DOZE AND DIE

The Hidden Connection Between Undiagnosed Sleep Disorders and Chronic Diseases

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5 Stars

This story surrounding a number of individuals with common issues surrounding sleep is a must read. Hard hitting for a reader suffering from sleep related disorders, and a call to action message for healthcare professionals largely ignorant of the consequences of sleep deprivation, everyone will take something from this wonderfully written book.
Gareth Evans

President of the British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services
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5 Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024

As a long-time reviewer of non-fiction works on healthy living, I have come across many books that attempt to tackle the complex and often misunderstood topic of sleep health. However, this book stands out for its original format and groundbreaking approach. Its innovative structure is both unconventional and refreshing, weaving personal narratives with hard-hitting facts that challenge the status quo of sleep health and awareness.

One of the most striking aspects of this book is its underground messages about using alternative methods—some legal, some not—to deal with sleep. While the author doesn’t preach, they do present the dangerous reality of sleep disorders and how some turn to unregulated solutions in desperation. This indirect yet consequential commentary sheds light on the potential risks many are unaware of when seeking over-the-counter or alternative remedies. It’s an eye-opening exploration of the abuse of over-the-counter sleep aids, which the author rightfully points out aren’t even designed to help with sleep. The revelations about their deadly consequences make this book an authentic piece of journalistic insight, drawing attention to an issue that few dare to tackle in such a direct and honest manner.

The book’s subtle yet impactful education on the dangers of shift work is another highlight. The realities of sleep deprivation, especially in professions like emergency services or healthcare, are hauntingly outlined, with particular attention to the life-threatening consequences of automobile accidents caused by sleep deprivation. Having lost my best friend to sleep apnea at the age of 40, this struck a personal chord with me, motivating me to not only delve deeper into my understanding of sleep health but to write Sleep Fitness: The Top Ten Sleep Facts that Matter. This loss illuminated the grim reality that sleep apnea can kill, a truth that the book powerfully underscores.

The issues integrated into the narrative transcend borders. The issues raised in the book are not confined to one geographic location- this is global, folks! I can only assume that the same tragic misuse of sleep aids and the fatal consequences of untreated sleep disorders are rampant in the U.S. as well.

In conclusion, this book is a cautionary tale and a wake-up call to anyone struggling with sleep. Its combination of storytelling and solid facts makes it a unique and innovative contribution to the sleep health genre. Whether you’re a health enthusiast or searching for real solutions to sleep issues, this is a one-of-a-kind, must-read that will change how you think about sleep forever.

Five stars for an eye-opening, life-changing read!

Nicholas Stewart

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Adrian Zacher, Sleep Industry Expert, CEO of the British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services
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    Obesity

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    Cardiovascular disease

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    Diabetes

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    Depression

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Here’s Robert (AI created image) as he wakes up after dozing while driving.

Just in time to avoid disaster.

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Helen is bullied at school and to fit in she takes up vaping.

Leading her on the path of dependency…

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Feel the simmering rage…

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DOZE AND DIE. A 2 minute extract read by the author Adrian Zacher.
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DOZE AND DIE. An interview with Adrian Zacher about this science-based, dramatization.