How many times have you had a few drinks and joked that you were going to sleep like a baby? It is a common misconception that alcohol helps you sleep. You might be saying, “I always fall asleep faster after I drink!” Well, this is likely true. Alcohol does relax you, so you drift away…
If you have been trying to lose weight for years, then just reading a title that mentions losing weight likely makes you feel a little discouraged. Now, you have one more reason to make healthier food options and exercise. If you have recently gained a few pounds, and suddenly you are feeling a lot more…
If you are overweight and you snore, you have likely already read or been told, that losing weight could reduce or eliminate your symptoms. Of course, if you are like many others, the idea of spending what little free time you have in a stuffy gym making you cringe. Fortunately, you don’t have to. There…
There is a lot of confusion regarding the difference between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. Some people who snore loudly assume they have OSA. Then, there are plenty of individuals with OSA who believe they are just loud snorers. Although the two are both sleep-related, they are very different. Understanding Sleep Apnea The…
Have you been told that you need to lose weight to stop snoring? Well, what if snoring is causing the weight gain or at least making it harder for you to lose weight? Sort of changes your perspective, right? This is especially true if you have been really trying to shed pounds. Maybe purchasing one…
Water is essential to life. You know this! Since you were young, you have been told how important it is to drink an adequate daily amount, but have you ever understood why it is so important? Human body weight is two-thirds water. Your brain is 95 percent water. Your lungs are 90 percent, and your…
Chances are good that you already know that diabetes has to do with blood sugar levels and insulin. What you may not know is that sleep problems and diabetes go hand-in-hand. Sleep loss can be caused by diabetes, and not sleeping well increases your risk for developing this condition. Snoring is a symptom of diabetes,…