Problems catching your ZZZs? Sleep disorders are common

"About one-third of the planet's population has some kind of sleep disorder," said Dr. Muhammad Sayed, medical director of Cascade Valley Sleep Disorders Center.

"It's a preventative branch of medicine," Sayed said. "It's more than just treating sleep disorders. You are preventing further complications. 

"Two-thirds of stroke patients have sleep apnea, untreated. Two-thirds of heart failure patients have untreated sleep apnea.  Sleep disorders are also increasingly linked to auto accidents, plane crashes, workplace accidents and learning problems"

Source: Heraldnet.com

Have you talked with your primary healthcare provider about your sleep problems?

 

 

ABC7 Video: Tips to Treat Insomnia

ABC 7 Los Angeles reports "Experts say if you are having trouble sleeping, also worth considering is a white-noise machine. More than 40 percent of those who tried one of these devices said they helped them sleep better "

Watch the ABC7 video

Have you tried a white noise machine?

 

 

3 in 10 Workers Fall Asleep At Work - The Hazards of Being Tired

Two-thirds of Americans do not feel well-rested, average sleep 6 hours 55 minutes each night.

The fatal consequences of Sleepy People

Drowsy driving causes one in five car accidents

Heart attack risk increases by 50 percent for adults averaging less than 6 hrs of sleep

Average US Worker pays $20 a week for coffee

Risk of Stroke 4 times greater

Sleepiness lower testosterone 10% to 15%

How much sleep do you average?

Source: Termlifeinsurance.org

More Brain Power - Get 7 Hours of Sleep Each Night

A Nurses' Health study reports 7 hours of sleep each night is needed for optimal brain function.

Also, mounting research linking sleep deprivation, less than seven hours a night, leds to an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

 

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Women's Biggest Sleep Thief? Menopause

"If you're a woman, odds are that, by the time you're 50, your body's changing chemistry will confound your best efforts to get the sleep you need."

"Sleep loss can lead to depression, anxiety and other serious health disorders such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, says Dr. Tammi Shandro, a specialist in the areas of sleep and menopause."

Please discuss your sleep issues with your primary healthcare professional before it affects your quality of life.

Source: The Vancouver Sun

Consumer Reports: Insomnia Rampant but Treatable

Consumer Reports discovered 60% of their subscribers had trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or woke up tired at least 3 times per week.  Unfortunately, the survey participants reported having troubled sleep for 12 years on average.

Discuss your sleep issues with your primary healthcare provider on your next visit.  

Discover what helps you relax and what helps reduce stress in your life.  Make sleep a priority in your life - it's that important!

Whatch the video here WRBL News3 . News3 reported "... also worth considering is a white noise machine..."  I couldn't agree more. 

What methods have you discovered that help you sleep?

Video: How to Combat Lack of Sleep on any Holiday

One-third of Americans get less than 6 hours of sleep per night.

There are a few ways you can combat the lack of sleep on the Fourth or any holiday.

Watch HuffingtonPost Healthy Living video

 

White Noise Machines - Parents and a Baby's Best Friend

We agree with the Yoders "White noise. A baby's best friend. Wait, scratch that. A parent's best friend"

Parents are discovering the true value of having a white noise machine in the nursery.  Not only is it helpful in getting your baby the sleep she needs but, just as important, it gives parents a few extra moments in peace while their baby sleeps.

We recommend: 

Marpac's Sleepmate White Noise Machine or the Sound Oasis Sound Therapy System with Sounds for Baby 

You can read the Yoder's blog post here

Lack of Sleep - Affects Immune System like Stress

Pulling an all-nighter could be just as damaging to your immune systems as physical stress, according to a new study.

The immune system is altered in similar ways by lack of sleep and physical stress, pointing to a possible link to chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.

Read the article here

5 Foods that Help You Sleep

"Here are the top five foods experts recommend to beat insomnia and send you to sleep"

  Cherries

  Bananas

  Toast

  Scottish or Irish Oatmeal

  Warm milk

Read more about each in this article "5 Surprising Foods that help you sleep"

I've never tried the Scottish or Irish Oatmeal but have benefited from the other four.  What food works for you?