Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In this article, we will explore the various causes of insomnia and how they contribute to this condition.
Insomnia Solved Book Is Published as Sleep Through Insomnia
The Insomnia Solved paperback book was a popular resource, but if you are trying to find a copy, you may discover that it is “out of print.” Fortunately, it is still available! It has been published as Sleep Through Insomnia by Sourcebooks.
Remembering a Call to Actively Love
At the end of medical school, Brandon Peters, MD, traveled the roads of South America, volunteering in schools and clinics in Ecuador and venturing to Machu Picchu in Peru. After returning, he wrote the speech he would give at his medical school graduation as class speaker, a call to active love that has influenced him ever since.
Fixing Physician Burnout with Improved Sleep
Physicians who sacrifice sleep are just as likely to experience the effects of sleep deprivation. In fact, there may be an added unique risk: poor sleep may exacerbate the risk of burnout in healthcare providers. Fortunately, there are a few changes that might help to optimize sleep among physicians.
Can Scents Like Lavender Promote Sleep?
Can scents like lavender actually promote sleep? Explore whether aromatherapy does any good to ease insomnia and whether a positive association has any scientific support.
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: Which to Treat First?
When both insomnia and sleep apnea are present, which should be treated first and why? Consider the quandary that exists when you cannot fall asleep, but treatment may keep you awake.
Who Should Not Try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)?
Who should not try cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) to resolve chronic difficulty sleeping? It really comes down to a simpler question: Is CBTI right for me? Let’s review some of the considerations.
The Price to Put on Sleep
How much is a good night of sleep worth? What is the price you would pay to finally sleep well? Let’s review some of the costs associated with untreated insomnia and then discuss the rationale for the pricing of the online CBTI program called Insomnia Solved.
The Science and Hucksters of Sleep
Against allegations of being a huckster, Dr. William C. Dement of Stanford University built the foundations of sleep medicine, but the struggle to protect the reputation of the field continues.
NodPod Promises Comfortable Sleep While Traveling with Accessories
It should hardly be surprising that the U-shaped neck pillow is not the last word in travel accessories meant to enhance sleep. A new company, NodPod, offers a pillow brace and a blanket to aid sleep through its Kickstarter fundraiser.
Welcome to BrandonPetersMD.com!
Welcome to BrandonPetersMD.com! Explore this exciting new resource, a collection of blogs and articles, biography and contact information, and cutting edge access to telemedicine and a self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) program with an eBook and exclusive audio and video files.