AUTHOR’s ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I was discussing an idea with a wonderful colleague and friend, Dr. Petra Hawker, when she suggested it would make a fantastic subject for a book. Incredibly, DK agreed, and I cannot thank Dawn Henderson and Rona Skene enough for this opportunity; Rona in particular is an absolute superstar. My editor Aimée Longos is a miracle worker, and designer Alison Gardner and illustrator Owen Davey have both done a brilliant job of bringing my words to life visually.

To the London Sleep Centre team—Dr. Irshaad Ebrahim, Dr. Karina Patel, Stevie Williams, Rosie Musgrave, and Hayley Pedrick—thank you. To my clinical supervisor, Janet Croft, for your unfailing support, I can never thank you enough. I have also appreciated the help generously given by so many in the field of sleep science: Jesse Cook, Dr. Jade Wu, Dr. Christian Benedict, Sophia Pereira, and Professor Allison G. Harvey—thank you for responding to my various questions. Thank you also to Dr. Robin Darwall-Smith, Dr. Peter Gilliver, Anna Menzies, Lorna Ely, David Yaffey, Dr. Rachel Wood, Lisa Green, and Glynis Freeman, who all played an important role in my writing process and encouraged me to keep going.

Lastly, to Tim and Harry: none of what I do is possible without your relentless love and support; it’s been another adventure on our great journey through life together.

PUBLISHER’S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

DK would like to thank John Friend for proofreading, Marie Lorimer for compiling the index, and Deepak Negi for data permission clearing.

A NOTE ON GENDER IDENTITIES

DK recognizes all gender identities and acknowledges that the sex someone was assigned at birth based on their sexual organs may not align with their own gender identity. People may self-identify as any gender or no gender (including, but not limited to, that of a cis or trans woman, of a cis or trans man, or of a nonbinary person).

As gender language and its use in our society evolves, the scientific and medical communities continue to reassess their own phrasing. Most of the studies referred to in this book use “women” to describe people whose sex was assigned as female at birth and “men” to describe people whose sex was assigned as male at birth.

DISCLAIMER

While the information in this book has been carefully researched, the publisher and author are not engaged in providing health advice for individual readers. The book is therefore not a substitute for expert medical advice and is not to be relied on for medical, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other professional advice on specific circumstances and in specific locations. The information in this book cannot replace sound judgment and good decision-making in matters relating to personal health, and you are advised always to consult a doctor or other health professional for specific information on such matters. Do not try to self-diagnose or self-treat serious or long-term problems without first consulting a qualified medical practitioner as appropriate, and always seek professional medical advice if problems persist. If you are pregnant or taking prescribed medicines, seek medical advice before changing, stopping, or starting any medical treatment or using any alternative therapy. Never disregard expert medical advice or delay in seeking advice or treatment due to information obtained from this book. Neither the publisher nor the author can accept any liability for loss, injury, or damage arising directly or indirectly from any use or misuse of information and advice in this book.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Do not use essential oils if you are pregnant or undergoing a course of medical treatment without seeking professional advice.

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