In the Media
2012
Everyday Health
Experts Weigh In on Restless Legs Syndrome
We asked our experts the top questions about living with restless legs syndrome (RLS). Read their advice on what causes RLS, the most common symptoms, the prognosis for people with RLS, and how to alleviate those creepy-crawly sensations. Read More
Shrink Rap Radio
#302: Exploring Mindful Dreaming”
A psychology podcast by David Van Nuys, Ph.D.
Imagine That! Radio
Dr. Naiman radio interview
Shawn Nygaard interviews sleep expert Dr. Rubin Naiman, author of “Healing Night”.
2011
Harper’s Bazaar
Secrets to Better Sleep
Struggling to fall asleep? Or can’t seem to stay asleep? Read on for simple tips on how to catch a few more z’s for a restful night. Read More
Woman’s Day
Your Winter Health Survival Guide: Find out how the cold season toys with your life—and what to do about it
’Tis the season for parties and cheer, memory making and cozy nights by the fire. And for catching colds, feeling tired and craving carbs. The changes in weather, temperature and light this time of year have physical and psychological effects on your body that in turn can have a major impact on your overall health. Learn what these effects are and how to use them to your advantage, and you’ll have a happier, healthier winter. Read More
Woman’s Day
How to Stay Healthy from Head to Toe: Learn 23 clever ways to protect your body
You can spot-treat your carpet, nip out the weeds in your flower bed, and patch a leaky tire—why not apply some of that same bite-size strategy to your health? We’ve consulted top experts and pulled together the latest research to create a part-by-part guide to keeping your body running at optimal levels. The best bit? Like your body, all these tips work together, so every little move will give your whole system a boost. Read on for the easiest approach to good health yet—top to bottom! Read More
Woman’s Day
All-Day Energy: Follow this hour-to-hour guide to feeling your best
If your eyelids were beginning to droop just before you started reading this, you’re not alone: More than half of us say we’re tired on a regular basis. Problem is, fatigue stops us from doing the very things that can boost energy levels—such as exercising or making a healthy meal for dinner instead of picking up fast food. The key to breaking the cycle, say experts, is to learn how to take advantage of your peaks and glide through the lows. Read More
Shrink Rap Radio
#256: Mindful Sleep, Mindful Dreams
David Van Nuys Ph.D. aka “Dr. Dave” interviews Rubin Naiman, Ph.D.
Our definitions of sleep and waking in fact dreaming and waking are artificial. I find when you look more closely at this and this is the basis of a theory I’ve been evolving and developing for about 20 years. I’ve come to believe that sleeping and dreaming and waking which most of us would agree are the three primary forms of consciousness, that they are always present. In other words, and this is going to sound a little silly, I believe that we are always to varying degrees, asleep, awake and dreaming. Listen Here
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LifeScript
How to Sleep Well Every Night: Learn How to Beat Chronic Sleep Deprivation
Chronic sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you tired and grumpy – it raises your risk of arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart attacks. Read on for an expert’s advice on natural ways to sleep well… Read More
2010
Why Are We So Sleepy? GalTime, January 2011
Dr. Naiman on Sleep, Shrink Rap Radio (podcast), December 2010
Your holiday health guide: An Apple a day,The Philippine Star, December 2010
Ways to avoid being wired and tired, The Daily Telegraph, December 2010
Do iPads Cause Insomnia?, The Epoch Times, December 2010
6 doctor-recommended sleep aids, CNN.com, October 2010
Say yes to sleep!, Natural Health, September-October 2010
The Perfect Sleep Routine, Now and Zen Blog, September 25, 2010
Seven Beauty Benefits of Sleep, Fitness Magazine, September 2010
The Mind-Body Healing Link: How to Restore and Repair, Whole Living Magazine, September 2010
Don’t Overlook Health Benefits of Sleep, ConsumerAffairs.com, August 1, 2010
The Rhythm of Sleep, Dreaming, and Waking: An Interview with Dr. Rubin Naiman, Institute of Applied Meditation Blog, July 30, 2010
The Rhythm of Sleep, Dreaming, and Waking: An Interview with Dr. Rubin Naiman, By Asatar Bair , July 30, 2010
Sleep Therapy, Asia Spa, Summer 2010
The Power of Rest: The Upside of Downtime, KRIPALU Newsletter, Summer 2010
Perchance to Dream: Review of Healing Night, Natural Awakenings, June 2010
Rubin Naiman in Conversation Society Pages, May 31, 2010
Readers Want to Know: Snoring Bottom Line Health, April 2010
Value of Sleep Oprah.com, April 2010
Not-so-sleepless in Seattle — or anywhere else USA Today, April 2010
Better in Bed: Do You Need a Sleep Makeover? WebMD Sleep Disorders Health Center, March 2010
Better in Bed: Do You Need a Sleep Makeover? MSN Health & Fitness, March 2010
Sleep Tips For A Younger, More Vibrant You Huffington Post, January 2010
2009
How to Sleep Right, Tonight, Men’s Health, December 2009
Bagfuls of Beauty, Bangkok Post, December 2009
10 ways to take charge of your health, Chicago Tribune, December 2009
Take Control of Your Health, HealthKey, December 2009 & The Morning Call, December 2009
Your Winter Health Survival Guide, Womans Day, December 2009
How to solve 9 sleep problems, CNN Health, September 2009
10 cheap ways to avoid the doctor, Chicago Tribune, October 2009
Stop Insomnia and Get More Sleep, Prevention, June 2009
Help for Insomniacs, The New Straits Times, May 2009
Health Notes: How Tender Is the Night, The Daily Mail, March 2009
It’s dreams we miss, not sleep, The Times (London), February 2009
Sleep Makeover: Pill-free ways to get more Zzzzz’s, Marie Claire Magazine, February 2009
Beautiful Dreamer, Brides Magazine, February 2009
2008
Sleeping at work: more of us are doing it, CNN.com, July 10, 2008
Hotels Realize That If Guests Can’t Snooze, They Lose, USA TODAY, by Kitty Bean Yancey, May 22, 2008
All-Day Energy, Women’s Day, May 6, 2008
Sleepless, Cookie Magazine, May 2008
Sleep Better Tonight, Body & Soul Magazine, May 2008
Sweet Dreams, Smart Meetings, May 2008
These Women Can’t Sleep, Real Simple, by Sally Wadyka, April 2008
10 strategies for a more restful night’s sleep, TODAY Health, March 2008
Spa Support, Pulse Magazine, by Diane Mehta, March/April 2008
Nightmind: Making Darkness Our Friend Again, Psychotherapy Networker, by Rubin Naiman, March-April, 2008
Sleep Sanctuary, Medizine’s Healthy Living, by Sari Botton, Spring 2008
Sleep Easy, In Style Magazine, February 2008
Leggett & Platt Spices Things Up , Home Furnishings Business, February 2008
Sweet Dreams, American Spa, February 2008
Night Light, Luxury Spa Finder, by Aimee Lee Ball, January/February 2008
Sleep no escape from a wired world, Australian Broadcasting Company News in Science, by Tracy Staedter, Feb. 1, 2008
Desperately Seeking Shut-Eye, Tucson Lifestyle, January 2008
Sleep Easy When Bed Buying, by Sheeba Wheeler, TheDenverPost.com, Jan. 16, 2008
2007
Knock Yourself Out, Women’s Health, November, 2007
Go to Sleep, Day to Day, Oct. 31, 2007
Fall Back to a Healthy Sleep this Autumn, Healthy Lifestyle, Oct. 15, 2007
Spa Menu: Give it a Rest, NY Times In Style Magazine, Oct. 10, 2007
Kia Carter interview: Healthy Sleep, WQAD/ABC TV News, Oct. 28, 2007
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?, Forbes.com, Sept. 24, 2007
Dreamy Decode, Now Magazine, August 23, 2007
Healthy Sleep Interview, Dr. Weil on Sirius Lime Radio, August 1, 2007
Middle-of-the-Night Waking, Readers Digest, August 1, 2007
A Weil Time—Health Guru Humps Vitamin Gum, East Side Condos, The New York Observer, by Mark Wellborn, June 19, 2007
How to Interpret Your Dreams: An Interview with Dr. Rubin Naiman, Allure magazine, May 2007
The Value of Sleep, Oprah and Friends Radio: Dr. Mehmet Oz, May 1, 2007
Oprah Selects – Healing Night, May 2007
New Views on Morning, Dr. Andrew Weil’s Self Healing Newsletter, June 2007
Seven Steps toward a Better Night’s Sleep, Revolution Health, February 2007
2006
Rest: It’s required, LA Times.com, October 2006
How to Get Ready for Bed, Rodale’s I Yoga Life, by Leisa Goins, Fall 2006
Sound and Fury: Snoring can take a toll on your health. Find out how to silence your night, Women’s Health Magazine, by Petra Bartosiewicz, Dec. 4, 2006
Sleep Right, Starting Tonight, Green Tea Nation, by Liesa Goins, Dec. 4, 2006
7 Steps to a Better Night’s Sleep, Prevention Magazine, Dec. 4, 2006
Don’t Scrimp on Sleep During Holidays, The Arizona Star, Nov. 14, 2006
Sound Sleep Habits Mean Better Health, Lawrence Journal-World, Oct. 23, 2006
Get Your Energy Back, Body and Soul Magazine, by Jessica Cerretani, September 2006
KINK Radio Interview 090506, With Inessa, September 2006
Talmud Considers Sleep a Gift from God, Arizona Jewish Post, by Sheila Wilensky, August 2006
Staying Sharp: The Sleep – Memory Connection, AARP: NTAA Live and Learn, by Phil Scott, Summer 2006
Dr. Naiman on Dream Deprivation, Strategies for Living Radio, June 2006
Sleep on This: Dream Deprivation Can Make You Sick, Energy Express by Marilyn Preston, June 2006
Sleep Right, Starting Tonight. Prevention, June 2006
Integrative Night Health: A New Approach to Improving Sleep, Dr. Iris Bell’s Ponderings, June 2006
Dream Deprivation Linked to Major Health Concerns, E max Health, June 2006
Spa Goers Get Drift of Good Sleep, USA Today, June 2006
“Golden Hours” Oregon Public Broadcasting, Review and Reading of Dr. Naiman’s Healing Night, Spring/Summer 2006
Chicago Tribune – What Not to Worry About, By Marla Paul: Featuring Dr. Rubin Naiman, May 23, 2006
Strategies for Living Radio, May 2006, Dr Weil on Healthy Aging
Featured Reading: Healing Dream Deprivation by Dr. Rubin Naiman, May 2006
The Kathleen Dunn Show, Wisconsin Public Radio – Interview with Dr. Rubin Naiman, April 19, 2006
Tech Nation Interview with Dr. Naiman, National Public Radio, April 2006
Weil Web site featured expert, Dr. Rubin Naiman on sleep and dreams, April 2006
Dr. Naiman on Healing Night, Strategies for Living Radio, April 2006
Source Naturals Doctor’s Corner, Night Health by Rubin Naiman, PhD, April 2006
Review of Healing Night, Yoga for Depression Research and News, March/April 2006
Napping is Back… Vibrant Energy Newsletter, Jan. 21, 2006
Sleep therapist Dr. Rubin Naiman explains the true causes of sleep disorders, caffeine cravings and sleep hormone imbalances, News Target: Daily News and Commentary on Natural Health, Wellness, Planetary Health and Medicine, Jan. 16, 2006
2005
Innovative Software Provides Consumers with Drug Free Alternatives for Sleep Problems, PR Web Press Release Newswire, Dec. 13, 2005
Managing Age-Related Sleep Changes – An Expert’s View, Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging
An Interview with Rubin Naiman, PhD, DrWeil.com
Proper sleep is essential at every stage of our lives, Colombia Daily Tribune, by Ann Gowans, April 18, 2005
Source Naturals Doctor’s Corner, How Does a Sleep Doctor Sleep?, Spring 2005