Do you remember a time when you were really stressed out (because of school, work or otherwise) and ended up having prolonged sleep deprivation? I sure do! I remember having to go to school at night and work in the…
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After a hard day at work, we all want to relax. And what better way to do it than with a glass of wine? You may picture yourself nestled into your couch, with a lovely glass of red (or white,…
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Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a condition in which obese people may not get enough oxygen during the day or the night, resulting in excessive sleepiness during the day among other problems. This is due to sleep disordered breathing or…
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You may well have had a restful night but did your child, who sleeps in another room? Sleep apnea affects as many as 1-5% of children. Would you be able to tell if your?child were showing any sleep apnea symptoms?…
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Did you know that there is a complex relationship between sleep apnea and weight gain? Scientific studies and research over the years have shown that obesity can lead to sleep apnea. Now that seems to make sense ? after all,…
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Being stuffed up while trying to get some sleep is one of the worst experiences. According to a study done some time ago, only 17% of patients experiencing nasal congestion rated their sleep as optimal. If that’s the case it…
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If you’ve checked out our previous post on obstructive sleep apnea, you probably think you have a pretty good idea by now regarding the seriousness of the condition. But wait…there’s more! (Read that with epic foreshadowing, not unmitigated glee). Over…
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Getting a sleep study any time soon? How do you feel about it? Some persons experience minor trepidation, others swing the opposite way towards eagerness. You may even be somewhere in-between!?Ultimately though, it’s important to have an understanding of what…
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Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are due to disruptions in the circadian rhythm otherwise known as your body?s internal clock. The circadian rhythm controls your body processes on a 24-hour recurring cycle. The word circadian has a Latin root, ?circa? means…
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Insomnia combined with nervousness, stress and anxiety can make you lead a miserable life. Getting at least seven hours of?high quality sleep can allow our bodies to heal and rejuvenate naturally. However, some of us either can?t sleep at all…
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