Monthly Archives May 2014

What are the Effects of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) on Sleep?

May 15, 2014

Picture and think of Adrian Monk from the television show of the same name. This individual was the poster man for obsessive compulsive disorder, better known as OCD. On a daily basis, if not by the hour, Monk felt overwhelming anxiety when it came to germs and cleanliness, arranging items and furniture in a specific […]

Are Night Sweats Causing You to Lose Sleep?

May 10, 2014

by Phoebe Ochman

in Sleep Source

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night or when the alarm clock goes off in the morning drenched in sweat? From pajamas to sheets to pillowcase, everything is wet through and through. Well, if this sounds familiar and you can relate, then you probably know that this is typical for anyone […]

How to Get Better Sleep When You Have Fibromyalgia

May 07, 2014

by Phoebe Ochman

in Sleep Source

If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, it is safe to assume that at some point in time, every muscle and joint in your body have ached and hurt. There have been days, weeks and months, where you just never seemed to get relief of your pain. As a result, the chronic pain has evolved […]

Does Alcohol Hurt or Help Sleep Quality?

May 03, 2014

by Phoebe Ochman

in Sleep Source

Joseph has had a rough day at work. From employee squabbles in the break room to delayed order shipments, he needed to put out fires at every step and turn. Joseph is looking forward to unwinding and de-stressing after dinner with a nice glass or two of brandy. But as he reaches for the bottle […]

Make Sleep a Priority in 2016
Dec 30, 2015
You say you want to bring in the New Year with a positive life change that will benefit you and your health. One of the most beneficial resolutions to your overall health is changing your sleep habits. For years you have heard that sleep is important, but have you really executed a plan to make […]
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Living With Panic Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Dec 17, 2015
The sun is shining and the sky is blue. Keeping the top down on your convertible is a foregone conclusion. But wait, your palms become clammy, your heart starts to race, you can’t quite catch your breath and you have a sense of unexplainable danger. What is wrong? You might have just experienced a panic […]
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Somniphobia: Can People be Too Scared to Sleep?
Nov 04, 2015
You are addicted. You admit it. You can’t seem to get enough of the hit TV shows American Horror Story or The Walking Dead. After binge watching for 6 hours, you have finally unlocked somniphobia. But somniphobia isn’t just about getting to the end of a new series. Somniphobia is something real to people who […]
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Incidence of Gout Double for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
Oct 29, 2015
A recent study out of the UK has shown risk of developing gout was up to 60% higher among patients with sleep apnea versus individuals without sleep apnea. Gout is a complex form of arthritis that causes the body to make an excess of uric acid causing pain at the base of the joints. Sleep […]
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