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Michael J. Breus, PhD, ABSM

Michael J. Breus, PhD, ABSMMichael J. Breus, PhD, ABSM



Sleep Disorders
Clinical Psychology

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Bio

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction.

Dr. Breus is the author of The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep(Rodale Books; May 2011), a groundbreaking book discussing the science and relationship between quality sleep and metabolism. His first book, GOOD NIGHT: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health (Dutton/Penguin), an Amazon Top 100 Best Seller, has been met with rave reviews and continues to change the lives of readers. It is now available in paperback as BEAUTY SLEEP: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep.

Dr. Breus is also the creator of The Dr. Breus Bed™, the first and only mattress collection ever designed by a sleep specialist.

As the subject of sleep continues to gain momentum in our sleep-deprived society, Dr. Breus has become a widely recognized leader in this ever-evolving field. Dedicated to raising awareness of both medically diagnosed sleep disorders and the importance of quality sleep for all, Dr. Breus is on a mission to develop innovative education and communication programs.

In addition to his private practice, where he treats athletes and celebrities alike, Dr. Breus also trains other sleep doctors and consults with major airlines, hotel chains, mattress manufacturers and retailers to provide the optimum sleep experience for their customers. His audio relaxation CD distributed in Crowne Plaza Hotels helps millions of people fall asleep each year; and for over 10 years Dr. Breus has served as the Sleep Expert for WebMD and pens “Sleep Matters” a monthly column in WebMDmagazine. Dr. Breus also writes The Insomnia Blog and can be found regularly on WebMD, The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, MedPedia, Organized Wisdom, and Furniture Today.

Dr. Breus has provided editorial services for numerous medical and psychology peer-reviewed journals and has given hundreds of presentations to professionals and the general public.  Among his numerous national media appearances, Dr. Breus has been interviewed on CNN, Oprah, The View, andThe Doctors. He also appears regularly on Dr. OZ and Sirius XM Radio.

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My Answers

Q. How can I improve my quality sleep?
A. The quality of your sleep is kind of hard to determine. It’s one of those things that you have to wake up and sort of see how you feel. If I were...
Q. How does touch impact my sleep?
A. what do I mean by touch? Well, touch is everything from sheets to your mattress and to your pillow. There’s lots of different theories and thoughts...
Q. What’s a power nap?
A. From a napping standpoint, there’s the quick 20 minute power nap, which actually can be very effective. A power nap is more stages one and stage two...
Q. Will I need less sleep as I age?
A. You have to remember is that people who sleep well, heal well. And that’s a very important factor that people have to understand, especially in...
Q. How can I tell if anxiety or stress is the reason for my insomnia?
A. The big thing to look for with anxiety and stress is that not being able to turn your mind off. Again, that’s the most complaint that I get from...
Q. Should I nap?
A. The question should I nap, it really depends. If you have a problem falling asleep at night, the answer is no. There is data to suggest that the...
Q. How can taste impact the quality of my sleep?
A. So most people are like, Michael, what could taste possibly have to do with sleep? Well, from that standpoint, what I like to talk to people about...
Q. I’m sleeping, but I’m always tired, what’s wrong with me?
A. When people tell me that they sleep a large number of minutes, but they still feel tired, there’s a few things we can look at. Number one is could...
Q. Does waking briefly during the night mean poor sleep?
A. Okay, so there’s a couple of issues here. Number one, is it bad to be conscious in the middle of the night? No, it’s perfectly normal. Uh, number...
Q. How does sleep affect my memory?
A. Sleep affects memory in multiple ways. We know for a fact that without REM sleep, you will not be able to move information from your short term...
Q. What can I do if my partner’s body odor is keeping me awake?
A. So if your partner’s body odor is keeping you awake, there’s a few things you want to do. Number one is look at their diet. Body odor is very...
Q. What can I do about my insomnia?
A. Well I think the first thing you need to do about your insomnia is look and see if there’s anything that you could be doing to contribute to it. Is...
Q. When is not falling asleep fast enough considered insomnia?
A. If it’s taking you longer than 20 – 25 minutes to fall asleep, and that’s occurring more than 3 times a week, that’s when you’ve probably got to...
Q. What type of pillow should I choose?
A. You also have to know and understand that the type of pillow that you get should be specific to the sides in which you sleep. So, if you’re a side...
Q. How can aromatherapy improve my sleep?
A. Aromatherapy actually turns out to be a very interesting topic. What we know about aromatherapy is that there are aromas that are more relaxing for...
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