Category Archives: Stop Snoring

Stop Snoring with Chin-Up Strips

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

A couple of months ago I started selling off my remaining Web store stock so that I could focus on providing more sleep and dream seminars and workshops. For all my loyal readers like you, I promised to find suppliers who could … Continue reading →

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Attention all Snorers!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

A few months ago I announced that I would no longer be selling sleep and dream products. I know the news was frustrating for many people and I do apologize.  I made this hard decision so that I could focus on … Continue reading →

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Mixed Sleep Apnea

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

Mixed Apnea It’s finally spring! The tulips are poking through, the trees are budding and the grass is even starting to turn green. Nature is changing and that means your sleep could be changing too. I thought it would be … Continue reading →

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Fixing Apnea – Sleep Apnea

Posted on April 15, 2010 by

How do I fix the problem?  Treatments for Sleep Apnea First and foremost, avoid alcohol and other Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants. These exacerbate sleep apnea and decrease the amount of oxygen in your blood. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): … Continue reading →

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CPAP Tips-Making Your CPAP Experience a Positive One

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

  That thing looks so uncomfortable. You expect someone to sleep with it on? If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, one of the treatments that your doctor has probably suggested is CPAP. To get a good night’s … Continue reading →

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea – My husband stops breathing when he sleeps!

Posted on February 8, 2010 by

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of apnea. With OSA, your body tries to breathe but it can’t get any air in or out. Think of it as putting your hand over the suction nozzle of a … Continue reading →

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Effective Ways to Control Snoring

Posted on December 10, 2009 by

As a Sleep Expert I am frequently asked what to do about snoring and whether a certain home remedy will help. I’ve heard quite a few interesting ones over the years and I’m always surprised about what does work. Although, to … Continue reading →

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Three Types of Sleep Hypopneas

Posted on July 2, 2009 by

Did you know that there are three different types of sleep hypopneas? Hypopneas are not quite apneas in that you don’t completely stop breathing. There are reductions in airflow or respiratory effort but no full cessation of breath. That means … Continue reading →

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The Most Effective Treatment for OSA – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

Posted on June 2, 2009 by

As many as 4% of all adults have some degree of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is used to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). What is OSA? During sleep, the upper airway collapses and causes an obstruction. … Continue reading →

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Central Sleep Apnea

Posted on July 2, 2008 by

“I feel like I have insomnia because I wake up a lot.” Central sleep apnea (CSA) is less common than obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). With central sleep apnea, not only are you not getting any air in or out, but … Continue reading →

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