If you are a snoring hubby, your wife might hold the key to helping you get treated for what could possibly be sleep apnea.
The Rush University Center in Chicago had researchers study 10 men who were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and their non-snoring wives. In those who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, the airway collapses, causing […]
Because of the pain and fatigue often experienced with most chronic illnesses, it affects many areas of the person’s life including sleep. Due to the nature of many chronic illnesses, these patients will have trouble sleeping at night, but will be exhausted and have trouble staying awake during the day.
Depression is also common among people with chronic illness […]
Below are some great books on sleep disorders and sleep health. If you know of anymore good ones that I can add to the list, please feel free to leave me a comment!
A Woman’s Guide to Sleep Disorders (Paperback) by Meir Kryger (Author)
Be the Boss of Your Sleep: Self-care for Kids (Be the Boss of […]
The National Sleep Foundation says the following ten tips can help you achieve sleep and the healthy benefits that it provides. If you are having sleep issues, you should always see your physician to get to the bottom of your problems.
1. Seven days a week maintain a regular wake up and bedtime.
Our sleep and wake […]
We read all of the time that on the average, an adult should get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night. But this is just an “average” and is not the same for every person.
The amount of time sleeping varies among ages of people and each person’s individual needs. For example, I need […]
Below you will find links to several sleep-related websites and blogs on sleep health and sleep disorders. If you know of anymore that I can add to this list, please leave me a comment.
I am only including links to sites that are kept current and posted to on a regular basis.
About.com: Sleep Disorders
American Sleep Apnea […]
In order for our bodies and minds to function properly, it is imperative that we get a good night’s sleep. The average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of UNINTERRUPTED sleep each and every night in order to maintain optimal mental and physical health.
It is estimated that over 40 million people in the U.S. will […]
How often do we hear information surrounding sleep that we believe to be true, but in reality it isn’t? Not having all the facts on sleep health can be dangerous to yourself and others. Here are some myths and facts on sleep from the National Sleep Foundation:
You can cheat on the amount of sleep you […]
To honor National Sleep Awareness Week, I will be discussing daily this week sleep health & sleep disorders. Most people with chronic illness will have sleep disorders as one of their symptoms. In some chronic illnesses, like CFS & Fibromyalgia, over 90% of the patients will have sleep disorders as a major symptom of their illness.
As […]
