Sleeping On The Back Can Lead To Sleep Apnea And Back Pain

Sleeping On The Back Can Lead To Sleep Apnea And Back Pain    

The Side Position Will Lower The Risk Of Acid Reflux    

The sleeping position affects acid reflux, snoring and back and neck pain, among others. Sleeping on the side lowers the risk of acid reflux, but since the stomach is an asymmetric organ, it is better to sleep on the left side rather than on the right side. However, this position can affect the hip, so it’s suggested to sleep partially on the front, partially on the side. Also, sleeping on the back is not recommended, because it relaxed the tongue backward, resulting in snoring and sleep apnea, affects the natural curve of the spine, and the position of the pillow can be too high, leading to back pain and neck pain. More Information click here.

 

Sleep Apnea Can Be The Reason Why You Are Feeling Tired Every Day

Sleep Apnea Can Be The Reason Why You Are Feeling Tired Every Day    

Airflow Interruption Forces The Body To Wake, Interrupting Sleep    

Feeling tired all day is not normal. It drains our resources, affects our job and our daily activities. One of the causes is sleep apnea. It relaxes the back of the tongue, restricting the airflow. The body reacts by waking up or moving, interrupting the sleep, which will result in poor sleeping and feel exhausted the next day. Another consequence of sleep apnea is poor brain oxygenation, as a result of airflow interruption, which will eventually affect reaction time and the ability to concentrate. Other causes of constant tiredness are anemia, in which the low red blood cell count reduces the capacity to distribute oxygen and nutrients. Check all the causes of constant fatigue. Click here for more information.

 

Type 2 Diabetes Plus Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases The Risk Of Blindness

Type 2 Diabetes Plus Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases The Risk Of Blindness    

However, Patients Are Not Always Aware They Have Sleep Apnea    

A study has shown that sleep apnea sufferers that also have Type 2 diabetes, increase the risk of blindness due to diabetic retinopathy, which is the leading cause of blindness. Even though diabetics can develop this eye condition, they are not always aware of obstructive sleep apnea, which happens when the patient is sleeping, and it can be undiagnosed. Therefore, they are not conscious that they have a higher risk of blindness than other diabetic patients. Click here for more information.

 

Salt Treatment Can Help With Allergies, Asthma And Sleep Apnea

Salt Treatment Can Help With Allergies, Asthma And Sleep Apnea    

This new treatment based on microscopic medical-grade salt can clear the airways, leading to better breathing and restores respiratory function. This helps with allergies, sleep apnea, smokers cough, and asthma, among others. Click here for more info.

 

Asthmatic Patients Can Benefit From Exercise, Reducing Airway Inflammation

Asthmatic Patients Can Benefit From Exercise, Reducing Airway Inflammation    

They Also Have Less Depression And Sleep Apnea    

According to a recent research, asthmatic adults can benefit from exercise, which also decreases the risk of sleep apnea and depression. There have been better results in obese adults. The normal approach was avoiding exercise, because their bodies would react and the airways would narrow, increasing the difficulty to breathe. However, it has been found that exercise actually reduces the inflammation in the airways. Additional info click here.

 

These Common Habits Might Be The Cause Of Poor Sleeping

These Common Habits Might Be The Cause Of Poor Sleeping    

If you think you are suffering from poor sleep, these habits and be the cause. Among them are oversleeping, which changes our circadian clock and makes us feel unsettled after waking up. Other is reading or keeping busy before bedtime, which causes the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol, interfering with sleep. Check all the habits. More info click here.

 

Teens Sleeping Less Than Seven Hours Related To An Adverse Cardiometabolic Profile

Teens Sleeping Less Than Seven Hours Related To An Adverse Cardiometabolic Profile    

It May Increase The Risk Of Heart Disease When Reaching An Older Age    

Sleep-deprived kids increase the risk of cardiovascular conditions when reaching adult age. The cause of poor sleep can be screen time, in the form of television viewing, or small screens, such as smartphones and tablets. There is also a lack of awareness among parents in reference to the kid’s sleep time. According to specialists, teens sleeping less than seven hours a night tended to have more body fat, elevated blood pressure, and less healthy cholesterol levels, which affect the cardiovascular system. In some cases, kids as young as 13 years already have adverse cardiometabolic profiles. A study showed that kids and teens with a shorter sleep duration and more restless sleep had the least healthy profiles. If untreated, the profiles will worsen when reaching adult age, increasing the risk of heart disease. More details click here.