Many people suffer from insomnia.  Whether it is a child or an adult, a stressful time or an ongoing problem, or you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep.  Insomnia affects everyone at some time or another.  The issue is that although there are medications that might help...

Shaquille O’Neal recently let the world know he has sleep apnea.  He shared his experience of testing and treating it with the world on You Tube.  A month later he is announcing his retirement from professional sports.  Is it possible that the long term effects of...

Everyone has questions and issues as they learn about their new bedtime friend, their CPAP machine.  This first week will really set the tone for your success with your machine.  During this time it is essential for you’re to ask questions and get the help you may...

Spring is a time for rain, plants, and the happiness of longer days.  It is also the time of year where we spring the clock ahead one hour; thereby changing the time we get up and go to bed.  Although the clock on the nightstand may say it is an hour later, our bodies...

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CPAP therapy is considered the gold standard for treating sleep apnea.  It is a machine that uses a mask of some type to deliver   a specific pressure of air to help keep the airway open.  The problem with CPAP therapy is that it does take getting used to in order to...

It is a new year and with it people are making all resolutions to improve their health and daily life.  This may be the one aspect of a healthy lifestyle that is overlooked.  There is new research every day that shows how sleep affects your health.  It is also known...

If you are just starting out as a new CPAP user you will find that a little support goes a long way.  Family support is important but it is support from other users that will truly allow you to find what will work for you.  The problem is that most physician’s offices...

You wake up with the nagging pain, difficulty concentrating and wishing you could just go back to bed and pull the covers over your head.  If this happens on a regular basis there may be more going on then a hatred of mornings.  Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation...

If you wear a CPAP you might notice that this time of year you have more side effects.  The cold dry weather and the increased time indoors can cause many side effects such a drying of the mouth and nose, congestion, sinus infections, and illness.  It is important...