According to the National Sleep Foundation, it is estimated that more than 18 million adults have obstructive sleep apnea. Men are twice as likely to have sleep apnea than women. However, men are often diagnosed with sleep apnea almost 8 times more often than women. Women are often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed because sleep apnea is … Continue reading
Waking up after a good night sleep feeling rested and having tons of energy is a fantastic feeling. You start the day in a good mood ready to accomplish everything that you need to do and may even start to make plans to hit the gym, visit friends, and make a healthy homemade meal. All … Continue reading
If you have never heard of sleep hygiene before then you may be wondering, What is Sleep Hygiene? In short, sleep hygiene is the habits and practices to ensure you have a restful sleep at bedtime. A good night time ritual is a critical part of ensuring you fall asleep and stay asleep. Healthy sleep … Continue reading
Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during sleep. A noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring. When you drink alcohol the muscle tone in the upper airway decreases. So this can be worse for people who stop breathing due to OSA or Obstructive Sleep Apnea because they … Continue reading
Sleep apnea is a completely treatable condition but also a very serious one yet millions of people go diagnosed and untreated. The link between sleep and heart health is scientific and should not be ignored. Sleep medicine professionals have found sleep disorders and deprivation to be linked to life threatening conditions such as heart disease. … Continue reading
Sleep talking is quite common. If someone has told you that you talk in your sleep then you may be wondering why. Sleep talking along with other symptoms is worth discussing with your doctor to see if sleep apnea is a possibility. Some other symptoms to pay attention to are waking up tired consistently, headaches, … Continue reading
Prioritizing Sleep in the New Year It’s that time of year when we commit to becoming our best selves in the new year. The New Year is a great time to really get inspired to take on some things that could have a big impact on our overall well being. We make a promise to … Continue reading
During the festivities of the holidays we tend to go to more parties and gatherings in which holiday drinks are served. Everything from caffeinated drinks like peppermint mocha to holiday cocktails. With so many delicious sounding drinks, it’s easy to overdo it during the holidays. Getting a good night sleep will need you to be … Continue reading
An oral appliance works prevents Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring by: Repositions and stabilizes the lower jaw and tongue while also repositioning the soft palate and uvula Increases the muscle tone of the tongue The soft tissues and tongue are prevented from collapsing, which keeps the airway open and unobstructed and also halts snoring. Through … Continue reading
