Halotherapy or salt therapy is a practice that has existed for centuries. It has been used to treat a variety of conditions, especially respiratory problems and skin issues. While salt therapy used to treat various ailments is believed to have existed for millennia, it wasn’t until 1843 that scientific research on the benefits of salt…
Breathing is largely taken for granted by most people, most of the time. People with asthma, however, know breathing should never be taken for granted. Coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest pressure—as well as the other signs of an asthmatic attack—are reminders that breath is a precious thing. Many treatments exist to prevent or…
Many couples are enjoying better sleep thanks to the popular trend of snore rooms. Loud snoring has long been a cause of restless nights and extra strain on relationships and marriages. Snoring couples not familiar with, or not able to use anti snoring mouthpieces usually sleep apart. Lying next to a chronic snorer while trying…
There are many different types of anti-snoring products on the market today. If you experience problems with snoring, you can choose from products such as pillows, nasal strips, nasal dilators, and sprays. The effectiveness of an anti-snoring product can vary based on the quality and the person using it. One of the products available is…
Mouth breathing is common in children and adults, especially when chronic allergies or other illnesses are involved. At first, mouth breathing seems like a quirk, and many people assume that it’s only as an issue with snoring. Since mouth-breathing can be caused by factors outside of a patient’s control, like a deviated septum or enlarged…
Sleep disorders have profound and widespread health effects beyond just feeling tired. Your body needs sleep to function properly. While sleeping, your body restores chemical balances and heals damaged processes. New connections and memories are laid down in your brain. Without enough sleep, brain and body systems start to malfunction and affect your quality of…
Sleeping beside a snorer can cause significant disruption to your sleeping pattern, as you are regularly woken up during the night, and may have difficulty falling asleep. This can be frustrating and exhausting and can put a strain on both your relationship and your health. Consistently getting poor quality sleep affects your life in several…
There are dozens if not hundreds of products available on the market that claim they can help you stop snoring. Finding the right device or product to help you get a good night’s sleep can be a process of trial and error, and it often takes trying several different products to find the one that…
Sleep apnea is a problem affecting millions of Americans today. Left untreated, sleep apnea can wreak havoc on physical and mental health. From heart disease and stroke to depression and anxiety, the number of health problems caused or worsened by snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are virtually innumerable. For this reason, treating sleep apnea as…
Not many views top the heartwarming sight of a sleeping baby. Their pudgy cheeks, soft skin, and angelic faces draw us in as they gently breathe in and out. While most of us adore this sight, there are times when a sleeping baby doesn’t appear as peaceful as we’d like. This is the case with…