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5 Resolutions for a Better Night Sleep

We all make resolutions for the New Year. And some of them are large and ambitious and some are small and practical. These are five easy changes that will help you to improve your sleep and wake up with more energy every day. 1. Turn off the television: Too many people are watching television in bed or falling asleep with it on. They think it helps them to fall asleep, but it does not. It disrupts your sleep. Not just the noise but the light. This flashing light keeps you from going into the deeper slow wave sleep that your body needs to recover and heal itself.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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CPAP Complaints and Their Solutions

I have been working with patients for well over 15 years and during this time therapy has changed greatly. The problem is that the issues I hear are the same ones I heard when I first worked with patients setting up PAPs in homes in the 1990s. The facts are that the therapy has changed and the issues are not nearly as serious as they once were.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Teens and Sleep; We Really Need to Rethink Expectation

An article was released about teens and the effects of caffeine and technology is having an effect of teens and their sleep. I know I live this issue daily. I have a teen son and a daughter who is just in her 20s. The problem is that we have not created a culture that supports teens and their needs. This article was timely as this week my son took his yearly standardized tests. He has to get up at 6am to get ready for school so he can arrive just before 7am. He will then sit in the testing room he is assigned to and will take a test that will determine his future.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Exercise as a Solution to Insomnia

You have seen the commercials with the moth. Take a pill and you will sleep. Or the one for the over the counter medication, you don’t even have to talk to your doctor to take that. Many people do not want to take medication. For those looking for alte atives to medicine you might want to ...

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Solutions to CPAP Problems that You May Not Know

If you have sleep apnea and are using a CPAP machine than you know that there can be issues that make this therapy difficult to use. Sometimes you can find support to resolve these issues and sometimes there are solutions that your doctor, sleep tech or respiratory therapist may not be aware of. Researching this on the internet can be equally as baffling because of all the contradictory information. There are however some solutions that might solve some common problems when using CPAP.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Having Trouble with Your Memory; How Did You Sleep?

We have many excuses for why we can’t remember where we put the car keys or why we can’t remember what we had planned for later today? There can be certain lifestyle decisions that can be contributing to this problem. How you sleep can be contributing to that problem. The problem is that it is the part of the sleep cycle that comes at the beginning of the night that helps your brain to reset itself and to store the long term memories. This part of sleep known as slow wave sleep occurs at the beginning of the night sleep cycle and you have less of it as the night goes on.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Sleep Studies Do More Then Listen to Snores

Many people go to the doctor because they have something they want fixed. They expect that a pill will do the trick. What they do not think about is what caused the problem in the first place. It is this search for the reason for problems that send many to the sleep lab for a study. The obvious patient is the one who snores, gasps and wakes their spouse during the night. We all know or are related to this patient.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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3, 2, 1, Sleep

In our overactive culture has us running and going and doing everyday. Then at the end of the day when we just can not do anymore we go to bed. We sort of tumble into our room and lie down and expect sleep to take us over. Or we do fall asleep right away but we then we wake up two hours later ...

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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CPAP, BIPAP and APAP; Which Therapy Should You UseCPAP, BIPAP and APAP; Which Therapy Should You Use

You have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea or OSA and then they hit you with a bunch of words you have never heard before. They start talking about machines and mask and humidity. You are told this is long term therapy. What they do not explain is what the machine does, what types of therapy are you eligible for and what will be the best type of therapy for you. • CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It is the most common therapy used for the treatment of OSA. It is one continuous pressure that supports the airway.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Sleep should be on Your List of Resolutions

It is a new year and with it people are making all resolutions to improve their health and daily life. This may be the one aspect of a healthy lifestyle that is overlooked. There is new research every day that shows how sleep affects your health. It is also known that sleep deprivation can contribute to weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, memory loss and increase in pain.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Travel Can Affect Your Internal Clock

It is the start of vacation season. With that many people have plans to travel. Or is it just that you travel around the country or the world for your job. Either way you can be affected by the sleep disorder that does not discriminate. It can affect anyone whether they have normal sleep or ...

