{"title":"Merijn van de Laar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the insightful works of Merijn van de Laar, a distinguished author who delves deeply into the realms of health and wellness. Known for his engaging and approachable style, Merijn van de Laar offers readers fresh perspectives on well-being, drawing connections between ancient practices and modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eHow to Sleep Like a Caveman\u003c\/em\u003e. This book offers unique and practical insights into improving your sleep by tapping into age-old methods and understanding the natural rhythms that our ancestors followed. With a keen eye for detail and a conversational tone, Merijn van de Laar provides readers with actionable advice that is both educational and easy to implement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're exploring ways to enhance your sleep quality or looking to transform your overall approach to health, Merijn van de Laar's works serve as an invaluable resource. Dive into this collection and discover the wisdom of the past with a modern twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-sleep-like-a-caveman-by-merijn-van-de-laar-9780008717629","title":"How to Sleep Like a Caveman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep has hardly changed since Paleolithic humans snoozed soundly in their caves. While sabre-toothed tigers were their biggest night-time worry, today it’s stress and social media that keep us awake, but the solutions are the same. Sleep therapist Dr Merijn van de Laar offers understanding and advice to have you sleeping better within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHuman sleep as we know it today evolved hundreds of thousands of years ago to suit a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. It’s not always compatible with our modern lives, but remains an essential function, vital for our health, well-being, and daytime functioning. In this groundbreaking new book, \u003cem\u003eHow to Sleep Like a Caveman\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr Merijn van de Laar investigates the origins of sleep based on archaeological findings and anthropological studies in contemporary hunter-gatherers, looking at the major discrepancies between our primordial bodily needs and our current sleep-inhibiting behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCave dwellers lived in balance with the forces of nature. They had adapted perfectly to environmental influences such as light, temperature, and seasonal variations. The way they ate and moved during the day must have had a positive effect on sleep quality. We need to look to their example and adjust our eating, exercise, light, temperature, and, last but not least: our expectations towards sleep. By taking on board the ancient wisdom of our ancestors, we will improve the quality of our sleep, the way our bodies were designed to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46038066626796,"sku":"9780008717629","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008717629.jpg?v=1734834533"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/merijn-van-de-laar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}