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Could Sleep Apnea Be Causing Unwanted Thoughts?

May 20, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — drwest @ 7:15 pm
Woman awake in bed with arm over eyes

Virtually everyone – about 94 percent of people around the world – has intrusive, unwanted thoughts that they just can’t keep away. However, some people experience them more often than others. The explanation could lie in any number of conditions, but in many cases, a large part of the issue has to do with how much sleep they get; those who suffer from sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea or other disorders will have a harder time putting unpleasant memories or fears out of their minds. In this post, you’ll find out more about how a lack of sleep can affect your mental health and why you should have disorders like sleep apnea treated immediately.

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Blue Light, Restless Night: How Your Cell Phone Interferes with Sleep

May 12, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — drwest @ 8:22 pm
Woman playing on her cell phone at night in bed

You spend about half an hour looking at your phone before bed every night, and then in the morning you’re feeling tired even though you gave yourself plenty of time to sleep. Could these two things be related? As odd as it might seem, spending too much time on your phone or any other kind of electronic device could end up decreasing the quality of your sleep – and if you already have a disorder like sleep apnea, the problem could grow even worse. Read on to learn why turning your devices off before bed could be the key to enjoying a more well-rested lifestyle.

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What Having Sleep Apnea Means for Pregnant Mothers

May 3, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — drwest @ 6:19 pm
Pregnant mother looking at her belly on couch

If you haven’t been sleeping well since becoming pregnant, that’s nothing unusual. More than 75% of pregnant women say they experience sleep disturbance. But if said disturbances are being caused by an interruption of airflow, then that’s a much more serious problem – one that could have grave consequences for you and your yet-to-be-born child. Every mom-to-be needs to be aware of the risks of sleep apnea during pregnancy so that they can act quickly to protect themselves and ensure that the birth is successful.

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How Sleep Apnea Can Give You Nightmares

Filed under: Uncategorized — drwest @ 4:16 pm
Woman under covers having woken up from nightmare

Lately you haven’t been able to remember most of your dreams, but the few you have had have turned into horrible nightmares. What could be the cause of your nighttime terrors? Surprisingly, it could very well be a natural consequence of sleep apnea. In addition to the numerous other health complications it causes, this disorder can affect the way your dream – and in some cases can make your nights much more disturbing.  Below, you can learn about sleep apnea nightmares and what can be done to make your nights peaceful again.

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