sleep Solutions & Tmj Pain Therapy Blog

Thanks to all the online craze surrounding weighted blankets, you might be considering using one. People claim it’s a lifesaver for those with ADHD, ASD, and sensory processing disorders by reducing anxiety and easing their restless minds. Weighted blankets have caught the interest of the general public because they promise to improve anyone’s quality of sleep. However, some research suggests that it could be particularly helpful for people with obstructive sleep apnea. Read on as we discuss how a weighted blanket can benefit those with sleep disorders.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes at least 5 interruptions in breathing per hour that last for at least 10 seconds or longer. The American Sleep Apnea Association reports about 22 million adults have sleep apnea. Several factors can contribute to the onset of the disorder, like a large neck circumference and obesity; however, researchers have recently discovered another connection. A study published in Family Medicine reports a link between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. Here are the facts you need to safeguard your health and wellness.

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Did you know 22 million Americans are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea? Although you might believe the condition only affects adults, it doesn’t discriminate based on age. Children can experience nighttime pauses in breathing, too. It is estimated 7 to 11% of children have a sleep-related breathing disorder, but it’s believed at least 90% aren’t diagnosed. You don’t need to lose sleep at night worrying about your child’s breathing. Here’s how to spot the signs of children’s sleep apnea, so you and your child can sleep soundly.

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Sleep apnea can take a toll on other areas of your like. You know how it feels to be fatigued during the day and never seem to get a quality night of sleep. Fortunately, with modern dental technology, there are options out there to help you get some rest, like oral appliances. However, it can take some time to grow accustomed to them. Read on to learn more about oral appliances and how you can get used to them.

Sleep apnea affects tens of millions of Americans every year. However, it’s also a condition that doesn’t care where you came from or what income bracket you belong to. In fact, there are many celebrities out there that have to manage their sleep apnea symptoms every day. Thankfully, there are solutions out there to treat it at its source, so you don’t have to settle for interrupted sleep or groggy mornings for the rest of your life. Keep reading to learn which celebrities have this condition and what you can do to treat it once and for all.

Virtually everyone – about 94 percent of people around the world – has intrusive, unwanted thoughts that they just can’t keep away. However, some people experience them more often than others. The explanation could lie in any number of conditions, but in many cases, a large part of the issue has to do with how much sleep they get; those who suffer from sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea or other disorders will have a harder time putting unpleasant memories or fears out of their minds. In this post, you’ll find out more about how a lack of sleep can affect your mental health and why you should have disorders like sleep apnea treated immediately.

You spend about half an hour looking at your phone before bed every night, and then in the morning you’re feeling tired even though you gave yourself plenty of time to sleep. Could these two things be related? As odd as it might seem, spending too much time on your phone or any other kind of electronic device could end up decreasing the quality of your sleep – and if you already have a disorder like sleep apnea, the problem could grow even worse. Read on to learn why turning your devices off before bed could be the key to enjoying a more well-rested lifestyle.

If you haven’t been sleeping well since becoming pregnant, that’s nothing unusual. More than 75% of pregnant women say they experience sleep disturbance. But if said disturbances are being caused by an interruption of airflow, then that’s a much more serious problem – one that could have grave consequences for you and your yet-to-be-born child. Every mom-to-be needs to be aware of the risks of sleep apnea during pregnancy so that they can act quickly to protect themselves and ensure that the birth is successful.

Lately you haven’t been able to remember most of your dreams, but the few you have had have turned into horrible nightmares. What could be the cause of your nighttime terrors? Surprisingly, it could very well be a natural consequence of sleep apnea. In addition to the numerous other health complications it causes, this disorder can affect the way your dream – and in some cases can make your nights much more disturbing.  Below, you can learn about sleep apnea nightmares and what can be done to make your nights peaceful again.

When you’re considering different solutions for sleep apnea – be it an oral appliance, CPAP therapy, or a combination of the two – there might be a part of you that’s asking: “What if I just wait for my disorder to go away on its own?” As tempting as it might be to try and save money by letting your sleep apnea take care of itself, it’s important to understand what causes the condition and how that can affect its potential to go away naturally. Read below to learn more about what contributes to sleep apnea and how you might take control of some of those risk factors.