Sleep Apnea Sleep, why do people sleep at all? Why can't we just stay awake? Some biologist suggest that sleep provides the opportunity to conduct self-repair and purge the body of it's waste that has built up during the day's activity. Nevertheless, the body is capable of repairing itself and disposing of wastes during waking hours, so sleep in a way really isn't necessary for routine maintenance (e.g., urinating, etc.). Dr. Quentin Regestein, lead sleep and sleep disorders researcher at
Sleep Apnea: The Psychological Effects Sleep apnea is becoming increasingly more concerning for the association this sleep disorder poses to the psychological effects on people. Sleep deprivation is only one example of the effects caused by this medical condition which could be related to increased anxiety and depression. Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea without even realizing the sleep disorder is creating a problem. There has been significant progress in identifying sleep apnea, especially
Sleep apnea is one of the more common but unrecognized sleeping disorders. But unless you know the symptoms of sleep apnea, you won’t know how to cure it, not to mention, the treatment options. So here we will begin with the problem itself and then move on to the different sleep apnea solutions – and you can decide which one suits you best. So let’s first do a brief recap of … What is sleep apnea? It is a sort of sleep disorder where your breathing gets affected. Your breathing is disturbed and
and lack of concentration, depression, mood swings, frequent nighttime urination, and observed sudden awakenings. Often, these characteristics are recognized by the bed partner, or family member (Maurer, 2008). OSA diagnosis An in-lab PSG (polysomnography), attended by an RSPSGT technician, is the gold standard for diagnosing OSA. As stated by Berry, et al., (2012) a PSG is conducted overnight using the following: “electroencephalogram electromyogram, electro-oculogram, electrocardiogram, snore
Nothing feels quite like waking up refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead of you. However, while we all know how important sleep is, many of us still struggle to fall asleep at night. Moreover, I am willing to wager that many of us also always seem to wake up fatigued, no matter how long we have slept. If you have trouble sleeping it is possible that you may have one of several common sleeping disorders. The following guide is here to help you identify why you are struggling to get the satisfactory
Sleep is one of the unavoidable daily-living activities and it is one of the most important factors contributing to a person’s health. A quality sleep is essential for the physical, cognitive and psychological well-being of a person. Learning, memory processing and maintenance of the brain are among the most important functions of sleep. In addition to maintaining the brain, sleep has important roles in controlling the functions of many other body systems. Sleep-related issues are common in today’s
Kristie Hodgens Types of sleep apnea: Central (CSA), Obstructive (OSA) and mixed. Obstructive sleep apnea is defined as a breathing pattern that has a 0- 10% airflow for at least 10 seconds with continued and increasing respiratory effort that repeats 5 or more times in one hour. This is the most common form of sleep apnea in the US, affecting about 25 million adults. It occurs more often in males over 40. (1) OSA occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes while sleeping
Several months ago, I was at my annual checkup at my doctor’s office. What started out as just a routine office visit was the beginning in a life changing experience. He asked if I snored. I had just gotten over a cold, so I knew that I had some snoring episodes recently. He had noted that my weight had gone up and he wanted me to visit a nutritionist to see how she could help me get back to a normal weight. Then he asked if I got tired during the day. Thinking back, I had been feeling as if
Treatment for snoring Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. Snoring is a serious problem of both genders but mostly overweight males are at risk and it can become more serious with age. It can heavily affect your own sleep as well as your partner’s sleep. In fact, snoring often disrupts the sleep of family members and partners more than it affects the snorer. Snoring occurs when the tongue falls
Do you have health problems that prevent you from getting a full nights rest? Did you know if you just elevate your torso and head it might help you get a better nights sleep? Well what people may not know is that there is a pillow out there called a "wedge pillow" It is almost shaped like a tiny ramp pillow. It can elevate your body and prevent sleep disturbances such as snoring or GERD. it also helps with other problems such as allergies or post nasal drip. Customers that have used the pillow state
