Breathing Exercises for Restful Sleep May 4, 2022 Proper Breathing, Sleep Education One of the fallouts from everyone in Colorado Springs having such busy lives is that sleep may become difficult at night. Very often, when you go to bed focusing on some troubling issue, it’s hard to fall asleep because your body can’t ignore that nagging issue. You hear a lot about sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing, but the most common sleep issue is still insomnia. If you think you have a sleep disorder, you should contact your doctor to find out. There are many sleep d ..read more

How Sleep Impacts your Mental Health April 1, 2022 Sleep Education We all know how important sleep is for our physical health, but many people don’t realize how sleep affects mental health. Getting enough sleep is vital for your brain health. Scott Fitzgerald had it right when he said, “the worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.”  The Mental Health-Sleep Connection As you sleep, you go through four different stages. While many people focus on REM sleep, the other stages of sleep are part of the cycle. During the first three stages of sleep, your body slows d ..read more

How to create and keep healthy sleep habits March 7, 2022 Sleep Education There are a number of issues that can impact your sleep health, like lifestyle, depression, or medical issues. Some may struggle with sleep-related conditions including sleep disordered breathing, or sleep apnea which is typically more common among men. Adequate sleep is integral to holistic wellbeing.  Are you getting enough restful sleep? Establish healthy sleep habits and be consistent! Use these tips to create your sleep routine: Create a Sanctuary If you want to get a good night’s rest ..read more

Symptoms of Heart Disease are also Signs you may Have Sleep Apnea February 1, 2022 Sleep Apnea, Sleep Education February is National Heart Month, so now is a good time to be thinking about the symptoms of heart disease, and how to avoid potentially dangerous complications from heart disease. You may have some of these symptoms, but they may also be indicators of  sleep apnea. If you aren’t sleeping well, or you constantly suffer from disruptive sleep, that may be an indication of sleep apnea. Other signs you may suffer from sleep apnea are behavioral issues, because lack of sleep ..read more

2022 Sleep Resolutions January 1, 2022 Sleep Apnea, Sleep Education, Snoring If you’re making New Year’s resolutions, changing your sleep habits can be a positive way to make a real difference in your health and well-being. Setting sleep resolutions that you can really stick to is key. One study found that less than 20% of people actually stick to their New Year’s resolutions. If you want to find sleep solutions, the way to make New Year’s resolutions that work is to make sure you focus on what you can control. Here are some examples to help you sleep better. Create a Consis ..read more

How is snoring linked to behavioral issues in children December 3, 2021 Children, Sleep Education, Snoring Snoring is the harsh, loud and disrupting sound made when air flows past relaxed throat tissues, causing the them to vibrate when breathing. Snoring is often thought to only afflict older men, but in fact, nearly half of all adults snore occasionally.  Nearly 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women snore habitually.  More so, 10 percent of children snore regularly with 2-4 percent suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).  This is a more serious co ..read more

How holiday festivities affect your sleep November 1, 2021 Sleep Education The holidays have to be the most anticipated season of the year. Whether you celebrate Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s, there’s something to be said about decorating, partying, seeing family, and indulging in your favorite foods. Even though the holidays are fun and exciting, they can also be stressful and interrupt your routine. This can impact your sleep quality. Here’s what we know about sleep and the holidays. More Fun = Less Sleep There is so much to do through the holiday season that it can in ..read more

Home Sleep Test vs Lab Sleep Test October 7, 2021 Sleep Apnea, Sleep Education If you’re a person suffering from sleep disordered breathing, it’s not something you should ignore.  Many serious issues can be caused from this condition. A recent study concluded approximately 13% of the US population is afflicted with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, and are unable to get restful sleep. To find out if you suffer from sleep disordered breathing, you can take a simple test, either at home or in a controlled environment like a sleep lab. Below you’ll learn about the differences be ..read more

CPAP Recall Update: Alternative Treatment to CPAP Machine September 1, 2021 Sleep Apnea, Sleep Education As of June 30, 2021, the FDA has issued multiple alerts to users of some types of Philips respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines, all due to potential safety risks associated with these machines. These pieces of equipment all make use of polyester-based polyurethane foam for sound abatement, which helps muffle the sound and vibration imparted by the machines. This foam material has been found to break down in some cases and enter the air pathway used by the devic ..read more

The Benefits of Deep Breathing August 1, 2021 Sleep Apnea, Sleep Education We breathe without thinking about it, and that’s a good thing, because if we did actually consider our breath work closely, it wouldn’t leave us much room to concentrate on anything else. However, there are some surprising benefits of breathing deeply or practicing yoga, that make it a very worthwhile exercise, and something that each of us should incorporate into our lives.  Less anxiety and depression  Many of us are under a great deal of pressure to perform in our daily lives, at work, at home, and ..read more