RANK AMONG THE WORLD'S 10 HIGHEST.
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Date: December 4, 2002
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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on April 16, 2002. The length of the article is 1021 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Candidates set education goals.(Elections)(Debate: The six hopefuls for governor say they are optimistic about coming up with adequate funding for schools.)
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This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by Thomson Gale on March 5, 2007. The length of the article is 816 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on December 15, 2005. The length of the article is 815 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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This skills-based comic book series helps students-especially ESL, below-level, and reluctant readers----boost reading and writing skills, build vocabulary, and best of all, think of reading as an adventure. The six sets, each containing four parts, are packed with adventure plots told in comic-book format, real-life dialogue, colorful pictures and dynamic, recurring, multi-cultural characters who seem to leap right off of the page. A different, suspenseful "cliff hangar" at the first book in each set motivates students to read on. The comic to promote a successful learning experience. Sold in six packs.
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Chris, Twig, and Darryl are making a video movie of the Park City Middle School Olympics----and they catch someone on tape trying to sabotage the competition! Our heroes spring into action!
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This skills-based comic book series helps students-especially ESL, below-level, and reluctant readers----boost reading and writing skills, build vocabulary, and best of all, think of reading as an adventure. The six sets, each containing four parts, are packed with adventure plots told in comic-book format, real-life dialogue, colorful pictures and dynamic, recurring, multi-cultural characters who seem to leap right off of the page. A different, suspenseful "cliff hangar" at the first book in each set motivates students to read on. The comic to promote a successful learning experience. Sold in six packs.
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Take charge of your own career! Long described as the most complete, motivating, and logical career-planning book on the market, TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER DIRECTION provides you with the information you need to evaluate various opportunities in the world of work. With numerous personal inventories, core exercises, and real-life examples, this activity-oriented text helps you take stock of which career is right for you!
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An "owner's manual" for every Canadian with a pension plan.
Millions of Canadians are covered by pension plans in one form or another-whether that's CPP or a company plan, or personal RRSPs. But pensions are the benefit least understood by employees. They're confusing and complex, but understanding pensions is crucial to every Canadian's financial security in retirement. Since its initial publication, The Pension Puzzle has become the definitive book on the subject. Now completely revised and updated, The Pension Puzzle remains a true owner's manual for anyone with a pension plan. The Pension Puzzle is not just for those about to retire. It's for every working Canadian who needs to make decisions about their pension plan and how it affects their financial future.
Customer Reviews:
This is for Canadians.......2005-02-17
When I first saw this book I thought it would be a good read for my parents, but good thing I did more research on it and realized this book is strictly for Canadian citizens. I really have no comment. I just wish there were a similar book for us Americans.
Essential Reference Guide.......2005-01-15
I own the first edition & have now purchased the updated second edition. Everyone who expects to receive a pension should buy this book. It explains in clear, concise terms all you need to know about government & employer pensions. Yes, it is all-Canadian & that is a good thing. Too many books sold in this country speak only of American retirement topics, few of which are of any use to Canadians. This book doesn't dwell on investment strategies - it details what you need to know about OAS, CPP & benefits from your employer's plan. One chapter shows pension rules & standards for each province. Other chapters explain the difference between defined benefit & defined contribution pensions, death, divorce & disability rules, RRSPs and RRIFs. There is a helpful glossary of commonly-used terms in the back as well as phone numbers & websites for government organizations which deal with pension issues. This book is worth every penny of its cost. I highly recommend it.
This applies only to Canada.......2002-05-02
I belong to a partnership with one employee. We're embroiled in confusion and arguments about our pension obligations to our employee. I thought this book would answer our problems. Maybe it would, if we lived in Canada. Unfortunately, the Amazon description of the book does not mention this tiny little detail.
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The shocking story of a Wall Street money machine spinning out of control.
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poor choice.......2001-01-05
Bartlett has written an uneven book that doesn't even provide true insights for the reader. (A caveat regarding this rewview but also the book: I chose not to waste my time finishing it, instead throwing it away when halfway through it.) A far better choice for those interested in reading about KKR is George Anders's "Merchants of Debt," if you can find a copy.
A must read for people interested in KKR........1998-07-10
A fascinating account of the history behind this powerful firm. Bartlett paints a far less flattering picture of KKR than "Barbarian's at the Gate".
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