Archive for September, 2007
Saturday, September 29th, 2007
Sleep apnea is a very serious sleep disorder affecting over 18 million American sleepers. It's a condition in which a person's breathing is continuously interrupted during sleep. Breathing can be interrupted for as few as 10 seconds to as many as 60 seconds or longer. In order to get ...
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Thursday, September 27th, 2007
Diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea are two very important steps in bringing sleep apnea under control. Some think that loud snoring is indicative of sleep apnea but this isn't always true. Snoring does accompany some cases, but not all. If you think you are suffering from sleep apnea ...
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
When people talk about shift work, most focus on the benefits, of which there are many. To the employees working hours that aren't considered 'normal', something other than Monday through Friday from 9 am – 5 pm, shift work means greater flexibility in scheduling. To employers, shift work means staying ...
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2007
Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS) is a symptom that is commonly associated with another type of sleep disorder known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). However, PLMS is a separate condition and RLS need not be present. Although the problem itself does not seem to cause or aggravate any ...
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Friday, September 21st, 2007
If you or someone you know constantly feels tired during the day, and without notice, may even fall asleep right in the middle of doing everyday tasks such as cooking or typing, these symptoms could be an indication of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is a frequently misdiagnosed sleep disorder. While others might ...
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Narcolepsy is a serious sleep disorder that affects many people in many different ways. Those with this condition are frequently tired during the day, and they sometimes suddenly fall asleep right in the midst of performing everyday tasks. The previous section discussed the symptoms of narcolepsy and its suspected causes. ...
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Monday, September 17th, 2007
There are many instances in which behavioral and environmental changes aren't effective at treating or curing insomnia. There are also times when insomnia sufferers simply don't wish to try these other types of treatments and cures. Fortunately for those individuals, several effective sleep aids and medications are available. If ...
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Saturday, September 15th, 2007
If you are diagnosed with insomnia and the insomnia is not a symptom of an underlying problem, it can most often be 'cured' or 'treated' by incorporating one or more changes into your life. If on the other hand your insomnia is the result of a mental disorder, a breathing ...
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Thursday, September 13th, 2007
The number of hours of sleep we need on a daily basis varies depending on our ages and our current state of health. If we expect the sleep we do get to be beneficial, those hours of sleep must consist of quality sleep. If you are getting the suggested amount ...
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
It is not uncommon for people to wake during sleep. A loud noise, a child's crying, an urge to use the restroom, a hunger pain or a pain in some other part of the body are just some of the reasons why we awaken. Waking during sleep doesn't become a ...
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