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…
Salt is an essential mineral needed for life. It has also been used for centuries to relieve and cure many ailments. It’s healing abilities help relieve an array of respiratory illnesses such as asthma, allergies, and COPD. History Over 2,000 years ago the ancient Romans and Greeks used salt to treat various types of skin…
SoundOff Earplugs Review There’s nothing worse than having your peaceful slumber interrupted by the deafening rumble of a snorer. You can ask the snorer to roll over, or use a special pillow, or seek medical treatment. Or, you may find refuge in another room. There is a lot of technology trying to reduce snoring and…
Did you know that 30% of people snore? This figure increases as adults get older, and there’s a 2:1 ratio between men and women. While snoring may seem like a minor problem to some, for many, it causes significant issues. In addition to keeping your partner awake at night, your snoring may also link to…
Most people snore at least once in their lifetime whether it is brought on by nasal congestion, a strange sleeping position, smoking, medications, or seasonal allergies. It’s a natural circumstance caused by the relaxed state of your mouth and throat muscles during sleep. However, if it’s chronic, it can disrupt your sleep causing irritability, fatigue,…
Snoring occurs when air is restricted from moving freely through the nose and throat during sleep. The muscles in the back of the mouth and the upper airway of the throat, relax. The airway narrows or becomes temporarily blocked. As a result, surrounding tissues vibrate and produce the familiar snoring sound. For some individuals, the…
Sleep is important to all of us, and modern Americans do not get enough sleep. Between work, social lives, and children’s activities, far too few of us get a solid eight hours per night. That is true even before we consider sleeping disorders, including heavy snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These disorders affect the…
ZenSleep Product Reviews ZenSleep aims to bridge the divide between high-end snoring aids, which may not be practical for everyone, and over-the-counter products that often simply don’t fix the problem. ZenSleep offers a variety of products designed not just to mask snoring but to fix the causes, as well as many sleeping accessories to help…