Archive for the 'Sleep' Category

Snoring, a common problem

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

It is estimated that about forty five percent of people snore, which is not always a problem for the person doing the snoring as much as it is a problem for the partner who sleeps with them.Snoring can potentially be life threatening, therefore it is very important to keep a close watch on sleep patterns.Sleep apnea is a serious problem and can be potentially fatal if it is left untreated.  Don’t despair, you can find relief from snoring. (more…)

Should You be Concerned About Sleep Apnea?

Friday, April 10th, 2009

Have you heard of the condition called sleep apnea?  Have you been told that you have this condition?  If that is the case, you need treatment right away because it is dangerous and can be deadly.

The term “apnea” refers to a cessation of breathing.  Swimmers practice static apnea, meaning holding their breath for longer periods of time.  If you have sleap apnea, you stop breathing while you sleep.  Usually this is just for a few moments; the body has many safeguards in place to protect it from such problems.  As someone with sleep apnea stops breathing while sleeping, their body will react to restart breathing again.  But usually this involves actually waking up if even for a few seconds so breathing can be started.  The sufferer may not even realize that he or she is waking up during the night and so when they get up the next day and are still very tired, they don’t understand why that is.  In reality those who have extreme cases of sleap apnea may wake up several times during the night which means they never get the quality, deep sleep that they need and that’s important for their overall health.  So they go through their day feeling fatigued and rundown and not realizing why. This lack of quality sleep is related to many health problems, including daytime drowsiness, headaches, mood swings and irritability, and a buildup of toxins in the blood.  Because the body actually stops breathing, even momentarily, sleep apnea can also cause brain damage because the brain is not supposed to go without oxygen for any length of time, even those few moment.~Sleep apnea can also cause brain damage because the brain is not supposed to go without oxygen for any length of time, even those few moment,because the body actually stops breathing, even momentarily.  Sometimes patients cannot wake up to start breathing again, and they die. (more…)

What’s the Best Sleep Apnea Treatment?

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

It’s very important that you be familiar with sleep apnea treatment if you have this condition.  Some easily dismiss sleep apnea as being a minor inconvenience or assume that it’s not very serious, but in reality depriving your body of oxygen even for a few moments during sleep can lead to serious health problems.  The brain is designed to need oxygen and without it brain cells will die.  When the body doesn’t breathe it’s not expelling carbon dioxide the way it should and so toxins can build up in the blood.  If you have sleep apnea there are a number of reasons why you need to be concerned about treatment. (more…)

Do You Know What’s Keeping You Awake at Night?

Monday, October 6th, 2008

There are many factors which might play a part in keeping you sleepless during the night. For instance, issues such as when you get out of bed in the morning and the time at which you fall sleep at night, as well as how long before bedtime you finished eating, can all impact a sound sleep. By simply examining your frame of mind or your worries and concerns, you might be able to figure out just what the cause of your insomnia is. (more…)

What Are the symptoms of sleep apnea?

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Anyone that suspects they have the condition should familiarize themselves with the symptoms of sleep apnea. This condition is not something that is just annoying but is dangerous and can also be downright deadly. Some have unfortunately died from the cessation of breathing during the night, so of course realizing if you have this condition and getting it treated properly is vitally important. So let’s look at some common symptoms of sleep apnea and remember, you might not be able to recognize these symptoms in yourself but may need to ask your bedmate or another family member if they notice them when you sleep. (more…)

Stop Snoring Remedies

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Snoring is a very common problem, especially in adult men.  Snoring is the blockage of airflow when you are sleeping, and the loud sound of snoring is nothing more than the palate and the throat rubbing against one another in an effort to gain air.  Snoring is a relatively harmless problem, but it is a problem none the less. (more…)

Stop Snoring Home Remedy – Three Tips You Can Try Tonight

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Both the young and old people snore. Snoring is annoying and most of the time you will find that it can be prevented with a stop snoring home remedy which can cure the most common problems associated with snoring.  Here are some tips on ways to help stop snoring using natural methods and they can be done tonight. (more…)

Sleep Position and Snoring: Is there a link?

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

You may have heard that sometimes there is a connection between your Sleep Position and Snoring. In many ways this is correct as snoring happens when a person starts breathing through their mouth rather than their nose. This dries up the throat and causes the tissue in this area to vibrate as air passes over it which is the noise we call snoring. Obviously your mouth is more likely to fall open when you sleep on your back, so you see an obvious connection between this sleep position and snoring. Keeping yourself on your side or stomach is going to help with the problem of snoring tremendously, although this can be difficult for some people. There is the common advice of sewing a tennis ball into the back of your pajamas so that when you roll onto your back you feel that and are pushed back onto your side. This advice when it comes to your sleep position and snoring cessation can actually backfire as of course it’s very uncomfortable to roll onto a tennis ball and many who try this find they wake up during the night every time this happens. (more…)

Slightly Sadistic Anti Snoring Products

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Have you ever had a look at some of the anti snore devices that are available on the market and wondered how those strange products came to be invented?  They were by no means deliberately intended as anti snore devices.There have been a few products such as the nasal strips that have accidentally helped to stop snoring.  But there are some which you know without a shadow of a doubt that they were created by a non- snorer who was required to live years in the same room as a snorer.  (more…)

Using Surgery To Prevent Snoring

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

If snoring really aggravates your sleeping partner then it may be time for you to consider  surgery to prevent snoring. Surgery for some people is a radical method to resolve their snoring dilemma but for a number of people it is the only way to stop. There are quite a few types of surgeries that can be performed but not all of them have the same success and every surgery has its own pros and cons. (more…)