Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
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Hello! My Name is Dan. I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at 32 years old. I created this site so I can raise awareness, encourage people to speak to their doctors, and provide information that can help them follow through on their treatments.
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
Getting a good night’s rest is one of the best things we can do to ensure we maintain a good quality of life.
Sleeping in the wrong position can leave you waking up feeling stiff and tired, making those early mornings that much more unbearable. If you suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, your sleeping position may be a deciding factor in whether or not you successfully overcome these nocturnal disturbances.
The prone sleeping position (also known as proning) is when a person lies flat on their stomach. This allows gravity to play a role in preventing the tongue and other soft tissu ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
Did you know that almost everyone is prone to snore at one point in their lives? Habitual snoring occurs in around 40% of adult women and 57% of adult men.
But, snoring is most often caused by a sleep disorder called sleep apnea, which greatly disrupts sleep cycles and can be the catalyst for a number of different health issues.
Why Do People Snore?
Snoring can also be related to a person’s body weight, anatomical structure or can even be associated with unhealthy lifestyle habits such as drinking, smoking and overeating. Sleeping in an awkward position that doesn’t allow for ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
In today’s modern world, fast-paced lifestyles create excessive amounts of noise pollution. In fact, noise pollution is more prevalent than it’s ever been before.
A shockingly high percentage of people live in big cities that frequently operate on a twenty-four-hour basis. This means that it’s becoming harder than ever to switch off and find respite in a world of constant noise and neon lights.
There is an art to sleeping with noise. Humans can easily adjust to their environments with the right know-how. The mind has a built-in mechanism that allows us to completely switch off and ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
Anyone that has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea knows that it’s a serious sleeping disorder that can have lasting effects on both physical and mental health.
It’s a fairly common disorder that can be exacerbated or brought on by bad lifestyle habits including, drinking excessive alcohol, bad eating habits and smoking.
People who suffer from mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety are also prone to suffering from constructive sleep alone at one point in their lives. There are however a number of warning signs that if addressed early can help to stave off a ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
Everybody is guilty of hitting that snooze button one too many times or waking up after an hour-long nap feeling completely washed out.
The vast majority of people don’t know the science behind sleep cycles and often wonder why they wake up feeling groggy, irritable and tired.
A lot of people don’t get enough sleep during the night and it can often manifest into sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea if it isn’t taken care of. The science of sleep is an important lesson for anyone who has difficulties dozing off at night. The main problem is our movement as a society from ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
Talking in your sleep may sound trivial but it is a real problem that a growing percentage of the population face.
Whilst further studies are needed to produce a concrete conclusion, sleep scientists have linked sleep speech to stress and bad lifestyle habits. The vast majority of people who talk in their sleep have underlying issues that have manifested themselves in this way.
Essentially, it’s a way for the body to unconsciously vent and come to terms with particular issues. Talking in your sleep can start insignificant at first but can easily manifest into anxiety, sleep depriva ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
Although snoring may sound trivial, it can have a deep and lasting impact on partners and spouses. Living with somebody that has a snoring habit can be detrimental to your health if you don’t manage your sleep cycles correctly.
Snoring can also be a symptom of an underlying medical issue. Make sure that your partner goes to see a medical professional for help and further diagnosis.
That being said, in this article, we will teach you the five essential tips that you need to get a good night’s sleep with a snorer.
5 Tips That You Can Try to Help You Sleep With A Snorer Do ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
We spend a huge amount of our lives asleep so it’s only natural to want to promote healthy sleeping habits. Most of us don’t think twice before jumping into bed and dozing off.
But, did you know that our sleeping positions play a major role in the quality and longevity of our sleep?
It may be hard to believe but sleeping positions do affect the way we sleep in ways that are just now being understood by sleep scientists. Join us as we show you how to change your sleeping positions and dive into all of the associated benefits.
The Benefits of Different Sleeping Positions  ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
Who hasn’t enjoyed the feeling of your head hitting the pillow after a long night out on the town? Those mojitos were pretty good but now your body is demanding you sleep.
But how much rest do we actually get after we’ve had a drink? Or are we unaware of the potentially negative effects it can have on us? In this article we ask, does alcohol help you sleep?
Here’s what you need to know before going to bed.
Does Alcohol Help You Sleep?
There have been multiple studies conducted over the years to explore the effects of alcohol on the body during sleep.
A 2008 study on substance ..read more
Sleep Apnea Essentials Blog
2y ago
Sleep is essential. To lead a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle, we must give ourselves the best chance of a good night’s rest.
Perhaps insomnia is keeping you up late? According to various studies, an estimated 10% to 30% of the population suffers from insomnia. Women are particularly prone, with one study finding more than one in four women in the United States experience sleep difficulties compared to fewer than one in five men.
Even if you don’t suffer from insomnia, getting to sleep can be an issue for anyone. Resist the urge of scrolling endlessly through Instagram and come with us a ..read more