Pregnancy is an exciting time full of joy, anticipation, and utter bliss. But this happy time can be rocked by serious sleep disturbances that make it anything but joyful. It is normal for women to be tired from carrying around a new life. 78% of women report sleep disorders during Read more…
Our breathing patterns change during sleep. The breathing rate slightly decreases and becomes very regular as we progress through the stages of nREM sleep, while breathing during REM sleep is somewhat discordant. However, when it stops periodically it becomes a cause for alarm. Someone who suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Read more…
When you have an effective consistent sleep pattern, you can count on getting good sleep every single night. An irregular sleep pattern can easily cause insomnia. The secret to success is to pick a sleep pattern that you can stick to. This does not mean that you have to wake up Read more…
No matter how strong love is, snoring can negatively affect your relationships. If your partner snores and you lie awake at night, over time it can cause you to feel resentful. And if you are the one with the snoring problem, you may feel guilty, helpless, and even annoyed that Read more…
The sleep-wake phase disorder involves deformities in the body’s sleep patterns. The body’s internal clock regulates sleep-wake periods in line with biological prompts such as the body temperature and hormonal levels. Environmental circumstances such as mealtimes and exposure to light are also a factor. Similarly to other circadian rhythm sleep disorders, Read more…