"In a vital meeting your eyes are getting heavier and heavier, longing for sleep. But in the dead of night you can lie in bed staring at the glowing digits on your radio alarm unable to silence your babbling thoughts. Whether it's a stressful time at work or a snoring partner, lack of sleep is something everyone has experienced. Get your quota, however, and you'll work more efficiently, lose weight and get fewer colds. It'll also improve your relationships and pep up your sex life. I remember being so sleep deprived when my children were babies that I could barely recall my own name. It goes without saying, the socks ended up in the fridge and the milk in the oven. If I got through the day without causing any serious injury to anyone I considered that a major victory. "Sleep Deep" will give you the secrets to getting some serious shut-eye." Karen Williamson. Longing for a luscious night of sleep? Let "Sleep Deep" show you how. Karen reveals: the best methods for dealing with all types of sleep deprivation. From insomnia to sleepwalking, all your sleep problems can be solved; a plethora of alternative solutions -yoga, hypnotherapy and more; the ultimate diet plan that sends you into a sumptuous slumber every night; how to wake up looking fabulous - the beauty regime that works while you sleep; the ultimate energy stretch routine. With the "52 Brilliant Ideas" series readers can enhance their existing skills with negligible investment of time or money and will substantially improve their performance over the course of a year. Each of the 52 chapters tackles a single aspect of the subject in an entertaining and lively way. At the end of each chapter is a "how did it go?" feature which allows readers to reflect on the lesson in a classical experiential learning pattern. The tone of each book is personal and informal; readers will feel as thought they are having a one-to-one with their favourite coach.

Table of Contents:
1 Eyes wide shut The science bit - what happens to our body when we're tucked up under the duvet 2 The rhythms of life Understand your biorhythms - the energy highs and lows that tell your body when to rest 3 Lark or owl? Your eyelids start drooping after the early evening news or you're doing the mamba at midnight. Find out which one you are.. 4 System failure Injury, poor performance and depression - the results of not getting our sleep quota 5 Six, seven or eight? From the cradle to the grave, how many hours sleep do we need to stay on top form 6 The big one Can't get to sleep or keep waking up? Chances are, you've got insomnia - the biggest cause of sleep problems 7 Back to basics Your first steps in beating insomnia 8 Wired! How tea, coffee, alcohol and other stimulants can play havoc on your sleep cycle 9 Noisy nights! Stop snoring before it ruins your sleep - and your relationship 10 Snores you can't ignore When snoring gets serious and breathing stops 11 Breathe easy All you need to know about putting a stop to sleep apnea 12 Sleep attack! The ins and outs of narcolepsy 13 Itches and twitches From tossing and turning to constant kicking, why some people can't stop moving all night long 14 What a grind! When teeth grinding keeps you up at night 15 Ahhhhhhhh!!! Whether it's scary monsters or your mother in law, don't let nightmares and night terrors ruin your sleep 16 Dreamworks Control your dreams and tackle everyday problems 17 On the move What to do when there's a sleep walker in the house 18 Open all hours Working the overnight shift? How to make sure you're getting enough sleep 19 The jet set Brilliant ways to beat jet lag 20 Dozy driving How to prevent falling asleep at the wheel 21 All stressed out! Juggling work and home life? Busier than ever? No wonder your sleep is suffering.. 22 Say no to stress Calm-down strategies to stop nighttime niggles 23 Sunday night insomnia How to halt Monday morning blues in its tracks 24 More than just the blues When depression saps your sleep time 25 Baby on the way Already sleep deprived? And your baby isn't even born yet! 26 Cry babies Sleep deprivation caused by babies and young children 27 No baby no cry The plan that stops your kids waking you up at night 28 Change those sheets! Does your child wet the bed? How to sort it out and restore your night's sleep 29 Forget the lie in! Children who wake up too early 30 Forty winks Does the power nap really work? 31 Pill popping The lowdown on sleeping pills. is it really a short cut to good sleep? 32 Mind power Mental tricks to send you into a slumber 33 Food for thought The best diet for a good night's sleep 34 Sleepy snacks Just enough time for a snoozy something before slipping into your pyjamas 35 Fit for sleep The exercise regime for sound sleep 36 Sexual healing Pep up your sex life - the most enjoyable way to beat insomnia 37 Mattress matters Is your bed soft or lumpy? Have you had it for over 15 years? It may be time to look for a new one. 38 Snoozy rooms Make your bedroom a sleep sanctuary 39 What a racket! All you need to know about soundproofing your bedroom 40 The Feng Shui bedroom Pick up some slumber tips from this ancient Chinese philosophy 41 Music to my ears From whale music to Mozart, how to turn on, tune in, drop off... 42 Say yes to yoga Breathing exercises and moves that put you in the right frame of mind for sleep 43 Ommmmm... Use meditation to rid yourself of information overload and clear your head for bed 44 Herb power How herbalism can help you sleep again 45 The sweetest pill The amazing power of homeopathy 46 It makes scents Oils, hot bath, aromatherapy candles - guaranteed to get you in the mood for bed 47 Get to the point How acupuncture could work for you 48 Wakey wakey! Alarm clock or not? The best option for a good night's sleep 49 Wake-up stretches An invigorating routine to get you going in the morning 50 Breakfast boosters Set yourself up for the day with an early morning pick-me-up 51 The joy of Zzzz The payoff - the benefits of all that hard work you've been putting in 52 Quirky questions Can you sleep with your eyes open? This and other quirky questions answered