Sleep is a dynamic process as our brains are active even during sleep. For normal functioning of all the systems of our body, sleep is very important. Sleep affects our physical and mental health. Our immune system has the ability to fight disease and endure sickness all due to the impact of good sleep that affects our immune system. If you are deprived of sleep, you will see a decrease in your body temperature, in the release of growth hormones and a decrease in the functioning of your immune system
internal processes of being awake. Two of the key features of this disorder is the overestimation of time that it takes to fall asleep and an underestimation of their total time spent sleeping (worldhealth.net,2008). Causes that can lead to insomnia and symptoms Multitudes of issues and stresses can contribute to and cause insomnia. Fifty percent of cases do not have an identifiable cause (Ehrlich,2013). A noisy environment, extreme temperatures that range from a room being too hot or too cold,
While trying to sleep on the public transit, you can hear many conversations of other passengers that surround you. Society should regulate sleeping on public transit more so that sleeping in public is perceived as acceptable. When you are tired, you should allow yourself to rest your mind, thoughts, and body. This inhibits social interaction when people sleep while taking public transit although it is not always comfortable sleeping in public. According to Saetnan et al. in the reading “Controlling
This is all about what sleep does for us and why we need it. Sleep is very important to us so you should get a good amount of sleep before each day. This is also about why we need sleep, what happens if we don’t get enough sleep, and what sleep does for us. We all need sleep for our bodies, mind, and memories. If you don’t get enough sleep it can result in some bad things. Sleep is very important to our health. (“IFLScience”). We all need to sleep so we can stay awake, and function during the day
Two drugs notorious for their contribution to an altered state of consciousness (ASC) are caffeine and MDMA. Caffeine is the most common drug ingested by individuals. Caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulate that gives most people a temporary boost of energy. Caffeine enters the bloodstream through the stomach and small intestine, which in return enables the body to get a boost of energy. Once in the bloodstream, caffeine can persist for several hours. Caffeine is known to increase alertness
Sleep is one of the very few biological urges beyond our control. We as humans value our periods of sleep and dread the moments when sleep is interpreted. Sleep can be defined as the state of mind when we go through muscle relaxation, low sensory activity, and a reduced interaction with our surroundings (Goldstein 2014). The brain creates a sleep-wake cycle of approximately 24 hours, even in an unchanging environment. It is important to ask, what exactly occurs when we sleep? Throughout
Many men over 60 do not realize the importance HGH, or Human Growth Hormone, plays in their natural ability to restore and repair itself during times of rest. Human Growth Hormone is a naturally occurring hormone found in the human body. HGH is secreted from the pituitary gland at night, during slow wave sleep, and has many amazing health benefits. The secretion of HGH lowers rapidly with age. As a matter of fact, HGH has been shown to decrease from 20% (for men 25 years or younger) to only 5% for
Many people in today’s world are diagnosed with sleep apnea or a certain type of sleep disorder that can have a fatal result if not treated properly. However there are multiple cases in which a person is not willing to have a sleep study done on them. Many will not even consider being diagnosed. There are people that do not believe a sleep study can have an everlasting positive affect on a life one of which was myself. Until I learned more about sleep studies and the importance of sleep technicians
The Need for Sleep How often have you ever woken up and wondered why sleep is needed in the first place and questioned the importance of it? Those are very popular questions that many humans ask today, as sleep is an essential part of a person’s health and wellbeing, yet people all over the world each night do not get enough sleep. This research essay will be looking at the nature of sleeping, the importance of getting a good night’s rest and the consequences if a person does not get enough
People do not often get a goodnights’ rest; do you know why? When someone says a goodnights’ rest, what comes to mind? Many people just think it’s about getting 8 hours of sleep, or even sleeping peacefully at night. Both are correct, but it’s a little more complex than that. A goodnights’ rest is more than just laying down and closing your eyes for a certain amount of time. Getting a good night’s sleep is significant because it is tied to humans physical and mental wellbeing. Its significant because