Adhesive-backed nasal strips are worn externally over the nose bridge to widen the nostrils for better breathing. These are available over-the-counter aids designed to improve airflow, nasal congestion and reduce snoring. About breathing and nasal congestion The nasal cavity has an important role in respiration. You breathe air through the nostrils and goes through the…
Weight and sleep interconnected and that fact is oftentimes overlooked. If you are having issues sleeping or wake up frequently at night, did you gain weight recently? If you have, you are not alone. Many studies have shown that weight gain does lead to poor sleep and can impact REM sleep, due to hormonal imbalances…
Have you started snoring suddenly and have other health issues that have emerged recently? Although snoring is usually considered as a harmless annoyance, it is actually a symptom of deeper health issues, such as hypothyroidism. This is when the thyroid reduces the production of thyroid, a vital hormone and there is a deficiency in the…
A sleep disorder, sleep apnea is characterized by repeated breathing pauses during sleep. The hypopnea and apnea episodes can last from a few seconds to a minute at a time and can occur many times during a night. Obstructive Sleep apnea happens when the throat muscles relax and the tongue falls back into the throat,…
Millions of people are affected by sleep apnea that is a sleep disorder, characterized by disrupted breathing when asleep. Sleep apnea leads to cardiovascular issues, chronic fatigue, daytime drowsiness and poor cognitive functioning. Additionally, the sleep deprivation that sets in with time leads to irritability and mood swings, affecting your day-to-day functioning and quality of…
In most cases, snoring is reduced with the use of nasal strips as it helps to improve the airflow through the nose. Adhesive based nasal strips gently lift the nasal walls, widening the breathing passages for better breathing throughout the night. Nasal strips work well when you are snoring due to nasal congestion or narrowing…
Although snoring is considerably harmless, it is a sign of underlying health problems, especially if you snore heavily. If you snore occasionally, due to congestion or seasonal allergies, it can be ignored. However, chronic snoring might be a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, wherein there are frequent pauses in breathing, when you are asleep. OSA…
It is a fact that sleep apnea can lead to nightmares. And that is due to the fact that when an individual suffers with oxygen deprivation and fragmented sleep due to interrupted breathing due to sleep apnea, nightmares are common. Poor quality sleep leads to high stress levels and enhance the likelihood of distressing, vivid…
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is characterized with snoring and frequent interruptions in breathing, when asleep. That impacts quality sleep and puts the individual at risk of health issues. Though CPAP therapy is considered gold standard in treating sleep apnea, there are a multitude of vitamins and minerals that can help you get…
Whether it’s for business purposes, taking a family vacation, or a solo adventure for fun and relaxation, flying has been a favorite traveling mode for a significant percentage of the world’s populace. And if it’s a longer flight, you might consider taking a nap during part of the flight. But what happens if that innocent…
English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Canada
Danish
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish