You have that love-hate relationship with your alarm clock. You like it because it ensures you wake up on time during work or school days so that you don’t miss out on your various life responsibilities. However, you also come to hate it at times because its alarm signals the end to your deep slumber and you have no choice but to drag your (often) sleepy and tired body out of bed to prepare for work or school. Oh, the daily grind. Regardless of how you feel about it, your alarm clock does its job right most of the time (unless it is low on battery). It is the reason why you love the weekends. Most people don’t have class or work during Saturdays and Sundays. It means you can temporarily turn off your alarm clock and sleep in until late in the morning because you likely have nowhere important to go. Many of you are probably guilty of doing this. It’s actually your guilty pleasure. Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks to this comforting habit and the experts will make sure you know about it for your own good.
Without you knowing, your desire to sleep in on the weekend to catch up on all those lost sleep during the weekday may probably be doing your body (health) more harm than good. Regular sleeping in during the weekend results in social jet lag because you sleep longer during the weekend but have to wake up early again come Monday.
(Via: https://nypost.com/2017/06/05/sleeping-in-on-weekends-can-seriously-hurt-your-health/) You are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and still suffer from insomnia, sleepiness, and fatigue instead of feeling refreshed when you oversleep. This sleeping in habit during the weekend actually form as early as puberty because science proves that pubertal teens sleep later at night and are more likely to sleep in also in the morning perhaps because of a biologic response or their raging hormones. Many people continue to suffer from social jet lag because societal obligations either ask you to wake up early and stay up late. To compensate and make yourself feel better, you sleep in during the weekend to your heart’s content. However, you realize it wasn’t such a good to do so once Monday morning comes and you can barely get out of bed because you indulged your body clock in sleeping in during the weekend even if you sleep early on Sunday night because you are in for a big surprise – sleep onset insomnia. So, try to resist sleeping in on the weekend. What you can do about it is to take naps in the afternoon so you can catch up on lost sleep. The following post The Perils Of Sleeping In On Weekends was first published on snoring.mouthpiece.report via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/snorerx/the-perils-of-sleeping-in-on-weekends
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A good night’s sleep can do wonders for a person. You feel fresh, well-rested, and ready to take on the day if you were able to sleep the night before. Now, imagine yourself deprived of that much-needed snooze and be forced to get up early in the morning to go to school or work. It is such a drag, indeed. Numerous studies support the relationship between sleep quality and a person’s mood, as well as other important things. More sleep = less cranky and vice versa. No wonder you were told as a child to sleep early because it not only helped your young body grow tall and strong but brightened your mood too. As kids, you often don’t have any problems with sleep because your parents are there to force you to sleep on or before your bedtime. But as you grow older, you are required to do more and thus sleep becomes the least of your priority as you try to meet certain deadlines. It becomes even more frantic once you start working and building a family because you multitask and attend to all your chores and responsibilities in a timely fashion. Hence, expect to lose more sleep the more you age but with time management, you can easily turn things around to your favor.
(Via: http://www.smh.com.au/comment/sleep-health-why-it-impacts-our-mood-20170810-gxt6oq.html) Younger people tend to take their health lightly because they feel that they are too young to get sick or die. But as time goes on, we are confronted with the reality that it’s not at all true as many younger people also succumb to sickness especially with our modern lifestyle that is hooked on technology and junk foods. That in itself is a major issue as we all know that foods rich in salt, grease, and preservatives make you feel bloated and cranky and does very little to improve your health and well-being.
(Via: http://edition.cnn.com/2017/07/19/health/dangers-of-sleep-deprivation/index.html) You lose so much more aside from just sleep when you frequently pull off all-nighters. Your immune system weakens and you become more susceptible to diseases aside from becoming extremely grumpy too. Sleep allows you to focus on your tasks and helps with your memory. Remember that if you are sleepless, you won’t be able to concentrate on what you need to do and you end up making careless mistakes that could’ve been avoided if you can think clearly and not feeling drowsy during waking hours. That’s how crucial sleep is to humans. The next time you feel tempted to stay up all night, think about its impact on your health, beauty, and well-being too. The article How Sleep (Or The Lack Of It) Affects Your Mood Find more on: The Snoring Mouthpiece Report Blog via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/good-morning-snore-solution/how-sleep-affects-your-mood It is our tendency to show our agitation towards snoring persons. From the next time please leave them alone or advice them to change their sleeping posture because they are not intentionally doing this. There is an interesting fact about snoring, we all will snore once we get old and our capacities to inhale air through our mouth reduce. It may not happen to all of us if we take care of it a bit early. What is snoring? It does have an official definition but in simple words, it is nothing but noisy breathing while asleep because of the soft palate’s vibration or epiglottis. The air we breathe in creates vibration in our various small structures in throat and mouth. The reason of snoring may differ in people, it may cause because of any congenital anomalies of throat or mouth, obesity, high physical exertion and absence of good ventilation. Let us discuss the snoring remedies based on each problem. Congenital Anomalies Congenital anomalies are the disorders, which affect us from the birth. It may be characterized by enlarged uvula, tonsils, deviated nasal septum or abnormal or obstructed nostrils. In childhood, most of the people may not experience the snoring problem. When the person reaches the milestone of puberty, the organs may complete its growth and may cause slight airway obstruction while sleeping. This can be treated by adopting a suitable sleeping technique. Your doctor or a physiotherapist can help you with this. Please check whether you experience breathing difficulty or sudden cessation of breath for few seconds or minutes. You must consult a doctor, as your malformed organ or structure might be causing problem. Obesity Obesity or over weight may cause snoring, when your body needs more oxygen you may intake more air through yawning. When you are sleeping the only way to get extra oxygen is through in taking more air, which may result in vibration of your nasal and oral structures causing sound. The snoring remedies available are to lose weight and having a light dinner will help you get rid of snoring. Exertion Whenever we are working, our body supplies energy to body cells through glycolysis. Glycolysis is the process which our body brakes glycogen in our cell to produce glucose. Whenever we are taking rest, especially on sleeping, as our energy is not being utilized, insulin hormone converts the available sugars in our blood to glycogen in order to store in our cells. For this process of compensation, our body requires more oxygen and results in high air intake and snoring. The available snoring remedies are taking right amount of calorie rich food and relaxation in open air before sleeping will help us to get rid of snoring. Ventilation Absence of ventilation results in reduced oxygen level in the bedroom. In order to retain normal function our body tend to intake more oxygen and results in snoring. There are two snoring remedies available. One is to open your all windows and second is to sleep in the fetal position or slightly elevated position. Is Your Partner’s Sleep Music Not Music To Your Ears? is courtesy of The Snoring Mouthpiece Report via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/advice/is-your-partners-sleep-music-not-music-to-your-ears Sleep apnea is an age-old problem that persists despite our modern advancements. For instance, a restful sleep eludes snorers because of the deadly breathing pauses and loud snoring that characterizes this condition. Many people lived with it for years without seeking treatment because they thought it was a normal discomfort some people are supposed to experience while sleeping that others do not. But along with the advancements in technology, we also realized that sleep apnea is a deadly disorder that needs to be treated like any other malady. Conventional treatment for sleep apnea includes CPAP, anti-snoring mouthpieces like the SnoreRX and even surgery to correct anatomical deficiencies. Fortunately, there are more treatment options now than there was before and there are higher chances of really eradicating the symptoms and live snore-free for good. Some of these treatments may be invasive and not recommended for all people but it is worth a shot if you qualify and can afford it because of how effective it is so far.
(Via: http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/new-technology-may-help-ease-sleep-apnea-n760391) Aside from the major side effect of waking up with a sore tongue, this device ensures you sleep well each night and less likely to be bothered by sleep apnea anymore. Get yourself tested first to make sure you qualify in using it because not everyone is a good candidate.
We all know that CPAP is the ideal treatment for sleep apnea but many people don’t like using it because it is not the most convenient thing to use especially that you have to sleep with it smack right on your face. The solution may be in the form of this mini CPAP device. It has all the features of the regular CPAP but way smaller in size and portable too, so you can also bring it with you when you travel. You no longer have to dread sleep because this mini CPAP device got everything covered. For maximum comfort, you can adjust its setting through the accompanying app that works on most smartphones or smart gadgets.
(Via: http://wtop.com/medstar-washington/2017/04/putting-sleep-apnea-bed/) Everyone is unique and they react differently to these treatments. It is always a great idea to see your doctor first before deciding which treatment you want so that proper assessment can be made. While many conventional sleep apnea treatments haven’t fully delivered relief from the disorder yet, newer technologies are being developed that shows more promise. You can always try a different technology if the current one fails to provide comfort and relief. The following post Modern Solutions For Sleep Apnea See more on: snoring.mouthpiece.report via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/snorerx/modern-solutions-for-sleep-apnea No matter how healthy you are, you still need to sleep and recharge at the end of the day. Your body has its way of telling you it needs to rest for a while to prepare for the next day. And much more than that, your body needs sleep more than anything else or risk functioning like a zombie the following day. No matter what your preoccupations in life are, you should not push yourself to the limit by continually depriving it of its much-needed rest. FYI, sleep maintains your physical health and healthy brain function. Learning (new information) is so much easier if you have slept well the night before. You’d be surprised at how badly your body suffers if you make it a habit of losing sleep whatever your reasons may be. Your heart is one of the major body organs that needs that eight hours of sleep the doctors recommend. Chronic sleep deprivation can leave you with stiff arteries that will make it harder for your heart to pump blood back to your body. Sounds scary but it is true.
No matter what you do during the day, don’t sacrifice your sleep all the time just to get everything finished before hitting the sack. Your cardiovascular health greatly suffers even if you are a healthy person yourself. The sad thing, though, is that one in three American adults lack sleep or suffer from sleep-related disorders nowadays. Many should visit sleep clinics, but rarely do. Not good numbers at all.
(Via: http://technology.inquirer.net/63094/lack-sleep-boosts-chance-death-heart-failure) A healthy heart needs plenty of sleep. It’s what the experts are saying over and over again but many people are just too stubborn to give it the time of day. Shortchanging sleep is no longer new and many Americans are guilty of doing it for several decades now. Sleep is the last thing on people’s mind because of the many distractions in life and they are unknowingly harming their health.
(Via: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/881103) Habitual short sleepers are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. However, it is a vicious cycle many people can’t easily get out of mainly because of our modern lifestyle and the many distractions in our environment you can’t just easily ignore either. What you need to remember, though, is that you don’t develop a cardiovascular condition overnight. It is losing sleep repeatedly that gets you in trouble. Habitual short sleepers should be made aware of this so they know what they are getting themselves into by pushing their bedtime even further and how much their hearts suffer in silence. The following blog article Why Your Heart Needs Sleep? was initially published to The Snoring Mouthpiece Report Blog via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/snorerx/why-your-heart-needs-sleep Most of you probably can’t live without technology. It is quite impossible to picture out your life without your handy tech gadgets by your side. After all, they sure make your life easier and you can avoid doing manual labor especially all those mundane yet tiring household chores. Of course, it has its downsides too. First off, you need to shell out money in buying and maintaining these gadgets and appliances. Repairs can be costly too. Running it takes some getting used to as well. Then, expect to see a rise in your electric bill as these appliances eat up way more electricity than you are used to. Aside from these headaches that we have somehow already managed to overcome these past few decades, modern technology now threatens your health. Even medical experts consider these tech gadgets to be health risks because of the radiation they emit, the addiction that they have become, and how it messes up a person’s sleeping pattern over time. Bedtimes are pushed further as people today can’t seem to put their smartphones down. From social media to games, you can’t help but tinker with it until the wee hours of the morning.
These modern contrivances emit harmful blue light because of its short wavelengths. It’s not that big of an issue during the day but it is when night time falls because of its impact on the body’s melatonin levels, the hormone that signals “sleeping cues” so you can rest and relax after a long day’s work. It also throws your body clock or circadian rhythm off; making your sleep suffers and affects daytime performance too.
(Via: https://www.medicalnewsbulletin.com/effects-evening-smartphone-use-sleep-autonomic-nervous-system/) This bright blue light that is as bright as sunlight itself confuses the brain and makes it think it is still day when it’s actually time to retire to bed. It disrupts your sleeping cycle leaving you unable to sleep until the early morning hours and consequently feel a drop in energy during the day. It all fits together, unfortunately. It’s true that your smart device has made you more connected to the world at large through the World Wide Web and opened up a lot of new opportunities as well but its serious health drawbacks are also valid reasons to make you question your priorities. Should you really devote all your free time fiddling with your gadgets rather than leading a healthy and active life without sacrificing sleep in the process? Blame Technology As To Why You Can’t Sleep At Night Read more on: The Snoring Mouthpiece Report Blog via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/advice/blame-technology Sleep apnea is the unnamed malady that people often blamed for their sleep problems back in the days. They don’t really know what it’s called except for the loud snoring that makes sleeping impossible especially for their poor spouses or partners. A lot has changed now through technology’s help. Technology helped medical practitioners identify different medical conditions and the appropriate treatment for it too. On the other hand, technology has also put almost everyone at risk of sleep deprivation because of the Internet, social media, and games/apps that are so addicting. When you add a common sleep disorder like sleep apnea in the equation, then you can finally say goodbye to a good night’s sleep and welcome yourself to the world of modern-day zombies.
