Sleep Health Resources
We're pretty sure you don't need us to tell you about the causes of sleep deprivation. Not getting enough sleep is a prevalent, nationwide problem. Everyone has felt…
You've crawled into bed ready for a good night's sleep. You begin to nod off, but haven't completely fallen asleep yet. That's when you sense something in the room near your bed.…
Stress is the enemy of a good night's sleep. Whether you're worried about your upcoming review at work, your car is making a funny noise, or you're having problems with your…
There are several different opinions about which sleep position is "best" for a good night's sleep and overall health. Is it true that one sleep position is really better than…
here are few things more annoying than waking up at night, warm and comfortable in your bed, with the overhwelming need to use the restroom. By the time you get back to bed,…
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a serious medical concern. It is caused by the buildup of fat in liver cells and is commonly found in obese people and those with high…
Many patients ask their doctors (and us) about alternatives to PAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While PAP is the gold-standard for treating OSA, there are many…
Have you ever gone to bed ready to sink into a deep, restful sleep--only to find that your stoamch is bubbling because of that heavy dinner you ate, keeping you up? Or that your…
Decreasing libido, or decreasing sex drive, is a common problem in women. In fact,one estimate is thatalmost 1/3 of women between ages 18 and 59 suffer from a low sex drive. It's…
Sometimes, you need a before-bed snack to help quiet your stomach before nodding off for the night. But the type of foods that you choose before going to bed can affect the…
Insomnia explained: common causes, key symptoms, evidence-based treatments including CBT-I, and when to see a sleep specialist.
Do you remember having braces when you were little? Or have you ever had to wear a retainer at night? Then it will be easy for you to picture this type of sleep apnea treatment!…
If you're at all familiar with sleep disorders, you've heard the term OSA, standing for obstructive sleep apnea. In fact, OSA is often used interchangeably with "sleep apnea".…
Conventional wisdom holds that adults need eight hours of sleep a night to wake up feeling healthy and rested. But like many pieces of old advice, scientific investigation has…
Sleeping disorders are very common among adults with alcohol and drug abuse problems. In the past, many addiction specialists have just assumed that the substance abuse is…
In the United States alone,22 million people suffer from sleep apnea--a statistic so seroius that the CDC has called sleep disorders a "public health epidemic". At the same time,…
You're probably familiar with the idea of a sleep study. You're likely picturing a bed in a sleep center, a night away from your home and your family, a tangle of wires and…
Chronic illness affects more than just the health of the person who lives with it; the economic costs are also significant.Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)is one such illness that…
It's the end of the day and you're all tucked into bed, but your brain isn't quite ready for sleep just yet. So what do you do? You grab your phone and spend the next 30 minutes…
If you’ve been trying to conceive a child without success, no doubt you’ve heard much advice regarding how to increase your chances: weight control, cutting down on alcohol and…
What causes sleep apnea in children: enlarged tonsils, obesity, craniofacial factors, Down syndrome, and other contributors to pediatric OSA.
"I slept wherever I could. Twenty minutes at lunch. During production meetings. In my car. I remember being filled with rage when childless people would talk about brunch.” Sound…
I received this email from a patient yesterday: I completed my sleep study (2nd visit) last night (at Hemet location). I know it is too soon for test results but can you tell me…
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or if you find yourself nodding off during the day, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Last year we wrote a post on—that’s right—marijuana as a potential treatment for sleep apnea. Since then, midterm elections have brought a new wave of legalization to the West…
Feeling tired, sapped of energy, and constantly ready to fall asleep? Are you irritable, unable to concentrate and have trouble completing simple tasks...but can't figure out…
You know when you’ve been sitting down for a really long time—during a car ride, or maybe a boring movie—and you can’t wait to stand up and stretch your legs? Can you imagine…
Snoring is very common; in fact, 1 in 3 Americans do it! Sometimes snoring is perfectly normal and innocuous—but at others, it can point to a potentially life-threatening sleep…
If you’re suffering from sleep apnea, the go-to treatment is CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy. But there's also a less common alternative—surgery.What types of…
Did you receive a call from a sleep center to schedule an in-center or in-home sleep study? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)affects more than 18 million Americans. Left untreated,…
DOT and CDL sleep apnea testing requirements for commercial drivers: FMCSA guidance, who needs testing, and how OSA affects medical certification.
Doctors have known since the 1980s that sleep apnea is closely related to high blood pressure. Recent studies are confirming that sleep apnea is a direct cause of this serious…
With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, we’re all looking forward to a delicious backyard barbeque, celebrating with friends and family, and especially the nighttime…
Quick Q&A and Resources Q: What is ICD10? Answer: The International Classification of Diseases (also known by the abbreviation ICD) is the United Nations-sponsored World Health…
Research you can't ignore: Untreated sleep apnea increases erectile dysfunction in men and loss of libido in women.Treating sleep apnea can improve sexual function and sexual…
This is the first post in a series about sleep disorders affecting women during pregnancy. We first published this post in the Summer of 2013. Pregnant women want to do…
