Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep by Henry M. Lyman

"Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep" by Henry M. Lyman is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the physiological and pathological aspects of sleep, examining conditions such as insomnia, dreams, and various disorders of sleep. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of sleep, discussing physiological functions, causes of sleep and wakefulness, and potential treatments for related disorders. The opening of this publication introduces the subject of sleep as a fundamental physiological process, likening its natural occurrence to vital functions like breathing and circulation. Lyman emphasizes the significance of sleep in restoring energy and the complexities surrounding its mechanisms. He discusses the prelude to sleep, identifying the hypnagogic state that precedes unconsciousness, and begins to outline how sleep differs from other states like coma and lethargy. This establishes a foundation for the subsequent exploration of insomnia, its causes, and its treatments, indicating that the text will focus on both the scientific and therapeutic perspectives of sleep disorders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lyman, Henry M. (Henry Munson), 1835-1904
Title Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Dreams
Subject Sleepwalking
Subject Insomnia
Category Text
eBook-No. 43415
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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