The human body and brain need sleep. The short-term benefits of a good night’s sleep are clear – we wake refreshed and alert, ready to tackle the day. Similarly, we have probably all experienced the short-term problems brought on by a poor night’s sleep – bad temper or irritability, an inability to think or react…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep and may result in insufficient oxygen to the brain and the rest of the body. In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common type of apnea, the soft tissue in the back of the…
As we get older, our biology changes. Our hair thins and grays, our skin starts to loosen and spot, and muscles get sore, fast. But these aren’t the only changes that require attention. As we get older, we also start snoring louder and more frequently. Although an increased level of snoring can be associated with…
Salt therapy is a relatively new addition to recommended treatments for asthma, allergies, bronchitis, COPD, and other breathing conditions related to snoring. While to Americans it seems like a relatively new treatment, salt therapy has been used for centuries in countries such as Russia and other parts of Europe, where people sit in natural salt…
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common medical condition that affects many people. It is a potentially serious sleep condition which causes you to repeatedly stop and start breathing while sleeping. These pauses can last from seconds to minutes and decrease the amount of oxygen you have in your body. Ultimately, this can have harmful consequences…
Countless people suffer from snoring, but few research the causes of this condition. If you are affected by snoring or feel the effects of another person’s snoring, the information below may help you pinpoint the exact type you’re dealing with, and treatments that may help to alleviate it. Types of Snoring Snoring can be broken…
Light is essential in communicating with our brain the right time to be awake. Exposure to light, particularly blue light from morning sunshine and electronics, sends a signal to wake. This also sets our circadian rhythm, dictating when we are meant to sleep. Blue light suppresses melatonin. Melatonin is the hormone that makes us feel…
Many couples have experienced the sleepless nights that come with a snoring partner. No matter how much you try to ignore the sound, you inevitably end up laying awake for hours, wondering how you’ll handle your day while exhausted. If your partner’s snoring is keeping you awake, you don’t simply need to deal with it….
If you or someone you know suffers from snoring or sleep apnea, treatment will improve overall health. It is well known that certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, anxiety, headache, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, adult asthma, and acid reflux are associated with sleep apnea. Non-medical associations include the risk…
If you are torn between VitalSleep and ZQuiet, you are not alone. These tend to be two stop snoring devices commonly compared because they do have some similarities, but they are more different than you might think. Comparison Material – Both mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are made of medical-grade material that contains no latex or…