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| IVL Products Health Watch - Sleep Apnea, Not Just for Men |
| The Official IVL Products Health Blog |
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In This Issue…
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Sleep Apnea...It's Not Just for Men...
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Good Caffeine? You Bet!
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As a Result of Poor, Acid-Based Nutrition...
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Dear Reader,
You've probably heard the term "sleep apnea," or maybe even the
technical term "obstructive sleep apnea" or OSA. Or maybe someone you
know and love suffers from this disorder, it may even be you. Chances
are pretty high that OSA affects you or someone you care for, since
over 12 million Americans suffer from this condition. Obstructive Sleep
Apnea is a disorder where a person stops breathing as many as 20 to 30
times an hour while they are sleeping. Just think how many times this
adds up to in a full night's sleep. At least a hundred or more times a
night they stop breathing! What's really scary is that about half of
these 12 million Americans have no idea they have sleep apnea, no idea
at all. One myth about sleep apnea is that if you have it, you'd know
it. But often a person finds out they have sleep apnea if their
partner notices that they snore loudly with periods of gasping or
snorting. Just think about single people–or those that for whatever
reason, sleep alone–they may never learn that they are affected by this
common, yet deadly condition.
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Beyond having your partner point out gasping and snorting while you
innocently try to catch your zzz's, other clues are being extremely
tired and irritable during the day; having trouble concentrating and
remembering things at work or school; and waking up with a dry mouth,
sore throat or a headache. And because sleep apnea deprives you of a
good night's sleep, research shows that having OSA can double your risk
of being involved in a car accident, since you're not getting adequate
rest at night.
Another myth is that sleep apnea may make you tired, but it's not
dangerous, or anything to worry about. Wrong! If sleep apnea or OSA
goes untreated, it can increase your risk of having high blood
pressure, a heart attack and even a stroke.
One of the biggest myths about sleep apnea is that it only effects men.
In reality, sleep apnea can effect women and children too. Young women
with asthma are twice as likely to have OSA. Sleep apnea often goes
under diagnosed in women because they're often embarrassed to admit
they snore, and sometimes they don't have other symptoms to indicate
they have it. Being overweight can also increase a person's chances of
having sleep apnea, as well as having hypertension or a family history
of this condition. Your risk also goes up if the airways in your nose,
throat or mouth are narrow, or if you suffer from nasal allergies,
since they can cause congestion, which leads to a narrowing of the
airways.
Many people mistakenly believe that surgery is the only fix for OSA.
But like so many conditions and health situations, lifestyle changes
can help many patients tremendously. Changes such as sleeping on your
side and losing excess weight can help reduce the condition. In some
cases, people suffering from sleep apnea wear a mask over their nose to
increase air pressure in their throat, called CPAP, or continuous
positive airway pressure. This mask worn during sleep can help a
person breathe better while they sleep.
Pay attention to your health and how you feel. If you suffer from any
of these symptoms, please see your health care professional. Meanwhile,
remember to take the best care of yourself that you can. Remember to
drink plenty of fluids, get lots of rest, take a good multi-vitamin
multi-mineral each day, avoid stress and get regular exercise. All
these things may seem simple, but they can help you to feel better and
sleep more soundly too! Sweet dreams!
Cindy Gray
Guest Health Writer
Author of The Spirit of Health
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