Monthly Archives April 2015

Lifestyle Changes for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

April 29, 2015

Understanding the sleep apnea condition is one of the fundamental issues facing America today. Nearly 50 percent of sleep apnea sufferers are unaware that their condition is life threatening. It is estimated that 80 percent of sleep apnea sufferers are completely unaware that they even have the condition. This is why physicians are pushing for […]

Why is my physician testing for sleep apnea?

April 22, 2015

by Kristin

in Sleep Source

For many years now you have been visiting your physician for a regular health screening. Your physician has been checking you over for symptoms of the most common diseases such as: Overweight and obesity Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Osteoporosis Colon conditions Prostate cancer in men Breast cancer and cervical cancer in women Now […]

Rising Costs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

April 15, 2015

by Kristin

in Sleep Source

As Baby Boom Generation Ages Sleep Related Health Issues Costing Billions The number of United States patients suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is approximately 22 million people, according to the American Sleep Association. The prevalence of OSA is twice as high in patients aged older than 60 years-of-age, and OSA-related costs will continue to […]

Is a CPAP Pillow Necessary?

April 08, 2015

by Kristin

in Sleep Source

Let’s be honest with one another. When it comes to the avoidance of things we don’t particularly like to do, we come up with all kinds of excuses. It doesn’t matter if we have the knowledge and know full well that something is good for us. We stop and don’t go. Instead of exercising, we […]

Is it Possible to Go Camping with a CPAP?

April 02, 2015

by Kristin

in Sleep Source

Pitching a tent and being one with nature are some of your favorite activities to enjoy in your downtime for pleasure. You have hiked and camped out in some of the most popular, tried and true locations. But still on your bucket list are sleeping under the sandstone arches in the Utah national park, heading […]

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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