A good night’s sleep can be a precious commodity—especially for people with untreated sleep apnea, acid reflux, or both. When health conditions such as these routinely interrupt our sleep cycles (often multiple times a night), a downward spiral can result. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and sleep apnea would seem to be completely unrelated conditions, except …
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Did you know that about half of the people who have atrial fibrillation (AFib) also have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? Both conditions have to do with irregularities in continuous systems in the body. Atrial fibrillation is an irregularity in the heartbeat, and sleep apnea is a breathing irregularity that happens during sleep. Knowing about the connection …
Are you frequently waking up in the mornings with a headache you can’t seem to explain? It could be that you’re experiencing a headache from untreated sleep apnea. What is a sleep apnea headache, and how do you know if you have one? Does sleep apnea give you headaches? We’ll cover that and more in …
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In order to diagnose a sleep disorder, such as Sleep Apnea, most doctors will suggest a sleep study. Nowadays, you have the option to take an at home sleep study instead of a clinical sleep study if you so desire. Learn more about at home sleep studies and how to prepare for them.
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If you find that you frequently wake up with headaches, have been told that you snore loudly or excessively, or experience excessive daytime sleepiness, an at-home sleep study can provide you with some insight into your sleep health. Modern studies estimate that the number of people affected by sleep apnea is between two to nine …
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A recent survey revealed that an estimated 83.6 million adults in America received less than 7 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. Everyone needs a good night of sleep. Sleep is the one thing in our world that fixes a vast majority of health problems. When we sleep, our body repairs itself and rebuilds what …
Are you looking for ways to naturally help your sleep apnea symptoms when paired with your sleep apnea treatment? Thankfully, there are home remedies to help improve your sleep quality and quantity in addition to also receiving prescription sleep apnea treatment. Before trying natural remedies, however, you should talk with your doctor about proper sleep …
Living with a deviated septum can make breathing exceptionally difficult and can lead to frustrations when trying to fall asleep at night. But, how exactly do a deviated septum and sleep apnea relate to each other? Let’s dive into the connection between a deviated septum and sleep apnea. What Is a Deviated Septum? The septum …
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Over your lifetime, you have about a ten percent chance of developing bruxism, which is nighttime teeth grinding. This is a staggering statistic considering the negative impacts bruxism has on your dental and sleep health. Multiple scholarly studies have shown that grinding your teeth throughout the night can be a sign of sleep apnea. However, …
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