The symptoms that help people recognize a possible case of sleep apnea can include loud snoring, as well as choking or gasping noises during sleep. These symptoms are likely to attract your partner’s notice, which can lead to the decision to seek help from your Livonia, MI sleep clinic. Unfortunately, not all sleep disorders create such noticeable troubles. Upper airway resistance syndrome, or UARS, may become a problem, even if you do not snore. A person who suffers UARS may find that they feel less rested, and may wake at certain points throughout the night. You should know that this condition may be a warning that you are at risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea. (more…)
The Connection Between Hypertension And Sleep Apnea
How can a problem with the way you sleep have an effect on your risk for hypertension? If you suffer from sleep apnea, and go without treatment, the problem can cause issues with your blood pressure, among other concerns. Sleep apnea can cause additional troubles because the condition is robbing you of the ability to sleep restfully through the night. Unlike snoring, which involves a partial blockage of your airways, sleep apnea sufferers have their air supply cut off by soft tissue. Clearing that blockage involves waking – you might not remember it, but those periods where you wake up are interfering with your sleep cycles. You will suffer the effects of sleep loss, which includes negative effects for your blood pressure. Fortunately, your Livonia, MI dentist can help you treat your sleep apnea. (more…)
Diet Tweaks for Better Sleep
Healthful eating habits and restful sleep can go hand in hand. By the same token, when eating habits get lax, it can be harder to fall asleep and to stay asleep. If a busy schedule means more meals from the office vending machines, or grabbed on the go, you may notice the effect come bed time. Summer travel, vacation fun and family get togethers can also mean healthy eating habits slip. If you are waking with a morning headache, or feeling tired and sluggish, a change in diet might make a difference. (more…)
Sleep Apnea: A Review Of What To Look For
You might be wondering what’s going on with you these days. Then, you stumble across a problem called sleep apnea. You read the symptoms of this disorder. Suddenly, it all comes together: You probably need sleep apnea treatment! While it’s very possible you’re right on target, remember that it’s also possible you are mixing up symptoms of one problem with this particular issue. For the clarity you need, come in for a visit. For a quick review of the symptoms, we’ve got you covered right now!
Caffeine Sources You Never Considered!
You know the usual suspects when it comes to caffeine: When you find yourself feeling jittery or you’re having trouble falling asleep (which isn’t helpful for your sleep apnea treatment), you can quickly trace it back to that coffee, macchiato, cola, tea, or huge chocolate bar that you had. Yep. That was probably what did it, you will think to yourself! However, what’s to blame when you feel like you’ve consumed caffeine but none of these items made an appearance in your day? Remember that this stimulant is often present when you least expect it! Consider some potentially very surprising sources (and remember, always read ingredients).
Sleep Apnea: Your CPAP Quiz!
When you have found yourself in exploratory mode in regard to sleep apnea treatment, you will discover there are quite a lot of ways to handle this nighttime breathing disorder. One of the common forms of treatment you will learn about is the CPAP machine. Have you already begun learning about it? See how much education you’ve soaked up (or increase your knowledge) with a quiz!
OSA: Let’s Review!
Do you know what OSA refers to? Are you already familiar with sleep apnea as a problem associated with heavy snoring but you’re not really sure what it’s all about, how to know if it’s affecting you, or how to make things better? Let’s review!
What Your Sleep Should Be Like
If it’s been a long time since you got a good night’s sleep (or since you remember feeling rested during the day, at the very least), then you may not feel you have a solid grasp on what sleep should be like anymore. We’d like to remind you of the major details. When you deal with a sleep disorder like snoring or sleep apnea for a long time, your perspective on what’s normal can become a bit distorted. You may suddenly find yourself thinking, “Oh good, my snoring only woke me up three times last night!” when it shouldn’t be affecting you at all! Let us clue you in!
I Never Had Sleep Problems Before: Why Now?
Perhaps you’re certain that you have always slept well. You don’t remember ever being fatigued before, dealing with headaches, having trouble staying asleep, or snoring. So, what happened? What shifted that transitioned you from someone with an exceptional ability to sleep soundly through the night to someone who requires care for a sleep disorder? Let’s help you begin understanding what may be going on with your body (and what to do).
Sleep Disorders: What’s With The Bad Breath?
It’s not as if you don’t have enough of a problem going on with your sleep disorder! You’re already exhausted, you may be dealing with headaches, and the list of symptoms goes on. However, throwing bad breath into the mix of your concerns is just adding insult to injury! Why is this happening, you may wonder, and is there really anything you can do about it? As you may have guessed, this is often a symptom connected to your sleeping issue and something we can most certainly address.
