The Gift of Sleep – It’s the gift that keeps on giving!
Why not give yourself the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season? Here is a handy list of articles that will bring you closer to the gift of sleep.
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Trouble Tolerating CPAP? Here’s some reasons why…
There are lots of reasons why you might be struggling with CPAP. I’m going to talk about the most common ones. The list is not exhaustive and you can find a lot more information about CPAP in the Resources section of my Web site.
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Continue reading →Stop Snoring with Chin-Up Strips
Sorry, the supplier has stopped selling Chin-Up Strips. One of the most popular products I used to sell was the Chin-Up Strip. For people who don’t want to sleep with something in their mouths or equipment attached to their face, … Continue reading →
Mixed Sleep Apnea
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 →
Fixing Apnea – Sleep Apnea
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 →
CPAP Tips-Making Your CPAP Experience a Positive One
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 →
Obstructive Sleep Apnea – My husband stops breathing when he sleeps!
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 →
Effective Ways to Control Snoring
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 →
Three Types of Sleep Hypopneas
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 →
The Most Effective Treatment for OSA – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
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 →
Central Sleep Apnea
“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 →
Senior’s Sleep – Do they need less sleep?
As we enter adulthood there is a shift in our biological clock that makes us sleep less. Often times noise disruptions become more bothersome and our sleep becomes fragmented. Seniors rarely get the recommend dose of sleep. Many of … Continue reading →
Somnoplasty – An Alternate Fix for Snoring
The often irregular patterns of snoring and not snoring can make it difficult to isolate snoring’s cause. It is often related to obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking. In these cases, changes to your lifestyle will make the biggest difference. But … Continue reading →