Sleep and Insomnia Part 2

Description: Sleep is not just beneficial — it is important for survival. Sleep enables the mind and the body to function normally. But getting enough sleep is a difficult problem for many people. In part two of this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, sleep expert Dr. Steven Scharf talks about the following topics: Sleep hygiene Definition of insomnia Causes of insomnia When to see a sleep specialist Insomnia treatments Sleeping pills Cognitive therapy Melatonin About the Expert: Dr. Steven Scharf, a pulmonary specialist and Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Scharf is also a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Related Links: Sleep and Insomnia (Part 1) www.youtube.com Dr. Steven Scharf www.umm.edu UM Sleep Disorders Center www.umm.edu Patient Success Stories www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.