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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CPAP Solutions for the Winter

If you wear a CPAP you might notice that this time of year you have more side effects. The cold dry weather and the increased time indoors can cause many side effects such a drying of the mouth and nose, congestion, sinus infections, and illness. It is important that if you are using your CPAP that you are comfortable all year so you have to consider the time of the year and make the changes you need.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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New Years Gives You a New Chance for Better Health

As the year ends we know that some very notable people have had health issues the last couple of weeks. Britney Murphy died after a short unidentified illness, Rush Limbaugh was rushed to the hospital after experiencing chest pain and Urban Meyer has taken an indefinite leave from coaching after two health emergencies. This time of year reminds us that our health is our most important asset and should be treated as such. Here are a few things you can do that might help. Have your yearly physical. Many people feel they should only see the doctor if they are feeling sick.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Know-How Saves Your Healthcare Dollars

As a society we currently are questioning everything we know about healthcare. We wonder if we know who we can trust, where to get the best care for the best price, and what is the best health insurance out there. There is change coming but the truth is that a majority of people have the tools to get the best care for the best price. Many people have had to take insurances with large deductible due to the high cost of insurance. They are paying anywhere from $250 to $5000 out of pocket before their insurance will start covering expenses.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Chest Pain; Why It Should Not Be Ignored

Urban Meyer has taken a leave from coaching the Florida Gators due to chest pains he had experienced earlier this month. He was wise and went to the hospital, where test were performed and it was determined that no permanent muscle damage was done. This is an example of why it is important that immediate care is so important in this situation. Although the reason for Coach Meyer’s chest pain were not disclosed, his reaction to it is very important. Immediate care is essential as it can help minimize damage if a person is having a heart attack.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Sorry Dear I have a Headache; sleep and morning headaches

You wake up with the nagging pain, difficulty concentrating and wishing you could just go back to bed and pull the covers over your head. If this happens on a regular basis there may be more going on then a hatred of mornings. Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation can have a serous effect on your waking hours.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Your First Week on CPAP

Your First Week on CPAP Everyone has questions and issues as they learn about their new bedtime friend, their CPAP machine. This first week will really set the tone for your success with your machine. During this time it is essential for you’re to ask questions and get the help you may need so that you sleep better at night. These 5 steps will help you have a great first week on your CPAP and will help you move on to a successful future of restful sleep

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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9 Tips to Sleep Better on a Hot Summer Night

Sleep problems during hot weather are very common and the fatigue that accompanies it makes sleep more important then ever. However, if you can not make yourself comfortable then you will not get the rest you need to have the energy you want during the day. So here are a few tips that might help you to feel great during the day and sleep well at night.r

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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When to Question a Snore

Your wife or husband tell you they need to go to bed before you or they will never sleep. You know if you are going on a trip you can not share a room with anyone else because they will complain. Do you know when a snore is something you need help for or just annoying? The fact is that no matter what a snore is not normal. If you snore there is something in your anatomy that says you need to be evaluated. It may be just that you have a large uvula that vibrates when you breathe at night.

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
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Sleep and Quality of Life

Sleep may not seem productive because we believe we are not doing something we define as productive. Unfortunately, this belief causes many people to put sleep at the bottom of their priority list. Te long term effects of sleep deprivation will keep you from having a quality of life you have always wanted. Sleep. If you want to have energy and clear thought then you really need to consider your length and quality of sleep. Sleeping is a personal need. For most adults between 7 and 8 hours is the average amount needed.

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Light Therapy as an Option for Depression and SAD

Many people are looking toward ways of treating health issues without taking medication. One of more interesting alte atives to people with depression or rhythm disorders is light therapy. This therapy is not for everyone, but it gives an option to people with seasonal affective disorder, shift workers and those who might need to try different therapies in addition to traditional therapy. Recently studies on the effects of Light Therapy have gotten a little more support. It is showing that light may have an effect on melatonin production, serotonin production and circadian rhythms.

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The 5 Most Important Things You Should Know About Health Insurance

It is the time of year where new insurance policies will be taking effect. Many companies have made changes to these policies and it is important that you as the user of that insurance policy understand what it covers. The fact is that even if you call the customer line anything you are told can be incorrect and they will always refer you back to the written policy, which was provided when you signed up. That written policy will give you all the information about the policy, however it very long and sometimes quite confusing.

