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…
The struggles of soldiers returning from duty manifest themselves in a variety of different ways. Of increasing concern in the medical community is the number of growing veterans suffering from sleep apnea (SA). Whether you know someone who has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, or foreign soil somewhere else, returning veterans need and deserve our attention…
Countless millions of people suffer from snoring. A comparable number suffer because of the snoring from which the first group suffers. Snoring aids can be the solution to reduce snoring, but folk remedies abound with suggestions on how to prevent it, from clarified butter to chamomile tea. Here are ten solutions to the problem of…
Over 18 million Americans struggle with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interferes with sleep—the victim’s own and others because of the associated snoring and snorting. It also can contribute to heart disease and high blood pressure. It’s treatable with a “Continuous Positive Airway Pressure” device or CPAP. The device maintains an airflow into the throat, keeping…
Yes, allergies can cause snoring. One in five people suffers from some sort of allergy according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. That is approximately 50 million Americans. The chances are exceptionally high that you or someone you are close to suffers from some type of allergy, whether its seasonal, dust related,…
There is nothing more frustrating than drifting off to sleep only to be woken up 45 minutes later by the rumbling growl of a snoring partner. Not only does the sound of a snoring partner interrupt your sleep, but snoring is also disruptive to the general health of your partner. Snoring may cause ongoing throat…
Are you caring for a loved one who suffers from dementia? You may have noticed changes in his or her sleep patterns as the disease has progressed. Scientists do not completely understand why dementia affects a person’s sleep cycle, but due to dementia’s major effects on the human brain, a significant percentage of sufferers experience…
Did you know that more than half of the population snores? Do you occasionally snore or sleep with someone who does? Not only is snoring a nuisance, but many snorers suffer from obstructive sleep apnea as well. Using Breathe Right Strips for Snoring and Other Breathing Problems Sleep apnea is often associated with difficulty breathing…