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We’ve all heard about getting our beauty rest. But it isn’t just a fun phrase. Getting adequate sleep helps us not just feel more alert and be more focused, but it does something else – it makes us look better too. Sure, we have also heard that beauty is only skin deep. However, if you have sleep…
Cool weather can mean different things to different people. Skiing, sledding, and cozy sweaters. Icy roads and shovelling snow. Cold dry air. As you turn up the heat during the winter, the moisture in the air decreases. If you have sleep apnea, then this means less moisture in your CPAP machine. Drier air through your…
Do you snore? Do you always feel tired and cranky? Do you have trouble focusing? If you said yes to all of these questions, then you may have sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing very briefly while they sleep. Although the pauses…
Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? If so, then one part of your treatment will likely involve a CPAP machine. Your machine comes with multiple parts, one of which is the mask. Your CPAP mask helps sends gentle pressure through your airways to keep them open while you sleep. But not all masks are the…
Cold season presents challenges for CPAP users. Here are some useful steps to help you to prevent a cold, and manage well with CPAP if you do get sick. Preventive Steps Before You Get Sick Standard health practices such as proper hand washing will greatly reduce the chances of getting a cold. A proper sleeping…
Your CPAP machine consists of multiple parts, one being the mask. You may hear from other CPAP users that at some point, you will need to get a new mask. This may leave you to wonder: why do I need to buy a new mask? Like any item that you use daily, your mask will…
Picture this: Always feeling tired regardless of how long you sleep. Constant irritability. Difficulty focusing. Never feeling quite your best self. Now picture this: Feeling refreshed. Bright eyed and bushy tailed. Having energy and getting things done. In both of these pictures, the person has sleep apnea. But can you spot the difference? It’s having…
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious medical condition. Combining high blood pressure with sleep apnea is even more serious. The reason for this lies in how Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) effects you. As you sleep, your airways become obstructed. This causes you to wake up, albeit briefly, multiple times each hour….
A good quality sleep has a multitude of benefits: better focus, lower blood pressure, and greater overall energy. But what happens when you don’t get sufficient sleep or a quality one? You suffer – both physically and mentally. If you suffer from sleep apnea, then you are well aware of the effects that consistently poor…
Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for feeling rested and alert. So what happens when you frequently have poor sleep? Not only do you feel irritable and unable to focus, it can also affect the health of your heart. It’s true. Consistently poor sleeps can lead to extra strain on your heart by narrowing…