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How to Add Sleep to Your New Year

As we start the New Year we always make resolutions or goals we would like to achieve during the year. This past year we have all learned that sleep affects all aspects of your health and so you may want to add a better night sleep as one of your goals for the year. The problem is how to approach this to make it practical. Creating SMART goals are usually the most successful goals.

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Is Home Sleep Testing for Me?

Home sleep testing has been very controversial over the last year. The idea of home sleep is can be threatening to a lab. This is not the case. I believe that this type of testing is perfect for those patients who refuse to come in to a sleep lab, a person who has no insurance or a large ...

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ADD/ADHD and Sleep Disorders

This is an area that has not had enough research. The general consensus is that either ADD causes sleep disturbances like insomnia and fragmented sleep (sleep that is not continuous.) Or that sleep deprivation can bring on the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. So how do you know what to look for? How do you ...

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Change of Life, Change in Sleep

Its 2 am and you are still awake or you have worken up for the third time or even worse you have woken up because it feels like someone cranked the furnace all the way up. Your sleep will change as you are going through menopause, that is a fact. But you need to be aware of what is normal and ...

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Change of Life, Change of Sleep

Its 2 am and you are still awake or you have worken up for the third time or even worse you have woken up because it feels like someone cranked the furnace all the way up. Your sleep will change as you are going through menopause, that is a fact. But you need to be aware of what is normal and ...

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How to Unwind so You Can Sleep

We all live in a stressful world. We have work, family, unexpected issues and the last thing we think about is how it will affect us as we are lying in bed staring at the ceiling. We do not think about what we can do to help solve the problem or prevent it. Let’s take a few minutes to find a solution for you.r

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Sleep and the Amateur Athlete

Fitness is an important part of change in a person’s health. In order to minimize injury and to obtain the optimal benefit to your hard work proper sleep is absolutely necessary. When you exert your body it is important for your recovery to make sure you are getting enough sleep.

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5 Sleep Myths Busted

There are so many myths about sleep and so many people who believe that the rules apply to everyone but them. The truth of the matter is that our bodies need so much sleep and they are designed to work with our environment. This includes the fact that it is light out during the day and dark at night. So here are five myths about sleep that everyone thinks do not apply to them and why you should not ignore them.r

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Recommended Reading for a New Manager

I believe that all great leaders are constantly learning and growing. I also believe that there are two great ways to do this. Read and Listen. I read every night as part of my night time ritual. I also attempt to listen to books on tape whenever I can. This is what shapes me as a leader and as a therapist. The following are a list of books that I have read that help me with my management and leadership skills.

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Did Shaq Retire Because of Sleep Apnea?

Shaquille O’Neal recently let the world know he has sleep apnea. He shared his experience of testing and treating it with the world on You Tube. A month later he is announcing his retirement from professional sports. Is it possible that the long term effects of sleep apnea have caused him to feel he has come to the end of his career sooner than he could have? Did his poor sleep from traveling and changing time zones add to the problems he was already having?r

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Don’t Let Daylight Savings Time Rob You of Sleep

Spring is a time for rain, plants, and the happiness of longer days. It is also the time of year where we spring the clock ahead one hour; thereby changing the time we get up and go to bed. Although the clock on the nightstand may say it is an hour later, our bodies do not change quite so easily. Every year many people suffer from insomnia due to the inability to adapt to this change. There are some steps you can take to help make the adjustment go a little more smoothly for yourself and your family.r

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5 Reasons Why People Fail at Using CPAP

CPAP therapy is considered the gold standard for treating sleep apnea. It is a machine that uses a mask of some type to deliver a specific pressure of air to help keep the airway open. The problem with CPAP therapy is that it does take getting used to in order to be successful in using it nightly. There are some very specific reasons that people fail to be able to adjust to it and there a definitely ways to overcome these obstacles to be successful and feel better.

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Support Is the Key to CPAP Success

If you are just starting out as a new CPAP user you will find that a little support goes a long way. Family support is important but it is support from other users that will truly allow you to find what will work for you. The problem is that most physician’s offices and DME companies do not tell you where to find support. But if you look online and in your community there are some great support groups. Local Support Groupsr

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