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How to get better and longer sleep: top tips

The Good Sleep Guide

Banish fatigue from your life forever with this practical, unique guide endorsed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

As a long-time insomniac, I can never express enough gratitude to Sammy: this guide is a genuine life-changer. Read it and sleep!

Good sleep is vital for our health and wellbeing, and it can be hard to know where to turn for help. In this new guide, Sammy Margo offers practical tips and friendly advice to help improve sleep

practical solutions for people with sleep problems

Sammy Margo has been a physiotherapist for more than 15 years and has built up her clinic over the past 10 years. She trained at West Middlesex University Hospital and subsequently did a Masters in Physiotherapy at University College and Middlesex Hospital. She is also a qualified Pilates instructor and incorporates this 'balanced body' approach into her physiotherapy treatments. Sammy is actively involved in the media, including television, radio, newspaper and magazines, whilst still maintaining her clinical input.

Do you toss and turn at night, counting down the hours you have left to sleep? 
Do you need an alarm to wake up on time and then continually 'snooze' it in the morning? 
Do you use caffeine to help you stay alert? 
Do you feel tired most of the time? 
If your answer to two or more of these questions is 'yes' then you are not getting enough sleep. 
 
Almost a quarter of the UK population frequently experience sleeping difficulties. If you have trouble sleeping and often wake up feeling exhausted, The Good Sleep Guide is the answer. 
 
Written by sought-after physiotherapist Sammy Margo, this essential handbook will help you: 
- Understand the importance of the right environment 
- Look younger and feel more energised 
- Discover the best over-the-counter sleep remedies 
- Combat jet leg 
- Say goodbye to sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnoea 
 
With advice on the best mattress to buy, which sleep position is optimal and the importance of routine, as well as explaining why you sleep badly and what you can do about it, The Good Sleep Guide is a practical, accessible and lively book to help you sleep better, for good.

Sammy Margo

Good sleep is vital for our children's health and wellbeing. This essential guide will give you practical tips and expert advice to ensure your child gets quality sleep every night

The essential guide to solving your child's sleep problems, from ages 3 to 10

With 69 per cent of children under the age of 10 affected by sleep problems that can lead to mood swings, behavioural disorders and irritability, good sleep plays a major part in their wellbeing. In The Good Sleep Guide for Kids, Sammy Margo addresses problems such as night waking, sleep terrors and sleep walking and offers sound advice on ensuring the best quality sleep for your child. 
 
With expert guidance on bedroom environment, bedclothes, bedtime routines and foods that help and hinder sleep for children, Sammy also looks at issues such as: 
- sibling relationships 
- comfort toys 
- napping 
- co-sleeping with parents 
 
The Good Sleep Guide for Kids offers a simple, positive approach to solving sleep problems and creating the best environment and routine for restful, satisfying sleep every night.

Sammy Margo

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Good sleep is vital for our children's health and wellbeing. This essential guide will give you practical tips and expert advice to ensure your child gets quality sleep every night

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