Snoring is a common ailment that affects 37 million Americans on a regular basis. Snoring is responsible for many social, physical, and mental health issues, but for some chronic snorers, it can be indicative of a more serious health problem: obstructive sleep apnea. Many products and some highly reviewed snoring devices are very successful in…
Spring is a season that many people eagerly await after a long, cold winter. From the fresh green grass to the beautiful scent of springtime flowers, nature brings many joys during this anticipated season. However, for those who suffer from seasonal allergies – sometimes referred to as hay fever – springtime can be uncomfortable, itchy,…
Snoring is a serious problem that can lead to health problems, as well as relationship issues if you happen to share a bed with a snorer. Treatment options range from oral devices to invasive surgeries. There are also alternative therapies that have been linked to a reduction in snoring, such as the ancient Chinese practice of…
Smartphone apps are one way to monitor and stop snoring for good. After all, many people sleep with their phone next to them on a table, and the technology involved in the apps is more powerful than ever. Knowing more about what times you snore, what point you are at in the sleep cycle, the…
Treatments for snoring fall into three categories: anti-snoring devices; snoring treatments; and surgical solutions. Within the category of anti-snoring devices, there are hundreds of products, yet mouthpieces make up the largest portion of devices by far. Mouthpieces can be further broken down into two types, Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD’s) and Tongue Retaining Devices (TRD’s) sometimes…
Few people stop to consider the impact of daylight savings time beyond being happy that they gain an hour of sleep when fall comes. However, there are many common misunderstandings related to the “spring forward, fall back” phenomenon and how it impacts our sleep patterns. Understanding the true impact of daylight savings time on sleep…
There are many treatment options available to snorers from mouthpieces to nasal strips to surgery. However, there is one piece of technology that you may not have considered that can help you to stop snoring, and that is the Fitbit wearable. These activity tracking devices have been used by fitness enthusiasts to track and monitor…
CPAP machines have been a great benefit to the millions of people around the world suffering from sleep apnea. More than 18 million Americans suffer from this condition, but very little was known about sleep apnea until as recently as 1980. Before this time, the only treatment option available to patients with particularly threatening sleep…
Snoring can cause a variety of problems in your life. Not only could snoring be an indicator that something is wrong with your body, like having sleep apnea, but it can also be an annoyance. Thankfully there are many great options for helping people who snore eliminate the problem. In recent years, smart beds have…
Many people may wonder about the interrelationship between their health and sleep. For example, is insomnia related to an inability to lose weight, and is weight related to snoring? How Snoring Affects Sleep Quality The act of snoring affects the deepest stage of rapid eye movement sleep or REM sleep. This is the deepest stage…
Every year there are impressive new pieces of technology on display at CES. The convention has a reputation for being the big showcase for companies to unveil their inventions to the world. This year has been no exception, and Nokia has a new device that is promising to help people with snoring issues. Showcased at…
Salt therapy is a rapidly growing holistic treatment for treating respiratory symptoms and even problem skin. There are a variety of ways to manage our allergies, asthma, and other respiratory or skin issues, but in recent years, the inhalation of salt was discovered to have many positives effects on the body. The real question is…