sleeping disorders
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:11 pmMore than 100 million americans suffer from sleep disorders.
Sleep disorders are related to many serious health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and cardiac related death. More than 38,000 cardiac deaths each year can be attributed to sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder that contributes to high blood pressure in 400,000 women and two million men. Drowsy driving is another dangerous consequence of living with an untreated sleep disorder, leading to 56,000 automobile crashes resulting in 40,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities each year. Obesity and depression are also closely associated with sleep disorders. Finally, insufficient sleep in children has been shown to negatively affect both mental and physical development
Common symptoms of sleep disorders include snoring, trouble falling or staying asleep, irregular breathing during sleep, and feeling unrefreshed or lethargic. Some lesser known symptoms include feelings of weakness when experiencing strong emotions, uncomfortable sensations or jerking of the limbs, and vivid or violent dreams
People who snore often have too much throat and nasal tissue, or “floppy” tissue that is more prone to vibrate. The position of the tongue can also get in the way of smooth breathing. The following cures for snoring may be worth a try.
Lose weight, sleep on your side, elevate your head, avoid alcohol and medications before bed, clear your nasal passages,
Sleep disorders are related to many serious health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and cardiac related death. More than 38,000 cardiac deaths each year can be attributed to sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder that contributes to high blood pressure in 400,000 women and two million men. Drowsy driving is another dangerous consequence of living with an untreated sleep disorder, leading to 56,000 automobile crashes resulting in 40,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities each year. Obesity and depression are also closely associated with sleep disorders. Finally, insufficient sleep in children has been shown to negatively affect both mental and physical development
Common symptoms of sleep disorders include snoring, trouble falling or staying asleep, irregular breathing during sleep, and feeling unrefreshed or lethargic. Some lesser known symptoms include feelings of weakness when experiencing strong emotions, uncomfortable sensations or jerking of the limbs, and vivid or violent dreams
People who snore often have too much throat and nasal tissue, or “floppy” tissue that is more prone to vibrate. The position of the tongue can also get in the way of smooth breathing. The following cures for snoring may be worth a try.
Lose weight, sleep on your side, elevate your head, avoid alcohol and medications before bed, clear your nasal passages,