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4 Effects Interrupted Sleep Has On Your Body

January 3, 2020

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It’s easy to blow off daily fatigue, especially as you get older and feel like you don’t need as much rest. However, interrupted sleep in Weatherford can have a huge impact on your overall wellbeing. Every night when you reach a deep state of sleep, your body repairs and restores itself, keeping you healthy, alert, and in a balanced mood. Read on to learn about four effects that poor quality of rest caused by sleep apnea can have on your body.

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Is Your Morning Headache Really a Sign of Sleep Apnea?

December 21, 2019

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Have you noticed that your head has been hurting every time you wake up lately? One in 13 people suffer from early morning headaches, and while the pain is often simply the result of a migraine, it could also signify something much more dangerous. More to the point, headaches in Weatherford are a common symptom of moderate to severe sleep apnea, which can be dangerous if untreated. To learn more about how poor quality sleep can frequently lead to pain – and what you can do to stop the cycle – keep reading.  

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Can Sleeping Pills Help If You Have Sleep Apnea?

December 16, 2019

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Pills beside bed

When you have sleep apnea, your body frequently wakes up during the night, and you could even suffer from bouts of insomnia. So naturally, you might think that sleeping pills in Weatherford could be a potential solution to this problem – or at the very least help you get some much-needed rest. In reality, though, taking sleeping pills while suffering from even mild sleep apnea could be one of the worst decisions you could make, and there’s an extremely good chance that your condition will get even worse. Read on to learn why a sleeping aid could do more harm than good if your breathing is being interrupted at night.

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The Cost of Sleep Testing to Diagnose Sleep Apnea

November 24, 2019

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There are many possible warning signs of sleep apnea – drowsiness during the day, loud snoring, morning headaches and so on – but the only way to properly diagnose the disorder is to undergo sleep testing. If your sleep dentist recommends such a test, you might have concerns about the final cost. Read on to learn more about sleep testing in Weatherford and what you can expect to pay for it.

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Sleep Apnea and Diabetes: What’s the Connection?

November 18, 2019

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Type 2 Diabetes

Sleep apnea – a disorder where your breathing is frequently interrupted while you’re asleep – can be damaging on its own by preventing you from getting quality rest. Unfortunately, that may not be the end of it; the disorder has been linked to many other health conditions, including type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this link and why untreated sleep apnea might cause diabetes to grow worse.

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The Benefits of Using a Weighted Blanket

October 18, 2019

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woman sleeping soundly

Although they were originally made for people with disorders like ASD and ADHD, weighted blankets have recently caught the attention of the general public, and for good reason. They have been shown to improve quality of sleep by lessening symptoms of anxiety and making it easier for you to shut down at night. Let’s take a closer look at how they work, and the benefits of weighted blankets in Weatherford.

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6 Essential Oils to Help You Sleep Better

October 4, 2019

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essential oil

Do you lie awake at night just wishing you could fall asleep easily? Sounds like you could use some help getting some shuteye. One method of treatment involves using essential oils for sleep in Weatherford. Whether you have insomnia, sleep apnea, or some other sleep disorder, essential oils might be just the thing you need. Keep reading to learn about 6 essential oils and their benefits.

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Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Try Keeping a Sleep Diary

September 26, 2019

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woman on bed writing in journal

When most of us think of a diary, our minds conjure an image of a teenage girl gushing about the boy she likes. However, a diary can be about a lot more than that. For example, a sleep diary can be useful in making sure you get enough shuteye. It may also be helpful in diagnosing sleep apnea in Weatherford. If you’re having sleep troubles, taking a little time to keep a diary can be really helpful for your doctor to diagnose sleep disorders.

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Is Your Pet Interfering with Your Quality of Sleep?

September 10, 2019

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girl in bed with golden retriever

As many pet owners know, pets have a way of burrowing into our beds as well as our hearts. Owning a pet has been scientifically proven to have multiple benefits, like lower blood pressure and more reasons to go outside and socialize. However, some people wonder whether sleeping with your pet in Weatherford is good or bad for your health. Let’s examine a recent study on the subject from the Mayo Clinic.

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Protect Your Heart by Stopping Sleep Apnea in Weatherford

August 30, 2019

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Heart disease

Heart disease is probably one of the most well-known leading causes of death for men and women. The CDC estimates that roughly 610,000 Americans die of heart disease each year (which is almost a quarter of total deaths in the country). There are many different risk factors for this condition, but there’s one in particular you might not even be aware of until it’s too late: sleep apnea in Weatherford.

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