(Via: http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2017/sleep-apnea-symptoms-treatment.html) It no longer comes as a surprise that roughly 80% of Americans have sleep apnea but they remain unaware of it. It is a condition common among men but affects women just the same. People often complain about the loud snoring but it is actually the breathing pauses during sleep that is deadlier and can possibly kill a person in his or her sleep.
Sleep apnea is a serious health condition. It will not go away on its own, so better address the sleep apnea now or put yourself at higher risk of certain medical conditions later in life.
(Via: http://www.self.com/story/9-signs-you-might-have-sleep-apnea) A sleep doctor can help you understand what your condition is and what can be done to help you overcome the symptoms of sleep apnea. These breathing pauses in your sleep are deadly and warrant urgent medical attention, so there’s no sense in putting off a medical appointment any longer. Getting tested at a sleep clinic can help a lot and give the doctor and you a lot of insight as to the severity of your condition. Medical treatments like CPAP is a conventional treatment but other more convenient remedies like anti-snoring gadgets and mouthpieces also work in reducing the snoring as well as the deadly breathing pauses. You’d be surprised at how much some lifestyle changes can make a difference in your life and address sleep apnea in the process. For severe conditions, surgery is also an option although it should be the last on your list. The article Should You Be Worried About Obstructive Sleep Apnea? was originally published on The Snoring Mouthpiece Report Blog via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/uncategorized/obstructive-sleep-apnea It’s true that you often fall asleep on your own on most nights (or days). Your body has its own way of telling itself that it can’t take the daily grind anymore and you need to zone out for a while. It’s what you call the sleep drive. It’s different from the circadian rhythm or body clock. Your sleep drive tells you that your body needs to rest now after pushing yourself to the limit. In short, you no longer have any energy left and need to call it a day. Whenever possible, try to get that much-needed sleep at night because that’s when many restorative biological processes only happen by then. Although many people dismiss the idea of their beds affecting their sleep (the rationale you sleep when you’re tired), your environment, especially your bed, has a big impact to the quality and quantity of sleep you get. Some prefer to sleep in the dark while a handful with light but everyone definitely wants to sleep on a mattress that feels just right. But of course, how firm or soft a mattress is, is highly subjective. Different people have different standards. Hence, it’s not always easy to tell just how much your mattress affects your sleep but we all know we need that shuteye as much as we need to eat healthily.
(Via: http://furninfo.com/Furniture-Industry-News/7749) Thanks to modern science, experts are now coming up with solutions to many of man’s sleep problems. From sleep disorders to sleep comfort, you are bound to come across a product in the market that claims to be the answer to your sleeping dilemma. After all, sleep is what everyone wants to do the most after working hard for the day.
(Via: http://www.t3.com/features/eve-mattress-review) You may not look at mattresses the same way again with the various mattress technologies available out there. Your idea of what a good mattress should be is probably very different from the modern ones you can now buy, even online. You aren’t just looking for comfort anymore but have to check out a long list of advanced features that a good mattress should have for you to be able to sleep soundly at night. What you just need to remember is to go with your instinct. If something feels right, go for it. Although the technology behind these modern mattresses makes a lot of difference, only you can tell which one is a perfect fit for you. Does Your Mattress Matter To Your Sleep? is courtesy of https://snoring.mouthpiece.report via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/products/does-your-mattress-matter-to-your-sleep Like it or not, technology dominates modern life. Rarely can you see an individual without a smartphone in hand. People these days live a more active life in the virtual world than they do in real life. While we relish all the perks that the World Wide Web offers, it also has many disadvantages that mainly impact your health in a negative light. First off, the radiation emitted by many of these modern gadgets is not good for your health. Then, smartphone and smart gadget use can be highly addicting. This obsession with technology has been going on for a while now. Back then, parents were often worried about young kids who are obsessed with video games. But today, they can do virtually everything they want with a smartphone in hand. You can text and call family and friends any time of the day. You can also play any game you want as long as you can download it from the app store and your phone has enough memory for it. Social media is the biggest temptation of all. You can get lost in it 24/7 and not feel sleepy at all.
