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Can Exercise Help Sleep Apnea?

February 25, 2024

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Close up of walking man’s feetSleep apnea is a common condition with potentially deadly complications with no treatment. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most prevalent form. It is caused by an obstruction in the upper airway that is created by the soft tissues in the back of the mouth or tongue collapsing. This can result in frequent breathing disruptions while sleeping. Anyone can be at risk of sleep apnea, but there are factors that can contribute to its development, like obesity. Researchers have found that exercise can help improve sleep quality and lessen breathing disruptions. 

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How Does Temperature Affect Sleep Apnea?

January 13, 2024

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Senior woman adjusting her thermostat at home

During the cold autumn and winter months, do you tend to turn the thermostat up in your house? You might do so even at night so you can feel cozy and warm as you drift off to sleep. Or perhaps you are someone who likes their bedroom to be on the cool side. While indoor temperature might seem like nothing more than a matter of personal preference, it can actually have an impact on your health. In particular, it might affect your sleep apnea. How is that the case? This blog post explains.

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How Long Do People with Untreated Sleep Apnea Live?

December 21, 2023

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Man sleeping on the couch

Sleep apnea is more common than you may think. In fact, approximately 30 million Americans are suffering from it. However, only around 6 million people have received a diagnosis. What many people don’t know is that sleep apnea can have a significant impact on life expectancy. After all this condition can have serious effects on your health. Continue reading to learn more about sleep apnea, how it affects lifespan, and which treatment options are available.

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3 Scientifically Proven Ways You Can Treat Sleep Apnea at Home

November 7, 2023

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older woman waking up feeling refreshed

Can you fix sleep apnea naturally? Many people ask themselves this question after waking up feeling exhausted morning after morning. While professional treatment is the most reliable way to take control of sleep apnea, there are a few proven things you can do at home that have been shown to reduce (or even eliminate) the symptoms. What are they? Thankfully, you can start taking advantage of these today!

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Who Needs a CPAP Machine?

October 7, 2023

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Man sleeping while using CPAP machine

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is quite common among individuals who struggle to get high-quality sleep. A CPAP machine works by using mildly pressurized air to promote uninterrupted breathing throughout the night. But who exactly needs a CPAP machine? Are there any effective CPAP alternatives? This blog post explains the answers.

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Can Chiropractic Care Help My Sleep Apnea?

September 2, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 7:35 pm
a patient receiving chiropractic care

A good night’s sleep is essential for our overall well-being, but for many people, sleep apnea disrupts this crucial rest. This common condition affects millions worldwide, leading to countless hours of lost sleep that ultimately impedes one’s physical and mental functionality. While it can be caused by various factors causing the obstruction of the airway, one other and often overlooked culprit is the alignment of the spine. Continue reading to learn more about how sleep apnea is influenced by spinal position, and how professional treatment can offer a practical and effective solution.

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Low Vitamin D & Sleep Apnea Are Connected…But How?

August 15, 2023

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woman pondering outdoors

People are spending more time indoors than at any other point in history, and who could blame them? There are literally multiple streams of limitless entertainment available, you can have everything delivered to your front door, and temperature records are constantly being broken. Unfortunately, this comes with some drawbacks, such as a spike in vitamin D deficiency. Alongside this is a drastic increase in the rate of sleep apnea, which has many healthcare providers asking a simple question: “Are the two related?” The answer is actually quite complicated.

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Sick of Your CPAP? 4 Proven Alternative Sleep Apnea Solutions

July 11, 2023

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sleep apnea mouthguard

CPAP therapy is by far the most commonly prescribed treatment for sleep apnea, and for many, the solution is worse than the problem. A lot of people find the machine to be too loud, too uncomfortable, and too inconvenient to use night after night, so they simply don’t! Thankfully, there are other proven ways to help reduce the symptoms of sleep apnea that don’t require you to be literally hooked up to an air pump. What are they, and how do they work?

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Can Anxiety Cause Sleep Apnea?

June 20, 2023

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Young woman dealing with anxietyAnxiety and sleep apnea are two very different conditions, but they often go hand in hand. If bedtime causes your anxiety to rise, it can lead to a sleepless night. Anxiety doesn’t cause sleep apnea, but the two are connected. Here’s what you need to know to manage your anxiety and sleep apnea, so you can wake up feeling refreshed and well-rested. 

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Are There Any Vitamins That Can Help with My Sleep Apnea?

May 4, 2023

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a patient trying to sleep at night

Every night, millions of people are kept up because of sleep apnea. This condition indiscriminately robs its victims of countless hours of precious rest, and if left untreated, has the potential to cause serious health issues that go beyond mere daytime fatigue. However, some people wonder if solutions such as vitamin supplements can ultimately help to treat the condition. Here’s more from your sleep dentist about sleep apnea and why you shouldn’t necessarily rely on vitamin supplements to treat it in lieu of professional aid.

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