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…
We all know how important it is to get quality sleep on a regular basis. Those of us who struggle to sleep know only too well the variety of issues this can cause. Whether you are struggling to sleep because of your snoring or whether it is due to a partner’s snoring, it is important…
Pregnancy is a period of both joy and discomfort for women. Over 9 to 10 months, pregnant women are responsible for the well-being of a developing baby while maintaining their own health. Week by week, mothers experience new symptoms and physiological changes as their babies achieve new milestones in the womb. It is essential for…
Not every mandibular advancement device (MAD) is a solution for every snorer. They all fit differently and have unique features, so always make your decision based on your needs and not how well it performed for someone else you know. Check out my full VitalSleep mouthpiece review for the unique features of this snoring mouthpiece….
If you are like many others, you hear the term “boil-and-bite” and instantly panic. You may wonder if the process is painful, or you might be concerned that you will mess it up and your snoring mouthpiece will be ruined. Rest-assured, the fitting process is easier than you think, and it is not painful at…