(Via: https://www.thejournal.ie/phone-use-teenagers-harm-3418089-Jun2017/) A major factor as to why many people, even young kids, get hooked to technology and their health ultimately suffers is because they have access to it at home or even outside the house. Even kids as young as 10-13 years old now own their personal smartphones. So, it’s no longer surprising that people with sleep issues are rising because our lifestyle is mainly to blame. We live in a tech-crazed world that can’t survive a day without fiddling with our smartphones or logging into our various social media accounts.
Social media gave new meaning to our lives. However, you can’t deny that while it is fun to connect and reconnect with old and new friends online, it can take your time away from more important life responsibilities, even from your much-needed sleep. Unfortunately, teens suffer the most because they often don’t understand yet the implications of this new tech obsession and how their health ultimately suffers in the end.
(Via: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/31/health/kids-sleep-screens-tech/index.html) It is the parents’ responsibility to look after their child’s health and well-being even if it means imposing a curfew on their tech use. If you just let kids use technology whenever they want to, they will eventually suffer from poor sleep quality, not get enough sleep and suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness that may pull their grades down and affect how much they participate in class. Aside from affecting school performance, kids and teens who stay up late at night because of their smartphone use suffer from a shift in their circadian rhythm that also affects various restorative biological processes that often take place at night in your sleep. Always remember that sleep is an important factor in the normal growth and development of children, so make sure they sleep well at night and away from these addictive gadgets as much as possible. The following article Sleep Disorders In Teens Increase With Late-Night Phone Use was originally published on https://snoring.mouthpiece.report via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/advice/sleep-disorders-in-teens The average human being these days is stretched out too thin because of numerous interests and commitments they pursue in their daily life. You often sacrifice your sleep just to make sure everything is finished before hitting the sack, so you don’t panic the following day. You are not alone. A big majority of Americans lie in bed at night with eyes still wide open because simply counting sheep doesn’t work anymore. Sleep deprivation is actually a double-edged sword that not only leaves you feeling fatigued upon arising but affects your school or work performance too because your brain did not get the rest it badly needs the night before. If sleeping (or the lack of it) is a big issue in your life, don’t just suffer in silence. Get medical help because more often than not, sleeping issues are health issues too. There are numerous sleep disorders that may affect the quality and quantity of your sleep and it may not always be what you think it is. The best recourse is to get yourself tested at a sleep clinic because they have doctors that specialize on sleep itself and are equipped with the latest sleep technologies that can get to the root of your problem/s in no time.
Although still considered as a novel concept by many, getting checked at sleep clinic is actually growing in popularity these days as technology and modern living continue to mess up your sleep cycle. There are generally two types of people who visit sleep clinics. The first are individuals who understand they have severe sleeping issues and are raring to get treated while there are those who are not only apprehensive but generally fearful of the unknown (in this case, it’s the sleeping lab itself).
You’d be surprised at how big the sleep industry has become. Gone were the days when a patient suffering from sleep issues just gets prescribed with a sleeping pill or two by their GPs to helps them sleep better at night. Today, there are countless technologies like this: https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/good-morning-snore-solution that help screen and diagnose patients who get tested in actual sleep clinics. Since many of these sleep disorders now have a name, there are specific gadgets you can also use to address them and prevent you from becoming dependent on sleeping pills alone.
(Via: https://www.healthnewsreview.org/2017/01/obstructive-sleep-apnea-screening-debates-untold-stories/) While more and more sleep clinics are opening all over the world, they still aren’t enough to accommodate the growing number of individuals suffering from numerous sleep disorders. Patients often stay at these sleep clinics for the night and not all the time these check-ups are covered by the government or medical insurance. However, those people who are really in dire need of medical intervention for their sleep woes won’t mind shelling out the money to get tested, so they can start treatment as soon as possible. A night at a sleep clinic is often enough to get the needed baseline data before getting the necessary treatment. Got A Sleeping Problem? Get Checked At A Sleep Clinic was originally published on https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/ via https://snoring.mouthpiece.report/good-morning-snore-solution/sleep-clinics |
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