The program offered in this book has been described as a “sleep boot camp” for readers; they must keep a sleep diary, follow certain exercise and relaxation techniques, possibly rearrange the bedroom and decide whether or not diet might be interfering with sleep.

By following the program for 28 days and nights, readers’ habits should begin to change and sleep quality should improve. We will look more closely at the program below.

The book is divided into four parts and contains eleven chapters, plus an introduction, appendices and acknowledgements. Part One is called “Quick-Fix Sleep Solutions and covers the topics of sleep deprivation, what factors might be involved in causing disruptions, which people might be “stealing” sleep and how to manage these problems.

Part Two: From Waistlines to Face Lines: You Are What You Sleep discusses how diet plays a role in sleep quality, and how lack of sleep can lead to weight gain; how sleep can affect sex lives; and the importance of exercise and naps.

Finally, Part Three puts it all together and the four-week program begins. The first week is the sleep boot camp, and as mentioned, changes in habits should be noticed by the end of the fourth week.

Part Four is just one chapter that discusses the sleep aid industry, and the appendices include a sleep diary and resources.

For people who experience trouble falling asleep or who feel that the quality of their sleep could be improved, reading this book and applying the concepts might be an effective way to get at the root cause of sleeping problems. Many factors come into play regarding sleep disruptions, and this program touches just about all of them.

Of course, some people have possibly been through every scenario before, only to find that they cannot shut off their minds at night or that they never fall into a deep enough sleep. In such cases, a sleeping aid might be helpful, and a natural formula that causes no harmful side effects or grogginess the next day might be preferable to a prescription medication.

• Book is written by a doctor
• Attempts to change habits permanently

• Book is not available as an e-Book
• No case studies cited
• Requires time commitment to actually change habits

Consumers who suffer from insomnia or disruptive sleep might be interested in reading Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program for Better Sleep and Better Health by Dr. Michael Breus. The book attempts to provide a long-term solution, after following an intense program for one month that covers every possible aspect of poor sleep, without using pharmaceutical medications.

We certainly appreciate the natural approach that is meant to make a permanent impact, but as discussed, this still might not be enough for everyone. In some cases, certain circumstances might cause some of the negative habits to resurface on occasion. In such instances, consumers might wish to seek out a supplement, and many natural ones are available. We suggest looking for those with clinically proven ingredients.