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From the host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast - with cutting-edge sleep science and time-tested techniques, The Sleep Solution will help anyone achieve healthy sleep and eliminate pills, pain, and fatigue. If you want to fix your sleep problems, Internet tips and tricks arent going to do it for you. You need to really understand whats going on with your sleep - both what your problems are and how to solve them. The Sleep Solution is an exciting journey of sleep self-discovery and understanding that will help you custom design specific interventions to fit your lifestyle. Drawing on his twenty-four years of experience within the field, neurologist and sleep expert W. Chris Winter will help you ... * Understand how sleep works and the ways in which food, light, and other activities act to help or hurt the process* Learn why sleeping pills are so often misunderstood and used incorrectly - and how you can achieve your best sleep without them* Incorporate sleep and napping into your life - whether you are a shift worker, student, or overcommitted parent* Think outside the box to better understand ways to treat a multitude of conditions - from insomnia to sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and circadian sleep disorders* Wade through the ever-changing sea of sleep technology and understand its value as it relates to your own sleep struggles Dubbed the "Sleep Whisperer" by Arianna Huffington, Dr. Winter is an international expert on sleep and has helped more than 10,000 patients rest better at night, including countless professional athletes. Now, hes bringing his experiences out from under the covers - redefining what it means to have optimal sleep and get the ZZZs you really need.... INCLUDES TIPS, TRICKS, EXERCISES, AND ILLUSTRATIONS
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Dr. Christopher Winter has practiced sleep medicine and neurology in Charlottesville, Virginia since 2004, but has been involved with sleep medicine and sleep research since 1993. As the owner of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, CNSM Consulting and the Medical Director of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Sleep Medicine Center, Dr. Winter is not only an active participant in patient care, but a dynamic speaker and researcher on the science of sleep. Dr. Winter's current research focuses on sleep and athletic performance. In 2006, Major League Baseball awarded him a grant to study the effect of scheduling and time zone travel on team performance. He has served as a consultant for numerous Major League Baseball (MLB) teams including the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Tampa Bay Rays. In addition, he has worked with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, and previously with the Chicago Bulls. Within the NHL, he has consulted with the Washington Capitals and currently works with the New York Rangers. He has served with the NFL's Chicago Bears and the Baltimore Ravens. In addition, Dr. Winter has worked with several collegiate teams to help optimize their sleep. Dr. Winter also consults with the United States Women's soccer team. His expertise in sleep as it relates to health and fitness led to Dr. Winter being named to the Men's Health Magazine Health Advisory Board. He regularly appears on Fox News Channel as a sleep and neurology expert and regularly answers readers' questions about sleep and contributes to its articles as well as articles in Women's Health, Runner's World, and Details. He's also written articles for other magazines including Triathlete and writes a blog entitled Sleeping Around for the Huffington Post. He is thrilled about the release of his debut book, The Sleep Solution, Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How To Fix It. Its hardback release is scheduled for April 4, 2017.Dr. Winter is a highly sought after speaker among private and commercial companies. He has worked with Nokia and Helia to help deliver quality sleep products to consumers. He has lectured on behalf of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cephalon, Teva, and UCB. Through these lectures, Dr. Winter has educated hundreds of physicians about various topics in sleep medicine. In addition, his wit and enthusiasm for sleep medicine make him especially well-suited for addressing non-physicians about the importance of sleep and has been a resource for organizations such as Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) , The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) , and the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) .Dr. Winter is an Echols Scholar graduate of the University of Virginia and received his medical degree from Emory University. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Virginia and as Chief
